- For Zahkriisos' mask, see Zahkriisos (Mask).
Zahkriisos (
) is a Dragon Priest whose name can translate to either "sword blood" or "bloody sword" in the dragon language. He is the only leveled priest in the game, where his level is capped at 60. Along with Ahzidal, Dukaan, and Vahlok, he is one of the four priests found on Solstheim.
Interactions
The Final Descent
He is encountered inside the final chamber of Bloodskal Barrow, which is only accessible through Raven Rock Mine during the quest The Final Descent.
Combat
Zahkriisos is a shock-based dragon priest, and is able to cast the Master-level spell Lightning Storm one-handed and on the move. At lower levels he uses Thunderbolt. The abilities of his mask further enhance what is already a very damaging spell; therefore, potions and equipment that offer resistance to either magic or shock are highly recommended against him, especially if your character is a Mage.
In addition, he often conjures Seekers from Apocrypha to aid him in combat, and as with other Dragon priests, he makes use of Ebonyflesh and Greater Ward. He often floats over the water making the battle for melee based characters much more difficult than with most Dragon Priests. Unlike the other Acolyte Priests, Zahkriios is a leveled creature with a base level of 60.
Spells
- Lightning Storm
- Greater Ward
- Ebonyflesh
- Thunderbolt (if at a lower level)
- Raise Zombie
Perks
Zahkriisos
- Magic Resistance
- Stability
- Regeneration
- Ward Absorb
- Recovery
- Twin Souls
- Mage Armor
- Respite
Notable items
- Bone Meal
- Leveled gold
- Zahkriisos(Mask)
Trivia
- Zahkriisos' name may be a reference to the unique blade needed to access his tomb, seeing as that sword is red and known as the Bloodskaal blade.
- Zahkriisos is the only Dragon Priest that levels with the Dragonborn (except Miraak).
Appearances
| Dragon Priests | |
|---|---|
| Skyrim | |
| Dragonborn |
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| Online | |