Changes: Shadowmere (Skyrim)

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"Why don't you hold onto Shadowmere a while longer? He's a fine steed, and hasn't been ridden nearly as much as he should lately."

―Astrid^[src]

Shadowmere is a horse in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, originally owned by Lucien Lachance. Astrid lets the Dragonborn borrow Shadowmere to travel to the Dawnstar Sanctuary for the quest "The Cure for Madness." She then gives him to the Dragonborn as a reward for completing the quest. Shadowmere spawns from a pool outside the Falkreath Sanctuary, follows the Dragonborn when they fast travel, and can provide aid during combat.

Interactions

During "The Cure for Madness," Astrid wants the Dragonborn to follow Cicero, the Night Mother's Keeper, to the Dawnstar Sanctuary as swiftly as possible. To that end, she gives them Shadowmere, whom she calls "one of us." The horse's first appearance outside the Sanctuary is very dramatic, and clearly shows that Shadowmere is no common horse, as it appears out of dark water and smoke, and has glowing red eyes.

If the Dragonborn fast travels anywhere outside a city, Shadowmere will appear there. Fast traveling to a city causes Shadowmere to be found at that city's stables instead.

Shadowmere has much higher health than a regular horse and an extremely fast health regeneration, making him far less likely to die than normal horses. If enemies are nearby, Shadowmere will actively attack them. He deals very little damage, but can serve as a useful distraction while the Dragonborn attacks from afar.

Gender

Astrid calls Shadowmere a "he," although Shadowmere is identified as a "she" by Lucien Lachance in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Astrid is known to sometimes switch between calling Shadowmere a she and he, but never within the same conversation. The Spectral Assassin version of Lachance will also call it a he when Lachance sees the horse.

Exploit

Shadowmere is commonly used for many exploits to raise combat skills because of his large amount of health. The player can either use magic or weapons on Shadowmere to raise that skill. The only problem is killing him. However, due to Shadowmere's massive health regeneration, killing him is unlikely unless one uses high-end smithed weapons or perked sneak attacks. If his health does get low, it is recommended to wait an hour and continue attacking.

Gallery

Trivia

If the Spectral Assassin, who is the spirit of Lucien Lachance, is summoned, he greets Shadowmere as an "old friend."
Unlike its previous incarnation, Shadowmere can be killed by long falls or in combat. Shadowmere will, however, respawn around ten days later, at the location of death.
- Shadowmere will not respawn in this location if killed in a body of water. In that case, he will respawn in the pool outside the Falkreath Sanctuary.
Shadowmere has a unique fabric as part of his saddle, which sports the Black Hand handprint on either side.
While Shadowmere may appear to be pure black, it is actually a very dark reddish brown.
Shadowmere is not immune to all spells and can be killed if Destruction spells are used against him at a faster rate than his health regeneration.
Shadowmere can be killed by the Instant Kill effect of the Wabbajack.
If Shadowmere is not approached at all until "Death Incarnate," it will already be fighting the Penitus Oculatus by the time the Dragonborn returns to the Sanctuary.
Shadowmere's saddle resembles a Roman four horned saddle.
When Shadowmere first appears in the pool, if listening closely over the boiling of the water, galloping can be heard, as well as thunder when Shadowmere appears out of the smoke.
If Shadowmere is spawned by console commands, attacking him will cause him to become hostile towards the Dragonborn.

Bugs

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Sometimes after mounting Shadowmere, the Dragonborn will float in the air in the sitting position, still controlling Shadowmere, giving the impression of becoming Shadowmere. The Dragonborn will also move and rock back and forth while floating in the air. This seems to happen only at the Peryite Shrine, Riften Stables, and just outside Whiterun.
On occasion, Shadowmere will not rise from the pool, making him impossible to ride. This is caused by the scripted event commanding the rise never occurring. Luring enemies near him might cause Shadowmere to attack, fixing this bug (e.g. during the quest "Death Incarnate").
- Solution: Fast travel to where the last horse was bought then fast traveling back to the Sanctuary. Should this fail, visiting all of the stables before going back to the Sanctuary may work.
360 PS3 Shadowmere may spontaneously die with no evident cause.
Shadowmere can appear in Sovngarde during the fight with Alduin.
Shadowmere may disappear from the game entirely, however the Spectral Assassin still makes comments as if he were still present.
- This may be because the Dragonborn fast travelled to Castle Volkihar with Shadowmere. She will remain on the island the castle is on permanently unless the player mounts her and fast travels or swims back to the mainland while mounted. This can happen with Labyrinthian as well.
Shadowmere may fall through the ground and disappear forever.
Rarely, when Shadowmere spawns close to the Dragonborn after fast traveling, the camera view is in Shadowmere's view, and this makes playing impossible.
If "No One Escapes Cidhna Mine" was completed and the Dragonborn sided with the Forsworn, Shadowmere will attack all friendly forsworn.
Shadowmere may attack Serana if her magic hits him.

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-'''Shadowmere''' is a [[Horse (Skyrim)|horse]] in {{Skyrim}}, originally owned by [[Lucien Lachance]]. [[Astrid]] gives Shadowmere to the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] as a reward for completing the tenth [[Quests (Skyrim)|quest]] in the [[Dark Brotherhood (Skyrim)|Dark Brotherhood]] questline, "[[The Cure for Madness]]". Shadowmere spawns from a pool outside the [[Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (Skyrim)|Falkreath Sanctuary]], follows the Dragonborn when they [[Fast Travel]], and can provide aid during combat.
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+{{Quote|Why don't you hold onto Shadowmere a while longer? He's a fine steed, and hasn't been ridden nearly as much as he should lately.|[[Astrid (Skyrim)|Astrid]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}}
+'''Shadowmere''' is a [[Horse (Skyrim)|horse]] in {{Skyrim}}, originally owned by [[Lucien Lachance]]. [[Astrid (Skyrim)|Astrid]] lets the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] borrow Shadowmere to travel to the [[Dawnstar Sanctuary]] for the quest "[[The Cure for Madness]]." She then gives him to the Dragonborn as a reward for completing the quest. Shadowmere spawns from a pool outside the [[Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (Skyrim)|Falkreath Sanctuary]], follows the Dragonborn when they [[Fast Travel (Skyrim)|fast travel]], and can provide aid during combat.
 ==Interactions==
-During "[[The Cure for Madness]]," the Sanctuary-Leader [[Astrid]] wants the Dragonborn to follow [[Cicero]], the [[Night Mother]]'s Keeper, to the [[Dawnstar Sanctuary]] as swiftly as possible. To that end, she gives them Shadowmere, whom she calls "one of us." The horse's first appearance outside the Sanctuary is very dramatic, and clearly shows that Shadowmere is no common horse, as it appears out of dark water and smoke, and has glowing red eyes.
+During "[[The Cure for Madness]]," Astrid wants the Dragonborn to follow [[Cicero]], the [[Night Mother]]'s Keeper, to the [[Dawnstar Sanctuary]] as swiftly as possible. To that end, she gives them Shadowmere, whom she calls "one of us." The horse's first appearance outside the Sanctuary is very dramatic, and clearly shows that Shadowmere is no common horse, as it appears out of dark water and smoke, and has glowing red eyes.
+If the Dragonborn fast travels anywhere outside a city, Shadowmere will appear there. Fast traveling to a city causes Shadowmere to be found at that city's stables instead.
-Shadowmere follows the Dragonborn everywhere that he or she goes out in the open. If the Dragonborn [[Fast Travel (Skyrim)|fast travels]] anywhere, Shadowmere will appear there.
+Shadowmere has much higher health than a regular horse and an extremely fast health regeneration, making him far less likely to die than normal horses. If enemies are nearby, Shadowmere will actively attack them. He deals very little damage, but can serve as a useful distraction while the Dragonborn attacks from afar.
 ==Gender==
-Astrid calls Shadowmere a "he", although Shadowmere is identified as a "she" by [[Lucien Lachance]] in {{Oblivion}}. Astrid is known to sometimes switch between calling Shadowmere a she and he, but never within the same conversation. The spectral assassin version of Lachance will also call it a he when Lachance sees the horse.
+Astrid calls Shadowmere a "he," although Shadowmere is identified as a "she" by [[Lucien Lachance]] in {{Oblivion}}. Astrid is known to sometimes switch between calling Shadowmere a she and he, but never within the same conversation. The Spectral Assassin version of Lachance will also call it a he when Lachance sees the horse.
+==Exploit==
+Shadowmere is commonly used for many exploits to raise combat skills because of his large amount of health. The player can either use magic or weapons on Shadowmere to raise that skill. The only problem is killing him. However, due to Shadowmere's massive health regeneration, killing him is unlikely unless one uses high-end smithed weapons or perked sneak attacks. If his health does get low, it is recommended to wait an hour and continue attacking.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-Shadowmere_IceBear.png|Shadowmere fighting a [[Snow Bear (Skyrim)|Snow Bear]]
+Shadowmere IceBear.png|Shadowmere fighting a [[Snow Bear (Skyrim)|Snow Bear]].
+Shadowmere Dragon.png|Shadowmere fighting a [[Dragons (Skyrim)|Dragon]].
 </gallery>
 ==Trivia==
-*If the [[Spectral Assassin]] is summoned, who is the spirit of [[Lucien Lachance]], he greets Shadowmere as an old friend.
+*If the [[Spectral Assassin (Skyrim)|Spectral Assassin]], who is the spirit of Lucien Lachance, is summoned, he greets Shadowmere as an "old friend."
-*Unlike its previous incarnation, Shadowmere can be killed by long falls or in combat. Shadowmere will however respawn around ten days later, at the location of death.
+*Unlike its previous incarnation, Shadowmere can be killed by long falls or in combat. Shadowmere will, however, respawn around ten days later, at the location of death.
+**Shadowmere will not respawn in this location if killed in a body of water. In that case, he will respawn in the pool outside the [[Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (Skyrim)|Falkreath Sanctuary]].
-*A handprint of the [[Black Hand]] can be seen on either side of Shadowmere.
+*Shadowmere has a unique fabric as part of his saddle, which sports the [[Black Hand]] handprint on either side.
 *While Shadowmere may appear to be pure black, it is actually a very dark reddish brown.
-*Shadowmere is not Immune to all spells and can be killed if destruction spells are used against him at a faster rate than his health regeneration.
+*Shadowmere is not immune to all spells and can be killed if Destruction spells are used against him at a faster rate than his health regeneration.
+*Shadowmere can be killed by the Instant Kill effect of the [[Wabbajack (Skyrim)|Wabbajack]].
-*If Shadowmere is not approached at all until "[[Death Incarnate]]", (s)he will already be fighting the [[Penitus Oculatus]] by the time the Dragonborn returns to the Sanctuary.
+*If Shadowmere is not approached at all until "[[Death Incarnate]]," it will already be fighting the [[Penitus Oculatus (Skyrim)|Penitus Oculatus]] by the time the Dragonborn returns to the Sanctuary.
+*Shadowmere's saddle resembles a Roman four horned saddle.
+*When Shadowmere first appears in the pool, if listening closely over the boiling of the water, galloping can be heard, as well as thunder when Shadowmere appears out of the smoke.
+*If Shadowmere is spawned by console commands, attacking him will cause him to become hostile towards the Dragonborn.
 ==Bugs==
+{{Bugs}}
-*Sometimes, after mounting Shadowmere the Dragonborn will float in the air in the sitting position, still controlling Shadowmere, giving the impression of becoming Shadowmere. The Dragonborn will also move and rock back and forth while floating in the air. This seemed to happen only at the [[Shrine to Peryite|Peryite Shrine]], [[Riften Stables]], and just outside [[Whiterun (City)|Whiterun]].
+*Sometimes after mounting Shadowmere, the Dragonborn will float in the air in the sitting position, still controlling Shadowmere, giving the impression of becoming Shadowmere. The Dragonborn will also move and rock back and forth while floating in the air. This seems to happen only at the [[Shrine to Peryite|Peryite Shrine]], [[Riften Stables]], and just outside [[Whiterun (Skyrim)|Whiterun]].
-*On occasion, Shadowmere will not rise from the pool, making him impossible to ride. This is caused by the scripted event commanding the rise never occurring. Luring enemies near him might cause Shadowmere to attack, fixing this bug (e.g. during the quest [[Death Incarnate]]).
+*On occasion, Shadowmere will not rise from the pool, making him impossible to ride. This is caused by the scripted event commanding the rise never occurring. Luring enemies near him might cause Shadowmere to attack, fixing this bug (e.g. during the quest "[[Death Incarnate]]").
-**Solution: Fast travel to where the last horse was bought then fast traveling back to the sanctuary. Should this fail, visiting all of the stables before going back to the sanctuary may work.
+**Solution: Fast travel to where the last horse was bought then fast traveling back to the Sanctuary. Should this fail, visiting all of the stables before going back to the Sanctuary may work.
-*{{XBOX}} {{PS3}} Shadowmere may spontaneously die with no evident cause.
+*{{XBOX360}}{{PS3}} Shadowmere may spontaneously die with no evident cause.
-*Shadowmere can appear in [[Sovngarde (Location)|Sovngarde]] during the fight with [[Alduin]].
+*Shadowmere can appear in [[Sovngarde (Location)|Sovngarde]] during the fight with [[Alduin (Skyrim)|Alduin]].
-*Shadowmere may disappear from the game entirely, however the spectral assassin still makes comments as if he were still present.
+*Shadowmere may disappear from the game entirely, however the Spectral Assassin still makes comments as if he were still present.
+**This may be because the Dragonborn fast travelled to [[Castle Volkihar]] with Shadowmere. She will remain on the island the castle is on permanently unless the player mounts her and fast travels or swims back to the mainland while mounted. This can happen with [[Labyrinthian]] as well.
 *Shadowmere may fall through the ground and disappear forever.
 *Rarely, when Shadowmere spawns close to the Dragonborn after fast traveling, the camera view is in Shadowmere's view, and this makes playing impossible.
-*If '[[No One Escapes Cidhna Mine]]' was completed and the Dragonborn sided with the forsworn, Shadowmere will attack all friendly forsworn.
+*If "[[No One Escapes Cidhna Mine]]" was completed and the Dragonborn sided with the [[Forsworn]], Shadowmere will attack all friendly forsworn.
-*{{XBOX}} Shadowmere may not respawn after death. This is unknown whether or not this is a glitch.
+*Shadowmere may attack [[Serana]] if her magic hits him.
-*Shadowmere may attack [http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Serana Serana] if her magic hits him
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