


This applies so long as the NPC was initially killed via conventional means and was not decapitated, dismembered, or turned to dust via skill perks or via lesser reanimation methods.

This can be beneficial for players who want to collect and store the bodies of useful thralls for later use. Only a few NPC corpses will not de-spawn if you leave the cell and return later. Some unique NPCs are leveled so care should be taken when enthralling them, as they might cross the level cap.Many unique NPCs will retain their unique abilities when reanimated, such as Orchendor's teleportation or Ulfric Stormcloak's shouts.For this reason, you may select a thrall that has a level cap at or below level 40. Note that some leveled NPCs may become unusable once you reach level 40, as they keep leveling while risen as a thrall, which may make the Dead Thrall spell ineffective if the thrall happens to die in combat and you attempt to raise them again. However, there are some considerations which might guide your decision in choosing a minion since the thrall is permanent and can be raised again if killed during combat. Complete the Conjuration Ritual Spell quest for Phinis Gestor to be able to purchase the Dead Thrall spell tome.Īny humanoid level 40 or below may be reanimated to become a permanent minion.However, Dead Thrall minions are permanent and can be raised again as many times as needed if they die. Other reanimate spells are temporary, and after the duration of the spell, the undead minion disintegrates into a pile of ashes, forcing you to look elsewhere for a new minion. Dead Thrall is a master level Conjuration spell which raises a dead body permanently to fight for you.
