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What is Durnehviir and Why You Should Summon Him
Durnehviir is a unique dragon that you can encounter and summon in Skyrim, but only if you have the Dawnguard DLC installed. He is an ancient dragon who was cursed to guard the Soul Cairn, a realm of the undead, for eternity. He is also a master of necromancy, and can teach you a powerful shout that can raise the dead.
Summoning Durnehviir is not only a cool way to have a dragon ally in your battles, but also a rewarding experience that can enhance your character’s skills and abilities. By learning his shout, you can gain access to a rare and devastating attack that can turn your enemies into your minions.
How to Learn the Summon Durnehviir Shout
To learn the Summon Durnehviir shout, you’ll need to complete the quest “Beyond Death,” which is part of the Dawnguard DLC main storyline. During this quest, you’ll enter the Soul Cairn and meet Durnehviir, who will challenge you to a fight. After you defeat him, he will acknowledge your strength and offer to teach you his shout.
The Summon Durnehviir shout consists of three words: “Dur,” “Neh,” and “Viir.” You’ll need to summon Durnehviir three times in Tamriel to learn all three words. Each time you summon him, he will greet you and teach you a word of his shout. He will also teach you a word of the Soul Tear shout, which is his signature attack.
How to Use the Summon Durnehviir Shout
To use the Summon Durnehviir shout, you’ll need to have enough space for a dragon to appear. Aim at the ground a good distance in front of you, and hold down the shout button for a few seconds to use all three words. A portal will open from the ground, and Durnehviir will emerge from it.
Durnehviir will fight by your side for a limited time, using his breath attacks and summoning undead creatures to aid you. He will also use the Soul Tear shout on your enemies, which can kill them instantly and resurrect them as your allies. You can only summon Durnehviir once per day, so use him wisely.
How to Fix the Summon Durnehviir Shout Not Working
Sometimes, the Summon Durnehviir shout may not work as intended. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as:
- You’re aiming the shout at an invalid location. The shout requires a large, flat, open area to work. Try aiming at a different spot, or moving to a more suitable location.
- You’re not using all three words of the shout. The shout will only work if you use all three words. Make sure you’ve unlocked and spoken all three words, and hold down the shout button for a few seconds to use them.
- You have a spell absorption effect active. Spell absorption effects, such as the Atronach Stone, the Atronach perk, or Miraak’s Robes, can interfere with the shout and prevent it from working. Try disabling or removing any spell absorption effects before using the shout.
If none of these solutions work, you may have encountered a bug or a glitch. In that case, you may need to reload a previous save, or use console commands or mods to fix the issue.