Gargoyles are winged stone creatures that serve the vampires of the Dawnguard add-on. Their favourite trick is standing perfectly still among real statues, then waking up when you walk past.
Where to find them
Above all at Castle Volkihar, the vampire stronghold, where many of them pose as statues. They also turn up alongside vampires and Death Hounds when vampires attack in the wild or raid towns.
Spotting a fake statue
While disguised, a gargoyle can’t be damaged at all. Aim a spell like Soul Trap at a suspicious statue: on a real statue it fails, on a gargoyle its health bar appears.
Vampire Lords can also take a perk to summon a gargoyle of their own.
Abilities & attacks
- Claw attacks that absorb your health
- Statue disguise – invulnerable until it wakes
- High natural damage resistance
How to beat it
Don't waste poisons or paralysis on them. Their armor-like resistance makes magic and hard-hitting power attacks the best options. Keep your health topped up, since every claw hit heals them.
Loot & harvestables
Leveled gems and ore
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