The following is a list of all Powers and Abilities available in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn. A large number of greater powers, lesser powers and active effects appear in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn. There are twelve greater powers, five lesser powers and twenty-one abilities, though only one of the three powers and abilities attributed to Hermaeus Mora's Black Books can be chosen from each of the books.
Powers are defined by their unique nature. They are essentially magic spells, but they have zero magicka cost and are not learned from spell tomes. Powers can be broken down into two categories: Greater Powers and Lesser Powers.
Abilities are defined by their passive nature. They are magical effects that are always active and increase various stats and attributes relative to the player.
Greater Powers
Greater powers can only be used once a day. They can be found and selected from the "Magic" menu, under "Powers".
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
All-Maker Stones | ||
| Bones of the Earth xx01DF9F |
"Caster ignores 80% of all physical damage for 30 seconds." | |
| Conjure Werebear xx01DFA4, xx0322B2 |
"Summons a Werebear for 60 seconds wherever the caster is pointing." | |
| North Wind xx01DFA5 |
"Targets take 20 points of frost damage for 10 seconds, plus Stamina damage." | |
| Sun Flare xx01DF9C |
"A 100 point fiery explosion centered on the caster. Does more damage to closer targets." | |
| Root of Power xx01DFAB |
"All spells cost 75% less to cast for 60 seconds." | |
| Waters of Life xx01DFA7 |
"Heals everyone close to the caster 200 points." | |
| Black Book: Filament and Filgree | ||
| Secret of Strength xx01E7FA |
"Power attacks cost no Stamina for 30 seconds." | |
| Secret of Arcana xx01E7FD |
"Spells cost no Magicka for 30 seconds." | |
| Secret of Protection xx01E800 |
"You take half damage for 30 seconds." | |
| Black Book: The Hidden Twilight | ||
| Mora's Agony xx031842 |
"Summons a field of writhing tentacles that poisons foes." | |
| Mora's Grasp xx031844 |
"Freezes the target between Oblivion and Tamriel for 30 seconds, making them immune to all damage." | |
| Mora's Boon xx01E7F7 |
"Fully restores your Health, Magicka and Stamina." | |
Lesser Powers
Lesser Powers are very similar to Greater Powers, however the only difference is that they can be used multiple times per day. They too can be found and selected from the "Magic" menu, under "Powers".
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Black Book: Untold Legends | ||
| Bardic Knowledge xx029F12 |
"Summons a spectral drum that plays for 300 seconds, improving Stamina Regen for you and nearby allies." | |
| Black Market xx01EEC6 |
"Summons a Dremora merchant for 15 seconds." | |
| Secret Servant xx01FF21 |
"Summons a Dremora butler for 15 seconds to carry your excess items." | |
| Other | ||
| Breath of Nchuak xx03B00D |
"Draws upon stamina to release a scorching blast of steam that deals 15 points of damage per second." | |
| Summon Karstaag xx024812 xx029709 xx02970A |
"Summon Karstaag to fight for you for 120 seconds. You may only use this ability 3 times, and only while outdoors." | |
Abilities
Abilities are passive magical effects that are always active. They increase various stats and attributes relative to the player. They can be viewed in the "Magic" menu under "Active Effects".
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| The Gardener of Men | ||
| Dragonborn Force xx02647B |
"Your Unrelenting Force Shout does more damage and may disintegrate enemies." | |
| Dragonborn Flame xx02647D |
"When your Fire Breath Shout kills an enemy, a fire wyrm emerges from the corpse to fight for you for 60 seconds." | |
| Dragonborn Frost xx02647E |
"Your Frost Breath Shout encases foes in ice." | |
| Black Book: The Sallow Regent | ||
| Seeker of Might xx034834 |
"Combat skills are 10% more effective." | |
| Seeker of Sorcery xx034837 |
"All spells cost 10% less magicka. Enchantments are 10% more powerful." | |
| Seeker of Shadows xx034838 |
"Stealth skills are all 10% more effective." | |
| Black Book: The Winds of Change | ||
| Scholar's Insight xx01E7EF |
"Reading Skill Books gives you an extra Skill Point." | |
| Companion's Insight xx01E7F5 |
"Your attacks, shouts, and destruction spells do no damage to your followers." | |
| Lover's Insight xx01E7F3 |
"Do 10% more damage and get 10% better prices from people of the opposite sex." | |
| Raven Rock Temple Blessings | ||
| Blessing of Azura xx03BCFB |
"Resist 10% of magic." | |
| Blessing of Boethiah xx03BCFC |
"One-handed weapons do 10% more damage." | |
| Blessing of Mephala xx03BCFD |
"Prices are 10% better." | |
| Werewolf Rings | ||
| Frostmoon Bloodlust xx0275b6 |
"While in Beast Form, your attacks do 50% more damage, but you also take 50% more damage." | |
| Frostmoon Howl xx0275b8 |
"Increases the duration of your Howls by 25%." | |
| Frostmoon Instinct xx0275b7 |
"When you enter Beast Form, the world around you seems to slow for 20 seconds." | |
| Frostmoon Predator xx0275b9 |
"While in Beast Form, your health regenerates." | |
| Other | ||
| Ahzidal's Genius xx027332 |
Increases your Enchanting skill by 10 points. | |
| Blessing of the Stag Prince xx01BFEC |
"5 Health and Stamina while Bow of the Stag Prince is equipped; however, the benefits increase as more animals are killed using the bow." | |
| Detect Ash Source xx01961A |
"When close enough, identifies the source of the ash spawn attacks on Tel Mithryn." | |
| Neloth's Health Boost xx01BD0A |
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| Neloth's Memory Spell xx01C066, xx01C067 |
"Records memories of your experiences for Neloth." | |