The Aetherial Crown is one of the unique artifacts in Skyrim, introduced through the Dawnguard DLC. This powerful circlet offers a set of intriguing abilities that make it a coveted item for many players.
Description of Abilities
The Aetherial Crown retains the last Standing Stone ability you held, allowing you to benefit from its effects in addition to those of your current Standing Stone. This makes it possible to have two Standing Stone powers active simultaneously, enhancing your character’s abilities significantly.
Where to Find
The Aetherial Crown is not found randomly in the game world, but is crafted at the Aetherium Forge, which is accessible at the conclusion of the “Lost to the Ages” quest. Here are the steps to obtain the crown:
- Complete the “Lost to the Ages” questline, which involves discovering and using the Aetherium Forge.
- Gather the necessary materials for crafting:
- 1 Aetherium Crest
- 2 Flawless Sapphires
- 2 Dwarven Metal Ingots
- 2 Gold Ingots
- Forge the crown at the Aetherium Forge.
How to Improve
The Aetherial Crown can be tempered using a Dwarven Metal Ingot. However, as it has no armor rating, tempering it will only increase its monetary value rather than its protection capabilities. Note that a bug addressed in the unofficial Dawnguard patch prevents tempering from affecting the crown.
Item ID and Console Commands
For players who prefer to obtain items through console commands, the Aetherial Crown’s item ID is xx00575A, where “xx” represents the load order of the Dawnguard DLC in your game. You can use the following console commands to spawn the crown:
- To add it directly to your inventory:
player.AddItem xx00575A 1 - To place it in front of your character:
player.PlaceAtMe xx00575A
Remember that creating the Aetherial Crown through console commands may not provide the full functionality unless you complete the related quest.
Additional Notes
- The Aetherial Crown’s unique perk will not work if given to a follower.
- The crown is permanent and cannot be destroyed or lost.
- When wearing the crown and meeting Taron Dreth, he will comment on it.
- A standing stone’s Greater Powers (use limited to once-per-day) can be used multiple times per day by unequipping and re-equipping the crown.
Bugs
- Wearing the crown sometimes fails to grant the stored stone bonus. Unequipping and re-equipping it typically resolves this.
- If storing the Lord Stone’s effect, equipping and unequipping the crown may result in the armor bonus being incorrectly applied.
The Aetherial Crown remains one of the most versatile and powerful artifacts available in Skyrim. Its ability to bestow the effects of two Standing Stones simultaneously can elevate your gameplay by providing enhanced capabilities tailored to your character’s build and play style.
