Skyrim: The 12 Strongest Conjurable Entities (2024)

Conjurable entities have been present in Skyrim since the very beginning, and there are lots of different mods that add even more to the game. However, there are already a great selection of Conjuration spells within Skyrim and enemies that players will encounter throughout the game that were born of Conjuration spells.

The following enemies are some of the strongest that will stand in the Dragonborn's way within Skyrim, and some of them have requirements before players can summon them. Conjurable entities can be some of the most dangerous creatures to encounter in the franchise because they can always respawn after they are defeated. Here are the best summons in Skyrim.

Updated October 30, 2023 by Quinton O'Connor: We've given this list a fresh pass for clarity and content. In other words, you should totally read it!

12 Ash Spawn

Ash Spawns are a fascinating entity because they seem to be made mostly of ash and other earth objects. These creatures aren't quite as strong as some of the other conjurable creatures that use powerful magicka attacks, such as Flame Atronachs, but they're still a very fun entity to spawn when you need help in a close-range battle.

The Ash Spawn creature carries a sword in its hand, so it can deal melee damage while you're fighting enemies. Although the Ash Spawn can be useful for a short period of time, the spell only lasts for 60 seconds before you have to recast it.

11 Mistman

​​​​​​If the Mistman sounds like a mysterious creature, then that's because it is. Mistmen are an enemy type that are commonly found in the Soul Cairn, and although they aren't quite as strong as Boneman Archers, they're still a very viable option for conjuration experts that want a less traditional conjurable entity following them around.

Mistmen use weapons that they pick up from defeated enemies to attack, which is a unique ability that is exclusive to this creature. This means that your conjured Mistman will use weapons that have varying degrees of power, so summoning one of these ghosts is only worth it depending on what type of enemies you're fighting.

10 Boneman Archer

The Boneman Archer is an enemy that you will first encounter in the Soul Cairn location; it will attack you with arrows and easily defeat you if you aren't careful.

Throughout the Soul Cairn, players can find a spellbook that will teach them the spell to conjure the Boneman Archer to do their bidding. This is a spell worth learning because the Boneman is an extremely powerful enemy and will be a great ally while facing all of the dangers that Skyrim has to offer.

9 Flame Atronach

The Flame Atronach, unlike some hidden foes, is an iconic enemy in Skyrim because it is ever-present throughout the land and can be easily obtained as a spell early on in the game. If you would like to go the conjuration route then you should definitely pick up a Fire Atronach spellbook at a court wizard or another magic vendor.

The Flame Atronach fights with its fiery body to deal great amounts of flame damage to enemies, and it will be especially useful against vampiric creatures of the night.

8 Arvak

Arvak is a spectral horse that you will encounter in the Soul Cairn, and it can be obtained as a spell by following the simple quest that you get when adventuring in this abyss.

Although Arvak is not an enemy to the Dragonborn, it can be a great ally, and it's extremely durable; Arvak can even be reconjured after it's defeated, which is something that no other horse has the ability to do. Because of how durable Arvak is, it's one of the most powerful conjurable creatures that Skyrim has to offer.

7 Flaming Familiar

The Familiar isn't very powerful by itself; it's basically just the ghost of a wolf. However, the Flaming Familiar can be obtained by completing the "High Gate Ruins" dungeon, and you can spawn this special Familiar that will explode upon being in proximity with an enemy.

This conjurable entity will run straight up to an enemy and blow up, dealing a massive amount of damage to them. Most adventurers never get their hands on this spellbook or even realize that it exists, and that's unfortunate because it's one of the strongest conjurable creatures in the game, without a doubt.

6 Dremora Lord

The Dremora Lord is based on a typical Dremora - it's just stronger. A lot stronger. This enemy is very difficult for a mage to conjure, and it requires you to have a Conjuration level of 75 or higher before you can purchase it at a magic merchant.

The Dremora Lord is not for the faint of heart, and the wicked sword that it wields will deal great damage to enemies that may be coming your way. The Dremora Lord is also terrifying in appearance, and this adds to how interesting of an entity it is.

5 Frost Atronach

The Frost Atronach is a stronger version of other atronachs in the Elder Scrolls franchise, and it's a massive creature that has icicle arms to punch any enemy that it may encounter. It can also deal a large amount of frost damage, which is an extra effect of this enemy.

The Frost Atronach is essential for any Master of the Conjuration school of magic, and mages can't summon it until they hone their skills to a large degree and can conjure many other entities from their bare hands.

4 Ash Guardian

The Ash Guardian is created from the ash on Solstheim, and it's one of the strongest enemies that fans will encounter in the entire Dragonborn DLC. This entity requires a Heart Stone to be present in your inventory; otherwise, when this enemy is conjured, it will be hostile towards you.

Heart Stones are rare on the island of Solstheim, and it's difficult to obtain them. As such, you should be careful to only spawn the Ash Guardian when absolutely necessary.

3 Wrathman

The Wrathman is another enemy that you encounter within the Soul Cairn, and it can be conjured by you if you have a large enough pool of magicka and have learned the spell.

The Wrathman carries a giant battle axe weapon around with it, and it deals a lot of damage, even more than the Boneman Archer previously mentioned. This creature is also present as an enemy within the Soul Cairn for the Dragonborn to fight, and it should be noted that it's very dangerous. You should avoid the Wrathman if the fight is unnecessary.

2 Storm Atronach

The Storm Atronach is the strongest atronach that you can conjure or encounter within Skyrim. It zaps its enemies with bolts of lightning and deals much more damage than the Flame Atronach or the Frost Atronach.

Unfortunately, most mages will never get the chance to conjure the Storm Atronach because it requires a conjuration level of 75 before buying the spellbook from a vendor. Regardless, mages should acknowledge the strength of this entity and give it the credit it deserves for being one of the most powerful lightning-themed creatures in the Elder Scrolls franchise.

1 Seeker

Seekers are found in the Dragonborn DLC, and they are present within the Black Books that you get to explore on the island of Solstheim. These Black Books have a few different hazards within them; however, the Seeker is one of the most dangerous enemies that players will encounter while exploring these Black Book realms.

It should be noted that the Seeker is an enemy that will stand in your way, and as such most adventurers won't be capable of running past them and will need to face them head-on. Within the Black Books, you can obtain the spellbook throughout different rooms, and you can then conjure this terrible creature whenever you need its aid.

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