The College of Winterhold offers students the opportunity to take five bowls of Ectoplasm each semester.

You can steal two samples of the Archmage’s magic from inside the Archmage’s Quarters.

Alchemy merchants offer Ectoplasms as an uncommon ingredient. It’s considered an uncommon ingredient, but merchants have a 15% chance of carrying about 1-5 samples of Ectoplasm. It’s always a good idea to check!

Rannveig’s Fast

This ruin is northeast of Rorikstead.

The entrance to the ruin is a place of death and destruction. You’ll encounter several subjugated ghosts and a ghost adventurer – both of which drop Ectoplasm when killed. So try to take them out before moving further.

The ruin you should notice up to 5 subjugated ghosts patrolling its halls.

Farming ectoplasm should be easy in the absence of strong opponents. ..

Yngvild

Northeast of Dawnstar, you’ll find Yngvild, which is inhabited by Draugrs and Yngvild Ghosts. ..

The first area has four Yngvild Ghosts and several Draugrs you can fight for drops. The drops include items that can be used to improve your character, such as weapons and armor.

The next area nearby is called the Yngvild Throne Room.

Inside the throne room, you should find three ghosts that you can try for drops. There is also a sample of Ectoplasm on a table near the throne.

The mage sitting at the throne is hostile and will attack you on sight.

Abandoned Prison

This place can be found near a waterfall southwest of Mixwater Mill in Eastmarch.

The prison is located in the area and you’ll find cells once you reach the end. Two ghosts can be found here.

Another ghost is locked behind a cell door with an expert-difficulty lock. If you’re feeling brave, you may want to try farming this one.

Ectoplasm Uses in Skyrim

Ectoplasms have a variety of effects that can improve your character’s abilities. Some of these effects are Restore Magicka, Fortify Destruction, Fortify Magicka and Damage Health.

You can combine Ectoplasms with Mora Tapinella or Jazbay Grapes to create a Fortify Magicka Potion.

This potion can be created by combining a few ingredients, including Ectoplasm and Nightshade. This combination will fortify Destruction spells and increase maximum magicka.