What makesThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s magic system unique compared to its predecessors is the Thu’um, also known as “The Voice.” It lets the player character harness the Dragon Language to create “Shouts” that possess immense and diverse power. Scholars believe that Dragons do not distinguish between arguing and fighting, so their words contain magical strength that can topple their foes and shake the earth. Only a few mortals possess this power, and no one uses it better than the Dragonborn. The player can learn over 27 Dragon Shouts inSkyrim(including add-ons), some more useful than others depending on the circumstance. One Shout, in particular, has more value than players might give it for.
Skyrimis the latest entry inThe Elder Scrollsfranchise. Despite being more than a decade old, players old and new keep picking up the game due to its lively and immersive open world, beautiful landscape, customization options, and nearly endless modding possibilities. Fulfilling one’s destiny as the Dragonborn who can take down fearsomeElder Dragonsmultiple times their size using Shouts, weapons, and other spells is a power fantasy that one just can’t replicate anywhere else.The Elder Scrolls 6’s developers have the unenviable task of outdoing themselves for the great work they’ve done withSkyrim.
Why Skyrim’s Clear Skies is One of the Most Underrated Shouts in the Game
Newer players may gravitate towards offensive Shouts like the infamous Unrelenting Force (Fus-Ro-Dah) or Fire Breath (Yol-Toor-Shul), as they’re quite effective in most combat encounters. However, some ofSkyrim’s Dragon Shoutsare designed for more utilitarian purposes, like Whirlwind Sprint (Wuld-Nah-Kest) and Slow Time (Tiid-Klo-Ul), which can help the Dragonborn traverse tricky traps and terrain. Some may overlook Clear Skies (Lok-Vah-Koor), only using it during that one epic scenario towards the end of the main quest. It can be surprising to see what one can do with this Shout when used correctly.
The Effects and Meaning of Clear Skies
Clear Skies, like all Dragon Shouts, has three parts with corresponding meanings, and the effect of this Shout also intensifies as the Dragonborn completes it:
The main use of Clear Skies is to get rid of fog, snow, or rain, no matter where the player is on the map. This is especially useful in improving visibility when traversing mountains or when traveling on foot during rainy nights. A bonus effect of using this at night is that it always makes anAurora Borealisappear in the sky, perfect for taking in-game photos.
Other Great Uses of Clear Skies in Skyrim
What makes this Shout truly great is that its power extends beyond its expected use. Here are other ways to utilize Clear Skies during combat and exploration:
Dragon Shouts are what makeSkyrimone of thebest sandbox RPGsof the past decade. While players can get by using Fus-Ro-Dah, they miss out on some fun and cool interactions when they forgo the less popular Shouts like Lok-Vah-Koor. From willing the Aurora Borealis to appear in the night sky to staggering enemies in a pinch, Clear Skies is a clear winner when it comes to versatility.
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