In the fantastical realm of Skyrim, players have the opportunity to collect a unique set of headgear known as the Dragon Priest Masks. These masks are not only powerful artifacts but also mementos of the formidable Dragon Priests who once dominated the land. This detailed guide will help you locate each mask and optimize their use in your journey.
List of Dragon Priest Masks
Hevnoraak
Immunity to disease and poison.
Location: Valthume, obtained by killing Hevnoraak.
Krosis
+20% to Lockpicking, Archery, Alchemy.
Location: Shearpoint, obtained by killing Krosis.
Morokei
+100% magicka regeneration.
Location: Labyrinthian, obtained by killing Morokei.
Nahkriin
+50 Magicka, -20% Restoration & Destruction cost.
Location: Skuldafn, during the main quest, obtained by killing Nahkriin.
Otar
+30% Fire, Frost, Shock resistance.
Location: Ragnvald, obtained by killing Otar the Mad.
Rahgot
+70 Stamina.
Location: Forelhost, obtained by killing Rahgot.
Vokun
-20% Alteration, Conjuration, Illusion cost.
Location: High Gate Ruins, obtained by killing Vokun.
Volsung
+20 Carry Weight, 20% better prices, Waterbreathing.
Location: Volskygge, obtained by killing Volsung.
Wooden Mask
The wooden mask hums with an unfamiliar energy.
Location: Labyrinthian, central barrow.
Konahrik
Heals you and damages enemies when your health is low.
Location: Bromjunaar Sanctuary, can be activated once all other masks are collected.
Ahzidal (Dragonborn DLC)
+50% Fire Resistance, Fire spells do 25% more damage.
Location: Kolbjorn Barrow, obtained by killing Ahzidal.
Dukaan (Dragonborn DLC)
+50% Frost Resistance, Frost spells do 25% more damage.
Location: White Ridge Barrow, obtained by killing Dukaan.
Zahkriisos (Dragonborn DLC)
+50% Shock Resistance, Shock spells do 25% more damage.
Location: Bloodskal Barrow, obtained by killing Zahkriisos.
Miraak (Dragonborn DLC)
Increases magicka by 40–70 points.
Location: Obtained after defeating Miraak in the Dragonborn questline.
How to Optimize the Use of Dragon Priest Masks
Each Dragon Priest Mask offers significant benefits useful for different character builds and combat scenarios. Below are detailed recommendations on how to best utilize each mask:
- Hevnoraak: Ideal for exploring areas with high disease and poison threats, such as Falmer dens and swamps.
- Krosis: Perfect for thieves and archers due to its enhancements to Lockpicking, Archery, and Alchemy.
- Morokei: Beneficial for mages, especially during prolonged battles where magicka regeneration is crucial.
- Nahkriin: Essential for mages specializing in Destruction and Restoration spells, reducing the mana cost of these spells significantly.
- Otar: Excellent for all character types dealing with elemental damage, adding robust resistances to fire, frost, and shock.
- Rahgot: Useful for melee fighters and characters requiring additional stamina for heavy weapon use and sprinting.
- Vokun: Beneficial for mages using Conjuration, Illusion, and Alteration spells, reducing their casting costs.
- Volsung: Perfect for traders and treasure collectors due to its carry weight increase, better prices, and waterbreathing ability.
- Wooden Mask: Utilize this mask to access the past Bromjunaar Sanctuary, required to collect the Konahrik mask.
- Konahrik: Provides a secondary lifeline by healing when health is low and damaging nearby enemies, ideal for dire combat situations.
- Ahzidal, Dukaan, Zahkriisos, Miraak: All these masks from the Dragonborn DLC offer powerful elemental resistances and enhancements, ideal for mages specializing in respective elements or facing elemental damage.
Acquiring Konahrik
Konahrik is considered the ultimate Dragon Priest Mask, offering extraordinary benefits. To acquire it, you must collect all other Dragon Priest Masks first and bring them to the Bromjunaar Sanctuary in Labyrinthian. Here’s how to proceed:
- Locate the Wooden Mask in the central barrow of Labyrinthian.
- Wear the Wooden Mask in front of the Dragon Priest busts to be transported back in time.
- Place each mask on its designated bust. Once all masks are placed, Konahrik will be unlocked.
The Dragon Priest Masks not only cater to various playstyles but also offer powerful enhancements that can drastically improve your effectiveness in combat and exploration. Happy hunting, Dragonborn!
