Soul Trap is an Apprentice Conjuration spell that captures souls for enchanting. If the target dies within 60 seconds, its soul fills an empty soul gem in the caster's pack. Cast it on a strong foe just before the killing blow.

Spell Tome

Soul Trap is learned by reading Spell Tome: Soul Trap. Calcelmo, Falion, Farengar Secret-Fire, Madena, Nelacar, Phinis Gestor, Sybille Stentor, Wuunferth the Unliving, Wylandriah and Talvas Fathryon sell the tome.

Location

The tome can also be made at the Atronach Forge in the Midden, under the College of Winterhold. Place a Salt Pile, a Ruined Book, a Torchbug Thorax and a soul gem of any size in the offering box.

Gameplay Tips

The Soul Stealer perk makes every hit with a bound weapon cast Soul Trap.

Spell Categories

All Conjuration Spells

Novice

Novice spells are the first a mage learns and cost the least magicka.

Name	Image	Cost	Casting	Effect

Apprentice

Apprentice spells need a little practice in the school.

Name	Image	Cost	Casting	Effect

Adept

Adept spells are the middle rank and hit noticeably harder.

Name	Image	Cost	Casting	Effect

Expert

Expert spells are powerful and expensive to cast.

Name	Image	Cost	Casting	Effect

Master

Master spells are the strongest in the school and need the most skill.

Name	Image	Cost	Casting	Effect