Seekers are Daedra in the service of Hermaeus Mora, drifting through his library-realm of Apocrypha like ink stains with ambitions. The Dragonborn DLC loading screens point out that they are seldom seen outside that plane, so most players meet them while following the trail of Miraak, who managed to bend some of them to his own will during his long stay there.
In their solid form they are a tangle of tentacles, and the comparison with Lovecraftian horrors is hard to avoid. When left alone, a Seeker will happily summon a book out of nowhere and settle in to read it, which is a good reminder that they are scholars first and guards second. Their look is close to that of the Ascended Sleeper.
Variants
Three ranks share the same spells, the same Paralysis immunity and the same 33-point shock resistance; they differ in toughness and in the size of soul they leave behind.
| Variant | Level | Health | Magicka | Damage | Soul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeker | 21 | 550 | 330 | 40 | Common |
| Seeker Aspirant | 32 | 660 | 355 | 60 | Greater |
| High Seeker | 42 | 760 | 405 | 60 | Grand |
The Seeker Aspirant is described as a fairly uncommon type that starts turning up from level 32, while High Seekers appear from level 42 onward. The Seekers standing beside Miraak at the Dragonborn’s first meeting with him are said to be of the stronger kind, much like the step between a frost and a storm atronach. All ranks attack the Dragonborn and any followers on sight.
Where to find them
- Apocrypha – throughout the realm, usually posted beside tomes of forbidden knowledge. Sneak carefully and you can catch them reading.
- Dragon Priest fights on Solstheim – the Dragon Priests Ahzidal, Dukaan and Zahkriisos can call Seekers into battle.
- Your own conjuration – the Conjure Seeker spell pulls one out of Apocrypha to fight for you, and it also works inside Apocrypha itself.
Notes
The clone trick works much like the Shades of a Wispmother: the copy is only as durable as the original, and it vanishes when the real Seeker dies. Vampiric Grip from the Vampire Lord form has no effect on them.
