The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is filled with all sorts of fun things to do, but Dragon Shouts are some of the most epic things you can play with in the game. With our Dragon Shouts guide, you'll be able to find out where you can acquire all 20 Shouts, what they do, and why you need all of them to truly enhance your role playing experience.

Before we begin, let's talk about some Skyrim lore and what the Shouts actually are. Basically, a Shout is the utterance of one or more Words of Power in order to achieve a specific magical or unique effect. Shouts let you do things like strike foes with a blast of force, stun them, call down lightning storms, and more. As a Dragonborn, you can use these shouts that all consist of up to three Words of Power.

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In order to learn the Words of Power you must find Word Walls which are spread all throughout Skyrim. Each word is powerful, but for each additional word you know in the shout, it will become that more powerful. The trick is that you'll always learn them in the order of the three-word final phrase, so it doesn't matter which Word Wall you visit first. Another thing to remember about Words of Power is that after you learn them, you have to unlock them with Dragon Souls that you acquire after you kill a dragon.

Now that you know all about Word Walls and Shouts, here is our list of all of the Dragon Shouts in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Of course, these contain minor spoilers so if you don’t want to ruin your Skyrim experience then consider yourself warned!



Animal Allegiance: This Shout calls for help from animals in the wild. It charms the animals around you and makes them fight for you for a short period of time.
Words Of Power: Raan (Animal), Mir (Allegiance), Tah (Pack)
Word Wall Locations:

• Angarvunde (The Rift): To find this Word Wall you must be on the dungeon quest Medresi Dran and the Wandering Dead.
• Ancient’s Ascent (Falkreath Hold) is a Dragon Lair.
• Ysgramor’s Tomb (Winterhold Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the Companions quest Glory of the Dead.
   
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Aura Whisper: This is a unique silent Shout that can be used without being detected. It enables you to reveal life forces around you. What's really neat is that it works through walls and can detect all nearby creatures, living or undead. It is ‘silent’ however, so it can be used without being detected.
Words Of Power: Laas (Life), Yah (Seek), Nir (Hunt)
Word Wall Locations:

• Northwind Summit (The Rift) is a Dragon Lair.
• Valthume (The Reach) To find this Word Wall you must be on the dungeon quest Evil in Waiting. This is a Dragon Priest's lair.
• Volunruud (The Pale) To find this Word Wall you must be on the Dark Brotherhood quest The Silence Has Been Broken or the dungeon quest Silenced Tongues.

Become Ethereal: This Shout makes you immune to any damage but it also makes you unable to attack or cast spells. However, you'll still recover magicka and stamina while etheral, giving you a few seconds to get to safety.
Words Of Power: Feim (Fade), Zii (Spirit), Gron (Bind)
Word Wall Locations:

• Ironbind Barrow (Winterhold Hold).
• Lost Valley Redoubt (The Reach).
• Ustengrav (Hjaalmarch). To find this Word Wall you must be on the main quest The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller.

Call Dragon: This Shout summons the dragon Odahviing to your side in outdoor areas to aid you. It will only work with all three words of power.
Words Of Power: Od (Snow), Ah (Hunter), Viing (Wing)
Word Wall Locations:

• You learn this Shout during the main quest The Fallen, and therefore you don't have to seek out the words.

Call of Valor: This Shout summons a different hero from Sovngarge to fight alongside you in battle. Each hero has different abilities and equipment, so it's important to choose the one that best fits your current needs. Each rank summons a different hero. Hun summons Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, who wields a bow, a sword, a shield and a few shouts. Hun, Kaal summons Felldir the Old, who wields a greatsword and has a few damaging Shouts. Hun, Kaal, Zoor summons Hakon One-Eye, who wields a battleaxe and uses melee shouts.
Words Of Power: Hun (Hero), Kaal (Champion), Zoor (Legend)
Word Wall Locations:

• This Dragon Shout is unlocked at the end of the Main Quest.

Clear Skies: This Shout lets you clear away clouds and inclement weather. It also dispels poison gas traps.
Words Of Power: Lok (Sky), Vah (Spring), Koor (Summer)
Word Wall Locations:

• You automatically learn this Dragon Shout during the main quest The Throat of the World

Disarm: This Shout disarms your foes by knocking their weapon out of their hand. The higher ranks of the Shout will allow you disarm higher-level foes.
Words Of Power: Zun (Weapon), Haal (Hand), Viik (Defeat)
Word Wall Locations:

• Eldersblood Peak (Hjaalmarch): This is a Dragon Lair.
• Silverdrift Lair (The Pale).
• Snow Veil Sanctum (Winterhold Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the Thieves Guild quest Speaking With Silence.
   
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Dismaying Shout: This Shout causes your foes to run in fear.
Words Of Power: Faas (Fear), Ru (Run), Maar (Terror)
Word Wall Locations:

• Dead Crone Rock (The Reach). To find this Word Wall you must be on the Daedric quest Pieces of the Past.
• Labyrinthian (Hjaalmarch). Found in Shalidor’s Maze.
• Lost Tongue Overlook (The Rift). This is a Dragon Lair.

Dragonrend: When you use this Shout while fighting a dragon it forces it to land on the ground.
Words Of Power: Joor (Mortal), Zah (Finite), Frul (Temporary)
Word Wall Locations:

• This Shout is unlocked during the main quest Alduin’s Bane.

Elemental Fury: This Shout increases the speed of your attacks. It doesn't last long, but it also increases your damage output by 30-70% while it's active.
Words Of Power: Su (Air), Grah (Battle), Dun (Grace)
Word Wall Locations:

• Dragontooth Crater ( The Reach). This is a Dragon Lair.
• Kilkreath Ruins (Haafinger Hold) To find this Word Wall you must be on the Daedric quest The Break Of Dawn.
• Shriekwind Bastion (Falkreath Hold).

Fire Breath: This Shout lets you breathe an inferno on your enemies and sets them on fire.
Words Of Power: Yol (Fire), Toor (Inferno), Shul (Sun)
Word Wall Locations:

• Dustman’s Cairn (Whiterun Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the Companions quest Proving Honor.
• Sunderstone Gorge (Falkreath Hold).
• Throat Of The World (Whiterun Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the main quest The Throat Of The World.
   
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Frost Breath: This Shout deals frost damage to enemies over five seconds and slows them.
Words Of Power: Fo (Frost), Krah (Cold), Diin (Freeze)
Word Wall Locations:

• Bonestrewn Crest (Eastmarch). This is a Dragon Lair.
• Folgunthur (Hjaalmarch). To find this Word Wall you must be on the side quest Forbidden Legend.
• Skyborn Altar (Hjaalmarch) This is a Dragon Lair.

Ice Form: This Shout freezes any enemies in the area solid and deals frost damage over time.
Words Of Power: Iiz (Ice), Slen (Flesh), Nus (Statue)
Word Wall Locations:

• Frostmere Crypt (The Pale). To find this Word Wall you must be on the dungeon quest The Pale Lady.
• Mount Anthor (Winterhold Hold). This is a Dragon Lair.
• Saarthal (Winterhold Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the College Of Winterhold quest Under Saarthal or the side quest Forbidden Legend.

Kyne’s Peace: This Dragon Shout soothes wild, aggressive animals in the area, making them lose their desire to flee.
Words Of Power: Kaan (Kyne), Drem (Peace), Ov (Trust)
Word Wall Locations:

• Ragnvald (The Reach): This is a Dragon Priest’s Lair.
• Rannveig’s Fast (Whiterun Hold).
• Shroud Hearth Barrow (The Rift). To find this Word Wall you must be on the dungeon quest Wilhelm’s Scream.

Marked For Death: This Shout weakens your enemy's armor and deals damage to them over time.
Words Of Power: Krii (Kill), Lun (Leech), Aus (Suffer)
Word Wall Locations:

• Autumnwatch Tower (The Reach). This is a Dragon Lair.
• Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (Falkreath Hold).
• Forsaken Cave (The Pale). To find this Word Wall you must be on the side quest The White Phial.
   
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Slow Time: This Dragon Shout (surprise!) slows time, allowing you to rush in and assault enemies or escape any foe. It's also incredibly useful for lining up sick sniper shots.
Words Of Power: Tiid (Time), Klo (Sand), Ul (Eternity)
Word Wall Locations:

• Hog’s End (The Reach). To find this Word Wall you must be on the Dark Brotherhood Radiant Quest The Feeble Fortune.
• Korvanjund (The Pale). To find this Word Wall you must be on the Civil War quest The Jagged Crown.
• Labyrinthian ( Hjaalmarch) To find this Word Wall you must be the College Of Winterhold quest The Staff Of Magnus. This is a Dragon Priest's lair.

Storm Call: This Shout creates a thunderstorm in the area that strikes enemies with lightning. It will only work outdoors.
Words Of Power: Strun (Storm), Bah (Wrath), Qo (Lightning)
Word Wall Locations:

• Forelhost (The Rift). This is a Dragon Priest’s Lair.
• High Gate Ruins (The Pale). This is a Dragon Priest’s Lair.
• Skulddfn (Other Realm). To find this Word Wall you must be on the main quest The World-Eater’s Eyrie. This is a Dragon Priest’s Lair.

Throw Voice: This Shout can be used to direct your voice to an another area, luring enemies away from their posts in order to investigate the sound. It's one of the best shouts for sneaking around.
Words Of Power: Zul (Voice), Mey (Fool), Gut (Far)
Word Wall Locations:

• Only one Word Wall is needed to unlock all three Words of Power for Throw Voice. It's at Shearpoint (The Pale) and it's both a Dragon Lair and a Dragon Priest’s Lair.

Unrelenting Force: This Shout blasts your enemies, pushing them aside and sending them flying. It also deals a bit of light damage.
Words Of Power: Fus (Force), Ro (Bala), Dah (Push)
Word Wall Locations:

• Bleak Falls Barrow (Falkreath Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the main quest Bleak Falls Barrow or the side quest The Golden Claw.
• High Hrothgar (Whiterun Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the main quest The Way Of The Voice. This wall will teach you both the second and third Words Of Power.
   
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Whirlwind Sprint: This Dragon Shout will let you rush forward, helping you access otherwise inaccessible areas.
Words Of Power: Wuld (Whirlwind), Nah (Fury), Kest (Tempest)
Word Wall Locations:

• Dead Men’s Respite (Hjaalmarch) To find this Word Wall you must be on the Bards’ College quest Tending the Flames.
• High Hrothgar (Whiterun Hold). To find this Word Wall you must be on the main quest The Way Of The Voice. It's learned from the Greybeards.
• Volskygge (Haafingar) This is a Dragon Priest’s Lair.

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