Skeever

Skeevers are Skyrim's giant rats – weak, everywhere and occasionally diseased. Where to find them and what the skeever tail is good for.

The skeever is Skyrim’s giant rat and probably the first creature most players kill – right in the caves under Helgen during Unbound. They aren’t dangerous on their own, but they come in groups and can give you a disease.

Where to find them

Caves, sewers, cellars and ruins everywhere. The Ratway beneath Riften earned its name honestly.

Abilities & attacks

  • Bite that can pass on a disease
  • Often appear in groups

How to beat it

Any weapon will do. If you catch a disease, pray at a shrine or drink a Cure Disease potion.

Loot & harvestables

Skeever Tail
Skeever Hide

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