Ultimate Stros M’Kai Zone Guide

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Stros M’Kai Area Description

One of the first landfalls settled by the Redguards when they sailed east from their lost homeland of Yokuda, the island of Stros M’Kai is now a haven for freebooters, sea-rovers, and other nautical entrepreneurs who roam the Abecean Sea.

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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.

ESO Stros M'Kai Location Map Wayshrines

Stros M’Kai Wayshrine Locations

There are 3 wayshrines in Stros M’Kai.

  • Port Hunding Wayshrine
  • Saintsport Wayshrine
  • Sandy Grotto Wayshrine

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.  High Isle and Amenos offers 18 total skyshards. 

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 Stros M’Kai Skyshard Hunter achievement.

ESO Stros M'Kai Location Map Skyshards

Stros M’Kai Skyshard Locations

There are a total of 3 Skyshards in Stros M’Kai.

Skyshard #1 – next to the water

Skyshard #2 – on top of the rocks next to the water

Skyshard #3 –  in the corner of the room 

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.

ESO Stros M'Kai Location Map Lore Books

Stros M’Kai Lore Book Location

There is only 1 lore book to be found in Stros M’Kai.

  • Lore Book #1 – Guylaine’s Dwemer Architecture – on the table under the shelter

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.

ESO Stros M'Kai Location Map Treasure Maps

Stros M’Kai Treasure Map Locations

  • Treasure Map I – by the water’s edge in front of the ruins
  • Treasure Map CE – behind a large rock

Tales of Tribute Clues

You will be randomly rewarded with clues as you play Tales of Tribute matches.  These clues, when used, will upgrade a Tales of Tribute card.  You can earn clues for decks you do not yet have.  To ‘use’ a clue, you will need to find its location and open the Tribute Treasure Box.

Grand Oratory Clue

This clue will upgrade a card in the Ansei Frandar Hunding Deck.

ESO Tales of Tribute Patron Deck Cards Upgrade Clue Map Location Grand Oratory Stros M'kai

To Stros M'kai There now will you sail. Singing sun sky Midst harsh island gale. In pillar's shadow With horizon in sight. Here lies your card Oratorical might.

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ESO Tales of Tribute Grand Oratory Clue Location

This Tribute Treasure Box is located at the striking locale named the Singing Sun in Stros M’Kai.

Travel west from the Port Hunding Wayshrine. 

The Tribute Treasure Box is located near the outside wall.

Summary

Stros M’Kai, a sun-drenched island in the Abecean Sea, is a vibrant cornerstone of The Elder Scrolls Online and the starting zone for the Daggerfall Covenant. This compact, tropical haven blends Redguard culture with a gritty undercurrent of piracy and political intrigue. The island’s landscape is a striking mix of sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and scattered oases, with the bustling Port Hunding serving as its heart. Here, merchants haggle alongside sailors and outlaws, while the scent of salt and spice lingers in the air.
 
Players stepping onto Stros M’Kai are immersed in a world of Redguard tradition, where ancient ruins like the Dwarven site of Bthzark hint at a deeper history, and the constant threat of bandits, undead, and giant scorpions keeps tensions high.
 
The zone’s narrative weaves a tale of rebellion and conspiracy, drawing players into a struggle to secure the island’s future amidst pirate schemes and a looming necromantic threat. As a beginner-friendly area, Stros M’Kai introduces new players to ESO’s mechanics through engaging quests that explore local lore and moral dilemmas, from aiding a fledgling rebellion to uncovering secrets tied to the Covenant’s leadership. The island’s compact size belies its depth, offering a rich tapestry of Redguard heritage, naval adventure, and shady dealings.
 
Whether navigating the lively streets of Port Hunding or battling goblins in the Dogeater Camp, players find a dynamic introduction to Tamriel’s broader conflicts, steeped in the salty, sun-soaked atmosphere of this iconic Redguard stronghold.

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