The Standing Stones are magical stones found in the wilderness which
can give your character special abilities and powers. There are thirteen
Standing Stones in total, each associated with one of Tamriel's thirteen constellations. Usually, only one stone's effects
can be active at a time, although you can change which stone is active at any
time by activating a different Standing Stone. However, by wearing the Aetherial Crown, a possible reward for completing
the Lost to the Ages quest in Dawnguard, the player may be affected by two
standing stones at once.
The first three stones most players will encounter are the three Guardian
Stones: the Mage Stone, the Thief Stone, and the Warrior Stone.
These three stones are found together in a circle outside the starting dungeon.
Selecting one of these stones allows you to effectively specialize in one group
of skills. All of the other stones are located on
their own.
Stone
Location
Description
Effect
The Apprentice
Stone
On an island in the Hjaalmarch marsh, just north of Fort Snowhawk, west-northwest of Morthal. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Apprentice recover Magicka faster, but are
more susceptible to Magicka damage.
The Atronach
Stone
In the southernmost part of the hot springs of Eastmarch, northwest of Mistwatch and east-northeast of Darkwater
Crossing. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Atronach absorb a portion of incoming spell
damage and have a larger pool of Magicka, but recover it more slowly.
The Lady
Stone
On an island in Lake Ilinalta, directly north of Falkreath. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Lady regenerate Health and Stamina more
quickly.
The Lord
Stone
East of Morthal, northeast of the Shrine
of Mehrunes Dagon, about one and a half times as far as Stonehills, up on the mountain. Follow the path
starting north of the Hall of the Vigilant to the Shrine and the Stone.
View on map.
Those under the sign of The Lord are more resistant to both Magicka and
physical damage.
The Lover
Stone
East of Markarth, just north of Kolskeggr Mine. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Lover always feel a Lover's Comfort. (All
skills improve faster).
Learn all skills 15% faster
See notes
The Mage
Stone
Southwest of Riverwood, by the roadside, one of the Guardian
Stones. View on map.
Those under the sign of the Mage will learn all magic skills 20% faster.
Learn magic
skills 20% faster
The Ritual
Stone
East of Whiterun, by the roadside, above the entrance to
Graywinter Watch. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Ritual can reanimate nearby
corpses to fight for them.
Raise all dead to fight for you once a day for 200 seconds
See notes
The Serpent
Stone
Directly east of the College of Winterhold and northeast of the Wreck of The Pride of Tel Vos, on an icy island
in the Sea of Ghosts. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Serpent can use a ranged paralyzing poison on opponents.
Paralyze target for 5s and Damage Health of target 25pts
The Shadow
Stone
South of Riften, near Nightingale Hall. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Shadow can become invisible for an extended period.
Become invisible for 60 seconds once a day
The Steed
Stone
Northwest of Solitude, near Ironback Hideout. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Steed can carry more and do not suffer a
movement penalty from armor.
The Thief
Stone
Southwest of Riverwood, by the roadside, one of the Guardian
Stones. View on map.
Those under the sign of the Thief will learn all stealth skills 20% faster.
Learn stealth
skills 20% faster†
The Tower
Stone
About halfway between Dawnstar and Winterhold,
on a high snow-covered cliff. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Tower have the option to
automatically open an Expert or lower lock.
Unlock any Expert or lower level lock instead of picking it once a day
The Warrior
Stone
Southwest of Riverwood, by the roadside, one of the Guardian
Stones. View on map.
Those under the sign of the Warrior will learn all combat skills 20% faster.
Learn combat
skills 20% faster†
can give your character special abilities and powers. There are thirteen
Standing Stones in total, each associated with one of Tamriel's thirteen constellations. Usually, only one stone's effects
can be active at a time, although you can change which stone is active at any
time by activating a different Standing Stone. However, by wearing the Aetherial Crown, a possible reward for completing
the Lost to the Ages quest in Dawnguard, the player may be affected by two
standing stones at once.
The first three stones most players will encounter are the three Guardian
Stones: the Mage Stone, the Thief Stone, and the Warrior Stone.
These three stones are found together in a circle outside the starting dungeon.
Selecting one of these stones allows you to effectively specialize in one group
of skills. All of the other stones are located on
their own.
Stone
Location
Description
Effect
The Apprentice
Stone
On an island in the Hjaalmarch marsh, just north of Fort Snowhawk, west-northwest of Morthal. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Apprentice recover Magicka faster, but are
more susceptible to Magicka damage.
- Regenerate Magicka +100%
- Weakness to Magic +100%
The Atronach
Stone
In the southernmost part of the hot springs of Eastmarch, northwest of Mistwatch and east-northeast of Darkwater
Crossing. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Atronach absorb a portion of incoming spell
damage and have a larger pool of Magicka, but recover it more slowly.
- Magicka +50pts
- Spell Absorption 50%
- Regenerate Magicka 50% slower
The Lady
Stone
On an island in Lake Ilinalta, directly north of Falkreath. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Lady regenerate Health and Stamina more
quickly.
- Regenerate Stamina 25% faster
- Regenerate Health 25% faster
The Lord
Stone
East of Morthal, northeast of the Shrine
of Mehrunes Dagon, about one and a half times as far as Stonehills, up on the mountain. Follow the path
starting north of the Hall of the Vigilant to the Shrine and the Stone.
View on map.
Those under the sign of The Lord are more resistant to both Magicka and
physical damage.
- Armor Rating +50pts
- Resist Magic 25%
The Lover
Stone
East of Markarth, just north of Kolskeggr Mine. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Lover always feel a Lover's Comfort. (All
skills improve faster).
Learn all skills 15% faster
See notes
The Mage
Stone
Southwest of Riverwood, by the roadside, one of the Guardian
Stones. View on map.
Those under the sign of the Mage will learn all magic skills 20% faster.
Learn magic
skills 20% faster
The Ritual
Stone
East of Whiterun, by the roadside, above the entrance to
Graywinter Watch. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Ritual can reanimate nearby
corpses to fight for them.
Raise all dead to fight for you once a day for 200 seconds
See notes
The Serpent
Stone
Directly east of the College of Winterhold and northeast of the Wreck of The Pride of Tel Vos, on an icy island
in the Sea of Ghosts. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Serpent can use a ranged paralyzing poison on opponents.
Paralyze target for 5s and Damage Health of target 25pts
The Shadow
Stone
South of Riften, near Nightingale Hall. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Shadow can become invisible for an extended period.
Become invisible for 60 seconds once a day
The Steed
Stone
Northwest of Solitude, near Ironback Hideout. View on map.
Those under the sign of The Steed can carry more and do not suffer a
movement penalty from armor.
- Wearing armor does not affect speed
- Carry Weight +100
- Equipped armor is weightless
The Thief
Stone
Southwest of Riverwood, by the roadside, one of the Guardian
Stones. View on map.
Those under the sign of the Thief will learn all stealth skills 20% faster.
Learn stealth
skills 20% faster†
The Tower
Stone
About halfway between Dawnstar and Winterhold,
on a high snow-covered cliff. View on map.
Once a day, those under the sign of The Tower have the option to
automatically open an Expert or lower lock.
Unlock any Expert or lower level lock instead of picking it once a day
The Warrior
Stone
Southwest of Riverwood, by the roadside, one of the Guardian
Stones. View on map.
Those under the sign of the Warrior will learn all combat skills 20% faster.
Learn combat
skills 20% faster†