How many dragons do you have to fight in Skyrim?

To complete the game, you only need to fight and defeat a total of five dragons, although several other dragons will attack you as you progress through the game, and there are also unique dragons that serve Lord Alduin. The number of dragons you need to fight can vary depending on your approach to the game, but the main storyline requires you to fight a specific set of powerful dragons to progress and ultimately face the final boss.

Understanding the Basics of Dragon Fighting

Dragon Types and Difficulty

The world of Skyrim is filled with dragons, each with its unique characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses, making dragon fighting a core part of the Skyrim experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What level should you be to fight dragons in Skyrim? Though you can kill some dragons at a lower level, it’s recommended to reach level 10 or above before taking them on to ensure you have a better chance of survival and success.

2. Can you beat Skyrim without killing dragons? Technically, yes, you can, as the game allows for alternative approaches, such as letting other characters kill the dragons for you in certain scenarios.

3. How many dragon souls do I need in Skyrim? You will need 44 additional dragon souls to unlock all the remaining words of power available after learning the initial 15 words from the main questline.

4. Is there a finite number of dragons in Skyrim? No, there’s an infinite number of dragons in Skyrim since most of them respawn, similar to other creatures in the game, although there is a fixed number of named “main” dragons.

5. What is the toughest dragon in Skyrim? Sahrotaar is considered the most threatening dragon in the world of Skyrim, followed closely by Alduin, the final boss of the main questline.

6. Do dragons disappear after killing Alduin? No, dragons will still spawn after killing Alduin, but they will spawn less frequently, and their appearances will be rarer.

7. How to farm dragon souls? To farm dragon souls, frequent dragon appearances are key, and this can be achieved by manipulating the game’s time and location, such as by sleeping for a certain number of hours in The College of Winterhold.

8. How much time does it take to 100% Skyrim? Completing Skyrim can take around 34½ hours for the main objectives, but achieving 100% completion can take approximately 231 hours.

9. Do dragons go extinct in Skyrim? No, dragons did not disappear in Skyrim; instead, they reappeared after being previously defeated and hunted to extinction during the Dragon War.

10. Can you raise a dead dragon in Skyrim? It does not appear possible to re-animate dragons, although attempting to do so with a reanimate spell can cause unusual effects, such as making the dragon corpse appear to fly temporarily.

11. What does killing a dragon do in Skyrim? Killing a dragon allows you to harvest its scales and bones to craft powerful dragon armor and provides dragon souls for unlocking shouts.

12. What magic is best against dragons in Skyrim? Ranged Destruction spells, such as Icy Spear, Thunderbolt, and Incinerate, are particularly effective against dragons, especially when combined with certain dragon shouts.

13. What is the best weapon against dragons in Skyrim? Using a bow with strong enchantments and the best available arrows is highly effective for dealing damage to dragons from a safe distance.

14. Can you train dragons in Skyrim? With the Dragon Riding feature in Skyrim: Dragonborn, you can tame and ride dragons by using a specific dragon shout and then speaking to the dragon once it lands.

15. Can you keep playing Skyrim after killing Alduin? Yes, killing Alduin is just the beginning, as there’s a whole world to explore, quests to complete, and dragons to battle, offering countless hours of gameplay beyond the main storyline.