- "Stamina is used to sprint and execute power attacks. Sprinting in Heavy Armor uses more stamina than sprinting in Light Armor or clothing."
- ―The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Stamina is the character's physical energy, used to perform various strenuous activities, particularly power attacks, bashing, or sprinting. If stamina has been depleted the stamina bar will flash and the character is unable to perform these activities. The green bar in the bottom right of the screen shows the current status of stamina. The base Stamina value for all races is 100 points.
Mechanics
The amount of stamina depends on the character's level. Each time the hero levels, a choice is offered to add ten points to stamina, or to another attribute. Selecting to increase stamina at level-up increases carry weight by five.
Restoration
Options for restoring stamina include:
- Stamina restores slowly over time.
- Respite in the Restoration tree allows healing spells to restore stamina as well as health.
- Restore stamina with magic, potions, and food.
- Whenever your character levels up, your stamina is fully restored.
- Sleeping or waiting restores stamina.
- Wind Walker of the Light Armor increases stamina regeneration by 50%.
Items
Trivia
- Activating a Shrine of Kynareth increases stamina by 25 points for eight hours.