How to Extract Ash Like a Pro in Skyrim: A Comprehensive Guide
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So, you’re ready to muck about in the volcanic wastes of Solstheim and play amateur alchemist with Neloth, the eccentric Telvanni wizard? Well, you’ll need to know how to wield the Ash Extractor. In Skyrim, using the Ash Extractor is a simple but crucial step in a specific questline within the Dragonborn DLC. You’ll approach a dead Ash Spawn, select the option to “Extract Ash,” and the tool will automatically do its job. The animation is brief, and after a moment, you’ll have the Ash Extract needed for Neloth’s research.
Understanding the Ash Extractor
The Ash Extractor is less a complex contraption and more a plot device given to you by Neloth. It’s essentially a magical tool designed to harvest samples from slain Ash Spawn. It allows you to extract a usable sample of ash that is needed for Neloth’s experiments. While not a weapon or armor piece, it’s indispensable for progressing through the “From the Ashes” quest.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Ash Extractor
- Acquire the Quest: Begin the “From the Ashes” quest. This will be given to you by Neloth in Tel Mithryn, located on the island of Solstheim.
- Locate a Slain Ash Spawn: Head to the location indicated by Neloth. You’re looking for a dead Ash Spawn. There are typically several near the Tel Mithryn.
- Approach the Body: Get close enough to the corpse of the Ash Spawn to interact with it.
- Activate the Ash Extractor: When prompted, select the option “Extract Ash“.
- Collect the Ash Extract: After a brief animation, you’ll receive the Ash Extract in your inventory.
- Return to Neloth: Head back to Tel Mithryn and speak with Neloth to hand over the Ash Extract and advance the quest.
What happens after you give Neloth the ash extract?
After giving Neloth the ash extract, he will take a few in-game days to research it and create a spell, which is called Conjure Ash Spawn. After the research is complete, this spell will be available for purchase from Talvas Fathryon, Neloth’s apprentice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ash Spawn and Related Topics
1. What is the ash extractor for in Skyrim?
The ash extractor is a tool specifically used during the “From the Ashes” quest in the Dragonborn DLC to harvest ash samples from dead Ash Spawn. This ash extract is then given to Neloth for his research.
2. How do you conjure ash spawn in Skyrim?
You will have the option of buying the spell tome to conjure your own ash spawn to fight at your side from Neloth’s newest apprentice, Talvas Fathryon, outside Tel Mithryn. This will be available a day or two after finishing the quest “From the Ashes“.
3. How do you get the ash shell in Skyrim?
The “Ash Shell” spell can be purchased from Talvas Fathryon after completing the quest “From The Ashes.” Targets that fail to resist are immobilized in hardened ash for 30 seconds.
4. How do you beat ash spawn?
Ash Spawn are classified as dwarven automatons. They are resistant to many spells, so direct combat with your best weapon is often the most effective strategy. Frost spells are not effective.
5. How do you clear the Temple of ash spawn in Skyrim?
Speak to Elder Othreloth in the Temple in Raven Rock. He says that they have a problem with an Ash Spawn infestation in the Ancestral Tomb. He gives the playern the Raven Rock Tomb Key in order to enter the Tomb and clear out the Ash Spawn.
6. What level should you be to fight ash spawn?
It’s recommended to be at least level 20+ before tackling Ash Spawn, as they can be quite tough, especially when encountered in groups. Even at level 50+, they can pose a challenge when there are 3 or more.
7. Can you summon a ash guardian Skyrim?
Ash Guardians can be conjured once you have completed the quest “From the Ashes.” The Ash Guardian never occupies a conjuration slot; you can still have one more summon (or two more, if you have the Twin Souls perk) in addition to the Ash Guardian.
8. How long do ash piles last in Skyrim?
Ash piles dissappear in Skyrim if you have all the patches. Simply move out of the map cell and wait for the area’s normal “reset time” (can be anywhere from 3 to 30 days depending on the zone). The exception is if the ash-pile was made from something that doesn’t despawn even as a regular body.
9. Where do Ash hoppers spawn Skyrim?
Ash Hoppers are creatures found in southern Solstheim, similar to the scrib of Vvardenfell. They appear as moderate sized insects, often seen sifting through the Ashlands in groups of two or three. They will hide themselves in the sand before you enter their ambush ring.
10. What is the strongest thing you can summon in Skyrim?
While strength is subjective and depends on your build, some of the strongest conjurable entities in Skyrim include the Seeker, Storm Atronach, Wrathman, Ash Guardian, and Dremora Lord.
11. What are ash spawns in Skyrim?
Ash Spawn are hostile ash creatures found on Solstheim. They began to appear on the island after the massive volcanic eruptions of nearby Red Mountain early in the Fourth Era. This event covered the southern part of Solstheim in ash, killing countless souls, and destroying the Hirstaang Forest.
12. What is the best weapon against ash spawn?
Ice magic or a bow with decent sneaking skills with take you a long way. However any enemy can be defeated with a sword and armor if you have enough perks. If sneaking, use Aura Whisper and Rune traps.
13. Can you go to Solstheim at level 1?
Theoretically, if you don’t level up your character you could, possibly, travel to Solstheim at level 1. However, the quest line won’t trigger unless the cultists have been encountered, regardless of how many times Solstheim had been visited beforehand.
14. What level should I be before Solstheim?
In terms of the story, I feel it’s best to at least do most of the main quest before. Definitely after the main story or close to its end. As for levels, I think 20+, I personally recommend 30+.
15. What is Neloth’s tower called?
Neloth’s tower is called Tel Mithryn. It is a unique mushroom tower located on the island of Solstheim.
Mastering the Art of Ash Extraction
Using the Ash Extractor is a minor but memorable part of the Dragonborn DLC, highlighting the strange experiments and eccentric personality of Neloth. While the extraction itself is straightforward, the quests and lore surrounding it add depth and intrigue to the world of Skyrim. So, grab your Ash Extractor, head to Solstheim, and get ready to delve into the ash-choked mysteries of the island. Who knows what other bizarre tools and tasks await you in the service of a Telvanni wizard? You can also visit GamesLearningSociety.org to learn more about the educational aspects of gaming through the Games Learning Society.