Atronach Forge | Crafting TES V: Skyrim Guide
Last update: 05 December 2019
This page of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim guide includes the location of Atronach Forge. We also explain what is the use of the Atronach Forge - we have prepared a complete list of operations to perform after interacting with the forge.
Atronach Forge is a special place and it's very different from all other forges, because it's used to summon unique objects and creatures. The first step on finding the Atronach Forge is gaining access to the College of Winterhold (sector 3, number 5), so this means you must join the mage's guild. Once you've made your way to the college you must enter a location named Midden. This can be done by interacting with one of two hatches - the one found in the Hall of Countenance or the one found in the college's main square (screen above).
Once you've made your way to Midden you must begin exploring this location and this of course means having to deal with several monsters. The Atronach Forge can be found in the eastern part of Midden (screen above) and before you try anything you should take some time to find an "instruction manual" for the forge on one of the nearby tables.
A very important thing you should know about the Atronach Forge is that it doesn't allow you to summon the best objects and creatures as soon as you've located it. You can change this by gaining possession of a sigil stone. This object is a reward for completing A ritual conjuring spell College of Winterhold. Once you have the sigil stone you can place it on a pedestal (seen on the screen above).
The way how the Atronach Forge works is very simple. The first step is to interact with an offering box located directly in front of it. Doing this should automatically open the main character's inventory (screen above). You must then place an item (or several items) in the offering box and this is achieved by pressing the R key. The correct combinations of items are listed in the table found below.
Once you've put all the required items in the offering box (you may also pick them up again if you've made a mistake) you must close the inventory window and pull a nearby lever (seen on the screen above). Assuming you've done everything according to the plan you'll then successfully summon an object or a creature.
SUMMONED OBJECT / CREATURE | MATERIALS (you can place them in the box in any order you want) | COMMENTS |
Daedric helmet
| 1x black soul gem 1x ebony helmet 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric bow | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony bow 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric sword | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony sword 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric warhammer | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony warhammer 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric dagger | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony dagger 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric war axe | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony war axe 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric battle axe
| 1x black soul gem 1x ebony battle axe 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric greatsword | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony greatsword 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric mace | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony mace 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric shield | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony shield 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric armor | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony armor 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric boots | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony boots 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Daedric gauntlets | 1x black soul gem 1x ebony gauntlets 1x centurion core 1x daedra heart | You can't perform this action until you've placed a sigil stone on the pedestal. Soul gem doesn't have to be filled. You can find the core while exploring dwarven (dwemer) ruins. |
Conjurer's Elixir | 1x ectoplasm 1x soul gem 1x empty bottle | You can choose any type of a soul gem and it doesn't have to be filled. |
Frost Atronach Staff
| 1x soul gem 1x broom 1x moonstone ore or 1x moonstone ingot 1x frost salts | You must choose at least a great soul gem, however it doesn't have to be filled. One of the brooms can be found close to the Atronach Forge. |
Flame Atronach Staff | 1x soul gem 1x broom 1x corundum ore or 1x corundum ingot 1x fire salts | You must choose at least a great soul gem, however it doesn't have to be filled. One of the brooms can be found close to the Atronach Forge. |
Storm Atronach Staff | 1x soul gem 1x broom 1x orichalcum ore or 1x orichalcum ingot 1x void salts | You must choose at least a great soul gem, however it doesn't have to be filled. One of the brooms can be found close to the Atronach Forge. |
Frost Atronach Tome
| 1x frost mirriam 1x ice wolf pelt 1x frost salts 1x ruined book | Summon the spell book if you don't have it and therefore can't summon frost atronachs. Frost Mirriam is an alchemy ingredient. |
Flame Atronach Tome | 1x bear pelt 1x dragon's tongue 1x fire salts 1x ruined book | Summon the spell book if you don't have it and therefore can't summon fire atronachs. Dragon's tongue is an alchemy ingredient. |
Storm Atronach Tome
| 1x deathbell 1x powdered mammoth tusk 1x void salts 1x ruined book | Summon the spell book if you don't have it and therefore can't summon storm atronachs. Deathbell and powdered mammoth tusk are alchemy ingrediens. |
Soul Trap Tome | 1x soul gem 1x salt pile 1x torchbug thorax 1x ruined book | Summon the spell book if you don't have it and therefore can't use the Soul Trap spell. You can choose any type of a soul gem and it doesn't have to be filled. Torchbug thorax and salt pile are alchemy ingredients. |
Random and enchanted daedric armor
| 1x soul gem 1x daedra heart 1x void salts 1x ebony ingot | You must choose at least a great soul gem and it must be already filled.
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Random and enchanted daedric weapon
| 1x soul gem 1x daedra heart 1x silver sword 1x ebony ingot | You must choose at least a great soul gem and it must be already filled.
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Daedra Heart | 1x black soul gem 1x human heart | This is an extremely useful operation, because daedra hearts are very rare and aside from the Atronach Forge they're also used in alchemy and smithing. |
Frost Salts | 1x soul gem 1x salt pile 1x sapphire | You can choose any type of a soul gem and it doesn't have to be filled. |
Fire Salts | 1x soul gem 1x salt pile 1x ruby | You can choose any type of a soul gem and it doesn't have to be filled. |
Void Salts | 1x soul gem 1x salt pile 1x amethyst | You can choose any type of a soul gem and it doesn't have to be filled. |
Frost Atronach Scroll
| 1x frost salts 1x charcoal 1x paper roll | Remember that each scroll can be used only once. |
Flame Atronach Scroll | 1x fire salts 1x charcoal 1x paper roll | Remember that each scroll can be used only once. |
Storm Atronach Scroll | 1x void salts 1x charcoal 1x paper roll | Remember that each scroll can be used only once. |
Frost Atronach | 1x sapphire 1x frost salts | The summoned atronach will be hostile towards the main character. |
Flame Atronach | 1x ruby 1x fire salts | The summoned atronach will be hostile towards the main character. |
Storm Atronach | 1x amethyst 1x void salts | The summoned atronach will be hostile towards the main character. |
Dremora | 1x skull 1x daedra heart 1x raw meat | The summoned dremora will be hostile towards the main character. You can find the raw meat, purchase it or kill an animal (a horse for example) to get it. The skull must come from a human. |