The amount of Magicka needed to cast a spell can be decreased using perks or certain enchantments. Spells require Magicka to be cast, each spell requiring its own amount. Examples of Alteration spells include Detect Dead and Ebonyflesh. Examples of Illusion spells include Frenzy and Calm.Īlteration: Alteration spells focus on detecting life around you and protecting yourself with magic armor, as well as gaining unique abilities. Illusion: Illusion spells focus on modifying the behavior of enemies. Examples of Conjuration spells include Conjure Flame Atronach and Bound Bow. Soul Trap also falls under the Conjuration school. Examples of Restoration spells include Healing and Greater Ward.Ĭonjuration: Conjuration spells focus on summoning creatures from one of the planes of Oblivion and conjuring ethereal weapons for use in combat.

All Fortification enchantments also fall into the Restoration school. These generally include healing spells and wards. Restoration: Restoration spells focus on tending to one's wounds and keeping yourself alive. Examples of Destruction spells include Flames and Ice Spike. Flame spells deal extra burning damage, frost spells damage the target's Stamina, and shock spells damage the target's Magicka. Skyrim features 5 different schools which each feature as skills under the sign of The Mage.ĭestruction: Destruction spells focus on dealing damage to opponents, and generally fall under either flame, frost or shock. As in previous entries, spells in Skyrim are split into different ' schools' of magic depending on their use.

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