The Shrines of Arkay, devoted to Arkay, the God of the Cycle of Birth and Death, are often encountered in the Hall of the Dead of most cities in Skyrim.
Blessing effects[]
Activating the shrine confers the Blessing of Arkay for a duration of eight hours.
Only one blessing (effect) can be active at one time. Praying at a different shrine will remove this effect.
Crafting[]
This shrine can be crafted for a homestead as part of The Elder Scrolls V: Hearthfire. It requires the following components:
- 1 x Amulet of Arkay
- 1 x Orichalcum Ingot
- 1 x Silver Ingot
- 1 x Iron Ingot
- Note: all shrines also require a shrine base:
- 1 x Sawn Log
- 2 x Quarried Stone
- 2 x Clay
Locations[]
Shrine of Arkay in the Whiterun Hall of the Dead
- In the Hall of the Dead in Windhelm, Whiterun, Riften and Markarth.
- In the Solitude Catacombs on a table in the house.
- In Temple of the Divines in Solitude.
- Near the Falkreath cemetery
- Northeast of Windhelm, close to the Winterhold Stormcloak Camp.
- At Wayward Pass
- At Bthardamz Upper District
- Shrine of Arkay: Windhelm Hills (unmarked location)