If he is called while on Solstheim, Odahviing will not appear, likely because of the distance between Skyrim and Solstheim. If desired, a restorative spell can be used to bring Odahviing's health to above half to allow him to take back to the skies. Odahviing is invincible, though when he has taken enough damage, he will drop to the ground, unable to fight until the battle is over, and will leave after all threats are eliminated. Odahviing will stay with the Dragonborn until all threats to them are eliminated.
After this, by using the shout, the Dragonborn can call Odahviing to aid in battle while outdoors anywhere in Skyrim, effectively granting the ability to summon a dragon. It can also be obtained from Esbern during ' Season Unending.' confirmation neededĪt the end of the main quest, Odahviing will land on the Throat of the World and engage in a dialogue, stating his loyalty to the Dragonborn. This shout is given to the Dragonborn near the end of the main story quest ' The Fallen' in order to call the dragon Odahviing to capture him inside Dragonsreach.
