It’s only an Adept (level 50) skill too, so you’ll be able to use it quite early on. If the target is already on fire, they’ll take even more damage. It doesn’t seem like much but the spell last a good minute and over the course of a fight, it can deal serious damage. You find this spell as a skill book in chests, or by visiting Faralda at the College of Winterhold.Ībsolutely perfect for battle mages or even melee fighters, Flame Cloak surrounds your Dragonborn with a powerful aura which burns nearby enemies for low damage. Obtaining Icy Spear is actually quite easy though, it’s just getting to level 75 in Destruction that can be painful. This is largely why Icy Spear only manages to get to 10th place on the list, plus the fact it’s an Expert level skill so it can be a challenge to unlock it! It can be fairly difficult to land though, especially on small or fast moving targets. It deals decent damage to both Health and Stamina, making it a good spell to use in combat. One of the most known spells, Icy Spear fires an icy projectile towards the targeted location. To help you figure out which spells you should be using, here’s the top 10 best destruction spells in Skyrim!

These spells come in all shapes and sizes but not all of them are worth using. One of the many spell sets is Destruction, a collection of spells you can use to deal heavy damage to your enemies. Of course the Dragonborn does not concern himself (or herself) with apprentice mages but it shows the variety magic available. You’ll regularly encounter enemies who can wield powerful spells in an attempt to kill you. Magic is a huge part of the Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, whether you practice it or not.

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