We’ve taken the time to list the locations of many of the dragons in the game here as well as the best strategies for defeating them. Follow our location guide and combat tips and you’ll be well on your way to collecting dragon souls and riches in no time.
Types of Dragons
Regular Dragon – These are the guys you’ll first come into contact with in the game. They are mostly brown and are generally fire breathers only.
Health Points – 905 | Level – 10 | Resists – Fire 50% | Weakness – Frost 25% (frost versions of this dragon are the same with reversed resistance and weaknesses)
Blood Dragon – The second easiest to beat type of dragon is the Blood dragon. These creatures are green in color and have a tail in the shape of a spade.
Health Points – 1421 | Level – 20 | Resists – Fire 50% | Weakness – Frost 25% (frost versions are the same with reversed resistance and weakness)
Frost Dragon – These dragons only use freeze (frost) breath and usually have white-colored scales and large, dark spikes on them.
Health Points – 1860 | Level – 30 | Resists – Frost 50% | Weakness – Fire 25%
Elder Dragon – Elder Dragons are usually not seen until you reach level 35 or higher in Skyrim. They are the second strongest and are golden-brownish with tails that form an arrow-like shape.
Health Points – 2255 | Level – 40 | Resists – Fire 50% | Weakness – Frost 25% (frost versions are the same with reversed resistance and weakness)
Ancient Dragon – Ancient Dragons are the most powerful of the dragon breeds. Even their colors scream power and dominance (red and black). These are generally not encountered until you reach higher levels and even then they can be rare.
Health Points – 3071 | Level – 50 | Resists – Fire 50% | Weakness – Frost 25% (reversed for frost versions)
Skeletal Dragon – These dragons only appear in one or two quests within Skyrim. They are not too powerful and, as their name implies, are made up entirely of bones. Stats unknown.
Skyrim Dragon Locations
For a full list of locations for each dragon in the game please visit the Elder Scrolls Wikia for Skyrim.
General Combat Tips
One of the most obvious things you should do when fighting each dragon is use their weaknesses to your advantage. If they have a weakness to fire, hit them with flame spells or an enchanted bow that does fire damage. If the dragon has a weakness to frost, cast frost spells or use an enchanted bow with frost damage abilities. Melee weapons are almost entirely useless in dragon fights simply because they spend 80% of their time in the air. Once you have the Dragonrend shout you can, however, force them to land and then you can strike them with enchanted swords, battleaxes, maces and such.
