Miraak is the first Dragonborn and the main antagonist of the Dragonborn DLC. He is a formidable opponent, a powerful Dragon Priest and master of the Thu'um, who can absorb dragon souls and heal himself by sacrificing dragons. The final battle takes place in Apocrypha, Hermaeus Mora's realm.
Weaknesses:
- Dragonrend: Essential for grounding his dragon, Sahrotaar.
- High Burst Damage: To prevent him from healing by sacrificing dragons.
- Stagger/Silence: To interrupt his powerful Shouts and spells.
Strategy (Final Battle):
- Phase 1 (Sahrotaar): You must defeat Miraak's dragon, Sahrotaar, using 'Dragonrend' and your most powerful attacks. Once defeated, use 'Bend Will' on Sahrotaar to make him your mount.
- Phase 2 (Miraak's Healing): Miraak will fight you directly. Use 'Dragonrend' on him when he's flying. When his health drops, he will become ethereal and sacrifice a dragon to heal. You need to deal enough damage quickly to prevent him from fully healing.
- Shouts: 'Dragonrend' is paramount. 'Slow Time' can give you a massive advantage. 'Elemental Fury' for melee.
- Melee/Ranged: Both are viable. If melee, use power attacks and blocks. If ranged, keep your distance and unleash spells or arrows.
- Hermaeus Mora's Intervention: Towards the end of the fight, Hermaeus Mora will intervene, preventing Miraak from healing further. This is your cue to finish him off.
Rewards:
Miraak's Robes, Boots, Gloves, and Mask (powerful enchanted light armor), Miraak's Sword and Staff (unique weapons), and a large number of Dragon Souls.