There are 20 Dragon Shouts in the main game of "TES V: Skyrim", consisting of up to 3 words each, which determines their power level.
To learn them, the player must absorb a dragon soul and then activate a word of the shout. These words are carved into Word Walls across the land and must be discovered first. Pronouncing the words creates powerful magical effects. The player can control whether to speak only one, two, or all three words, corresponding to the intensity of the effect. This is followed by a cooldown/regeneration time before another shout can be executed. This duration depends on the number of words pronounced.

Some shouts are also used in combat by dragons in Elder Scrolls Online.

Words Name Effect Cooldown
in sec
Quest/Location

FUS RO DAH

Unrelenting Force "Your Thu'um is raw power, pushing aside anything - or anyone - who stands in your path."

Staggers enemies and pushes them back, dealing minor damage (2/5/10 damage on target).
15
20
45
  1. Location: Bleak Falls Sanctum (W of Riverwood). Main Quest: "Bleak Falls Barrow" and Side Quest: "The Golden Claw".
  2. Location: High Hrothgar. Main Quest: "The Way of the Voice".
  3. Location: High Hrothgar. Main Quest: "The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller".

IIZ SLEN NUS

Ice Form "Your Thu'um freezes an opponent solid."

Frost wave that freezes and paralyzes enemies. Deals 2 frost damage per second for 15/30/60s on target.
60
90
120
  • Location: Saarthal (SW of Winterhold). College of Winterhold Quest: "Under Saarthal" and Side Quest: "Forbidden Legend".
  • Location: Mount Anthor (S of Saarthal, SE of Alftand).
  • Location: Frostmere Crypt (E of Morthal, S of Mzinchaleft). Side Quest: "The Pale Lady".

STRUN BAH QO

Storm Call "A Shout to the sky, a cry to the clouds, that awakens the destructive power of Skyrim's lightning."

Massive thunderstorm. Warning - collateral damage. Lasts 60/120/180s near enemies.
300
480
600
  • Location: Skuldafn. Main Quest: "The World-Eater's Eyrie"
  • Location: Forelhost (SE of Riften).
  • Location: High Gate Ruins (E of Solitude, N of Ustengrav).

YOL TOOR SHUL

Fire Breath "Inhale air, exhale flame, and behold the Thu'um as a raging inferno."

Sets enemies on fire. Deals 50/70/90 fire damage on target.
30
50
100
  • Location: Throat of the World. Main Quest: "The Throat of the World"
  • Location: Dustman's Cairn (NW of Whiterun, N of Fort Greymoor). Companions Quest: "Proving Honor".
  • Location: Sunderstone Gorge (Between Lake Ilinalta and Fort Sungard).

TIID KLO UL

Slow Time "Shout at time, and command it to obey, as the world around you stands still."

Practical spell to gain time. Slows time by 70% for 8s / 80% for 12s / 90% for 16s near the player.
30
45
60
  • Location: Labyrinthian (SE of Mortha). College of Winterhold Quest: "The Staff of Magnus".
  • Location: Hag's End (W of Dragon Bridge). Dark Brotherhood Quest: "The Feeble Fortune".
  • Location: Korvanjund (NE of Whiterun). Civil War Quest: "The Jagged Crown".

WULD NAH KEST

Whirlwind Sprint "The Thu'um rushes forward, carrying you in its wake with the speed of a tempest."

Driven forward by a force, allowing access to otherwise unreachable places (on self)
20
25
35
  • Location: High Hrothgar. Main Quest: "The Way of the Voice".
  • Location: Volskygge (W of Dragon Bridge).
  • Location: Dead Men's Respite (SW of Morthal). Bards College Quest: "Tending the Flames".

RAAN MIR TAH

Animal Allegiance "A Shout for help from the beasts of the wild, who come to fight in your defense."

Commands animals up to level 20 for 45/60s on self, area-of-effect with increasing radius.
50
60
70
  • Location: Angarvunde (S of Treva's Watch). Side Quest: "Medresi Dran and the Wandering Dead".
  • Location: Ancient's Ascent (Via Bonechill Passage, SW of Helgen).
  • Location: Ysgramor's Tomb (NW of Winterhold). Companions Quest: "Glory of the Dead".

SU GRAH DUN

Elemental Fury "The Thu'um imbues your arms with the speed of wind, allowing for faster weapon strikes."

Best used right before attacking. Increases weapon attack speed by 30/50/70% for 15s on self
30
40
50
  • Location: Dragontooth Crater (NW of Karthwasten).
  • Location: Shriekwind Bastion (N of Falkreath).
  • Location: Kilkreath Ruins (W of Solitude). Daedric Quest: "The Break of Dawn"

FEIM ZII GRON

Become Ethereal "The Thu'um reaches out to the Void, changing your form to one that cannot harm, or be harmed."

Evade combat, survive traps and falls without taking damage. Lasts 8/13/18s on self.
20
30
40
  • Location: Ustengrav Depths. Optional during the Main Quest: "The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller" or anytime after.
  • Location: Ironbind Barrow (W of Windhelm).
  • Location: Lost Valley Redoubt (SW of Fort Sungard).

FO KRAH DIIN

Frost Breath "Your breath is winter, your Thu'um a blizzard."

Damages and slows down enemies. Deals 10/14/18 frost damage for 5s on target.
30
50
100
  • Location: Folgunthur Crypt (SE of Solitude). Side Quest: "Forbidden Legend".
  • Location: Bonestrewn Crest (S of Kynesgrove).
  • Location: Skyborn Altar (E of Labyrinthian).

ZUL MEY GUT

Throw Voice "The Thu'um is heard, but its source unknown, fooling those into seeking it out."

Practical shout to confuse enemies (on target).
30
15
5
  1. Location: Shearpoint (NE of Whiterun, N of Valtheim Towers).
  2. Location: Shearpoint.
  3. Location: Shearpoint.

ZUN HAAL VIIK

Disarm "Shout defies steel, as you rip the weapon from an opponent's grasp."

However, some enemies cannot be disarmed at all. Disarms up to level 12/20/30 on target.
30
35
40
  • Location: Eldersblood Peak (W of Labyrinthian).
  • Location: Silverdrift Lair (exactly between Morthal and Windhelm).
  • Location: Snow Veil Sanctum (N of Windhelm). Thieves Guild Quest: "Speaking With Silence".

LOK VAH KOOR

Clear Skies "Skyrim itself yields before the Thu'um, as you clear away fog and overcast weather."

Also useful against poison gas traps. Lasts 25/40/60s.
5
10
15

HUN KAAR ZOOL

Call of Valor "The heroes of Sovngarde hear your voice, and journey beyond space and time to lend their aid."

Depending on the shout, a different hero with different abilities appears for 60s each.
180
180
180
  • Location: All 3 words at once in Sovngarde. "Epilogue"

JOOR ZAH FRUL

Dragonrend "Your voice lashes out at a dragon's very soul, forcing the beast to land."

Very practical for melee combat against dragons. Forces the target to the ground for 15/18/22s.
10
12
15
  • All 3 words at once during the vision atop the Throat of the World.
  • Main Quest: "Alduin's Bane"

KRII LUN AUS

Marked for Death "Speak, and let your voice herald doom, as an opponent's armor and lifeforce are weakened."

Helpful in long battles and against strong enemies. Drains armor and deals damage for 60s: 25+1 / 50+2 / 75+3.
20
30
40
  • Location: Autumnwatch Tower (S of Ivarstead).
  • Location: Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (W of Falkreath).
  • Location: Forsaken Cave, Forsaken Crypt (W of Windhelm). Side Quest: "The White Phial"

LAAS YAH NIR

Aura Whisper "Your Thu'um is not a Shout, but a whisper, revealing the life-forces of all, and sundry."

Silent shout to detect living and undead for 10/20/30s on self.
30
40
50
  • Location: Northwind Summit (NW of Shor's Stone).
  • Location: Volunruud (N of Whiterun). Dark Brotherhood Quest: "Bound Until Death" and Side Quest: "Silenced Tongues".
  • Location: Valthume Catacombs (E of Dushnikh Yal). Side Quest: "Evil in Waiting".

OD AH VIING

Call Dragon "Odahviing! Hear my voice and ride the winds from the skies of the world. I call upon you in my time of need."

The dragon Odahviing arrives to help. The first two words have no effect.
5
5
300

KAAN DREM OV

Kyne's Peace "The Thu'um soothes wild beasts, who lose their desire to fight or flee."

Self-explanatory. Calms animals up to level 20 for 60/120/180s on self, area-of-effect with increasing radius.
40
50
60
  • Location: Rannveig's Fast (SW of Labyrinthian).
  • Location: Ragnvald (N of Markarth).
  • Location: Shroudhearth Barrow (next to Ivarstead). Side Quest: "Wilhelm's Ghost".

FAAS RU MAAR

Dismay "And the weak shall fear the Thu'um, and flee in terror."

Shout spreads fear. Affects enemies up to level 7/15/24.
40
45
50
  • Location: Dead Crone Rock (S of Markarth). Daedric Quest: "Pieces of the Past"
  • Location: Labyrinthian, Shalidor's Maze (SE of Morthal).
  • Location: Lost Tongue Overlook (S of Riften).
Three Dragon Shouts were added with the "Dawnguard" DLC:
Words Name Effect Cooldown
in sec
Quest/Location

GAAN LAH HAAS

Drain Vitality "Coax both magical and mortal energies from your hapless opponent."

Drains 5 points of stamina (+ magicka (+ health)) per second for 30s. On target.
30
60
90
  1. Location: Arcwind Point (S of Ivarstead, no quest required).
  2. Location: Dimhollow Crypt (E of Morthal). Dawnguard Main Quest: "Awakening"
  3. Location: Forgotten Vale, at the lake shore. Dawnguard Main Quest: "Touching the Sky"

DUR NEH VIIR

Summon Durnehviir "Durnehviir! Hear my voice and ride the winds from the Soul Cairn. I call upon you in my time of need."

Permanent summon of the dragon. Aimed at an open space nearby.
5
5
300
  • Location: All 3 words at once in the Soul Cairn.
  • Dawnguard Main Quest: "Beyond Death"

RII VAAZ ZOL

Soul Tear "Your Thu'um cuts through flesh and shatters soul, commanding the will of the fallen."

Drains 300 points of health & soul trap for 2s & (if the enemy dies) reanimates them as a zombie servant for 60s. Powerful and practical. On target. The first two words slightly push the enemy back.
5
5
90
  • You learn one word for each of the first 3 times you summon the dragon Durnehviir.
Four Dragon Shouts were added with the "Dragonborn" DLC:
Words Name Effect Cooldown
in sec
Quest/Location

MUL QAH DIIV

Dragon Aspect "Once a day, take on the aspect of a dragon, delivering colossal blows, with an armored hide and more powerful Shouts."

The following effects apply once a day for 300s:
MUL: +25% power attack damage, armor rating +25
QAH: +25% fire and frost resistance, armor rating +100, an Ancient Dragonborn appears to aid you when health drops below 50%
DIIV: Shout cooldown reduced by 20%, power and duration of Shouts increased by up to 50%
5
5
5
  1. Location: Bloodskal Barrow (via Raven Rock Mine). Dragonborn Side Quest: "The Final Descent".
  2. Location: Temple of Miraak Sanctum. Dragonborn Main Quest: "The Temple of Miraak".
  3. Location: Apocrypha. Dragonborn Main Quest: "At the Summit of Apocrypha".

MID VUR SHAAN

Battle Fury "Your Thu'um enchants nearby allies' weapons, allowing them to attack faster."

Increases the weapon attack speed of allies for 60/120/180s. Works similarly to "Elemental Fury" on the player.
20
30
40
  • Location: All 3 words, each at a separate Word Wall inside Vahlok's Tomb.
  • Dragonborn Side Quest: "Lost Legacy".

VEN GAAR NOS

Cyclone "Your Thu'um creates a swirling cyclone that wreaks havoc among your enemies."

The whirlwind sweeps enemies up and deals damage with increasing range and power.
30
45
60
  1. Location: White Ridge Barrow, White Ridge Sanctum (S of Castle Karstaag).
  2. Location: Benkongerike Great Hall (SE of Castle Karstaag).
  3. Location: Kolbjorn Barrow (SE of Raven Rock). Dragonborn Side Quest: "Unearthed".

GOL HAH DOV

Bend Will "Your voice bends the very stones to your will. As it grows in power, land, creatures, and even dragons bend to your command."

GOL: Allows for the cleansing of the All-Maker Stones.
HAH: NPCs and creatures become allies for 30s.
DOV: Ability to tame and ride dragons (except for 6 specific ones).
10
90
120
  1. Location: Saering's Watch (SE of Castle Karstaag).
  2. Location: Apocrypha. Dragonborn Main Quest: "The Path of Knowledge".
  3. Location: Skaal Village. Dragonborn Main Quest: "The Gardener of Men".
↑ klarix(November 11, 2011)