Skyrim – Be Wary of these Diseases; the Breakdown

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In addition to the Lycantrophy and Vampirism disease that you can get in Skyrim, there are many others that might be a hindrance when you do quests or even opening a locked chest.

There are eight more diseases that you can acquire in the game. The majority of them can be contracted from the monsters of Skyrim, though is there a cure? Sure, there always is but it can be troublesome if you can’t find any Shrines or potions (Holding) to heal the disease.

Today, we will list all of the possible diseases that are common in Skyrim. Hopefully, you’ll stay away from the following monsters.

DISEASES

Bone Break Fever

Effect: -25 Stamina
From: Bears or the Traps

Brain Rat

Effect: -25 Magicka
From: Hagravens or the Traps

Sanguinare Vampiris

Effect: -25 Health, progresses to Vampirism
From: Vamipres

Rattles

Effect: Stamina recovers 50% slower
From: Chaurus or the Traps

Rockjoint

Effect: 25% less effective with melee weapons
From: Wolves, Foxes, or the Traps

Witbaine

Effect: Magicka recovers 50% slower
From: Sabrecats, or the Traps

Ataxia

Effect: Lockpicking & Pickpocket becomes 25% harder
From: Skeevers, or the Traps

Dragonslayer’s Blessing

Effect: +10% Critical Hit Chance vs Dragons
From: Esbern, Blades’ Quest