Is the type of Dremora summoned by the Sanguine Rose variable each time it is used?

Question

I just got the titular staff and it appears to summon a melee-type Dremora Kynreeve every time I use it. Will this ever change?

Answer

The Sanguine Rose is unique among conjuration staves in that the spell scales with level. So while the effect is the same (a melee Dremora, in Daedric Armor wielding a Daedric Weapon), the actual level of the summon increases as the Dragonborn gains in power.

I'm not sure how many levels there are total, but if the earliest summon is a Dremora Kynreeve (as per this), it is likely that there are at most four: Kynreeve, Kynmarcher, Markynaz, and Valkynaz.

Of these, Kynreeve is confirmed at level 14 (the minimum level to start the quest), Markynaz has been seen as early as level 30, and Valkynaz has been seen at 72.

If someone has more precise data (such as the cutoff points), please let me know, and I'll add it in.

In summary, the following Dremora is summoned, based on level:

Kynreeve: 14 - ???

Kynmarcher: ??? - ???

Marykynaz: ??? - 30 - 39 -???

Valkynaz: ???- 72 - 81

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