Skyrim:J'zargo

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J'zargo (RefID: 0001C1A3)
Location	Hall of Attainment
Race	Khajiit	Gender	Male
Level	PC×1 (min=6)	Class	Sorcerer
RefID	0001C1A3	BaseID	0001C195
Other Information
Health	50+(PC-1)×8.3
Magicka	50+(PC-1)×5
Stamina	50+(PC-1)×1.7
Primary Skills	Destruction, Illusion, Heavy Armor, One-handed
Class Details	CombatSorcerer
Moral.	Any Crime	Aggress.	Unaggressive
Follower	Yes
Faction(s)	College of Winterhold 0(Student); CrimeFactionWinterhold; PotentialFollowerFaction

J'zargo is a Khajiit mage and an apprentice at the College of Winterhold. He is one of several apprentices encountered soon after joining the College and plays a minor role in some quests in the main College questline. He is ambitious, asking often about learning and artifacts that will make him a more powerful mage.

J'zargo initially comes across as very conceited or even arrogant, but he is not completely above asking for your help (see quest below). Once you aid him, he is willing to follow you. However, if you have killed a number of Khajiit, he will not follow you ^{[verification needed — Is this true?]}.

Given his philosophy on competition, a less charitable interpretation of this quest is that he is actually attempting to eliminate a rival, i.e. you, using customary Khajiiti cleverness. Having survived the ordeal and become powerful in your own right, you earn his respect. The player may even confront him about this supposed plot, which he of course fervently denies.

J'zargo wears Novice Robes of Conjuration, a Novice Hood, and a pair of Boots by default, but his survivability and melee capacity can be enhanced by outfitting him with heavy armor and a one-handed weapon. If you prefer him as a purely ranged caster, a Destruction staff, such as a Staff of Fireballs, can increase his magical damage output considerably.

Early in the day, he goes to the Hall of the Elements to practice spellcasting. At 2 PM, he will retire to the Hall of Attainment.

J'zargo is eligible to become a member of the Blades.

[edit] Spells

J'zargo knows the following spells:

• Alteration:
  • Magelight
  • Paralyze
• Conjuration:
  • Soul Trap
• Destruction:
  • Firebolt *
  • Flames *
  • Frostbite *
  • Ice Spike *
  • Lightning Bolt *
  • Sparks *
• Illusion:
  • Fury
• Restoration:
  • Heal Other
  • Steadfast Ward *
  • Turn Undead

As a follower however, he will only use the spells that have * by them.

[edit] Related Quests

• J'zargo's Experiment: Help J'zargo test out a fiery new spell.

[edit] Notes

• J'zargo is one of only two Khajiit followers available in the game, the other being Kharjo.
• J'zargo is the only follower who has no maximum level. He will continue to level with the player.
• The first time you speak to J'zargo he will say "You are new, Yes? Have you mastered the Expert level destruction spells yet?" If you have the Expert Destruction perk, you are able to answer in the affirmative.
• If J'zargo has not been given any weapons by the player, he will equip a bow and arrow when not in combat but use only spells in combat.