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|additionaleffects= While [[Block (Skyrim)|blocking]], creates a [[Ward|ward]] that protects against [[Destruction (Skyrim)|spells]] for up to 50 points
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{{Quote|Ah, now there's a fine shield. And not mere Dwarven, is it?|[[Hold Guard]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}}
 
'''Spellbreaker''' is a [[Unique Armor (Skyrim)|unique]] [[Heavy Armor (Skyrim)|heavy]] [[Shields (Skyrim)|shield]] found in {{Skyrim}}. Like its {{Oblivion|!}} [[Spell Breaker (Oblivion)|counterpart]], Spellbreaker is the [[Daedric Artifacts (Skyrim)|Daedric artifact]] of [[Peryite]].
  
'''Spellbreaker''' is a [[Unique Armor (Skyrim)|unique]] [[Heavy Armor (Skyrim)|heavy]] [[Shields (Skyrim)|shield]] found in {{Skyrim}}. Like its {{Oblivion|!}} [[Spell Breaker (Oblivion)|counterpart]], Spellbreaker is the [[Daedric Artifacts (Skyrim)|Daedric artifact]] of [[Peryite]].
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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During the [[First Era]], King Rourken led the [[Rourken Clan]] <ref name="pocketguide"> ''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Hammerfell]]''</ref> away from their [[Dwemer]] brothers, because the rest of the Dwemer had allied themselves with the [[Chimer]] and formed the [[First Council]]. <ref name="pocketguide"/> After throwing his ceremonial hammer known as [[Volendrung]], which is also a Dwemer artifact and a [[Daedra|Daedric]] artifact which landed in modern-day [[Hammerfell]], he and his clan marched to what would be their new home. Along the way, they encountered [[Shalidor]], and a battle ensued, which would come to be known as the [[Battle of Rourken-Shalidor]]. During this battle, King Rourken used Spellbreaker against Shalidor. <ref>''[[Tamrielic Lore]]''</ref>
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During the [[First Era]], King Rourken led [[Rourken Clan|his clan]]<ref name="pocketguide"> ''[[Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Hammerfell]]''</ref> away from their [[Dwemer]] brothers, because the rest of the Dwemer had allied themselves with the [[Chimer]] and formed the [[First Council]].<ref name="pocketguide"/> After throwing his ceremonial hammer known as [[Volendrung]], which is also a Dwemer artifact and a [[Daedric]] artifact which landed in modern-day [[Hammerfell]], he and his clan marched to what would be their new home. Along the way, they encountered [[Shalidor]], and a battle ensued, which would come to be known as the [[Battle of Rourken-Shalidor]]. During this battle, King Rourken used Spellbreaker against Shalidor.<ref>''[[Tamrielic Lore]]''</ref>
   
 
==Acquisition==
  
==Acquisition==
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Spellbreaker is awarded by Peryite upon completing the [[Daedric Quests (Skyrim)|Daedric quest]] "[[The Only Cure]]".
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Spellbreaker is awarded by Peryite upon completing the [[Daedric Quests (Skyrim)|Daedric quest]] "[[The Only Cure]]."
   
 
==Smithing==
  
==Smithing==
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Spellbreaker can be upgraded at a [[workbench]] with a [[Dwarven Metal Ingot|Dwarven metal ingot]] and the [[Arcane Blacksmith]] perk, however it does not benefit from any [[Smithing#Perks|Smithing perks]].
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Spellbreaker can be upgraded at a [[workbench]] with a [[Dwarven Metal Ingot|Dwarven metal ingot]] and the [[Arcane Blacksmith]] perk, however, it does not benefit from any [[Smithing (Skyrim)#Perks|Smithing perks]].
   
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This means the shield cannot be improved past [[Smithing#Improvement|flawless]] quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100. This can be achieved by using [[Fortify Smithing#Enchanting|enchanted]] items and/or [[Fortify Smithing#Potions|blacksmithing potions]] to [[Fortify Smithing]].
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This means the shield cannot be improved past [[Smithing (Skyrim)#Improvement|flawless]] quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100. This can be achieved by using [[Fortify Smithing#Enchanting|enchanted]] items and/or [[Fortify Smithing#Potions|blacksmithing potions]] to [[fortify Smithing]].
   
 
==Enchanting==
  
==Enchanting==
 
[[Block (Skyrim)|Blocking]] with this shield grants the following bonus:
  
[[Block (Skyrim)|Blocking]] with this shield grants the following bonus:
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*[[Ward]] ([[Resist Magic]]): 50 points
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*[[Ward (Skyrim)|Ward]] ([[Resist Magic (Skyrim)|Resist Magic]]): 50 points
 
The ward provides [[magic]] protection only, and does not increase [[Armor (Skyrim)|Armor]] Rating, unlike other Wards.
  
The ward provides [[magic]] protection only, and does not increase [[Armor (Skyrim)|Armor]] Rating, unlike other Wards.
   
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==Usefulness==
  
==Usefulness==
 
===Dragons===
  
===Dragons===
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The Spellbreaker Ward effect is extremely useful in fighting [[Dragons (Skyrim)|dragons]] as it blocks all [[Dragon Shouts|breath]] attacks. The ward also protects against any other types of shouts that [[Draugr (Skyrim)|draugr]] may use. Wielding [[Dragonbane]] and Spellbreaker is one of the best ways to fight dragons due to the extra damage to dragons and ability to block their breath attacks.
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The Spellbreaker Ward effect is extremely useful in fighting [[Dragons (Skyrim)|dragons]], as it blocks all [[Dragon Shouts|breath]] attacks. The ward also protects against any other types of shouts that [[Draugr (Skyrim)|draugr]] may use. Wielding [[Dragonbane]] and Spellbreaker is one of the best ways to fight dragons, due to the extra damage to dragons and ability to block their breath attacks.
   
 
===Mages===
  
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Fighting spell-casting foes (such as [[Mage (Skyrim)|Mages]], [[Conjurer (Skyrim)|Conjurers]], [[Necromancer (Skyrim)|Necromancers]] and [[Draugr Wight]]s) proves advantageous with Spellbreaker's resistance to magic.
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Fighting spell-casting foes, such as [[Mage (Skyrim)|Mages]], [[Conjurer (Skyrim)|Conjurers]], [[Necromancer (Skyrim)|Necromancers]] and [[Draugr Wight (Skyrim)|Draugr Wights]], proves advantageous with Spellbreaker's resistance to magic.
   
 
===Dragon Priests===
  
===Dragon Priests===
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When combined with the [[Dawnbreaker]], the Spellbreaker makes fighting [[Dragon Priest]]s easier, due to Spellbreaker's resistance to magic and Dawnbreaker's damage bonuses to [[Undead (Skyrim)|undead]].
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When combined with the [[Dawnbreaker (Skyrim)|Dawnbreaker]], the Spellbreaker makes fighting [[Dragon Priest (Skyrim)|Dragon Priests]] easier, due to Spellbreaker's resistance to magic and Dawnbreaker's damage bonuses to [[Undead (Skyrim)|undead]].
   
 
===As a ward===
  
===As a ward===
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Combined with the [[Elemental Protection]] perk the shield renders most enemy-casted [[Destruction (Skyrim)|Destruction]] [[magic]] useless, as the perk halves the incoming damage, and the ward typically takes care of the rest. The shield seems more effective against spells that "spray", such as [[Sparks]] and [[Flames]]. When the ward is broken, the shield drops, meaning the shield cannot be used to block physical blows. Spellbreaker benefits from the [[Restoration (Skyrim)|Restoration]] [[Restoration (Skyrim)#Perks|perk]], "Ward Absorb".
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Combined with the [[Elemental Protection (Skyrim)|Elemental Protection]] perk the shield renders most enemy-casted [[Destruction (Skyrim)|Destruction]] [[magic]] useless, as the perk halves the incoming damage, and the ward typically takes care of the rest. The shield seems more effective against spells that "spray," such as [[Sparks (Skyrim)|Sparks]] and [[Flames (Skyrim)|Flames]]. When the ward is broken, the shield drops, meaning the shield cannot be used to block physical blows. Spellbreaker benefits from the [[Restoration (Skyrim)|Restoration]] [[Restoration (Skyrim)#Perks|perk]], Ward Absorb.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
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*The ward generated by Spellbreaker provides more Magic Resistance than a [[Lesser Ward]] and less Magic Resistance than a [[Steadfast Ward]], but unlike these wards, it does not increase Armor Rating.
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*The ward generated by Spellbreaker provides 50 points of Magic Resistance, 10 more than a [[Lesser Ward (Skyrim)|Lesser Ward]] (40) and 10 less than a [[Steadfast Ward (Skyrim)|Steadfast Ward]] (60), so it could be considered a "middle ground" between these wards. However, unlike these wards, it does not increase Armor Rating, because it is a piece of armor already.
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*Though it functions like a shield, Spellbreaker counts as a Heavy Armor piece. Blocking with it raises the Heavy Armor and the Block skill.
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*Though it functions like a shield, Spellbreaker counts as a Heavy Armor piece. Blocking with it raises the Heavy Armor and the Block skills.
 
*Guards will comment on this shield if it's equipped, saying, "''Your shield, it's Dwarf made isn't it? But it seems so much...more.''" and "''Ah! That's a fine shield! And not mere Dwarven, is it?"''
  
*Guards will comment on this shield if it's equipped, saying, "''Your shield, it's Dwarf made isn't it? But it seems so much...more.''" and "''Ah! That's a fine shield! And not mere Dwarven, is it?"''
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*Although it is Dwarven in nature, it is made mostly of an odd white material, perhaps ivory.
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*Although it is Dwarven in nature, it is made mostly of a white material, perhaps ivory.
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*One of the easiest ways to defeat undead is to wield Spellbreaker with Dawnbreaker and the Ebony Mail. These three items provide magic resistance, the ability to set enemies aflame or make them flee and a poisonous aura for whoever gets too close.
   
 
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Revision as of 17:54, 20 June 2019

For other uses, see Spell Breaker.
"Ah, now there's a fine shield. And not mere Dwarven, is it?"
―Hold Guard[src]

Spellbreaker is a unique heavy shield found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Like its Oblivion counterpart, Spellbreaker is the Daedric artifact of Peryite.

History

During the First Era, King Rourken led his clan[1] away from their Dwemer brothers, because the rest of the Dwemer had allied themselves with the Chimer and formed the First Council.[1] After throwing his ceremonial hammer known as Volendrung, which is also a Dwemer artifact and a Daedric artifact which landed in modern-day Hammerfell, he and his clan marched to what would be their new home. Along the way, they encountered Shalidor, and a battle ensued, which would come to be known as the Battle of Rourken-Shalidor. During this battle, King Rourken used Spellbreaker against Shalidor.[2]

Acquisition

Spellbreaker is awarded by Peryite upon completing the Daedric quest "The Only Cure."

Smithing

Spellbreaker can be upgraded at a workbench with a Dwarven metal ingot and the Arcane Blacksmith perk, however, it does not benefit from any Smithing perks.

This means the shield cannot be improved past flawless quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100. This can be achieved by using enchanted items and/or blacksmithing potions to fortify Smithing.

Enchanting

Blocking with this shield grants the following bonus:

The ward provides magic protection only, and does not increase Armor Rating, unlike other Wards.

The effect refreshes itself every second that the user is blocking, though it takes a small amount of time to get the ward to charge up (about a second). The ward remains active a few seconds after blocking is ceased.

As Spellbreaker is a unique shield, it cannot be disenchanted to learn its effect.

Usefulness

Dragons

The Spellbreaker Ward effect is extremely useful in fighting dragons, as it blocks all breath attacks. The ward also protects against any other types of shouts that draugr may use. Wielding Dragonbane and Spellbreaker is one of the best ways to fight dragons, due to the extra damage to dragons and ability to block their breath attacks.

Mages

Fighting spell-casting foes, such as Mages, Conjurers, Necromancers and Draugr Wights, proves advantageous with Spellbreaker's resistance to magic.

Dragon Priests

When combined with the Dawnbreaker, the Spellbreaker makes fighting Dragon Priests easier, due to Spellbreaker's resistance to magic and Dawnbreaker's damage bonuses to undead.

As a ward

Combined with the Elemental Protection perk the shield renders most enemy-casted Destruction magic useless, as the perk halves the incoming damage, and the ward typically takes care of the rest. The shield seems more effective against spells that "spray," such as Sparks and Flames. When the ward is broken, the shield drops, meaning the shield cannot be used to block physical blows. Spellbreaker benefits from the Restoration perk, Ward Absorb.

Trivia

  • The ward generated by Spellbreaker provides 50 points of Magic Resistance, 10 more than a Lesser Ward (40) and 10 less than a Steadfast Ward (60), so it could be considered a "middle ground" between these wards. However, unlike these wards, it does not increase Armor Rating, because it is a piece of armor already.
  • Though it functions like a shield, Spellbreaker counts as a Heavy Armor piece. Blocking with it raises the Heavy Armor and the Block skills.
  • Guards will comment on this shield if it's equipped, saying, "Your shield, it's Dwarf made isn't it? But it seems so much...more." and "Ah! That's a fine shield! And not mere Dwarven, is it?"
  • Although it is Dwarven in nature, it is made mostly of a white material, perhaps ivory.
  • One of the easiest ways to defeat undead is to wield Spellbreaker with Dawnbreaker and the Ebony Mail. These three items provide magic resistance, the ability to set enemies aflame or make them flee and a poisonous aura for whoever gets too close.

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Hammerfell
  2. ↑ Tamrielic Lore
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