Zahkriisos
Zahkriisos is a dragon priest mask from Dragonborn, a unique heavy armor helmet with a base armor rating of 23 and a weight of 9. It resists shock and strengthens shock magic. It is taken from the dragon priest Zahkriisos in Bloodskal Barrow, during The Final Descent.
Armor Enchantment
Shock Resistance rises by 50% and shock spells do 25% more damage. Weapons with a Shock Damage or Chaos Damage enchantment also deal 25% more damage.
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Zahkriisos Map Location and Quest Guide
Zahkriisos map location:
The Zahkriisos mask is taken from the Dragon Priest Zahkriisos, the final foe of The Final Descent. The fight takes place in Bloodskal Barrow, reached through Raven Rock Mine.
- Speak to Crescius Caerellius.
- Find out what the East Empire Company sealed away in Raven Rock Mine.
- Enter Bloodskal Barrow.
- Kill the Dragon Priest Zahkriisos.
- Take the Zahkriisos mask from his remains.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Gameplay Tips
Temper it at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement, and the Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Zahkriisos is improved at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot per improvement. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement, so each quality tier needs less Smithing skill. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.
| Quality | Smithing | With Perk | Armor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | 14 | 14 | +1 |
| Superior | 31 | 22 | +3 |
| Exquisite | 65 | 40 | +5 |
| Flawless | 100 | 57 | +7 |
| Epic | 134 | 74 | +8 to +9 |
| Legendary | 168 | 91 | +10 |
Armor Set
Zahkriisos is one of the Dragon Priest masks.
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Armor Categories
All Helmets
Light Armor
Every light armor helmet, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
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Heavy Armor
Every heavy armor helmet, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
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Dragon Priest Masks
The masks worn by the Dragon Priests, each with its own enchantment.
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