Damage Stamina Poisons

Damage Stamina Poisons instantly drain 30 to 130 points of a target’s Stamina, stopping power attacks, sprinting and bashing in their tracks.

Stamina fuels power attacks, sprinting and shield bashes, so an enemy without it is a much less dangerous enemy. Damage Stamina poisons drain a chunk of the target’s Stamina in one go, from 30 points for the weakest bottle up to 130 for the deadliest. Coat your blade, land a hit and watch a heavy hitter run out of steam. They are best against warriors and brutes who rely on raw physical force.

All tiers

Name Effect Value Weight Form ID
Weak Stamina Poison Drain the target’s Stamina by 30 points. 75 0.5 00065a66
Stamina Poison Drain the target’s Stamina by 50 points. 133 0.5 00073f41
Potent Stamina Poison Drain the target’s Stamina by 70 points. 192 0.5 00073f42
Virulent Stamina Poison Drain the target’s Stamina by 100 points. 285 0.5 00073f43
Deadly Stamina Poison Drain the target’s Stamina by 130 points. 380 0.5 00073f44

All five weigh 0.5.

Where to find them

Like other leveled poisons, these show up in loot, on characters and at merchants who stock potions and poisons. Your level decides which tier is most likely to appear.

Brewing your own

With the Alchemy skill you can brew Damage Stamina poisons at an alchemy lab. A long list of ingredients carries the effect:

Once brewed, apply the poison to your weapon from the inventory; the next successful hit delivers it.

Tips

For a slow drain rather than a single hit, see Lingering Damage Stamina poisons.

Where to find it

  • Found as loot throughout Skyrim; the strength of the tier you find is leveled to your character.
  • Sold by vendors who stock potions.
  • Brewed at an alchemy lab with the Alchemy skill.

Crafting materials

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