The shout is the use of words to produce a magical effect. Concerning the player, it is granted on killing your first dragon and learning the first word of power. A word of a shout is found on a word wall found in specific locations.
Each location provides a word for a specific shout, determined by which order you visit those locations. From time to time, you may receive a Letter from a Friend commenting on your use of a shout at a named location, which also directs you to where you can find another word of power. The graybeards can also give locations of words of power.
To use a shout, you need to first learn a word of power, then unlock the shout with a dragon soul, the first of which is obtained by the end of Dragon Rising. A dragon soul is obtained by killing dragons (although repeat kills on known dragon locations do not grant a soul.) Only in special cases can you use the shout without expending a dragon soul.
DGShout added with the Dawnguard expansion.
DBShout added with the Dragonborn expansion.
Animal Allegiance[edit]
A Shout for help from beasts of the wild, who come to fight in your defense.
—Raan Mir Tah
This shout's words are found at Angarvunde, Ancient's Ascent and Ysgramor's Tomb.
Aura Whisper[edit]
Your voice is not a Shout, but a whisper, revealing the life forces of any and all.
—Laas Yah Nir
This shout is quieter than most other shouts, but nearby enemies may still detect you if they hear it. This shout's words are found at Volunruud, Northwind Summit and Valthume.
Battle FuryDB[edit]
Your Thu'um enchants your allies' weapons, allowing them to attack faster.
—Mid Vur Shaan
Become Ethereal[edit]
The Thu'um reaches out to the Void, changing your form to one that cannot harm, or be harmed.
—Feim Zii Gron
This shout can be used to descent mountains quickly (avoiding fall damage), unlimited sprinting, or any other tactics where enemies try attacking you without effect. While making any attacks ends the effect, you can still damage enemies using fire, frost or lightning closk spells.
This shout's words are found at Bard's Leap Summit, Ustengrav and Ironbind barrow. It is also possible to speak with Paarthurnax to increase health regeneration while using this shout.
Bend WillDB[edit]
Your voice bends the very stones to your will. As it gains power, animals, people, and even dragons must do your bidding.
—Gol Hah Dov
Call Dragon[edit]
Odahviing! Hear my voice and come forth. I summon you in my time of need.
—Od Ah Viing
This shout is learned during The Fallen quest. During that quest, you will use it to trap the dragon in Whiterun.
When the main quest is completed, and you speak with him at the Throat of the World, the shout may later be used to summon him to battle. The dragon is highly effective against enemies, and will attack until all enemies have been defeated. If the dragon takes too much damage, Odahiing will land and be unable to fight until healed.
Call of Valor[edit]
The valiant of Sovngarde hear your Voice, and journey beyond space and time to lend aid.
—Hun Kaal Zoor
The shout can be used to summon one of three legendary heroes: Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, Feldir the Old, and Hakon One-Eye. This shout is learned after defeating Alduin.
Clear Skies[edit]
Skyrim itself yields before the Thu'um, as you clear away fog and inclement weather.
—Lok Vah Koor
This is learned after the quest Alduin's Wall, and is required to reach Throat of the World.
CycloneDB[edit]
Your Thu'um creates a whirling cyclone that sows chaos among your enemies.
—Ven Gar Nos
Disarm[edit]
Shout defies steel, as you rip the weapon from an opponent's grasp.
—Zun Haal Viik
This spell disarms enemies, but only to a maximum of level 30.
The words of power may be obtained from Eldersblood Peak (south of Morthal), Silverdrift Lair (Southeast of Dawnstar) and Snow Veil Sanctum (during Speaking With Silence).
Dismay[edit]
And the weak shall fear the Thu'um, and flee in terror.
—Faas Ru Maar
The words of power may be obtained from Slahidor's Maze, Lost Tongue Overlook, and Dead Crone Rock.
Dragon AspectDB[edit]
Once a day, take on the mighty aspect of a dragon, delivering colossal blows, with an armored hide, and more powerful shouts.
—Mul Qah Diiv
Dragonrend[edit]
Your Voice lashes out at a dragon's very soul, forcing the beast to land.
—Joor Zah Frul
This shout is learned during Alduin's Bane, while using the elder scroll. Note that dragons might not land if there isn't any room to do so.
Drain VitalityDG[edit]
Coax both magical and mortal energies from your hapless opponent.
—Gaan Lah Haas
Elemental Fury[edit]
The Thu'um imbues your arms with the speed of wind, allowing for faster weapon strikes.
—Su Grah Dun
This shot increases the attack speed of non-enchanted weapons for 15 seconds. With all three words, the attack rate is doubled. The words of power may be obtained from the Statue to Meridia, Dragontooth Crater and Shriekwind Bastion.
Fire Breath[edit]
Inhale air, exhale flame, and behold the Thu'um as inferno.
—Yol Toor Shul
The words of power may be obtained from Sunderstond Gorge, Dustman's Cairn (during Proving Honor) and Throat of the World (when taught by Paarthurnax). Further, it is possible to speak with Paarthurnax to increase the amount of damage by 25%.
Frost Breath[edit]
Your breath is winter, your Thu'um a blizzard.
—Fo Krah Diin
The words of power may be obtained from Bonestrewn Crest, Skyborn Altar, and Folgunthur.
Ice Form[edit]
Your Thu'um freezes an opponent solid.
—Iiss Slen Nus
The words of power may be obtained from Mount Anthor, Frostmere Crypt, and Saarthal (during Under Saarthal).
Kyne's Peace[edit]
The Voice soothes wild beasts, who lose their desire to fight or flee.
—Kaan Drem Ov
The words of power may be obtained from Ragnvald, Shroud Hearth Barrow and Rannveig's Fast.
Marked For Death[edit]
Speak, and let your Voice herald doom, as an opponent's armor and lifeforce are weakened.
—Krii Lun Aus
The shout reduces the armor rating of opponents and inflicts minor ongoing damage for 60 seconds. The loss of armor is reported to be permanent in some situations. The words of power may be obtained from Autumnwatch Tower, Forsaken Cave, and the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary.
Slow Time[edit]
Shout at time, and command it to obey, as the world around you stands still.
—Tiid Klo Ul
This shout slows the world. While the dragonborn is slowed with it, they are able to move much faster than their enemies. Due to how the shout works, it is effective with damage per second effects, due to increased damage from them. The words of power may be obtained from Hag's End, Korvanjund and the Labyrinthian.
Storm Call[edit]
A Shout to the skies, a cry to the clouds, that awakens the destructive force of Skyrim's lightning.
—Strun Bah Qo
The words of power may be obtained from Forelhost, High Gate Ruins, and Skuldafn. The third word may be lost forever if you don't obtain it during The World-Eater's Eyrie.
Soul TearDG[edit]
Your Thu'um cuts through flesh and shatters soul, commanding the will of the fallen.
—Rii Vaaz Zol
Summon DurnehviirDG[edit]
Durnehviir! Hear my voice and come forth from the Soul Cairn. I summon you in my time of need.
—Dur Neh Viir
Throw Voice[edit]
The Thu'um is heard, but its source unknown, fooling those into seeking it out.
—Zul Mey Gut
This shout is used to alert hostile NPCs, and distract them from what they were guarding. It may also be combined with Mayham effects to cause inter-enemy fighting. All three words of power are found at Shearpoint.
Unrelenting Force[edit]
Your Voice is raw power, pushing aside anything - or anyone - who stands in your path.
—Fus Ro Dah
The shout is first learned at Bleak Falls Barrow. Additional words are provided at High Hrothgar as you complete the main quest.
Whirlwind Sprint[edit]
The Thu'um rushes forward, carrying you in its wake with the speed of a tempest.
—Wuld Nah Kest
The words of power may be obtained from Dead Men's Respire and Volskygge. During the main quest, you will also obtain it in High Hrothgar.