

There are two methods of actively seeking information on their locations, both of which can be used concurrently: Most words can be learned at any time by discovering a word wall, which are generally located at dragon lairs or in dungeons. A few others require access to locations that become accessible only during specific faction quests (see the table below). Some words of power can be learned only at certain points as you progress through the main questline. However, certain shouts will have no effect at all unless all three words have been unlocked and are spoken at once. Unlocking the shout's second and third words will allow for the use of a more powerful shout that will last longer, deal more damage, or have additional effects.

When you unlock the first word of a dragon shout, you will have access to its most basic version. You will need 44 additional dragon souls to unlock all the remaining words available. These words are immediately unlocked when you receive them.

The Voice or Thu'um) are phrases of dragon language, consisting of three separate words of power, that can be used to unleash varied powerful effects.
