One of the key elements in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Scrolls. These magical items allow you to possess new spells that differ from your current Magical Spells. The scrolls are more powerful and come with a wider area of effect. There are three ways to get scrolls in Skyrim; you can buy them from vendors, complete quests, or raid dungeons to find them.
There are 10 scrolls in Skyrim, and in this guide, I will give you a rundown on how to find them all at various locations around the map. Also, we will discuss what effects they have on your character.
Scroll | Location | Effect |
Scroll of Bane of the Undead | College of Winterhold Radiant Quest Reward. | Undead of up to level 30 is set on fire and flees for 30s. This is a master-level restoration spell. |
Scroll of Blizzard | Complete the College of Winterhold Quest: Destruction Ritual Spell. Sold by Faralda for 975. | 20 frost damage to the enemy for 10s. Also does Stamina damage. |
Scroll of Cure Wounds | n/a | |
Scroll of Call to Arms | Complete College of Winterhold Radiant Quest: Illusion Ritual Spell. Spea with Drevis to purchase it for 577. | |
Scroll of Fireball | Found in Farengar secret-Fire in Dragonsreach, and Enthir in the College of Winterhold. | Sets target on fire and deals 40 damage within 15 feet area of effect. The enemy takes extra damage while on fire. |
Scroll of Dread Zombie | Sometimes sold by Court Wizards but also found in dungeon chests. Hostile mages are also a good source of getting this scroll. | Summon a dead body to fight on your side for the 60s. |
Scroll of Hysteria | Complete the College of Winterhold Radiant Quest: Illusion Ritual Spell and speak with Drevis to purchase it for 763. | Enemies above level 25 run from the battle for 60s. |
Scroll of Fire Storm | Complete College of Winterhold Radiant Quest: Destruction of Ritual Spell. | An explosion around you that does 100 points of damage. |
Scroll of Mass Paralysis | Purchased from court wizards or complete Black Book: Filament and Filigree quest in Apocrypha. | Enemies who fail to resist it are paralyzed for 15s. |
Scroll of Mayhem | Complete the College of Winterhold Radiant Quest: Illusion Ritual Spell. | Make creatures up to 25 attack anyone nearby for 60s. |
I hope you now better understand scrolls and how to get them all in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Need more help? See PC Console Commands, Wild Horses Locations, and Best Races.