Skyrim - Illusion Spells
This page lists every Illusion spell in Skyrim, from Novice to Master, with its magicka cost and effect.
Spell Categories
All Illusion Spells
Novice
Novice spells are the first a mage learns and cost the least magicka.
| Name | Image | Cost | Casting | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairvoyance | 25 per second | Concentration | Shows the path to the current goal. | |
| Courage | 39 | Fire and Forget | Target won't flee for 60 seconds and gets some extra health and stamina. | |
| Fury | 67 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 6 will attack anything nearby for 30 seconds. |
Apprentice
Apprentice spells need a little practice in the school.
| Name | Image | Cost | Casting | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm | 146 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 9 won't fight for 30 seconds. | |
| Fear | 153 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 9 flee from combat for 30 seconds. | |
| Muffle | 144 | Fire and Forget | You move more quietly for 180 seconds. |
Adept
Adept spells are the middle rank and hit noticeably harder.
| Name | Image | Cost | Casting | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenzy | 209 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 14 will attack anyone nearby for 60 seconds. | |
| Rally | 113 | Fire and Forget | Targets won't flee for 60 seconds and get extra health and stamina. | |
| Frenzy Rune | 278 | Fire and Forget | Targets up to level 20 that fail to resist are frenzied for 30 seconds. | |
| Orum's Aquatic Escape | 165 | Fire and Forget | Caster is invisible for 15 seconds. Activating an object or attacking will break the spell. Can breathe water for 15 seconds. Improved night vision for 15 seconds. |
Expert
Expert spells are powerful and expensive to cast.
| Name | Image | Cost | Casting | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisibility | 334 | Fire and Forget | Caster is invisible for 30 seconds. Activating an object or attacking will break the spell. | |
| Pacify | 290 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 20 won't fight for 60 seconds. | |
| Rout | 316 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 20 flee from combat for 30 seconds. | |
| Fenrik's Welcome | 116 | Fire and Forget | Caster becomes invisible and can open locks with level Expert and below for 5 seconds. Activating an object or attacking will break the spell. |
Master
Master spells are the strongest in the school and need the most skill.
| Name | Image | Cost | Casting | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call to Arms | 655 | Fire and Forget | Targets have improved combat skills, health and stamina for 10 minutes. | |
| Harmony | 1052 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 25 nearby won't fight for 60 seconds. | |
| Hysteria | 866 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 25 flee from combat for 60 seconds. | |
| Mayhem | 990 | Fire and Forget | Creatures and people up to level 25 will attack anyone nearby for 60 seconds. |