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'''Slaughterfish''' are aggressive [[Fish (Skyrim)|aquatic creatures]] in {{Skyrim}}. |
'''Slaughterfish''' are aggressive [[Fish (Skyrim)|aquatic creatures]] in {{Skyrim}}. |
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+ | ===Locations=== |
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Slaughterfish can be found in rivers, oceans, and occasionally ponds. Some places where slaughterfish may be encountered include: |
Slaughterfish can be found in rivers, oceans, and occasionally ponds. Some places where slaughterfish may be encountered include: |
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+ | *The waters around the [[Abandoned Shack (Skyrim)|Abandoned Shack]], [[Hjaal River]] in [[Hjaalmarch]]. |
+ | *The pond outside [[Chillwind Depths (Skyrim)|Chillwind Depths]], [[Karth River]] in [[The Reach]]. |
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+ | *The waters outside of the [[Dawnstar Sanctuary]], [[Sea of Ghosts]] in [[The Pale]]. |
+ | *West of [[Dragon Bridge Overlook]], Karth River in The Reach. |
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− | *[[Lake Ilinalta]] |
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+ | *East of [[Graywinter Watch]], [[White River]] in [[Whiterun Hold]]. |
+ | *At the intersection of three waterways east of [[Kolskeggr Mine (Location)|Kolskeggr Mine]], Karth River in The Reach. |
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− | *The [[Darkwater River]], [[Lake Geir]], the [[Treva River]] and [[Lake Honrich]]. |
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− | *The [[Sea of Ghosts]], north of Hjaalmarch, [[The Pale]], and [[Winterhold (Skyrim Hold)|Winterhold]]. |
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+ | *The waters around [[The Lady Stone (Skyrim)|The Lady Stone]], [[Lake Ilinalta]] in [[Falkreath Hold (Skyrim)|Falkreath]]. |
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+ | *Down the hill from the [[Reach Stormcloak Camp]], Karth River in The Reach. |
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+ | *A short walk east of [[Salvius Farm]], Karth River in The Reach. |
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+ | *The [[Sunken Barrow]], Lake Ilinalta in Falkreath. |
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+ | *North of [[Swindler's Den (Cave)|Swindler's Den]], Hjaal River in Whiterun Hold. |
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+ | *North of the [[Wreck of the Brinehammer]], Sea of Ghosts in The Pale. |
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+ | ===Loot=== |
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+ | *[[Slaughterfish Scales]] |
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==Changes in ''Skyrim''== |
==Changes in ''Skyrim''== |
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*Slaughterfish can easily be killed while underwater by wearing the [[Ebony Mail (Skyrim)|Ebony Mail]], due to the Mail's damage effect. Cloak [[Spells (Skyrim)|spells]], such as [[Flame Cloak]], are also effective against the fish if cast before entering the water, as spells cannot be cast under water. |
*Slaughterfish can easily be killed while underwater by wearing the [[Ebony Mail (Skyrim)|Ebony Mail]], due to the Mail's damage effect. Cloak [[Spells (Skyrim)|spells]], such as [[Flame Cloak]], are also effective against the fish if cast before entering the water, as spells cannot be cast under water. |
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*Use the compass to show the general direction of a slaughterfish, and an offensive shout (such as [[Fire Breath (Skyrim)|Fire Breath]] or [[Marked for Death]]) to kill it, as shouts have a large enough damage cone to hit them even if the Dragonborn does not know their precise location. |
*Use the compass to show the general direction of a slaughterfish, and an offensive shout (such as [[Fire Breath (Skyrim)|Fire Breath]] or [[Marked for Death]]) to kill it, as shouts have a large enough damage cone to hit them even if the Dragonborn does not know their precise location. |
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− | *Using the shout [[Aura Whisper]] |
+ | *Using the shout [[Aura Whisper]] or the [[Detect Life (Skyrim)|Detect Life]] spell to show the exact location of the slaughterfish will make it easy to attack it with projectile magic or weapons. |
− | *Area-effect spell such as [[Ice Storm (Skyrim)|Ice storm]] |
+ | *Area-effect spell such as [[Ice Storm (Skyrim)|Ice storm]] directed by the compass to attack them. |
− | *Use a [[ |
+ | *Use a [[Followers (Skyrim)|follower]] with ranged combat capabilities (such as a mage like [[Onmund]] or an archer like [[Faendal]]) to supply "cover fire" to the Dragonborn while they are [[swimming]]. |
*Conjure a [[Flame Atronach (Skyrim)|flame]] or [[Storm Atronach (Skyrim)|storm atronach]] to kill them, as the atronach can always detect the exact location of the slaughterfish. |
*Conjure a [[Flame Atronach (Skyrim)|flame]] or [[Storm Atronach (Skyrim)|storm atronach]] to kill them, as the atronach can always detect the exact location of the slaughterfish. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *There are 103 slaughterfish placed in the game, with groups of 2–3 being most common and only one group of 4. This means there are only around 40 encounters spread over the game world. |
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− | *[[Seared slaughterfish]] is a commonly-found food, yet slaughterfish meat cannot be harvested. |
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+ | *As of patch 1.9 slaughterfish no longer become hostile unless the Dragonborn enters the water where they are located. |
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− | *When travelling close to water, slaughterfish commonly appear as enemies on the compass yet are difficult to find and kill. This restricts [[Fast Travel (Skyrim)|fast travelling]], using [[forge]]s, [[grindstone]]s, waiting, etc. Ways to solve this include seeing if the Dragonborn's follower attacks the slaughterfish, marking its position, or running away from the area until the red dot disappears from the compass or using a find life spell. |
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+ | *[[Seared Slaughterfish (Skyrim)|Seared slaughterfish]] is a commonly-found food, yet slaughterfish meat cannot be harvested. |
+ | *In the ''Hearthfire'' [[Official Plug-ins (Skyrim)|DLC]], if slaughterfish eggs are placed in the [[Windstad Manor]] fish hatchery, the slaughterfish spawned will be neutral. |
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− | *Slaughterfish cannot be raised from the dead by |
+ | *Slaughterfish cannot be raised from the dead by spells, or powers due to the fact they are strictly aquatic. |
− | *Slaughterfish cannot attack the Dragonborn on land, yet they will usually not exit combat even if the Dragonborn is out of their reach. This makes them extremely useful for advancing magical skills easily by repeatedly casting a non-offensive spell in their vicinity, since most spells will not raise skill unless used in combat. For example, it is possible to easily level up [[Conjuration (Skyrim)|Conjuration]] by getting attacked by a slaughterfish, moving onto land, and then repeatedly casting a spell to conjure a [[Bound Weapons (Skyrim)|bound weapon]]. |
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+ | *Slaughterfish cannot attack the Dragonborn on land, yet they will usually not exit combat even if the Dragonborn is out of their reach. |
+ | *Slaughterfish vary in size, but are never very large. |
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*Four [[slaughterfish scales]] can also be used to create a slaughterfish model on a small trophy base within a [[trophy room]] in an owned property with {{Hearthfire|!}}. |
*Four [[slaughterfish scales]] can also be used to create a slaughterfish model on a small trophy base within a [[trophy room]] in an owned property with {{Hearthfire|!}}. |
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− | *The Slaughterfish bears a resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:Alligator gar|alligator gar]], a fish that lives in |
+ | *The Slaughterfish bears a resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:Alligator gar|alligator gar]], a fish that lives in freshwater in the Southeastern United States and Mexico. |
==Bugs== |
==Bugs== |
Latest revision as of 19:56, 1 October 2023
- For other uses, see Slaughterfish.
Slaughterfish are aggressive aquatic creatures in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Acquisition[]
Locations[]
- "Many of Skyrim's waterways are home to Slaughterfish, whose razor-sharp teeth have claimed the lives of many careless swimmers."
- ―Loading Screen
Slaughterfish can be found in rivers, oceans, and occasionally ponds. Some places where slaughterfish may be encountered include:
- The waters around the Abandoned Shack, Hjaal River in Hjaalmarch.
- The pond outside Chillwind Depths, Karth River in The Reach.
- The waters outside of the Dawnstar Sanctuary, Sea of Ghosts in The Pale.
- West of Dragon Bridge Overlook, Karth River in The Reach.
- East of Graywinter Watch, White River in Whiterun Hold.
- At the intersection of three waterways east of Kolskeggr Mine, Karth River in The Reach.
- Pool inside of Labyrinthian, in Hjaalmarch.
- The waters around The Lady Stone, Lake Ilinalta in Falkreath.
- Down the hill from the Reach Stormcloak Camp, Karth River in The Reach.
- A short walk east of Salvius Farm, Karth River in The Reach.
- The Sunken Barrow, Lake Ilinalta in Falkreath.
- North of Swindler's Den, Hjaal River in Whiterun Hold.
- North of the Wreck of the Brinehammer, Sea of Ghosts in The Pale.
- Will appear in the fish hatcheryHF if eggs are added, non-hostile.
Loot[]
Changes in Skyrim[]
Unlike previous The Elder Scrolls games in which they appeared, slaughterfish are much less common and now lay eggs, which can be harvested from clutches in or near water. When killed, their corpses float.
Battle strategy[]
Slaughterfish do very little damage when they attack, and do not attack particularly rapidly. Thus even a level 1 Dragonborn on Legendary Difficulty can dispatch them with only modest organization, or even more easily avoid them. The only trick is that the Dragonborn cannot unsheathe weapons or cast magic underwater, therefore:
- The most straightforward method is to lure the Slaughterfish to the shallows or shore and attack it with melee weapons or Magic Runes. Even Level 1 characters with iron weapons can accomplish this reasonably quickly, as one can step back from the shore and heal in safety whenever desired.
- Slaughterfish can easily be killed while underwater by wearing the Ebony Mail, due to the Mail's damage effect. Cloak spells, such as Flame Cloak, are also effective against the fish if cast before entering the water, as spells cannot be cast under water.
- Use the compass to show the general direction of a slaughterfish, and an offensive shout (such as Fire Breath or Marked for Death) to kill it, as shouts have a large enough damage cone to hit them even if the Dragonborn does not know their precise location.
- Using the shout Aura Whisper or the Detect Life spell to show the exact location of the slaughterfish will make it easy to attack it with projectile magic or weapons.
- Area-effect spell such as Ice storm directed by the compass to attack them.
- Use a follower with ranged combat capabilities (such as a mage like Onmund or an archer like Faendal) to supply "cover fire" to the Dragonborn while they are swimming.
- Conjure a flame or storm atronach to kill them, as the atronach can always detect the exact location of the slaughterfish.
Trivia[]
- There are 103 slaughterfish placed in the game, with groups of 2–3 being most common and only one group of 4. This means there are only around 40 encounters spread over the game world.
- As of patch 1.9 slaughterfish no longer become hostile unless the Dragonborn enters the water where they are located.
- Seared slaughterfish is a commonly-found food, yet slaughterfish meat cannot be harvested.
- In the Hearthfire DLC, if slaughterfish eggs are placed in the Windstad Manor fish hatchery, the slaughterfish spawned will be neutral.
- Slaughterfish cannot be raised from the dead by spells, or powers due to the fact they are strictly aquatic.
- Slaughterfish cannot attack the Dragonborn on land, yet they will usually not exit combat even if the Dragonborn is out of their reach.
- Slaughterfish vary in size, but are never very large.
- Four slaughterfish scales can also be used to create a slaughterfish model on a small trophy base within a trophy room in an owned property with Hearthfire.
- The Slaughterfish bears a resemblance to the alligator gar, a fish that lives in freshwater in the Southeastern United States and Mexico.
Bugs[]
This section contains bugs related to Slaughterfish (Skyrim). Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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- PC 360 PS3 When attacked by a slaughterfish, they may "swim" across land to attack.
Appearances[]
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends
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