Many of the animals you encounter during the game are passive creatures, which are non-hostile and unable to attack or harm you.
Domestic CreaturesEdit
These creatures can be attacked, and will always die in one hit. However, they are usually domesticated; they're owned by someone, and killing them will be considered a Crime, if witnessed. They can be harvested for Provisioning Ingredients.
Bantam GuarsEdit
Bantam Guar are livestock found in place of chickens on farms in Dhalmora, Stonefalls, Grahtwood and Khenarthi's Roost and Shadowfen. They yield Guts and Poultry when killed.
BullsEdit
Bulls are livestock found on farms in Auridon, Stormhaven, Summerset, Bangkorai, Bleakrock Village, Northern Elsweyr, Southern Elsweyr and Rivenspire. They yield Red Meat, Guts and leather when killed.
CamelsEdit
Camels are found in Craglorn, the Alik'r Desert and Rawl'kha. They yield Game and leather when killed.
ChickensEdit
Chickens are livestock found on farms in the Alik'r Desert, Bangkorai, Cyrodiil, Betnikh, Bleakrock Isle, Reaper's March, Glenumbra, Deshaan, Khenarthi's Roost, Malabal Tor, Rivenspire, Stros M'Kai, Stormhaven, Northern Elsweyr and Southern Elsweyr. They yield Poultry and Guts when killed.
CowsEdit
Cows are livestock found on farms in Rivenspire, Stormhaven, Bangkorai, Northern Elsweyr and Southern Elsweyr. They yield Red Meat and leather when killed.
GoatsEdit
Goats are livestock found on farms in Reaper's March, Stros M'kai, Rivenspire, Alik'r Desert, Cyrodiil, Wrothgar, Northern Elsweyr and Southern Elsweyr. They yield Game, Guts and leather when killed.
OxenEdit
Oxen are cattle with horns often used as beasts of burden. They are found in Malabal Tor and Greenshade. Oxen drop Red Meat when killed.
PigsEdit
Pigs are livestock found on farms in Bangkorai, Glenumbra, Stormhaven, Rivenspire, Grahtwood, Malabal Tor, Reaper's March, Bleakrock Isle, The Rift and Artaeum. They drop White Meat, Clean Pelts and leather when killed.
SheepEdit
Sheep are livestock found on farms in Khenarthi's Roost, Reaper's March, Betnikh, Glenumbra and Stormhaven. They drop White Meat, Guts, Clean Pelts and leather when killed.
Wild CreaturesEdit
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These creatures can be attacked, but will always die in one hit. Note that they are generally unaffected by Area of Effect attacks and must be attacked directly. They may usually be harvested for Food Ingredients or bait for fishing.
AddaxEdit
Addaxes are found in Southern Elsweyr. They yield Game and Guts when killed.
Alinor RingtailEdit
Alinor Ringtails are mammals found on Summerset. They yield guts when killed.
AntelopesEdit
Antelopes are found in Grahtwood, Greenshade, and the Gold Coast. They yield Game when killed.
Ash HoppersEdit
Ash Hoppers are found in Vvardenfell and High Isle. They yield Crawlers when killed.
BadgersEdit
Badgers are found in Northern Elsweyr, Southern Elsweyr and the Gold Coast. They yield guts and game when killed.
BeetlesEdit
Beetles are found in most sandy areas. They yield Crawlers when killed.
CavyEdit
Cavies are herbivorous rodent-like creatures found in northeastern Blackwood. They yield guts when killed.
CentipedesEdit
Centipedes are found in woody areas and caves. They yield Crawlers when killed.
Chub LoonsEdit
Chub Loons are found in the coastal areas of Wrothgar. They will typically run away when you approach. They yield Poultry when killed.
Cliff SkippersEdit
Cliff Skippers are found around Vvardenfell. They are smaller versions of the more hostile Cliff Striders. There are also flying Cliffracers, which can be seen in the skies over Vvardenfell and Stonefalls, though these cannot be attacked or interacted with in any way.
CockroachesEdit
Cockroaches are insects found around Blackreach. They yield Crawlers when killed.
DaedratsEdit
Daedrats are found in the Imperial Sewers. They yield Guts when killed.
DaggerbacksEdit
Daggerbacks are found in Craglorn, Wrothgar, Northern Elsweyr and the Gold Coast. Purple Daggerbacks are found in magically scourged regions of Craglorn. They yield white meat and guts when killed.
DeerEdit
Deer are found in wooded areas across Tamriel, though they were removed from Cyrodiil to improve performance. They yield Game and leather scraps when killed.
Dragon FrogsEdit
Dragon Frogs are found in Hew's Bane, and Murkmire. They yield Guts when killed.
Dwarven ScarabEdit
Dwarven Scarabs are Dwarven automatons found in Dwemer ruins throughout the Reach and Blackreach: Arkthzand Cavern.
EchalettesEdit
Echalettes are found in Wrothgar. They yield Red Meat when killed.
ElkEdit
Elk are found in Wrothgar. They yield Game when killed.
FellrunnersEdit
Fellrunners are found in desert areas. They yield Poultry when killed.
Fennec FoxesEdit
Fennec Foxes are found in desert areas. They yield Small Game when killed.
FiendrothsEdit
Fiendroths are found in the Imperial Sewers. They yield Crawlers when killed.
FoxesEdit
Foxes are found in wooded areas. They yield Small Game when killed.
FrogsEdit
Frogs are found in marshy areas. They yield Guts when killed.
GlyptodonEdit
Glyptodons are found in Southern Elsweyr. When attacked, they will hide in their shell, but they will not fight back. They yield White Meat when killed.
Hermit CrabsEdit
Hermit Crabs are small crustaceans native to High Isle and Amenos. They will hide in their shell when approached.
HeronsEdit
Herons are found on the shores of Hew's Bane, Southern Elsweyr, Summerset and the Gold Coast. They yield Poultry and Guts when killed.
HorkersEdit
Horkers are found along on the shores of Wrothgar and Western Skyrim. They yield White Meat and Ivory, Polished when killed.
JerboaEdit
Jerboas are small desert rodents found throughout Northern Elsweyr. They yield Guts when killed.
LizardsEdit
Lizards are found in a variety of locations. These include the Alik'r Desert, Deshaan, Ebonheart's Argonian Quarter, Grahtwood, Greenshade, Grahtwood, Stros M'Kai and Malabal Tor. They yield Guts when killed.
LynxEdit
Lynxes are found along the Gold Coast. They yield White Meat when killed.
MonkeysEdit
Monkeys are found in wooded areas, most notably Grahtwood. They yield White Meat and Bananas when killed.
Mud HoppersEdit
Mud Hoppers are small fish found near water in Summerset and Murkmire. They yield guts when killed.
NixadsEdit
Nixads are found in the Gold Coast, Summerset, Artaeum and on Vvardenfell. Uniquely, these creatures are sometimes able to dodge attacks, so it may take a couple of tries to kill them. They yield Insect Parts and a variety of weapon and armor trait stones when killed.
Pocket MammothsEdit
Pocket Mammoths are found in the snowy parts of Wrothgar. They yield Red Meat when killed.
Pony GuarEdit
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Pony Guar are found in Stonefalls and Deshaan. They yield White Meat, Guts and leather when killed.
Prairie DogsEdit
Prairie Dogs are found in the West Weald. They yield Guts when killed.
RabbitsEdit
Rabbits are found in snowy or wooded areas everywhere. They yield Guts and Small Game when killed.
RatsEdit
Rats are pretty much everywhere. They yield Guts when killed.
SandroachesEdit
Sandroaches are found out in the open, in some caves in Craglorn and in Northern Elsweyr. They yield Crawlers when killed.
ScorpionsEdit
Scorpions are found in desert areas. They yield Crawlers when killed.
ScribsEdit
Scribs can be commonly found around Stonefalls, as well as anywhere Kwama are located. They yield Crawlers and Scrib Jelly when killed.
ScuttlersEdit
Scuttlers are found in Bal Foyen, Stonefalls, Deshaan, and Coldharbour. They yield Guts when killed.
Sep AddersEdit
Sep Adders are found in Hew's Bane and Northern Elsweyr. They yield Small Game when killed.
Shroom BeetlesEdit
Shroom Beetles are found in Vvardenfell, Murkmire or Southern Elsweyr. They yield Crawlers and (very rarely) various types of mushrooms when killed.
SkavengersEdit
Skavengers are found in Craglorn, City of Ash, Pulk, and Shimmerene. They yield Guts when killed.
SkitterisesEdit
Skitterises are found in the Deadlands. They yield Guts when killed.
SnakesEdit
Snakes are found in grassy areas. They yield Small Game when killed.
SpidersEdit
Spiders are found in fields and caves everywhere. They yield Crawlers and Spider Eggs when killed.
SpringboksEdit
Springboks are deer-like creatures found on Summerset and Artaeum. They yield guts and game when killed.
SquirrelsEdit
Squirrels are found in wooded areas. They yield Guts when killed.
Thorn GeckosEdit
Thorn Geckos are found in Craglorn. They yield Guts when killed.
TomeshellsEdit
Tomeshells are passive Daedra found in Apocrypha. They yield Guts when killed.
Vale DeerEdit
Vale Deer Does and Vale Deer Bucks are found in Dusktown Cavern. They yield Game when killed.
VvardvarksEdit
Vvardvarks are found in Vvardenfell. They yield Guts or Small Game when killed.
WormmouthsEdit
Wormmouths are found in Craglorn. They yield Guts when killed.
Harvestable CreaturesEdit
These are not true creatures but rather are just part of the environment of the game. These animals have a very limited number of animations. The only way to interact with them is by activating them, which yields bait for fishing as well as, possibly, Alchemical Reagents.
Bright Moons Lunar MothsEdit
Bright Moons Lunar Moths are moths found around Summerset. They yield Insect Parts.
ButterfliesEdit
Butterflies are usually seen near flowers, wild or domestic. They yield Insect Parts and occasionally Butterfly Wings.
DragonfliesEdit
Dragonflies are found near water in Vvardenfell, Murkmire and Northern Elsweyr. They yield Insect Parts.
FetcherfliesEdit
Fetcherflies are found in most places in Vvardenfell, particularly around Fetcherfly Nests. They yield Insect Parts. Note that the nests will defend themselves by releasing swarms of hostile fetcherflies, which are not passive creatures. Solitary fetcherflies are harmless and can be harvested, rather than attacked.
FleshfliesEdit
Fleshflies are often found around corpses. They yield Insect Parts and occasionally Fleshfly Larvae.
Netch CalfEdit
Netch Calves stay near their mature brethren in Vvardenfell. They yield Guts.
Swamp JellyEdit
Swamp Jellies are found in Murkmire. They yield Guts.
TorchbugsEdit
Torchbugs are found around bodies of water, sometimes in caves. They are most easily seen at night. They yield Insect Parts and occasionally Torchbug Thoraxes.
WaftEdit
Wafts are passive beams of blue light that are commonly found floating aimlessly in Evergloam and The Shadow Cleft. They yield Ectoplasm.
WaspEdit
Wasps are found in open fields, often in areas near their giant cousins. They yield Insect Parts.
Winter MothEdit
Winter Moths are found in Dusktown Cavern. They yield Insect Parts.
Worker BeeEdit
Worker Bees are found in the West Weald. They yield Insect Parts.
Aesthetic CreaturesEdit
These are creatures that cannot be harmed at all or interacted with, though they often have a name that you can see when looking at them. These creatures are usually Friendly.
Alavlin BeetleEdit
Alavlin Beetles are found on a small, remote farm on Summerset Isle. They are similar in appearance to Sandroaches.
CatEdit
Cats are often found in settlements and buildings. They come in several colors, such as brown, gray tabby, and seal point.
DogEdit
Dogs are found around settlements. There are several breeds, such as a hound, a retriever, and several different colored of wolfhounds.
DonkeyEdit
- Donkeys can be seen traveling with NPCs in several locations throughout Tamriel. They are used to carry supplies and goods.
Fledgling GryphonEdit
Fledgling Gryphons are baby gryphons found on Summerset. They are usually found near adult gryphons.
HorseEdit
Horses are often found in settlements, usually in or near stables. They come in several varieties.
Nightmare Firestalker CubEdit
Nightmare Firestalker Cubs are found in the keep at Xynaa's Sanctuary.
Non-interactiveEdit
These are purely aesthetic, and are just a visual element rather than being true creatures, as they do not have a creature name appear when you look at them. They may react to your presence, but cannot be harmed or interacted with in any way.
AntsEdit
Ants are found climbing up trees in Northern Elsweyr.
BatsEdit
Bats are found throughout the Gold Coast, most prominently on the ceiling in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary.
BirdsEdit
A wide variety of birds can be seen across Tamriel, flying in the sky, or perching on trees, objects, and the ground. Some fly away when approached, while others continue to sit there.
CicadasEdit
Cicadas are insects crawling in and out of small mounds in The Reach. Cicada husks need to be collected for a quest in Karthwasten. They have no health bar, and can only be interacted with during said quest; otherwise, they are purely aesthetic creatures.
Cliff DartersEdit
Cliff Darters are seen perched on surfaces or flying in the air around Stonefalls and Vvardenfell.
CliffracersEdit
Cliffracers are often in the skies above Stonefalls and Vvardenfell. Their land-based cousins, Cliff Striders and their Cliff Skipper offspring, can also be seen on Vvardenfell, though these can be killed, and Cliff Striders are also hostile.
FliesEdit
Flies buzz around Grulwugz and rotting flesh.
GuzzardsEdit
Guzzards are often in the skies of Upper Craglorn. They are also found within the Knives of Discord in City of Ash II.
TermitesEdit
Termites are found on termite mounds in Northern Elsweyr.
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Termites
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Termite mounds in The Prowl (Northern Elsweyr)
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A termite mound in Reaper's March
