Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy
Armor Rating	0
Weight	0.25
Value	1110
Slot	Ring
Set	Relics of Ahzidal
Level	-
Class	Rings
Skill	-
Unique	Yes
Item ID	xx01db9a
Game/DLC	Dragonborn

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy is one of the relics of Ahzidal, the Nord enchanter. It weighs 0.25 and is worth 1,110 gold. It lies in Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim, after the second stage of the dig in Unearthed.

Enchantment

Any creature raised with a reanimation spell explodes when it takes damage. The blast deals 50 points of frost damage, and the creature dies.

The Enchantment Effects page lists every apparel enchantment.

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy Map Location and Quest Guide

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy map location:

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy lies in a side room of Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim. It turns up in the second stage of the dig during Unearthed.

1. Travel to Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim and speak to Ralis Sedarys.
2. Fund the excavation with 1,000 gold to start Unearthed.
3. Clear the draugr when Ralis sends word, then pay 2,000 gold for the next stage.
4. Return to the barrow, clear the draugr and search for the missing miners.
5. Take the ring from its room in the newly opened section.

Map credit by Map Genie.

How It Plays

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy turns raised corpses into walking bombs. Whenever a creature reanimated by the wearer takes damage, it explodes in a burst of frost. The blast harms enemies standing nearby. A raised bandit or draugr becomes a trap that goes off in the middle of the enemy line.

The ring suits a necromancer who raises the dead with spells such as Raise Zombie, Reanimate Corpse, Revenant and Dread Zombie. The raised corpse walks into the enemy, draws their attacks and explodes when struck. The necromancer then raises the next corpse.

The ring changes the role of a thrall. Normally, a raised corpse is a fighter. With the ring, it is also a delivery for frost damage. The effect is strongest in tight halls where enemies crowd together.

Perks and Builds

The Conjuration Skill tree builds on the ring. Necromancy makes raised undead last longer. Dark Souls gives reanimated undead more Health. Twin Souls allows two raised corpses at once.

The ring is one of the six relics of Ahzidal. Ahzidal's Genius raises the Enchanting Skill when exactly four relics are worn together. The ring can count toward that total in place of an armor piece.

Compared with Other Rings

The Necromancer Amulet supports a necromancer from the neck slot. It adds Magicka and cuts Conjuration costs. The amulet and the Ring of Necromancy can be worn together.

Rings of Fortify Conjuration cut the cost of raising the dead. They help a necromancer cast more often. The Ring of Necromancy instead makes each raised corpse more dangerous.

Quest Background

The ring is found in the second stage of Unearthed. After the second payment to Ralis Sedarys, two miners go missing in Kolbjorn Barrow. Ralis asks for the draugr to be cleared and the miners found.

A gate with four handles blocks the way. Pulling the first, second, fourth and first again opens it, while the third fires a dart trap. Near the body of a miner named Mireli, a hidden handle opens a secret room. The ring lies inside.

Lore

The book Ahzidal's Descent says that Ahzidal fell into madness in his hunger for vengeance and power. His relics span every school he studied, and the Ring of Necromancy shows his mastery over the dead.

Gameplay Tips

• Wearing exactly four relics of Ahzidal grants Ahzidal's Genius, which raises Enchanting by 10 points.
• The Conjuration perk Dark Souls stops the effect from working.

Set

Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy belongs to the Relics of Ahzidal set. The table shows every piece of the set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight
Ahzidal's Ring of Arcana		Ring	0	0.25
Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy		Ring	0	0.25
Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution		Body	40	38
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking		Feet	14	9
Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding		Hands	14	6
Ahzidal's Helm of Vision		Head	19	6

Jewelry Categories

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Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Slot	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC
Silver Ring		0	0.25	30	Ring	Silver	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Gold Ring		0	0.25	75	Ring	Gold	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Silver Garnet Ring		0	0.25	160	Ring	Silver	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Silver Amethyst Ring		0	0.25	180	Ring	Silver	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Silver Ruby Ring		0	0.25	260	Ring	Silver	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Gold Sapphire Ring		0	0.25	500	Ring	Gold	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Gold Emerald Ring		0	0.25	700	Ring	Gold	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Gold Diamond Ring		0	0.25	900	Ring	Gold	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Bone Hawk Ring		0	0.25	75	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dawnguard
Nordic Ring		0	0.25	270	Ring	Nordic	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ahzidal's Ring of Arcana		0	0.25	1435	Ring	Relics of Ahzidal	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy		0	0.25	1110	Ring	Relics of Ahzidal	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Asgeir's Wedding Band		0	0.25	100	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Calcelmo's Ring		0	0.25	20	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Cursed Ring of Hircine		0	0.25	50	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Enchanted Ring		0	0.25	207	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Fjola's Wedding Band		0	0.25	150	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Ring of Hircine		0	0.25	400	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Ilas-Tei's Ring		0	0.25	40	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Madesi's Silver Ring		0	0.25	10	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Muiri's Ring		0	0.25	434	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Neloth's Ring of Tracking		0	0.25	100	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Nightweaver's Band		0	0.25	1131	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Ring of Bloodlust		0	0.25	1500	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Ring of Instinct		0	0.25	3000	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Ring of Namira		0	0.25	870	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Ring of Pure Mixtures		0	0.25	75	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Ring of the Beast		0	0.25	1927	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dawnguard
Ring of the Erudite		0	0.25	1803	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dawnguard
Ring of the Hunt		0	0.25	3500	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Ring of the Moon		0	0.25	2250	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Dragonborn
Silver-Blood Family Ring		0	0.25	772	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
The Bond of Matrimony		0	0.25	496	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Viola's Gold Ring		0	0.25	75	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Vittoria's Wedding Band		0	0.25	100	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Skyrim
Denstagmer's Ring		0	0.25	1254	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Mentor's Ring		0	0.25	2092	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of Khajiit		0	0.25	650	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of Kynareth		0	0.25	320	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of Phynaster		0	0.25	1347	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of Surroundings		0	0.25	1554	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of the Wind		0	0.25	650	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Vampiric Ring		0	0.25	400	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Warlock's Ring		0	0.25	1392	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of Disrobing		0	0.2	200	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Ring of Masser		0	0.25	5211	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club
Sovereign Band		0	0.25	943	Ring	-	Cannot be improved	None	Creation Club