Dwarven Centurion

The Dwarven Centurion is the biggest Dwemer automaton in Skyrim. Where to find it, its steam attack and what loot it leaves behind.

The Dwarven Centurion – often called the Steam Centurion – is the heavy hitter among Dwemer machines. Thousands of years after its builders vanished, it still guards their ruins with steam blasts and a giant mechanical arm.

Where to find them

Deep in Dwemer ruins, usually as a boss or guardian of the most important chambers. Smaller automatons – Dwarven Spiders and Spheres – are much more common.

Abilities & attacks

  • Steam breath attack
  • Heavy melee strikes
  • Lots of health and armor

How to beat it

Don't stand in front of it when it vents steam. Stay behind or beside it and hit it between attacks; shock magic is a popular choice. Don't waste poisons on it.

Loot & harvestables

Centurion Dynamo Core
Dwarven metal scrap
Soul gems (some)

Lore & trivia

The Dwemer powered their machines with soul gems – which is why automatons sometimes carry one.

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