Oblivion:Wraith

Wraiths and all of their variants are often encountered throughout the darker parts of Cyrodiil. Wraiths are categorized into the weak Faded Wraiths, common Wraiths, and the far more powerful Gloom Wraiths. The higher level the wraith, the higher their health and the stronger their spells. All wraiths have a unique and debilitating curse that they frequently employ, and they are immune to silence. Most wraiths have several additional spells, in particular ones that deal frost damage and silence targets. As further protection, roughly half of all wraiths carry a leveled sword.

Types and Appearance

Wraiths are relatively large hovering ghosts that wear tattered black robes (except Gloom Wraiths, which wear purple). Faded Wraiths and Wraiths are nearly identical in appearance; the only difference is that Faded Wraiths are more transparent. The two weaker types both have sickly green skin and deep black eyes, while Gloom Wraiths have a lighter brown skin tone and glowing white eyes nestled in large eye sockets. Gloom Wraiths are most easily recognizable by the crown perched on their ghostly heads, evidently a symbol of their previous status while still living. When nearing any wraith, you may notice a high pitched keening like the wail of a banshee. Upon death, yellow-green vapor comes out of their mouths and they collapse into a pile of robes.

Faded Wraith

A Faded Wraith

Faded Wraiths are considered the weakest variant of wraith and are commonly encountered at lower levels. However, don't underestimate them, as they can be a challenging opponent to anyone not prepared with silver, Daedric, Dremora, or enchanted weapons.

Creature	Carries						Attacks	Soul
Faded Wraith 0001E5F3 Standard, Unarmed	Ectoplasm		280	100	100	100	Faded Wraith's Curse (Frost Damage 1pt for 30sec + 10pts, Drain Endurance & Strength 20pts for 30sec; all on Target. Immune to Silence) Winter's Grasp (Frost Damage 45pts on Touch) Frost Bolt (Frost Damage 35pts on Target) Silence of the Grave (Frost Damage 2pts for 10sec, Silence for 10sec; both on Target 24pts melee, unarmed	Common
Faded Wraith 00032656 Standard, Armed	Ectoplasm Shortsword Random Poison (25%)		280	100	100	100	Same spells as unarmed Faded Wraith Shortsword (Dwarven or Elven) 24pts melee, unarmed	Common
Faded Wraith 000C8C97 Summoned	Ectoplasm		280	200	200	150	Same spells as standard Faded Wraith 24pts melee, unarmed	Common
Unique Faded Wraiths
Creature	Level	Carries					Attacks	Soul
Sanctified Ancient Spectre (Faded Wraith) 00070914	15-18	Ectoplasm	280	100	100	100	Same spells as standard Faded Wraith 24pts melee, unarmed	Common
Llathasa's Spirit (Faded Wraith) 0000AA04	12-15	Ectoplasm	280	100	100	100	Same spells as standard Faded Wraith 24pts melee, unarmed	Common
	Found in Cheydinhal Chapel Undercroft during The Elven Maiden quest. At level 16+ Llathasa's Spirit appears as a Wraith.

Wraith

A Wraith

Wraiths are encountered at the middle levels. They are much stronger than Faded Wraiths and should be approached with caution. It is strongly recommended that you enter combat without having an almost full inventory, as they make good use of burden spells that deprive you of all ability to evade their other attacks.

Creature	Carries					Attacks	Soul
Wraith 00098301 Standard, Unarmed	Ectoplasm	400	100	100	100	Wraith's Curse (Absorb Health 2pts for 30sec, Damage Endurance & Strength 2pts; both on Touch. Immune to Silence) Winter's Grasp (Frost Damage 45pts on Touch) Frost Bolt (Frost Damage 35pts on Target) Silence of the Grave (Frost Damage 2pts for 10sec, Silence for 10sec; both on Target 24pts melee, unarmed	Greater
Wraith 00098304 Standard, Armed	Ectoplasm Longsword	210	100	100	100	Same spells as unarmed Wraith Longsword (Dwarven, Elven, or Glass) 20pts melee, unarmed	Greater
Unique Wraiths
Spectral Sailor 000055AC	Ectoplasm Sharpened Cutlass	30× (lvl+1)	100	100	100	Same spells as standard Wraith 20+((lvl+1)/2) pts melee, unarmed	>=LesserL:+1
	On the Serpent's Wake during The Ghost Ship of Anvil quest
Sanctified Ancient Spectre (Wraith) 00070916	Ectoplasm	400	100	100	100	Same spells as standard Wraith 24pts melee, unarmed	Greater

Gloom Wraith

A Gloom Wraith

Gloom Wraiths are the strongest variant of wraith, and appear only at the higher levels. They differ greatly in appearance to other wraiths, and are formidable foes in battle. They are commonly encountered in large numbers in chapel undercrofts, so take care in entering.

Creature	Carries					Attacks	Soul
Gloom Wraith 00032657	Ectoplasm	24× (lvl-3)	100	100	100	Gloom Wraith's Curse (Absorb Health 4pts for 30sec, Burden 50pts for 30sec, Damage Willpower 2pts; all on Touch. Immune to Silence) Arctic Blow (Frost Damage 80pts on Touch) Ice Bolt (Frost Damage 70pts on Target) Silence of the Grave (Frost Damage 3pts for 15sec, Silence in 15ft for 15sec) 17+((lvl-3)/2) pts melee, unarmed	GrandL:-3
Gloom Wraith 0001E5EB	Ectoplasm Longsword Random Poison (50%)	24× (lvl-3)	100	100	100	Same spells as unarmed Gloom Wraith Longsword (Elven or Glass) 17+((lvl-3)/2) pts melee, unarmed	GrandL:-3
Gloom Wraith 000C8CA2 Summoned	Ectoplasm	500	100	100	100	Same spells as standard Gloom Wraith 17pts melee, unarmed	Grand
Unique Gloom Wraiths
Gable the Traitor 000366BA	Small Key	24× (lvl+1)	100	100	100	Gloom Wraith's Curse (Absorb Health 4pts for 30sec, Burden 50pts for 30sec, Damage Willpower 2pts; all on Touch. Immune to Silence) 17+((lvl+1)/2) pts melee, unarmed	>=LesserL:+1
	Lower deck of the Emma May during The Forlorn Watchman quest
Sanctified Ancient Spectre (Gloom Wraith) 00070918	Ectoplasm	24× (lvl-3) Min:504	100	100	100	Same spells as standard Gloom Wraith 17+((lvl-3)/2) pts melee, unarmed	GrandL:-3
Wrath of Sithis 0006D683 0006D684 0006D682	Ectoplasm Dagger of Discipline	215 500 700	100	100	100	Gloom Wraith's Curse (Absorb Health 4pts for 30sec, Burden 50pts for 30sec, Damage Willpower 2pts; all on Touch. Immune to Silence) Leveled Frost Damage on Touch spell Dagger of Discipline 16pts melee, unarmed	Grand
	Attack you during your sleep after being exiled from the Dark Brotherhood. The 215-health wraith is sent the first time you are kicked out; the 500-health wraith is sent the second time; the 700-health wraith is sent the third time. Before getting expelled from the Brotherhood, the wraiths can be found in the holding cell DarkWraithHoldingPen, which is only accessible using the console.

Notes

• Wraiths that wield weapons move significantly faster than unarmed wraiths.

Bugs

• Upon death, the death animation may not play; leaving the Wraith standing as if it were still alive, but fully lootable.
  • The Unofficial Oblivion Patch, version 1.3.0, fixes this bug.
• Using the Paralyze spell on a Wraith and killing it while it is stunned sends its remains through the ground texture thus rendering it unlootable in most cases.
• When using a life detection spell, weapon-wielding Wraiths will emit two life forms, the second of which is the weapon.