How many shouts do the Greybeards know?

The Greybeards are known to possess a deep understanding of the Voice and the Thu’um, but the exact number of shouts they know is unknown. However, it is lore that Arngeir, one of the most powerful Greybeards, has access to at least six shouts, including Disarm, Fire Breath, Frost Breath, Ice Form, Unrelenting Force, and Whirlwind Sprint.

Introduction to the Greybeards and their Shouts

The Greybeards are a group of wise and powerful Nords who live in the Throat of the World, the highest mountain in Skyrim. They are the masters of the Voice and have spent their lives studying and perfecting the art of the Thu’um.

FAQs about the Greybeards and their Shouts

General Questions

1. What is the most overpowered shout in Skyrim? The most overpowered shout in Skyrim is Unrelenting Force, which can knock enemies back and leave them stunned.
2. What is the strongest Dragonborn shout? The strongest Dragonborn shout is Marked for Death, which applies a minute-long debuff that reduces 4,500 armor and deals 180 damage for its duration.
3. How did the Greybeards learn Shouts? The Greybeards learned shouts from Paarthurnax, a powerful dragon who taught them how to use the Thu’um for defense and prayer.

Questions about Specific Shouts

4. What shout to use against Alduin? To defeat Alduin, use the Dragonrend shout, which will force him to land and make him vulnerable to attack.
5. Can the Dragonborn create Shouts? Yes, the Dragonborn can create shouts, but it requires a deep understanding of the Voice and the Thu’um.
6. What shouts does Ulfric know? Ulfric Stormcloak knows at least two shouts: Unrelenting Force and Disarm.

Questions about the Greybeards

7. Why can only one Greybeard speak? Only Arngeir can speak because he has mastered the Voice and can control its power, while the other Greybeards are too powerful and risk causing destruction with their Thu’um.
8. Who is the weakest Greybeard? Despite being the most powerful mortal Greybeard, Arngeir is considered the weakest among his peers, serving as a translator and ambassador.
9. Who is the most powerful Greybeard? Arngeir is considered the most powerful member of the human Greybeards, able to control his Thu’um and speak normally.

Questions about the Dragonborn and Shouts

10. Can you beat Skyrim without shouts? No, it is not possible to complete Skyrim’s main quest without the use of Dragon Shouts, as several objectives require their use to progress the storyline.
11. Is the Last Dragonborn more powerful than Miraak? Yes, the Last Dragonborn is more powerful than Miraak, as demonstrated by their ability to defeat him in combat.
12. Is Miraak or Alduin harder? Alduin is canonically the harder fight, but Miraak can be more challenging in-game due to his ability to absorb the souls of dragons.

Questions about the Lore and History

13. What are the Greybeards saying when they recognize you as Dragonborn? When the Greybeards recognize the Dragonborn, they say “Lingrah krosis saraan Strundu’ul, voth nid balaan klov praan nau“, which is a phrase in the Dragon Language.
14. Are there platinum Dragonborn? Yes, a Platinum Dragonborn can be created through the Rite of Rebirth, a rare and ancient ritual.
15. Why can’t the other Greybeards speak? The other Greybeards cannot speak because their Voices have grown too powerful, and they risk causing destruction with their Thu’um if they try to speak.