For other uses, see Ectoplasm.

Ectoplasm
Weight 0.1	Base Value: 25
Alchemical Effects
Restore Magicka	Fortify Destruction
5 pts for 0 sec	4% for 60 sec
Fortify Magicka	Damage Health
4% for 60 sec	2 pts for 1 sec
Form ID: 0003AD63

Main article: Ingredients (Skyrim)

Ectoplasm is an ingredient in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It can be used to make potions at an Alchemy Lab as part of Alchemy.

UsesEdit

Besides their alchemical use, three samples of ectoplasm are required to temper the Ghostblade at a Grindstone.

LocationsEdit

• A sample of ectoplasm can be found in Anise's Cabin.
• Another can be found in the Abandoned Prison.
• Four (One on the first floor, three on the second) can be found at the College of Winterhold in The Hall of Countenance.
• There's another one on a table in Jorgen and Lami's House.
• Found in the Alchemy room in some houses that you can own.
• Found on Dragon Cultists in Forelhost.
• Can be found occasionally by searching the 'ghostly remains' of slain Ghosts (but not Corrupted Shades).
• 2-4 Can be found inside of the Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon.
• Can be bought at Arcadia's Cauldron.

PotionsEdit

Main article: Potions (Skyrim)

Restore Magicka Edit

• Briar Heart *
• Creep Cluster
• Dwarven Oil
• Elves Ear
• Fire Salts
• Frost Salts
• Giant Lichen
• Grass Pod
• Human Flesh *
• Moon Sugar
• Mora Tapinella
• Pearl
• Red Mountain Flower *
• Taproot
• Vampire Dust
• White Cap

Fortify Destruction Edit

• Ash Creep Cluster ^DB
• Beehive Husk
• Glow Dust
• Glowing Mushroom
• Nightshade *
• Wisp Wrappings

Fortify Magicka Edit

• Briar Heart *
• Emperor Parasol Moss ^DB
• Histcarp
• Jazbay Grapes
• Red Mountain Flower *
• Salmon Roe ^HF
• Tundra Cotton
• Void Salts *

Damage Health Edit

• Crimson Nirnroot
• Deathbell
• Emperor Parasol Moss ^DB
• Falmer Ear
• Human Flesh *
• Human Heart
• Imp Stool
• Jarrin Root
• Nightshade *
• Nirnroot
• Poison Bloom ^DG
• Red Mountain Flower *
• River Betty
• Skeever Tail
• Small Antlers
• Troll Fat
• Void Salts *

* multiple effects

TriviaEdit

• In addition to being an alchemical ingredient, ectoplasm can be used to improve plasmic weapons. The Drainspell Bow, Drainheart Sword, and the Ghostblade are some examples.
• It is one of only two alchemical ingredients to also have a use in Smithing, the other being Void Salts.

AppearancesEdit

• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (First appearance)
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim