Shouts – the Thu’um – are the Dragonborn’s signature power. Each shout has three Words of Power in the dragon language. You learn words at Word Walls in ancient ruins (or from teachers like the Greybeards), then unlock them with the souls of the dragons you slay. Use more words for a stronger effect – and a longer cooldown.
How shouts work
- Learn a word by walking up to a glowing Word Wall.
- Unlock it in the Magic menu by spending a dragon soul. Words taught by the Greybeards in the main quest are unlocked for you.
- Hold the shout button longer to use more words.
- Cooldowns can be shortened with the Talos blessing, an amulet of Talos or enchantments.
Skyrim shouts (20)
| Shout | Words | Cooldown (s) |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Allegiance | Raan Mir Tah | 50 / 60 / 70 |
| Aura Whisper | Laas Yah Nir | 30 / 40 / 50 |
| Become Ethereal | Feim Zii Gron | 20 / 30 / 40 |
| Call Dragon | Od Ah Viing | 5 / 5 / 300 |
| Call of Valor | Hun Kaal Zoor | 180 / 180 / 180 |
| Clear Skies | Lok Vah Koor | 5 / 10 / 15 |
| Disarm | Zun Haal Viik | 30 / 35 / 40 |
| Dismay | Faas Ru Maar | 40 / 45 / 50 |
| Dragonrend | Joor Zah Frul | 10 / 12 / 15 |
| Elemental Fury | Su Grah Dun | 30 / 40 / 50 |
| Fire Breath | Yol Toor Shul | 30 / 50 / 100 |
| Frost Breath | Fo Krah Diin | 30 / 50 / 100 |
| Ice Form | Iiz Slen Nus | 60 / 90 / 120 |
| Kyne’s Peace | Kaan Drem Ov | 45 / 50 / 60 |
| Marked for Death | Krii Lun Aus | 20 / 30 / 40 |
| Slow Time | Tiid Klo Ul | 30 / 45 / 60 |
| Storm Call | Strun Bah Qo | 300 / 480 / 600 |
| Throw Voice | Zul Mey Gut | 30 / 15 / 5 |
| Unrelenting Force | Fus Ro Dah | 15 / 20 / 45 |
| Whirlwind Sprint | Wuld Nah Kest | 20 / 25 / 35 |
Dawnguard shouts (3)
| Shout | Words | Cooldown (s) |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Vitality | Gaan Lah Haas | 30 / 60 / 90 |
| Soul Tear | Rii Vaaz Zol | 5 / 5 / 90 |
| Summon Durnehviir | Dur Neh Viir | 5 / 5 / 300 |
Dragonborn shouts (4)
| Shout | Words | Cooldown (s) |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Fury | Mid Vur Shaan | 20 / 30 / 40 |
| Bend Will | Gol Hah Dov | 10 / 90 / 120 |
| Cyclone | Ven Gaar Nos | 30 / 45 / 60 |
| Dragon Aspect | Mul Qah Diiv | Once per day |
Best shouts to get early
- Unrelenting Force – you get it anyway, and it never stops being useful.
- Whirlwind Sprint – movement, traps and closing distance.
- Become Ethereal – the emergency button.
- Marked for Death and Slow Time – the two best tools for tough boss fights.
- Dragonrend – every dragon fight gets easier once you have it.