

RELATED: The 13 Standing Stones Of Skyrim, Ranked Combined with the Breton racial power Dragonskin, which has the same effect, the player will have 60 seconds of reprieve from all spells a dragon can throw their way. The Atronach Stone, while more suited to a mage than a warrior, can also be useful as it grants a 50% chance to absorb a spell entirely and take no damage from it. For a warrior, the Lord Stone, which increases armor rating and Magic resistance, or the Lady Stone, which increases Health and Stamina regeneration, are both great picks for battling a dragon.

There are many great passive effects that the player can obtain throughout the game, including the Standing Stone powers. Shock damage will also prevent a dragon from shouting, as, unlike with the Dragonborn's shouts, a dragon's shouts use their Magicka pool. In terms of weapons, one that has a high damage output, such as the Daedric or Dragonbone weapons, as well as a decent enchantment, like Absorb Health and Shock damage, can go a long way to ensuring a warrior will stay alive long enough to slay the dragon. If they are available, potions that can also increase the damage output of melee weapons are also useful to have in combat, though having a good enough weapon for the job might be even more important.

Health and Stamina Potions are mandatory here, as Legendary Dragons are capable of dealing a very large amount of damage with the Fire Breath, Frost Breath, and Drain Vitality shouts, not to mention the fact that they hit incredibly hard with their melee attacks. Before attempting to tackle a Legendary Dragon, a warrior should ensure they have the right tools before rushing into battle with such a powerful monster.
