It’s one of the most complex side activities available in the game.
Every mask is guarded by a powerful boss -Dragon Priest.
Each mask provides useful bonuses to your stats.
Introduction - what are the masks and how to get them?
Collecting dragon priests masks is one of the most interesting adventures in Skyrim.
It’s however well worth it, especially if you want to create an unmatched hero.
Does collecting all the masks give you anything?
Take a closer look at the body and you will note aWooden Maskbeside it.
Even though it doesn’t give any positive effects itself,it can preserve your skin in critical situations.
Therefore there’s nothing better than this mask if you’re pushed to the wall.
Most of them guard various Nord catacombs and not all of them can be reached at once.
It’s definitely a quest intended for experienced characters who have completed most of the other quests.
Hevnoraak
As you travel to the south-west part of Skyrim, visitValthume, whereHevnoraakis hiding.
After completing it, you will be able to move to fighting the Priest.
His specialty is summoningStorm Atronachs, very dangerous at direct combat.
Luckily defeating them isn’t obligatory - as soon as you killHevnoraak, all the monsters will immediately disappear.
Therefore you should focus your attacks on him and don’t let theAtronachsapproach you.
Hevnoraak Mask: immune to disease and poison.
Krosis
Krosiscan be found at the top of the mountain besideShearpoint.
As you approach the Word Wall, the Priest will jump out of his coffin and start attacking you.
It’s a good idea to come with followers and use that to split his attention.
As the Priest’s only weapon is fire, you should protect yourself with proper potions.
Krosis Mask: +20% toLockpicking,ArcheryandAlchemy.
The Priest inhabits theLabyrinthian- the same to which you should bring all eight masks.
Werewolves have an advantage here because of their powerful attack - think about transforming.
Morokei Mask: Magicka regenerates 100% faster.
It can be reached only during this one mission and returning there afterwards is impossible.
As you’re exploring the dungeon, you will come across twoDragonsand aDragon Priestin the last room.
Take care of the lizards in the first place - they’re easier to defeat than their master.
After dealing with them, you might move to fighting thePriest.
You should especially look out for his magic attacks (lighting and fireballs) and theAtronachsthat he can summon.
Nahkriin Mask: +50 Magicka, and Destruction and Restoration spells cost 20% less.
Otar
North-east ofMarkarththere are the Nordic ruins ofRagnvaldinside which theDragon PriestOtardwells.
The mage specializes in summoningStorm Atronachsand surrounding himself with a barrier of lightning.
Otar Mask: 30% to fire, frost and shock resistance.
During it you will not only visit the catacombs, but also fightRahgot- another one of theDragon Priests.
He mainly uses offensive fire spells and doesn’t have strong defensive skills.
You also shouldn’t use offensive spells against the enemy - they won’t deal high damage.
Rahgot Mask: Increases your stamina by 70 points.
Vokun
BetweenSolitudeandDawnstarthere’s a dungeon known as theHigh Gate Ruins- the next Dragon Priest lurks there.
Vokun Mask: Conjuration, Illusion and Alteration spells cost 20% less magicka to cast.
TheDragon Priestawaits you at the very end of the dungeon, inside a large coffin beside the Word Wall.
His main weapon are ice-based spells, so protect yourself with proper potions.
During the fight you will need to use the environmental advantage - if you climb high enough (e.g.
Volsung Mask: Prices are 20% better, Carry 20 points more, and can breathe underwater.
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