- For other uses, see Resist Magic.
Resist Magic is an effect found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It can be obtained from several different sources, such as abilities, potions and enchantments.
Resist Magic is capped at 85%, this includes all forms of elemental and dragon breath attacks. A further 85% on elemental resistance can be achieved which will grant a potential 97.75% magic damage reduction on one element.
Abilities[]
- Agent of Mara – +15% magic resistance
- Blessing of Azura DR – +10% magic resistance
- The Lord Stone – +25% magic resistance
- Vampiric Blood Rested DG – +10% magic resistance
- Alteration Magic Resistance perk – 3 levels: +10%, +20% and +30%
- Breton racial – Breton blood grants a 25% resistance to magic
Apparel[]
- Savior's Hide – 15% Magic Resistance
- Shield of Solitude – 30% Magic Resistance. Currently has a stronger version of this enchantment (also named Resist Magic but is 20% stronger than the regular)
- Shield of Ysgramor – 20% Magic Resistance
- Spellbreaker – 50 points Magic Resistance
Food[]
- Lavender Dumpling HF – 10% Magic Resistance
Ingredients[]
The following ingredients provide the Resist Magic property for purposes of potions.
Ingredient | Primary Effect | Secondary Effect | Tertiary Effect | Quaternary Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gleamblossom DG | Resist Magic | Fear | Regenerate Health | Paralysis |
Felsaad Tern Feathers DR | Restore Health | Fortify Light Armor | Cure Disease | Resist Magic |
Aster Bloom Core Creation Club | Resist Magic | Fortify Light Armor | Fortify Block | Paralysis |
Bungler's Bane Creation Club | Slow | Ravage Stamina | Damage Stamina Regen | Resist Magic |
Hypha Facia Creation Club | Weakness to Poison | Frenzy | Ravage Stamina | Resist Magic |
Hagraven Claw | Resist Magic | Lingering Damage Magicka | Fortify Enchanting | Fortify Barter |
Lavender | Resist Magic | Fortify Stamina | Ravage Magicka | Fortify Conjuration |
Tundra Cotton | Resist Magic | Fortify Magicka | Fortify Block | Fortify Barter |
Nirnroot | Damage Health | Damage Stamina | Invisibility | Resist Magic |
Chicken's Egg | Resist Magic | Damage Magicka Regen | Waterbreathing | Lingering Damage Stamina |
Bleeding Crown | Weakness to Fire | Fortify Block | Weakness to Poison | Resist Magic |
Crimson Nirnroot | Damage Health | Damage Stamina | Invisibility | Resist Magic |
Void Salts | Weakness to Shock | Resist Magic | Damage Health | Fortify Magicka |
Wisp Wrappings | Restore Stamina | Fortify Destruction | Fortify Carry Weight | Resist Magic |
Fine-Cut Void Salts | Weakness to Shock | Resist Magic | Damage Health | Fortify Magicka |
Hawk's Egg HF | Resist Magic | Damage Magicka Regen | Waterbreathing | Lingering Damage Stamina |
Usefulness[]
Gaining a resistance to magic can negate a percentage of all incoming spells. It is more versatile than elemental resistance as it covers all kinds of magical damage instead of just fire, frost, or shock individually.
A 70% passive resistance can be achieved by obtaining Agent of Mara, The Lord Stone and all 3 levels of the Alteration perk Magic Resistance is taken. If the Dragonborn is a Vampire Lord, they may receive the temporary Vampire Blood Rested perk for an additional 10% magic resistance.
A Breton character will receive a natural 25% resistance, so achieving the 85% cap will require fewer abilities.
Trivia[]
- This enchantment may be placed on shields, rings and necklaces.
- Resist magic does not affect friendly spells, unlike the Spell Absorption ability.
Bugs[]
- PC PS5 There is a chance to acquire multiple versions of the Resist Magic effect that have different values such as 5% for one and 10% for the other.