Skyrim: How To Get Shadowmere
There are numerous companions to recruit in Skyrim, and while horses aren't exactly followers, they're an extra creature that can aid you on your adventure. You can buy horses at the stables in the lands of Skyrim, and there are even a few horses you can earn by completing specific quests.
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Speaking of horses, Shadowmere is one of the strongest ones in the game, but he's also the most difficult steed to get your hands on in the base adventure. It's worth gaining Shadowmere's affection, even if you don't plan to ride him often.
Shadowmere is a unique horse that belongs to the Dark Brotherhood. He appears in Oblivion and makes his return in Skyrim as a gift Astrid gives you during the "A Cure For Madness" quest.
Shadowmere is the strongest horse in Skyrim. Not only will he aid you in combat, but he has 1,637 HP and 198 Stamina. These stats make this creature significantly more powerful than the other horses in the base game.
Unfortunately, you can't upgrade Shadowmere or improve any of his abilities. However, his health is already very high, so he's unlikely to die.
If you're regularly riding this horse and he disappears, it's possible he's dead. However, due to Shadowmere's high HP, it's more likely that a glitch is the culprit. This horse has a history of disappearing under unusual circumstances, so you should save often while using him as your horse.
If you can't find Shadowmere, then reload previous save files until he appears next to you when you fast travel. You can also use the in-game wait feature for a few days to see if he reappears, which is a solution that works for many players.
Below you'll find every step you need to complete to find and ride Shadowmere. You
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