In Skyrim, dragon bones are required for the creation of Dragonbone weapons and the Dragonplate armour set. Both are widely regarded as among the best melee weapons and armour sets in the game. But where do you get dragon bones in order to make them?
This guide will provide you with all the information you need on how to get dragon bones in Skyrim.
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Where to Find Dragon Bones in Skyrim
There are a few ways to obtain dragon bones, but only one is reliable and efficient. However, you should not overlook the other options, since each and every dragon bone is a valuable resource.
Hunting Dragons
Dragons themselves are the best and most consistent supply of dragon bones in Skyrim. These species may be found in specific spots across the world, and you can learn more about where to find them and how to hunt them in this guide.
Aside from scales, one dragon may drop 1-3 dragon bones, so you’ll need to hunt them all down if you want enough parts for your armour and weapons.
Dragon bones, on the other hand, can be found as loot in a variety of places.
The Dungeons of Castle Volkihar
In the Castle Volkihar Dungeons
One dragon bone can be found in the Volkihar Dungeons, which are located beneath Volkihar Castle, the home of the Volkihar vampire clan.
It’s in the northern corner of the map, in the Haafingar hold of the Sea of Ghosts (the red marker on the map above indicates its location).
The dragon bone may be discovered in Valerica’s Study, which is a large room with the soul portal within, on a table with bones.
From the Skeletal Dragon
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While other dragons will only give you three dragon bones, the necromantic Skeletal Dragon is the only dragon in Skyrim who will always offer you six dragon bones.
This one-of-a-kind dragon can be discovered in the Labyrinthian, an ancient ruin located southeast of Morthal in the Hjaalmarch hold, as shown by the red marker on the map).
This location, however, may only be reached with the assistance of Mirabelle Ervine, the College of Winterhold’s master magician. She will assign you a number of quests, one of which is “The Staff of Magnus.”
You are not required to complete the mission, but you must get entrance to the first room of the Labyrinth.
How to Defeat the Skeletal Dragon
- The Skeletal Dragon has lower HP than most dragons, and he can’t fly
- Use arrows and the Slow Time dragon shout
- Equip armor with shock resistance, such as Glass Armor or Leather Armor
- The Skeletal Dragon is weak to fire and resistant to frost, so use Fireball spells against him; frost weapons and spells are useless
- The best melee weapon against them is Trollsbane, a two-handed warhammer with fire damage, obtained from Cradle Stone Crag in the Reach, west of Valthume
- Once their HP drops to about 30%, they will try to poison you, so bring Cure Poison or Resist Poison magicka or potion if possible
What Can You Craft with Dragon Bones?
Despite the fact that dragon bones sell for 500 gold each, it’s recommended to utilise them to make Dragonbone weapons, which deal the most damage in the game. You can also make the Dragonplate armour set, which is one of Skyrim’s most difficult to make. You’ll need to reach Smithing Level 100 and the Dragon Armor bonus to do so.
Here are the crafting recipes for Dragonbone weapons:
| Weapon | Dragon Bones | Ebony Ingot | Leather Strips | Firewood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonbone Battleaxe | 3 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Dragonbone Bow | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Dragonbone Dagger | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Dragonbone Greatsword | 4 | 1 | 3 | – |
| Dragonbone Mace | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Dragonbone Sword | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Dragonbone War Axe | 1 | 1 | 2 | – |
| Dragonbone Warhammer | 3 | 2 | 3 | – |
| Dragonbone Arrow | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Here are the crafting recipes for the Dragonplate armor set:
| Armor Piece | Dragon Scales | Dragon Bone | Leather Strips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonplate Armor | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Dragonplate Boots | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Dragonplate Helmet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Dragonplate Shield | 3 | 1 | 1 |
That’s all there is to know about finding dragon bones in Skyrim. You may start making some of the strongest weapons in the game, as well as a powerful armour set, now that you have a few in your inventory. Please visit our dedicated hub page for more Skyrim tips and tricks articles.
