While the ghastly draugr are common enemies throughout Skyrim, one player shared details of a fight that saw the draugr use Dragon Shouts, such as Unrelenting Force, during a dungeon brawl. The Dragon Shouts used by the draugr kept the Skyrim player at bay and prevented them from attacking, which led to the fight dragging on for over a minute.
Throughout the vast lands of Skyrim, players can come across simple ruins and detailed dungeons that house both treasure and dangerous foes. Among the most likely foes in any dungeon are the draugr, fallen Nords reanimated by necromancy or other forms of dark magic. Other draugr were also seen in the service of the Dragon Priests and were cursed to wander the dark catacombs as a punishment. In battle, the draugr are equipped with Ancient Nord weapons, Destruction magic spells, and higher-ranked draugr can use Dragon Shouts to clear the battlefield.
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Although some draugr can act strangely during a dungeon run, one Skyrim player pointed out how painful a fight can get once Dragon Shouts come into play. On Reddit, a user named Kastera1000 shared a video that lasted over a minute and a half on the r/skyrim subreddit of their encounter with a draugr deathlord and its minions. As Kastera100 readied their axe for an attack, the draugr deathlord used Unrelenting Force to send the Dragonborn flying into a wall. This caused Kastera1000 to go into the menu and use a healing potion to keep their health topped off as the draugr minions hacked away with their weapons. Throughout the video, Kastera100 was knocked back nine times. After that, the Dragonborn had an opening and took down the draugr deathlord shouting at them, which brought the fight to a swift end.
Skyrim Player Gets Stunlocked By a Draugr's Shouts
When a fully-powered Dragon Shout such as Unrelenting Force is used in Skyrim, the force of the shout knocks them back and prevents them from taking any action until they get back on their feet. During the recovery period, the target of a Dragon Shout can still take damage from other attacks, such as weapon swings or elemental magic. The effects of a Dragon Shout are not subject to diminishing returns, meaning they can theoretically be chained together to keep a foe locked down. As proven by Kastera1000's video, the Unrelenting Force of a draugr deathlord can turn a simple fight into a deathly affair.
Between different comedic clips and near-tragic scenarios, the variety of content available in Skyrim is a testament to the RPG's long-lasting appeal. What players discover next remains to be seen.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Released
- November 11, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.
BATTLE DRAGONS
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda Softworks
- Engine
- Creation Engine
- Expansions
- Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 35 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 29 GB (DECEMBER 2023)
- Metascore
- 96
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium (Special Edition)
