Ultimate Northern Elsweyr Zone Guide
Northern Elsweyr Area Description
“This region, also known as Anequina, merged with the southern region of Pellitine several centuries ago to form the province of Elsweyr. It’s a patchwork that united many former small kingdoms, including Rimmen, Orcrest, Riverhold, Meirvale.”
Contents
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What Is A Crafting Set Station?
A crafting set station is a crafting area that allows you to craft a specific set piece of armor. Often there are additional requirements, like a number of traits that must be researched before you can make an item of a specific set. While you can make generic pieces at crafting set stations, these are the only areas where you can the specific set that is listed. There is one exception – attunable crafting tables (which are ‘tuned’ to replicate set stations) can be obtained and placed in houses for use.
On your map, crafting set stations appear with a blackened crafting icon when you are close to a location. Once the set station has been visited, the icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr Crafting Set Stations
- Rimmen Masterworks – Vastarie’s Tutelage
- Starlight Adeptorium – Senche-raht’s Grit
- Valenwood Border Artisan Camp – Coldharbour’s Favorite
How To Obtain Overland Set Pieces
Players are rewarded for each boss kill with item/items from that boss’s loot table.
- Delve bosses drop a waist, foot, or another unique item piece.
- Overland World Bosses drop a head, chest, leg, weapon, or unique item piece.
- Public dungeon bosses drop a shoulder, hand, weapon, or unique item piece.
- Chests at Dark Anchors or Dolmens drop a jewelry set piece.
Even with Curated Item Set Drops, bosses with a specific loot table will only drop curated items from their own loot table. Treasure chests have a chance to grant any set piece from the zone they are found in. Click here to learn more about curated set drops.
Northern Elsweyr Overland Armor Sets
- Crafty Alfiq (light armor)
- Vesture of Darloc Brae (medium armor)
- Call of the Undertaker (heavy armor)
What Is A Delve?
A delve in The Elder Scrolls Online is in essence a small dungeon. Delves usually contain a few enemies, at least one ‘boss’, and a skyshard. Delves can generally be completed solo. If you are a new player, you may want to explore delves with a friend. Most delves have an associated quest that you can get just inside or near the entrance. This quest is more a side story to the main quest of the area but does offer rewards for completing it.
On your map, delves appear with a blackened single torch. Once the delve is completed (by defeating the boss or bosses), the delve icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr Delves
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There are 6 delves in Northern Elsweyr.
Adobe of Ignominy
For the Khajiit, Mafala is the Clan Mother of Dark Secrets, the recorder of hidden guilt and eternal shame. This fallen temple was once the center of her worship, before the Sinner Suicides brought her cult into disfavor. Now it hosts …others.
An Animal’s Grim Abode
Just outside the entrance to the Adobe of Ignominy, you will encounter Narama-ko, a young Khajitti mage. She asks that you help find notes and memory stones left by a powerful mage inside the crumbling temple.
Abode of Ignominy Location
Adobe of Ignominy is located in the northern region of Northern Elsweyr. Travel north from the Star Haven Wayshrine to locate this delve.
Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Adobe of Ignominy Explorer achievement.
Inside The Adobe of Ignominy
The Adobe of Ignominy is inhabited by reanimated enemies including archers, cyromancers, duelists, and maulers. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map. The Riverhold Fragment is found in his delve in the area notated on the map inside a door to a tomb.
Zaorir
Zaorir is an undead Khajiit who uses a bow for ranged attacks. He is accompanied by Sugarsnout, a reanimated senche-tiger. Sugarsnout is attacks by biting and clawing and is easily defeated. Zaorir launches both fiery arrows and creates electrical aoes. Avoid the aoes when possible. Zaorir is easily defeated.
Completing An Animal’s Grim Abode
After collecting the notes and the memory stones you will return to Narama-ko and be rewarded with both gold and Skein-Woven Grips which is part of the Vesture of Darloc Brae set.
Vesture of Darloc Brae
- 2 items adds 129 Magicka Recovery
- 3 items adds 129 Stamina Recovery
- 4 items reduces the radius you can be detected while Sneaking by 2 meters. It also Reduces the cost of Sneak by 10%.
- 5 items while you are crouching and not Bracing, you restore 670 Magicka and Stamina and heal for 670 Health every second.
Darkpool Mine
“This region, also known as Anequina, merged with the southern region of Pellitine several centuries ago to form the province of Elsweyr. It’s a patchwork that united many former small kingdoms, including Rimmen, Orcrest, Riverhold, Meirvale.”
Iron In The Blood
At the entrance of Darkpool Mine, you will encounter a Khajiit named Mara’dahni. Her partner, Hada, was left inside the mine and you are asked to help find him. They were attacked by Daedric cultists.
Darkpool Mine Location
Darkpool Mine is a cave located in the southwestern region of Northern Elsweyr. This delve has one level, one boss, and on skyshard as notated on the map.
Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Darkpool Mine Explorer achievement.
Inside Darkpool Mine
Darkpool Mine is inhabited by daedroths, scamps, banekins, and other Daegonic enemies. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.
Zadrahd the Iron Hearted and Iron Heart Atronach
Zadrahd the Iron Hearted is the Khajiit leader of the Claws of Daegon. He uses an inferno staff for ranged attacks. He is easily defeated. Once he is defeated, a fireball will leap from his body and land in the largest firepit which then spawns the Iron Heart Atronach. The Iron Heart Atronach has heavy hits and also creates fiery aoes with rock pillars. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Completing Iron in the Blood
You will find that Hadaz did not survive the attack but left a letter. The letter asks that you burn four pools of oil and retried the Deadland Hammer from the forge. Return to Mara’dahni and you will be rewarded with gold and the Daegonite Jerkin, part of the Vesture of Darloc Brae armor set.
Vesture of Darloc Brae
- 2 items adds 129 Magicka Recovery
- 3 items adds 129 Stamina Recovery
- 4 items reduces the radius you can be detected while Sneaking by 2 meters. It also Reduces the cost of Sneak by 10%.
- 5 items while you are crouching and not Bracing, you restore 670 Magicka and Stamina and heal for 670 Health every second.
Desert Wind Caverns
These extensive subterranean halls date back to the early First Era time of Darloc Brae, the “Golden Beast” who conquered all of Anequina. Khajiiti tradition holds that this place was built as a refuge for those fleeing the Golden Beast, but its original name has been forgotten.
Desert Wind Caverns Location
Desert Wind Caverns is located in the central region of Northern Elsweyr. Travel northeast from The Stitches Wayshrine to locate this delve. While there is no specific quest for this delve, there is still much to explore.
Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Desert Wind Caverns Explorer achievement.
Inside Desert Wind Caverns
Desert Wind Caverns is inhabited by Euraxian enemies. These are Nibenese who fight in the name of Euraxia Tharn. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.
Augurius the Mad and Tasam-ri
Augurius the Mad is an Imperial spirit master who is part of the Exraxian army. He is raising Tasam-ri, a senche-raht, spirit. You must defeat Augurius the Mad before Tasam-ri joins the battle. Augurius uses a frost staff for ranged attacks and summons a shade to fight alongside him. He can also create a burdening eye. He is easily defeated. Tasam-ri bites, claws, and summons ghostly senche-tigers to fight alongside him. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well against Tasam-ri.
Predator Mesa
Since time out of mind, the hunters of Northern Elsweyr have gone to Predator Mesa to test their skills against the region’s most dangerous wildlife. Those who succeed are said to be favored by the Hungry Cat.
Hunting The Hunters
Inside Predator Mesa, you will encounter Sarazi, a Khajiit. He challenges you to kill all the master hunters lurking on Predator Mesa including a gryphon named Quillmane.
Predator Mesa Location
Predator Mesa is a plateau in the western region of Northern Elsweyr. Travel northwest from The Stitches Wayshrine to located this delve.
Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Predator Mesa Explorer achievement.
Inside Predator Mesa
Predator Mesa is inhabited by dire wolves, harpies, terror birds, and trolls. This delve has one level, one boss, and on skyshard as notated on the map. The Verkarth Fragment is found in his delve in the area notated on the map in an underground tunnel near a river troll.
Zahalar Oak-Eye
Zahlar Oak-Eye is a Phamar-raht which is a giant form of Khajiit. He uses a bow for ranged attacks. Zahalar shots both fiery arrows and electrical arrows. He also jumps and lands creating electrical aoes. During battle Zahalar summons terror birds to aid him. Avoid the aoes when possible. Melee attacks work well.
Completing Hunting the Hunters
In addition to the delve boss, you are tasked with defeating three other enemies: Quillmane, Split-Ear Tahuda, and Kuzo the Thunderclaw.
Quillman is a large gryphon. In addition to bites and wing flaps, he will also rise into the air and land on you. He is easily defeated.
Spilt-Ear Tahuda is a Khajiit. He uses dual-wield for melee attacks. He is easily defeated.
Kuzo the Thunderclaw is also a Khajiit. He uses a greatsword and creates electrical aoes. He is easily defeated.
When all the hunters are defeated, return to Sarazi and be rewarded with gold and Athlete’s Treads, part of the Vesture of Darloc Brae armor set.
Vesture of Darloc Brae
- 2 items adds 129 Magicka Recovery
- 3 items adds 129 Stamina Recovery
- 4 items reduces the radius you can be detected while Sneaking by 2 meters. It also Reduces the cost of Sneak by 10%.
- 5 items while you are crouching and not Bracing, you restore 670 Magicka and Stamina and heal for 670 Health every second.
Desert Wind Caverns
These extensive subterranean halls date back to the early First Era time of Darloc Brae, the “Golden Beast” who conquered all of Anequina. Khajiiti tradition holds that this place was built as a refuge for those fleeing the Golden Beast, but its original name has been forgotten.
Desert Wind Caverns Location
Desert Wind Caverns is located in the central region of Northern Elsweyr. Travel northeast from The Stitches Wayshrine to locate this delve. While there is no specific quest for this delve, there is still much to explore.
Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Desert Wind Caverns Explorer achievement.
Inside Desert Wind Caverns
Desert Wind Caverns is inhabited by Euraxian enemies. These are Nibenese who fight in the name of Euraxia Tharn. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.
Augurius the Mad and Tasam-ri
Augurius the Mad is an Imperial spirit master who is part of the Exraxian army. He is raising Tasam-ri, a senche-raht, spirit. You must defeat Augurius the Mad before Tasam-ri joins the battle. Augurius uses a frost staff for ranged attacks and summons a shade to fight alongside him. He can also create a burdening eye. He is easily defeated. Tasam-ri bites, claws, and summons ghostly senche-tigers to fight alongside him. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well against Tasam-ri.
Tomb of the Serpents
When the Second Empire fell, many Akaviri-descended Imperials fell with it. As scapegoats for the excesses of the Potentates, they were denied burial in Cyrodiil, but were granted this tomb in Elsweyr to inter their honored dead.
Strange Messengers
Near the entrance, you will meet Kiseravi. She came to the tomb to loot it but was frightened by a mysterious voice that commanded her to retrieve mysterious Akaviri relics. She asks for your help.
Tomb of the Serpents Location
The Tomb of the Serpents is an Akaviri crypt located in the northern region of Northern Elsweyr. Travel east from the Riverhold Wayshrine to locate this delve.
Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Tomb of the Serpent Explorer achievement.
Inside the Tomb of the Serpents
The Tomb of the Serpents is inhabited by awakened enemies, minotaurs, and shamans.
This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map. The Anequina Fragment is also located in this delve in the area notated on the map on the ground between four statues. The quest is required to retrieve this piece.
Gornikaus Oxtooth
Gornikaus Oxtooth is a large minotaur. He uses a mace for heavy-hitting melee attacks. He also creates fiery and electrical aoes. Gornikaus will also charge at you knocking you off your feet and causing heavy damage. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Completing Stange Messengers
Once you have located three Akaviri relics, you will return to Kiseravi and be rewarded with gold and the Serpent Strand, part of the Vesture of Darloc Brae armor set.
Vesture of Darloc Brae
- 2 items adds 129 Magicka Recovery
- 3 items adds 129 Stamina Recovery
- 4 items reduces the radius you can be detected while Sneaking by 2 meters. It also Reduces the cost of Sneak by 10%.
- 5 items while you are crouching and not Bracing, you restore 670 Magicka and Stamina and heal for 670 Health every second.
What Is A Public Dungeon?
Public dungeons are a type of dungeon that is non-instanced. This means that it can be accessed by anyone at any time. These dungeons are more difficult than delves. Public Dungeons contain at least one skyshard and often a group challenge that rewards a skill point. Each public dungeon also offers its own quests and achievements.
On your map, public dungeons appear with a blackened cave. Once the public dungeon is completed (by defeating the bosses/mini-bosses and all associated quests), the public dungeon icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr Public Dungeons
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Orcrest
The once-thriving town of Orcrest may be the location in Northern Elsweyr that was hardest hit by the Knahaten Flu and the breakdown of society that followed. Abandoned and haunted by its own dead, Orcrest is now a place of dread for the nearby surviving Khajiit.
Orcrest Location
Orcrest is a ruined city located in central Northern Elsweyr. Travel west from The Stitches Wayshrine to located this public dungeon.
Unhealthy Preoccupation
Outside the city of Orcrest, you will encounter Filbert Cienne who is a Peryite cultist. He is waiting on his friend Marthine who entered the city to teach victims of the Knahaten Flu about Peryite. He has never came back. Filbert asks for your help finding Marthine.
Completing Unhealthy Preoccupation
You will need to locate three of Marthine’s dropped items – Marthine’s Dagger, Marthine’s Candle, and Marthine’s Chalice. Ultimately you will find Marthine locked in a cage. Marthine asks that you gather supplies for the survivors and also locate his ‘evidence’ regarding the flu. After gathering those items, you will need to locate a Cage Key to unlock the cage Marthine is in. Mett Marthine outside and you will be rewarded with gold and Orcrest Quarantine Spaulders, part of the Vesture of Darloc Brae armor set.
Completing this quest will also reward you with the Winnowing Plague Decoction memento.
Vesture of Darloc Brae
- 2 items adds 129 Magicka Recovery
- 3 items adds 129 Stamina Recovery
- 4 items reduces the radius you can be detected while Sneaking by 2 meters. It also Reduces the cost of Sneak by 10%.
- 5 items while you are crouching and not Bracing, you restore 670 Magicka and Stamina and heal for 670 Health every second.
Inside Orcrest
Orcrest is inhabited by diseased enemies including archers, conjures, and butchers. You will also find hoarvors, flame imps, and lurkers.
Orcrest has two levels. The upper level is divided into areas: Market District, Red Sence Alley, Upper City, and Lower City. The second level is called the Sewer.
One skyshard can be found in Orcrest as notated on the map. The Orcrest Fragment is also in this public dungeon and is notated on the map. It is located behind a shrine near a wall.
Dungeon Bosses
Bonesnap Ruins has 6 bosses. To complete the dungeon, you will need to complete the quest and defeat all 6 bosses.
Click on the boss name for quick access to that section.
Alchemist Zhininda
Alchemist Zhininda is a Khajiit alchemist who survived the Knahaten flu. She is located in the area called the Upper City.
Mechanics
Alchemist Zhininda uses a sword and also magical attacks. She throws potions that create large fiery aoes. Zhininda also throws a vial that, when broken, creates a large toxic cloud. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Eludin the Cannibal King
Eludin the Cannibal King is a Pahmar-raht located in the Red Senche Alley area of Orcrest. He is accompanied by Cannibal Brutes and Archers.
Mechanics
Eludin the Cannibal King uses a sword for heavy hitting melee attacks. As you defeat the cannibals surrounding him, he will feast on them healing himself. He continuously summons cannibals to aid him in battle. Focus on Eludin. Continued attacks limits his feeding and thus his healing.
Meat of the Discarded
Meat of the Discarded is a flesh colossus located in the Marketplace District of Orcrest.
Mechanics
Meat of the Discarded has heavy-hitting melee hits by swinging his arms. He also pounds the ground creating aoes with falling debris. Meat of the Discarded also has a green mist surrounding him that causes continuous disease damage. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Noordigloop the Clog
Noordigloop the Clog is a large voriplasm located in the area of Orcrest called the Sewers. The one skyshard is located in this area as notated on the map.
Mechanics
Noordigloop the Clod creates poisonous aoes around the room. He also summons smaller voriplasms to join him in battle. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Plague of Crows
The Plague of Crows is a powerful crow wraith that serves as the group event in Orcrest. He is located in the Upper City area of this dungeon.
Mechanics
Plague of Crows creates large aoes with both poison and diseased crows. He also summons bone flyers and skeletal archers to aid him in battle. Avoid the aoes when possible. Focus on the Plague of Crows. Ranged attacks work well.
The Charred Prince
The Charred Prince is a Khajiit located in the Lower City area of Orcrest. The Orcrest Fragment can also be found in this area as notated on the map.
Mechanics
The Charred Prince attacks with a torch. He creates large fiery aoes. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Achievements
Defeating all the champions in Orcrest will reward you with the Orcrest Conquerer achievement.
Defeating the Plague of Crows will reward you with the Orcrest Group Event achievement.
Defeating three of the champions in Orcrest will reward you with the Orcrest Vanquisher achievement.
Rimmen Necropolis
The Rimmen Necropolis, a sprawling subterranean burial site so old and so extensive that no living Khajiit has ever explored its full expanse. It dates back to at least the time of the Merrunz-worshiping Darloc Brae, and many of his soldiers were buried there.
Rimmen Necropolis Location
Rimmen Necropolis is a crypt located in the northeastern region of Northern Elsweyr. Travel north from the Hakoshae Wayshrine to find this public dungeon.
Relatively Speaking
Saviwa’s ancestor Jora-ri is speaking to him and insisting that he take his urn to his burial chamber. Saviwa is afraid because Rimmen Necropolis is full of Daedra. You offer to take the urn to its final destination.
Completing Relatively Speaking
After visiting three locations, Jora-ri’s spirit is finally at rest. You learn he was the king of Anequina. If Saviwa had returned the urn, he would have been led to a secret royal treasure vault. After you return to Saviwa, you will be rewarded with gold and the Uncremated Necropolis Buckle, part of the Vesture of Darloc Brae armor set.
Vesture of Darloc Brae
- 2 items adds 129 Magicka Recovery
- 3 items adds 129 Stamina Recovery
- 4 items reduces the radius you can be detected while Sneaking by 2 meters. It also Reduces the cost of Sneak by 10%.
- 5 items while you are crouching and not Bracing, you restore 670 Magicka and Stamina and heal for 670 Health every second.
Completing this quest will also reward you with the Brittle Burial Urn memento.
Inside Rimmen Necropolis
Rimmen Necroplis is a crypt inhabited by Darloc Brae and his army including bone flayers, reanimated senche-tigers, and many dremora and skeletal warriors. This dungeon has one level and one skyshard as noted on the map. The Rimmen Fragment is also found in this dungeon in the area notated on the map in front of a tomb near some urns.
Dungeon Bosses
Bonesnap Ruins has 6 bosses. To complete the dungeon, you will need to complete the quest and defeat all 6 bosses.
Click on the boss name for quick access to that section.
Bakea The Forge Guardian
Bakea The Forge Guardian is a large daedroth. The Rimmen Fragment is also located in this area in front of a tomb near some urns.
Mechanics
Bakea The Forge Guardian is located in the center of four fiery pits. These pits launch fireballs creating aoes on the floor. Bakea slams the ground with his fists causing additional aoes. He also breathes fire for several seconds. Avoid the aoes when possible. The area is small because of the surrounding firepits. Ranged attacks work well.
Champion of Mehrunnez and Aspect of Darloc Brae
You will encounter this group quickly in Rimmen Necropolis. They are having some sort of contest and do not engage with you until you engage with them.
Mechanics
You will need to defeat all the enemies on the ground and then the Champion of Mehrunnez will descend from the platform for battle. When the Champion is nearly defeated, he will return to the platform and another group of enemies will appear. After defeating them, the Aspect of Darloc Brae will descend from his platform. This repeats one more time. The champion of Mehrunnez is uses dual-wield daggers for melee attacks. The Aspect of Darloc Brae uses a greatsword for melee attacks. Both the Champion and the Aspect are easily defeated. Ranged attacks work well.
Gormandizer Blyhicius
Gormandizer Blyhicius is a large armored Ogrim.
Mechanics
Gormandizer Blyhicius spits out fiery aoe. He also stomps the ground causing multiple fiery aoes on the floor. Gormandizer has heavy-hitting swings. While the armor Gormandizer is wearing reduces the physical damage he receives, he is still easily defeated. Avoid the aoes when possible.
Lieutenant Fazumir
Lieutenant Fazumir is a Pahmar-raht icereaver who uses an icy greatsword for melee attacks.
Mechanics
Lieutenant Fazumir has heavy-hitting melee attacks. He also stabs the ground causing multiple aoes to form with ice shards that will slow your movement. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.
Lieutenant Kurzatha
Lieutenant Kurzatha is a Khajiit mage.
Mechanics
Lieutenant Kurzatha uses a staff for ranged attacks. She creates aoe on the ground with a red mist that drains your life. During the battle she summons a shadow of herself. Liutenant Kurzatha also summons a red hand to rise from the ground that will grasp you and hold you in the air for a few seconds. Avoid the aoes when possible. She is easily defeated.
Jinninji-ri, Tullar-dra, and Zebiden-jo
As you enter the room, you will see a glowing green urn. You must ‘open’ the urn for the enemies to appear. Jinninji-ri is a Khajitt knight. Tullar-dra and Zebiden-jo are also Khajiits.
Mechanics
Jinninji-ri is a knight using a sword for melee attacks and is the most aggressive. Tullar-dra uses an inferno staff for ranged attacks and can heal the other two enemies. Zebiden-jo uses dual-wield daggers for melee attacks. Focus on Tullar-dra first to prevent healing of the others. Large aoes are created on the floor during battle. Avoid them when possible. Ranged attacks work well. Once you have defeated all three, return to the urn to collect rewards.
Achievements
Defeating all the champions in Rimmen Necropolis will reward you with the Rimmen Necropolis Conquerer achievement.
Defeating the Champion of Mehrumez and the Aspec of Darloc Brae will reward you with the Rimmen Necropolis Group Event achievement.
Defeating three of the champions in Rimmen Necropolis will reward you with the Rimmen Necropolis Vanquisher achievement.
What Is A Group Dungeon?
Group Dungeons are designed to be four-player areas. Dungeons in ESO feature large groups of enemies that are tougher to defeat and have multiple bosses. These bosses pose unique challenges and often feature special mechanics that require teamwork. Each dungeon has a quest with a skill point rewarded for its completion. Dungeons also offer special gear sets that cannot be found in the overland areas of Tamriel. Dungeons can be completed in normal mode, veteran mode, or veteran hardmode. Dungeons completed in any of the veteran modes will reward you with a Monster Helm – a unique piece of armor for the head. You can learn more about Monster sets in the Monster Set Guide and how to obtain the matching shoulder piece in the Undaunted Guide. You can also find a video and a written guide for each dungeon in the All About Mechanics Series.
On your map, dungeons appear with a blackened square-shaped icon with a plus sign. Once the dungeon is completed (by defeating the bosses), the dungeon icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr Group Dungeons
- Moongrave Fane – click here for mechanics guide
Moongrave Fane Armor Sets
- Grundwulf (monster set)
- Hollowfang Thirst (light armor)
- Dro’Zakar’s Claws (medium armor)
- Renald’s Resolve (heavy armor)
What Is A Trial?
Trials (also called raids) are referred to as endgame content for groups of 12 players. They are dungeons of a much larger scale. Trials require area-specific mechanics that require both teamwork and coordination. Players who complete trials are rewarded with items that cannot be obtained anywhere else in the game. Trials have both normal and veteran versions as well as veteran hardmode. Trials also feature a repeatable quest with the reward being a special coffer. Each trial will only reward one coffer per week.
On your map, trials appear with a blackened square icon with a skull and a plus sign. Once the trial is completed (by defeating the bosses), the trial icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr Trials
There is 1 trial in Northern Elsweyr.
- Sunspire – click here for the Mechanics Guide
Before Rawl’kha Temple rose to prominence after the Riddle’Thar Epiphany, Sunspire was the preeminent house of worship in Anequina. If the rumors of Alkosh’s return are true, it may be so again.
Sunspire Armor Sets
- Eye of Nahviintaas (light armor)
- False God’s Devotion (light armor)
- Tooth of Lokkestiiz (medium armor)
- Claw of Yolnahkriim (heavy armor)
- Perfected Eye of Nahviintaas (light armor)
- Perfected False God’s Devotion (light armor)
- Perfected Tooth of Lokkestiiz (medium armor)
- Perfected Claw of Yolnahkriim (heavy armor)
What Is A World Boss?
World bosses are powerful enemies often with their own unique abilities. They sometimes require groups of players to overcome. World bosses in DLC zones are significantly harder than other base game bosses.
On your map, world bosses appear with a blackened skull and crossed swords icon. Once the world boss is defeated, the world boss icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr World Bosses
There are 6 world bosses in Northern Elsweyr.
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Na’ruzz the Boneweaver at The Bone Pit
Travel west from the Kahoshae Wayshrine to locate The Bone Pit.
Mechanics Notes
Na’ruzz the Boneweaver is a powerful Kajiit necromancer and is accompanied by two Skeletal Stalkers. He uses a greatsword for heavy-hitting melee attacks. Na’ruzz also creates aoes with bone formations that explode after a few seconds. During the battle he summons more Skeletal Stalkers. Focus on Na’ruzz the Boneweaver. The Skeletal Stalkers will die when he is defeated.
Achievement Earned
The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Skullcracker achievement.
Sword Master Vhysradue at the Hill of Shattered Swords
Travel northwest from the Riverhold Wayshrine to locate the Hill of the Shattered Swords.
Mechanics Notes
Sword Master Vhysradue is an Alkaviri swordmistress residing at the Hill of Shattered Swords. She uses a greatsword for heavy-hitting melee attacks that can knock you off your feet. Vhysradue also creates claws on the ground that pin you in place. During the battle there will be three flags that appear with three aoes of various colors. The red color drains your health. The blue color drains your magicka. The yellow color drains your stamina. Vhysradue will also chain you to pull you to the flag she’s standing at. She is easily defeated but you must be careful to mind your resources. Ranged attacks work well.
Achievement Earned
The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Sword Sunderer achievement.
Zalsheem at the Nightmare Plateau
Travel northwest from the Stitches Wayshrine to locate the Nightmare Plateau.
Mechanics Notes
Zalsheem is an ancient dro-m’Athra using dual-wield melee attacks and summons Shadow Servants to aid her in battle. She also creates electrical aoes. During battle, a large red hand rises from the ground and it will hold you elevated for a few seconds. If you defeat all the Shadow Servants, she will summon more. Try to leave a couple alive and focus on Zalsheem.
Achievement Earned
The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Flattened the Nightmare Plateau achievement.
Zav’i and Akumjhargo at Red Hands Run
Travel west from the Tenmar Temple Wayshrine to locate the cave called Red Hands Run.
Mechanics Notes
Zav’i and Akumjhargo are a sibling pair of Dagi, a type of Khajiit. Zav’i uses a frost staff and Akumjhargo uses a sword and shield for melee attacks. He is the largest and the most aggressive. Zkumjhargo creates aoes on the ground while heavy attacking and will also charge across the room. Zav’i creates smaller aoes with ice shards that slow your movement. She also hides behind the crates that are in the room. Focus on one at a time.
Achievement Earned
The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Red-Handed Vigilante achievement.
Thannar the Graveprowler at Scar’s Edge
Travel northwest from the Hakoshae Wayshrine to find Scar’s Edge.
Mechanics Notes
Thannar the Graveprowler is a large senche-raht. He bites and jumps into the air landing hard on the ground creating multiple aoes. Thannar also summons Risen enemies like archers and arcanists. They create aoes with ice shards that slow your movement. Avoid the aoes when possible. Defeat the Risen enemies first then focus on Thannar the Graveprowler.
Achievement Earned
The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Grave Guardian achievement.
Wily Kee’va at Talon Gulch
Travel north from the Scar’s End Wayshrine to locate Talon Gulch.
Mechanics Notes
Wily Kee’va is a large terror bird. He is accompanied by a large group of smaller terror birds and continuously summons more during battle. Wily creates large aoes and will peck you with his big and swipe you with his wings. Focus on Wily Kee’va as the summoned terror birds are endless.
Achievement Earned
The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Terror Bird Terminator achievement.
What Is A Wayshrine?
Wayshrines are shrines that were built to honor the Divines by being a safe haven point where players can revive if you die while adventuring in Tamriel. Once you visit a wayshrine, it becomes available on your map for you to use to fast travel at no cost. You can also travel to any unlocked wayshrine from anywhere in Tamriel for a price paid in gold. This price reduces with time and also can be reduced by champion point allocations. Each zone begins with one available wayshrine.
On your map, wayshrines will appear with a blackened wayshrine icon when you are close to its location. Once the wayshrine has been visited, the icon turns white.
Northern Elsweyr Wayshrine Locations
There are 7 wayshrines in Northern Elsweyr.
- Hokoshae Wayshrine
- Rimmen Wayshrine
- Riverhold Wayshrine
- Scar’s End Wayshrine
- Star Haven Wayshrine
- The Stitches Wayshrine
- Tenmar Temple Wayshrine
What Is A Zone Daily Quest?
Zone daily quests are daily repeatable quests throughout Tamriel. Each zone has its own dailies which are usually given by a NPC. Typically zone dailies include completing activities in delves, killing world bosses, or completing zone-specific tasks.
On your map, zone daily quests appear as blue highlighted arrows. Once completed the arrow disappears until the next day.
Zone Daily Quests In Northern Elsweyr
There are three types of zone daily quests in Northern Elsweyr. You can find the NPC quest givers just south of the Rimmen Wayshrine in the area marked on the map.
Ri’Hirr offers daily quests involving world bosses in Northern Elsweyr.
Nisuzi offers daily quests involving delves in Northern Elsweyr.
Battlereeve Tanerline offers daily quests involving defeating dragons. This quest is the hardest and will require a group.
What Is A Skyshard?
Skyshards are glowing crystals that provide you with 1/3 of a skill point. Collecting 3 skyshards grants you 1 skill point which can then be used for abilities and/or passives.
On your map, skyshard will appear with a blackened skyshard icon when you are close to its location. Once the skyshard has been collected, the icon turns white but then disappears from your map.
Once you collect all the skyshard from the zone, you will earn the Auridon Skyshard Hunter achievement.
Northern Elsweyr Skyshard Locations
There are a total of 18 Skyshards in Northern Elsweyr.
Skyshard #1 – on a rock at the top of a waterfall
Skyshard #2 – in the corner of two ruined walls
Skyshard #3 – in a creek behind the ruined walls
Skyshard #4 – in a cart next to a tree and a tent
Skyshard #5 – sharing a broken carte with a skeleton on the floor of a gorge
Skyshard #6 – in a cave at the end of a path surrounded by dire wolves
Skyshard #7 – halfway down a hill
Skyshard #8 – among some burned crates behind a farmhouse
Skyshard #9 – between three standing stones
Skyshard #10 – on a rock bridge over a path into Ashen Scar
One skyshard is also found in each of the delves and one in each of the the public dungeons. Maps with exact locations are provided in those sections.
Dragonscours
The World Events in this are are called Dragonscours. A dragonscour is a location where Dragon attacks take place. The dragon map marker will follow the dragon while it is airborne. There are a few possible landing spots which are usually large flat areas.
On your map, dragons appear as a moving dragon head. Dragons engaged in battle will appear with crossed swords.
Dragon Hunting Tips
- Dragons can appear anywhere but they do have specific areas in which they land for battle.
- Dragon hunting is a group project. Most dragons have health over 11 million.
- Dragons use their wings and breath for physical damaging attacks. After a while, the dragon will fly off and usually land somewhere perched before returning to the ground.
- Rewards for defeating a dragon will come in Half-Digested Adventurer’s Backpack in your inventory.
- Not all dragons breathe fire. Some dragons breathe ice.
Northern Elsweyr Dragonscours
There are three dragonscours in Northern Elsweyr.
- Prowl’s Edge Dragonscour
- Sandblown Dragonscour
- Scab Ridge Dragonscour
What Is A Lore Book?
Shalidor’s Library is a collection of lore books in Tamriel. Reading lore books within this collection increases your Mages Guild rank.
On your map, lore books will appear in your compass as you near it. Once collected, it will disappear. You can track your collection under the zone guide.
Northern Elsweyr Lore Book Locations
There are a total of 10 lore books to be found in Northern Elsweyr.
- Lore Book #1 – A Warning To The Aldmeri Dominion – on a barrel near the Valenwood Gate
- Lore Book #2 – On The Knahaten Flu – on some crates next to a shelter
- Lore Book #3 – The Rise Of Queen Ayrenn – on top of a crate next to a target and a dummy
- Lore Book #4 – Varieties Of Faith: The Khajiit – on a crate under a shelter in Riverhold
- Lore Book #5 – The Legend Of Vastarie – on the corner of a flame pedestal near the clothing and blacksmithing crafting stations
- Lore Book #6 – The Moon Cats And Their Dance – on a park bench
- Lore Book #7 – Litter-Mates Of Darkness – on a bench near the entrance to Rimmen Necropolis
- Lore Book #8 – Moon-Sugar For Gloss Fur? Yes! – on some barrels under a farmhouse
- Lore Book #9 – Master Zoaraym’s Tale, Part 1 – on top of three crates near an innkeeper
- Lore Book #10 – Master Zoaraym’s Tale, Part 2 – on a crate near the Goiter’s Gulp
What Is A Survey Map?
Survey Maps (also called Survey Reports) are maps to a collection of six high-yield harvest nodes that only exist if you have the corresponding survey. Some maps can be sold, some are character bound, and others only allow you to maintain one in your inventory. If you have multiples of the same map, the nodes do respawn but you must go a short distance away for it to do so. If you go away and the nodes do not respawn, then you haven’t traveled far enough.
Survey Map locations do NOT appear on your map. You can slot the maps for quick access to compare your location. The following icons will be used to denote the type of survey on this map.
Alchemy
Clothing
Enchanting
Jewelry
Blacksmithing
Woodworking
Northern Elsweyr Survey Map Locations
- Alchemy Survey – among some small plants at the base of a small cliff
- Blacksmithing Survey – outside Predator Mesa at the base of a slope near the cliff and the quest giver
- Clothing Survey – at the base of a cliff in a small gully
- Enchanting Survey – on a ruined floor at the base of a small slope
- Jewelry Survey – up a hill at the base of a cliff behind a large rock
- Woodworking Survey – between two trees and some other plants overlooking a path
What Is A Treasure Map?
Treasure Maps are rewards that show the location of special chests that can only be seen when you have the map in your inventory. You must travel to the specific location, dig the dirt mound, and then a chest will appear for you.
Treasure Map locations do NOT appear on your map. You can slot the maps for quick access to compare your location.
This map uses the chest icon to denote the location.
Northern Elsweyr Treasure Map Locations
- Treasure Map I – on a rock ledge overlooking a path near a higher rock ledge
- Treasure Map II – between a standing rock, a large tree, and a rocky overpass
- Treasure Map III – on the edge of an upper cliff past a tree
- Treasure Map IV – under a rock bridge surrounded by dire wolves and a dead bird carcass
- Treasure Map V – between three trees and two large rocks in the middle of a hill
- Treasure Map VI – behind a ruined wall between two trees
- Treasure Map CE I – up the slope from the river in front of large rocks and past a tree
- Treasure Map CE II – on a slight slope under a rocky outcrop
Collecting Northern Elsweyr Rithana-Di-Renada Fragments
Northern Elsweyr introduces Fragments. These Fragments, once collected, can be used to create something special. In Northern Elsweyr, you must collect a total of 16 Fragments which then can be used to create a replica of Rithana-di-Renada, an ancient Khajiiti mural furniture piece that has a light animation and sings a song.
Fragments do not appear on your in-game map. They do, however, glow green to aid you in spotting them.
Begin the Collection
Travel to Riverhold, a town located in the northern region of Northern Elsweyr. In Riverhold, you will need to locate the House of Histories. In the basement, you will find Iraya who will start task you with collecting the first Fragment.
Northern Elsweyr Fragment Locations
There are 16 fragments in Northern Elsweyr.
- Alabaster Fragment – on top of an old raised floor bed
- Anequina Fragment – the first quest fragment found inside the Tomb of the Serpents
- Bruk’ra Fragment – inside The Tangle
- Corinthe Fragment – under a tree behind a ruined wall
- Dune Fragment – under a rock overpass
- Helkarn Fragment – between three standing stones
- Kenarthia Fragment – in front of a tree and a ruined column
- Merivale Fragment – in a small chasm below a tree
- Orcrest Fragment – inside Orcrest
- Pellitine Fragment – on a rug on the floor of the ruins
- Rimmen Fragment – inside Rimmen Necropolis
- Riverhold Fragment – inside the Abode of Ignominy
- Senchal Fragment – on the ground inside a tent
- Tenmar Fragment – in the overgrowth beside a statue
- Torval Fragment – on a rock ledge in a tree stump behind a large rock
- Verkarth Fragment – inside Predator Mesa
After collecting the first fragment in the Tomb of the Serpents, Rajhin’s Shadow will appear and give you a book called the Riddle of Rithana-di-Renada which is an inventory item that holds clues to the other fragment locations.
You can return to the House of Histories to place the fragments in the mural. Once you have places all the fragments, Iraya will offer you an additional quest to retrieve the Singing Crystal. This is the final piece and once placed, your collection will be updated with the furnishing item Replica Rithana-di-Renada.
You will also earn the Mural Mender achievement.
Northern Elsweyr Summary
In addition to the main quest line, Northern Elsweyr also offers many side quests, acquire zone-specific armor sets, visit points of interest, and striking locales.
Northern Elsweyr is located in southern Tamriel and its landscape it is tropical. It serves as home to the Khajiit and the capital city is Rimmen.
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