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Skyrim:Cultist

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Cultists are mysterious followers of Miraak, the first Dragonborn, who live in his temple on the island of Solstheim and carry out his wishes. Once you have been recognized as Dragonborn during the quest The Way of the Voice, a pair of cultists will be sent to Skyrim to hunt you and kill you for being a "false" Dragonborn. All cultists are powerful mages, relying on summoning and elemental magic spells in combat. The type of cultist you encounter depends on your level, and you will continue to meet low-level cultists even at high levels.

CultistsEdit

A Cultist firing a shock spell

Cultists are members of the Conjurer NPC class and use Destruction spells in battle. All cultists of Miraak wear a uniform of robes, boots, gloves, and an eerie bone mask. Arch Cultists wear a standard warlock outfit instead, consisting of a pair of boots along with black mage robes, hooded black mage robes, robes of Alteration, robes of Destruction, robes of Restoration, or robes of Fortify Magicka Rate.

Cultists also carry a leveled dagger (iron, steel, orcish, dwarven, elven, glass, or an enchanted dagger of any quality from iron to Daedric). They also have a 10% chance to carry a leveled Conjuration or Destruction staff.

In addition to the gear listed above, cultists have a small chance to carry potions, poisons, soul gems, Novice or Apprentice level spell tomes, ingredients (common, uncommon, or rare), recipes, and a small amount of gold. If the quest Conjuration Ritual Spell or Good Intentions was completed, they are also carrying up to two atronach forge recipes in their inventories - one at 2% chance for each completed quest.

On death, cultists have a 10% chance to drop potions and poisons, and a 5% chance to drop one of the following scrolls:

Master Cultists and Arch Cultists have the same miscellaneous items and daggers as other cultists, and have a 50% chance to carry a Staff of Chain Lightning, Staff of Fireballs, or a Staff of Ice Storms and do not have the leveled lists for atronach forge recipes.

Name PC Level NPC Level Race Gender ID Health Magicka Sta. Spells Perks
Cultist 1 12 Dark Elf Female xx034fba 192 198 25
Fast Healing Steadfast Ward
Firebolt Stoneflesh
Flames
Atromancy Magic Resistance
Augmented Flames Recovery
Mage Armor Regeneration
Dark Elf Male xx034fbb
Nord Male xx034fb9
Cultist Adept 18, 19 [1] 19 Dark Elf Female xx034fbd 375 270 25
Banish Daedra Sparks
Close Wounds Steadfast Ward
Fast Healing Stoneflesh
Lightning Bolt
Atromancy Regeneration
Mage Armor Respite
Magic Resistance Ward Absorb
Recovery
Dark Elf Male xx034fbe
Nord Male xx034fbf
Ascendant Cultist 27 27 Dark Elf Female xx034fc0 567 323 25
Chain Lightning Fast Healing
Close Wounds Lightning Bolt
Command Daedra Steadfast Ward
Expel Daedra Stoneflesh
Atromancy Magic Resistance, rank 2
Augmented Frost Regeneration
Elemental Potency Respite
Mage Armor, rank 2 Ward Absorb
Dark Elf Male xx034fc1
Nord Male xx034fc2
Master Cultist 36 36 Dark Elf Female xx034fc3 767 383 25
Chain Lightning Greater Ward
Close Wounds Ironflesh
Command Daedra Lightning Bolt
Expel Daedra
Atromancy Magic Resistance, rank 3
Augmented Shock, rank 2 Regeneration
Elemental Potency Respite
Mage Armor, rank 3 Ward Absorb
Dark Elf Male xx034fc4
Nord Male xx034fc5
Arch Cultist 46 46 Dark Elf Female xx034fc6 975 500 50
Chain Lightning Greater Ward
Close Wounds Ironflesh
Command Daedra Thunderbolt
Expel Daedra
Atromancy Magic Resistance, rank 3
Augmented Shock, rank 2 Regeneration
Elemental Potency Respite
Mage Armor, rank 3 Ward Absorb
Dark Elf Male xx034fc7
Nord Male xx034fc8
^1These Cultist Adepts appear twice in the leveled list for this type of cultist: once at level 18 and once at level 19.

Summoner CultistsEdit

A Cultist with a flame atronach ally

These cultists have the ability to use Destruction magic as well, but prefer to summon flame atronachs and seekers to fight alongside them. They wear the same cultist's outfit as the cultists listed above, except Master Cultists and Arch Cultists, who wear the warlock outfit instead. Otherwise, their weapons, staves, and miscellaneous inventory items are the same as non-summoner cultists.

Name PC Level NPC Level Race Gender ID Health Magicka Sta. Spells Perks
Cultist 1 12 Dark Elf Female xx0365f4 192 198 25
Conjure Flame Atronach Flames
Fast Healing Steadfast Ward
Firebolt Stoneflesh
Atromancy Magic Resistance
Augmented Flames Regeneration
Mage Armor Recovery
Dark Elf Male xx0365f3
Cultist Adept 19 19 Dark Elf Female xx034fc9 375 270 25
Banish Daedra Lightning Bolt
Close Wounds Sparks
Conjure Seeker Steadfast Ward
Fast Healing Stoneflesh
Atromancy Regeneration
Mage Armor Respite
Magic Resistance Ward Absorb
Recovery
Dark Elf Male xx034fce
Nord Male xx034fcf
Ascendant Cultist 27 27 Dark Elf Female xx034fd0 567 323 25
Chain Lightning Fast Healing
Close Wounds Lightning Bolt
Command Daedra Steadfast Ward
Conjure Seeker Stoneflesh
Expel Daedra
Atromancy Magic Resistance, rank 2
Augmented Frost Regeneration
Elemental Potency Respite
Mage Armor, rank 2 Ward Absorb
Dark Elf Male xx034fd1
Nord Male xx035650
Master Cultist 36 36 Dark Elf Female xx035651 767 383 25
Chain Lightning Expel Daedra
Close Wounds Greater Ward
Command Daedra Ironflesh
Conjure Seeker Lightning Bolt
Atromancy Magic Resistance, rank 3
Augmented Shock, rank 2 Regeneration
Elemental Potency Respite
Mage Armor, rank 3 Ward Absorb
Dark Elf Male xx035652
Nord Male xx035653
Arch Cultist 46 46 Dark Elf Female xx035654 1325 500 50
Chain Lightning Expel Daedra
Close Wounds Greater Ward
Command Daedra Ironflesh
Conjure Seeker Thunderbolt
Atromancy Magic Resistance, rank 3
Augmented Shock, rank 2 Regeneration
Elemental Potency Respite
Mage Armor, rank 3 Ward Absorb
Dark Elf Male xx035655
Nord Male xx035656

Related QuestsEdit

World InteractionsEdit

DialogueEdit

 
Cultists encountered in Solitude

GreetingsEdit

  • You there! You're the one they call Dragonborn?
  • Your lies fall on deaf ears, Deceiver. The True Dragonborn comes... You are but his shadow.
  • Then it is too late. The lie has already taken root in the hearts of men.
  • So we shall expose to them the falseness in their hearts by tearing out yours, Deceiver!
  • Your lies fall on deaf ears, Deceiver! We know you are the False Dragonborn!
  • You shall not stand in the way of the true Dragonborn's return. He comes soon, and we shall offer him your heart!
  • You cannot escape the truth. You cannot escape the True Dragonborn!
  • When Lord Miraak appears all shall bear witness. None will stand to oppose him!
  • When Lord Miraak appears all shall bear witness. None shall stand to oppose him!

CombatEdit

  • The unworthy flee before the Master's power.
  • Another offering for the Master.
  • You cannot escape Miraak's sight!
  • You cannot escape the Dragonborn's justice!
  • You won't win!
  • Miraak help me!
  • I shall not fall!
  • For Miraak!
  • The truth will take you!
  • Master, guide my hand!
  • The true Dragonborn will judge you!
  • You will be an offering to the Master!
  • Your soul belongs to Miraak!
  • The true Dragonborn returns to this world soon, and all will be judged!
  • The rightful Dragonborn comes soon!
  • We shall clear the way for the coming of the true Dragonborn!
  • Your blood will flow in Miraak's name!
  • Your false reign ends now!
  • You would dare call yourself the true Dragonborn?
  • I will purify the world for Miraak's return!
  • None shall stand against Miraak!

When cultists lose sight of you, they say:

  • Find them!

See AlsoEdit

For more information on the original Dragon Cult, see the lore article.

BooksEdit