Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide Dragonborn Quests Solstheim Side Quests
Solstheim Side Quests: Masks of the Acolyte Priests
Masks of the Acolyte Priests*
Awakening an Ancient Evil
Miraak and his Dragon Priest Acolytes have the same furious disposition as the Dragon Priests of Skyrim, who you may have encountered in Side Quests: Masks of the Dragon Priests*.
There is a fourth Dragon Priest on Solstheim: Vahlok the Jailor, who resides in Vahlok’s Tomb. He has no mask, is not an acolyte, and has no affiliation with Miraak. Indeed, he fought against the Dragonborn Miraak, after learning of Miraak’s traitorous behavior. Solstheim Side Quests: Lost Legacy has more information on facing him.
Death to the Dragon Acolytes!
Acolyte Priest: Ahzidal (Bitter Destroyer)
This acolyte is powerful enough to control the actions of Ralis Sedarys, feeding off the miners the Dumner send to die at the hands of his Draugr brethren. Complete the quest to face Ahzidal (finding his relics along the way), and watch for his mainly fire-based attacks.
- Ahzidal
Acolyte Priest: Dukaan (Dishonored)
Dukaan is guarding a special tome—Black Book: The Sallow Regent. Reach his chamber by navigating your way through White Ridge Barrow. If you require a walkthrough, consult Solstheim Side Quests: Spider Crafting*. Beware his mainly frost-based attacks.
- Dukaan
Acolyte Priest: Zahkriisos (Blood Sword)
This fiend, with his ability to summon Seekers and his predilection for shock-based attacks, is holed up deep in a section of Bloodskal Barrow, which is accessible only from Raven Rock Mine. Complete the quest to face Zahkriisos before rummaging through his ash pile to secure his mask for your collection.
- Zahkriisos
Dragonborn Priest: Miraak (Alliance Guide)
- Location: [S.A07] Apocrypha: Waking Dreams of a Starless Sky
- Dragonborn Main Quest: At the Summit of Apocrypha
The leader of these acolytes resides deep within Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha, leaving only briefly to steal souls from your battles with the dragons. His formidable powers, and how to defeat them, are discussed in Dragonborn Main Quest: At the Summit of Apocrypha. His mask, once you obtain it, may be either light or heavy armor (the mask will be whichever skill is a higher rank). It increases your Magicka by a leveled amount.
- Miraak
Quest Conclusion
Wear the mask of your preferred priest when the situation calls for it.
| Hold | Dungeon Name | Acolyte Priest and Mask Name | Mask Ability | Associated Quest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solstheim | Kolbjorn Barrow | Ahzidal | Increases Fire Resistance by 50% and Fire spell damage by 25% | Solstheim Side Quests: Unearthed |
| Solstheim | White Ridge Barrow | Dukaan | Increases Frost Resistance by 50% and Frost spell damage by 25% | Solstheim Side Quests: Spider Crafting* |
| Solstheim | Bloodskal Barrow | Zahkriisos | Increases Shock Resistance by 50% and Shock spell damage by 25% | Solstheim Side Quests: The Final Descent |
| Apocrypha | Summit of Apocrypha | Miraak | Increases your Magicka by 40–70 points, depending on your level | Dragonborn Main Quest: At the Summit of Apocrypha |
Postquest Activities
You can also display these masks proudly in your abode. They are not part of Side Quests: Masks of the Dragon Priests* and have no power in Bromjunaar Sanctuary.