Whirlwind Sprint
The Thu'um rushes forward, carrying you in its wake with the speed of a tempest. Words: WULD (Whirlwind), NAH (Fury), KEST (Tempest) Whirlwind Sprint allows the player to accelerate horizontally at great speed, at a range of 50 feet with the first word, growing to 75 and 100 feet in tandem with the other two words. Its learned during your Thuum training with the Grey Beards at High Hrothgar and is actually required to complete certain quests in the game (that contain timed switches or the like as obstacles). Id say that in and of itself makes this shout pretty handy.
Uses: Whirlwind sprint will get you out of a number of binds, allowing you to escape from a losing battle sharpish, cross gaps reaching previously inaccessible ledges and areas or even just to speed up your travels across the huge world map if youre horseless. Ive used Whirlwind Sprint on a number of occasions when Ive been stuck in a bugged area (of which there are a few!) to free myself and if you ever find yourself over-encumbered but unwilling to drop anything, this shout will still work meaning you can get yourself back to the nearest chest/shop in half the time.
Where to Learn: WULD:
High Hrothgar NAH:
Dead Mans Respite KEST:
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