Aversion to Shock poisons lower a target’s defense against shock damage for 30 seconds. Even the weakest dose makes the victim 40% more vulnerable, and the Deadly grade doubles all shock damage they take. That makes them a natural opener for spellswords and battlemages who hit with a poisoned weapon and then follow up with lightning, or for archers backed by a companion who casts shock spells.
All tiers
| Name | Effect | Value | Weight | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Aversion to Shock | Target is 40% weaker to shock damage for 30 seconds | 193 | 0.5 | 00073f52 |
| Aversion to Shock | Target is 55% weaker to shock damage for 30 seconds | 274 | 0.5 | 00065a6d |
| Potent Aversion to Shock | Target is 70% weaker to shock damage for 30 seconds | 358 | 0.5 | 00073f53 |
| Malign Aversion to Shock | Target is 85% weaker to shock damage for 30 seconds | 443 | 0.5 | 00073f54 |
| Deadly Aversion to Shock | Target is 100% weaker to shock damage for 30 seconds | 530 | 0.5 | 00073f55 |
Where to find them
These are leveled poisons found as loot and stocked by vendors who sell poisons. The stronger Malign and Deadly versions become more frequent as the Dragonborn gains levels.
Brewing your own
Brew them at an alchemy lab with the Alchemy skill and apply the result to your weapon from the inventory. Only four ingredients carry Weakness to Shock:
Bee also restores stamina, so a mix that leans on it may end up with a beneficial side effect. Check the preview in the lab menu.
Tips
The 30-second window is short, so apply the poison right before engaging and switch to shock magic as soon as it lands. The same idea works with fire and frost: see Weakness to Fire poisons and Weakness to Frost poisons.
