Ultimate Summerset Zone Guide

Summerset Area Description

The land called Summerset is the birthplace of civilization and magic as we know it in Tamriel. On its idyllic sea-kissed shores live the Altmer, the High Elves.

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.

ESO Map Icon Crafting Set Stations

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.

Summerset Crafting Set Stations

There are 2 crafting stations in Summerset.

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.

Summerset Overland Armor Sets

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.

ESO Delve Icon Map Image

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.

Summerset Delves

There are 5 delves in Summerset.

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Archon’s Grove

“Archon’s Grove? Indeed, that’s the site where the legendary poet Nenamil, Archon of Song, discovered and named the Rose-of-Archon, the flower precious to the Goddess Mara. It’s said to be southwest of Shimmerene somewhere.”—Innkeeper Vintenwen

The Runaway’s Tale

Archon’s Grove is a grove in the southern region of Summerset.  Outside the delve, you will find Esterdel who has tracked his fiance, Niralin, to this location.  He asks you to find her or bring back proof of her death.

Archon’s Grove  Location

Travel west of the Sil-Var-Woad Wayshrine to find Archon’s Grove.

Archon’s Grove has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.  

ESO Achievement High Isle Breakwater Cave Explorer

Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Archon’s Grove Explorer achievement.

Inside Archon’s Grove

Archon’s Grove enemies include wolves, werewolves, and Thornfang Howlers.  Seldine Second-Skin is a Wood Elf Thornfange cultist who has victims chained to stones preparing for a ritual.  She uses dual wield attacks against you until midway when she transforms into a werewolf.  Avoid direct attacks as much as possible and she is easily defeated.

Den Mother Tomna

Den Mother Tomna is a large silver werewolf and the leader of the Thornfang Pack.   Werewolves can deal lethal damage with claw attacks and bites.  Den Mother Tomna aggressively uses claws and swipes.  You can block through these hits helping to mitigate the damage.  Ranged attacks work well against her.  She is easily defeated.

Completing The Runaway’s Tale

In The Runaway’s Tale, you will Niralin who confesses she has been turned into a wererwolf.  You will have several options on how to complete this quest.  In either case, you will be rewarded with gold.

Eton Nir Grotto

The gleaming city of Cloudrest crowns the Eton Nir massif, the greatest mountain on Summerset Isle. But dark rumors say the mountain’s greatest treasures lie hidden in the caves beneath its stony foundations.

Looting The Light

At the entrance of Eton Nir Grotto, you will find Seeks-the-Dark, an argonian from the thieves guild.  She was hired to steal tokens from cult who was thought to be here but has lost his assistant Erithel.  You are tasked with finding tokens and finding Erithel.

Eton Nir Grotto Location

Eton Nir Grotto was once used by the meridia cult but is not inhabited by daedra.  

Eton Nir Grotto is slightly southwest of the King’s Haven Pass Wayshrine or slightly northwest of the Eldbur Ruins Wayshrine.  It can be easily accessed using either.

ESO Achievement High Isle Breakwater Cave Explorer

Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Eton Nir Grotto achievement.

Inside Eton Nir Grotto

Eton Nir Grotto is inhabited by various daedra including Necrotic Hoarvors and Spiderkith warriors.

Eton Nir Grotto has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Kayliriax the Spinner

Kayliriax the Spinner is a large daedra spider.   She can grab you with webbing and create a spinning ring around you that reduces your movement allowing her to do more damage.  Kayliriax creates electrical aoes.  She also summons spiderlings to help her.  Focus on the smaller adds, then turn your attention to Kayliriax.  Ranged attacks work well.

Completing Looting The Light

The tokens are located in various backpacks throughout the tents of the cult’s camps.  Once you rescue the assistant Erithel from a cocoon, you will return to Seeks-the-Dark and be rewarded with gold.

King’s Haven Pass

Some say Goblins originated in Summerset, and some say the High Elves brought them here to serve as menials and slaves. They no longer perform those functions, but freed or escaped, Goblin tribes still thrive in the island’s loneliest corners.

Savage Truths

King’s Haven Pass is unique in that it has two entrances.  Inside the entrance, you will find Naliara.  She tells you that she pursued goblins to recover notes stolen from Mehdze’s camp.  They are now scattered throughout Coral-Splitter Caves and she needs help finding them.

King’s Haven Pass Location

Travel northeast of the Ebon Stadmont Wayshrine to find the first entrance to King’s Haven Pass.  The second entrance can be found by traveling west of the King’s Haven Pass Wayshrine.

ESO Achievement High Isle Breakwater Cave Explorer

Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the King’s Haven Pass Explorer achievement.

Inside King’s Haven Pass

The enemies inside this delve are Reef Vipers and Welwas with Coral-Splitter warriors inside the Coral-Splitter Caves.

King’s Haven Pass has two levels with one boss and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Avuuma the Whirlwind

Avuuma the Whirlwind is a large gryphon.  Gryphons are large carnivorous flying creatures with the body of a lion and the wings, talons, and beak of an eagle.  Avuuma has very heavy attacks with talons and pecking.  The primary damage goes from the heavy attacks by wing flapping which then creates aoes.  Ranged attacked work well against Avuuma.

Completing Savage Truths

After gathering all the notes, Naliara asks you to deliver them to Mehdze.  He then asks you to help uncover clues within the ruins.  Completing this quest rewards you with gold.

Tor-Hame-Khard

In Aldmeric, the name means Warlord’s Mountain Lair, as these vast halls were originally built in the early First Era for the legendary Prime Battlereeve Fiirfarya. One morning the estate’s entire populace was found slaughtered, and thereafter the site was abandoned.

Pearls Before Traitors

Outside Tor-Hame-Khard you will find Captain Telomure.  He tells you that Justiciar Avanaire is a traitor and is hiding withing the ruins of Tor-Hame-Khard.  He asks for your help.

Tor-Hame-Khard Location

Travel southwest of the Shimmerene Wayshrine to find Tor-Hame-Khard.  This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

ESO Achievement High Isle Breakwater Cave Explorer

Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Tor-Hame-Khard Explorer achievement.

Inside Tor-Hame-Khard

This delve is occupied by Sagacians.  Sagacians are a group of researchers who are more like bandits.  The group includes Aracanists, Battlemages, Chanters, and Cryomancers.

Completing Pearls Before Traitors

Deep within Tor-Hame-Khard you will find Justiciar Avanaire.  She channeling a corpse and protecting an Abyssal Pearl.  She does have a protective orb but it is easily penetrated.  Once she is defeated, you will need to destroy the Pearl and return to Captain Telomure.  You will be rewarded with gold.

The Kurgando

The Kurgando is a very large yaghra that is found under a staircase.  Yaghras are large spider or crab-type creatures that can spawn Yaghra Larvae.  She attacks with stabs and slashes and summons Larvae to aid her in battle.  She also generates small aoes that can cause significant damage.  Ranged attacks work well.  Focus on the larvae then turn your attention to Kurgando.

Wasten Coraldale

The offshore island of Wasten Coraldale—or Coridale, as the fisher folk call it—contains a wild honeycomb of tunnels and fertile grottos where sea creatures of all sorts spawn and thrive. It’s heavily fished for that reason, despite its many dangers.

Lost At Sea

Wasten Coraldale is an island on the west coast of Summerset.  Along the coast of Summerset near a boat you will find Hiranesse.  She tells you that her father is overdue from a voyage and asks for help locating him.

Wasten Coraldale Location

Travel southwest of the Cey-Tarn Keep Wayshrine to find the boat along the shoreline that will take you to Wasten Coraldale.

ESO Achievement High Isle Breakwater Cave Explorer

Exploring and defeating the boss will reward you with the Wasten Coraldale Explorer achievement.

Inside Wasten Coraldale

The enemies inside Wasten Coraldale include salamanders, coral crabs, reef vipers, and Storm Shark pirates.  

Completing Lost At Sea

After locating Curtaros, he will ask for help finding other crew members and then help damage a Sea Elf ship before escaping the delve.  Once back in Summerset and with his daughter, you will be rewarded with gold.

Stormsinger Farya

Stormsinger Farya is a High Elf mage leading the Storm Shark pirates who are planning to invade Summerset.  She attacks with a lightning staff and creates electrical aoes.  She can be easily interrupted by bashing.  She is alone and is easily defeated.

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.

ESO Map Icon Public Dungeon

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.

Summerset Public Dungeons

There are 2 public dungeons in Summerset.  Karnwasten has two entrances.

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Karnwasten Public Dungeon

“The most rigid and hidebound societies conceal the most illicit activity just below the surface. If you have tariffs and duties, you also will have smugglers who evade them. If one squeezes hard on a bladder wine-sack, the wine must spurt out somewhere, yes?”—Razum-dar

Karnwasten Location

Karnwasten is a public dungeon located on the northern shoreline of Summerset.  It is inhabited by Night runner warriors, salamanders, and yaghra.  There are two entrances to Karnwasten.  The first is north of The Crystal Tower Wayshrine and the second is west of the Veyond Wyte Wayshrine.

Karnwasten Quest

An Unexpected Betryal

You will find Renzir at the entrance of Karnwasten.  He is a Khajiit merchant and explains that his first mate, Madja, has betrayed him.  He asks for help recovering this trade shipments and find out the fate of his wife, Nubani.

Madja

To complete the quest you will need to locate three trade shipments in chests.  You will also need to locate and defeat Majda.  Madja is a female Redguard who works with the Night Runners.  She is the leader of the mutiny against Renzir.  She is found in the southwestern area of the main cave on a roof-covered deck.

Madja uses melee attacks with dual-wield weapons.  She creates a cone-shaped aoe as she spin attacks.  She is easily defeated but there are several other groups of nearby enemies that can be enticed to join the battle.

Completing An Unexpected Betrayal 

You must locate Nubani on one of the ships docked at the central pier.  You have some decisions to make regarding how to end this adventure.  Whichever method you choose, you will find Renzir outside Karnwasten to complete the quest.

As a reward for this quest completion, you will earn the Renzir’s Smuggled Smasher which is not an item set piece and gold.

ESO Memento Icon Sload Dorsal Fin

Sea Sload Dorsal Memento

You will also receive the Sea Sload Dorsal memento.

Dungeon Bosses

Ghost Haven Bay has 6 bosses.  To complete the dungeon, you will need to complete the quest and defeat all 6 bosses. 

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Gilleruk the vicious

Gilleruk the Vicious is a large hostile salamander.  Salamanders are amphibians that use various elemental attacks including tongue lashes, poisons, and tail whips.

Mechanics

Gilleruk the Vicious is located in the middle of the room surrounded by other groups of salamanders.  These others do not join the fight unless they are enticed.  Gilleruk uses tail whips and tongue lashes to damage his enemies.  He also creates shock charged aoes that shoot out across the room and one very large aoe that surrounds him.  Ranged attacks can work well but you will need to be careful not to incite the other salamanders into combat.

K’Garza

K’Garza is a large sea sload and serves as the dungeon’s Group boss.

Mechanics

K’Graza uses Night runner pirates, Alchemical Globules, and other undead minions to aid her in battle.  You must focus on the adds as they will quickly overwhelm you.  She will bury herself underground for short periods of time all the while sending electrical shocks throughout the room.  While she is not difficult to kill, you can sustain significant damage from the shocking aoes.

Nolore Stieve

Nolore Stieve is an undead Breton warrior.  The dungeon’s only skyshard is closest to his location.

Mechanics

Nolore Stieve uses a firestaff for attacks.  He also teleports across the area shooting flames.  There are many groups of enemies nearby.  As Nolore teleports, be careful not to entice them into battle.  Nolore is easy to defeat.

Shahmar

Shahmar is a Yaghra Monstrosity.  She is a very large spider and crab-like creature commonly found near geysers.  

Mechanics

Shahmar attacks by biting and clawing.  She also creates small aoes that spawn young larvae to aid her in battle.  Focus on the adds first.  While individually they do not do much damage, collectively they can devastate you.  With the adds gone, Shahmar is easy to defeat.

Tendirrion

Tendirrion is a High Elf and part of the Night Runners.  

Mechanics

Tendirrion is a dragonknight and uses pull abilities, flaming breath, and a sword to attack his enemies.  The flaming breath follows an aoe cone and is easy to step out of.  Ranged attacks do work well but prepare for a little damage if he pulls you to him.  He is easily defeated.

Waste of Flesh

Waste of Flesh is a large flash atronach with a flaming arm cannon.  

Mechanics

Waste of Flesh uses his size and power to create heavy hits and stomps which do significant damage and can stun you.  He also uses his flame cannon arm to launch fireballs.  He shoots 3-5 fireballs at a time creating aoes where they land and explode.  Avoid the aoe when possible.  He is easily defeated. 

Achievements

ESO Achievement Icon Karnwasten Group Event

Defeating K’Garza will reward you with the Karnwasten Group Event achievement.

ESO Achievement Icon Karnwasten Three Champs

Defeating three of the champions in Karnwasten will reward you with the Karnwasten Vanquisher achievement.

ESO Achievement Icon karnwasten All Champs

Defeating all the champions in Karnwasten will reward you with the Karnwasten Conquerer achievement.

Sunhold Public Dungeon

The southern city of Sunhold serves as the home port of Summerset’s famed Dominion Navy. But with the High Elven fleets over the horizon fighting the Alliance War, Sunhold remains virtually unprotected.

Sunhold Location

Sunhold is easily near the Sunhold Wayshrine in the southernmost region of Summerset.

Quests

Sunhold Sundered

Near the entrance you will speak with Kinlady Helenaere who asks for your help against a Maormer raiding party.  She needs you to destroy supplies, rescue citizens, and free an imprisoned gryphon.  I will meet with Khavid along the way who informs me Kindlady Helenaere has been taken hostage by Admiral Viscarne.

Admiral Viscarne

Admiral Viscarne must be defeated to rescue Kinlady Helenarere.  He uses melee attacks with a mace and shield.  His most damaging attacks are jumps where he slams into the ground creating large aoes which can either stun you or knock you back.  Avoid these when possible.  

Completing Sunhold Sundered

After defeating Admiral Viscarne, meet again with Kinlady Helenaere who rewards you with gold and Sunnawel’s Shining Espaulders.  These are not part of an item set.

ESO Memento Icon Welkynar Feather Tailsman

Ghost Haven Caravel Memento

You will also receive the Gryphon Feather Tailsman memento.

Dungeon Bosses

Sunhold 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.

Captain Quergura

Captain Quergura is a Maormer thundermaul who uses a battleaxe.

Mechanics

Captain Quergura has heavy swings and shocks the ground.  She can be interrupted.  Avoid the aoe and she is easily defeated.

Kolondir the Demon

Kolondir the Demon is a large Reef Viper.  

Mechanics

Kolondir the Demon uses bites and strikes to attack.  He also spits poisons.  Avoid the aoes when possible.  Kolondir is easily defeated.

Konnugil the Leviathan

Konnugil the Leviathan is a Maormer and member of the Storm Sharks that have invaded Sunhold.  You must first defeat two waves of enemies including storm atrnoach bears, senches, and other Storm Shark warriors before Konnugil will join the battle.

Mechanics

Konnugil the Leviathan uses heavy melee attacks.  He also jumps into the air landing with a very heavy aoe that can stun you and do significant damage.  The aoes are easily avoided.

The Pyandonean Wind

The Pyandonean Wind is a powerful air atronach summoned by the Storm Sharks.  The skyshard in this public dungeon is located near this boss.

Mechanics

The Pyandonean Wind uses large swords creating large aoes as he swirls them. He is in a small area so it is impossible to avoid all of his aoes.  Step out of them as much as possible. 

Shipbreaker

Shipbreaker is a large Haj Mota on the Sunhold docks.  Haj Motas are similar to armored turtles.  

Mechanics

Shipbreaker uses bits and tail whips to attack.  He also spits poisons creating a messy battlefield.  He can also create a shockwave.  While it appears complicated, he is easily defeated.  

Welkadra

Welkadra is a echatere that has tusks and pointed hooves.

Mechanics

Welkadra uses his tusks and headbutts to attack.  He also rears up and stops the ground creating spreading aoes.  Additionally he spits poisions.  Avoid the aoes when possible and he is easily defeated.

Achievements

ESO Achievement Icon Sunhold Group Event

Defeating Bloodroot and its guardians will reward you with the Toothmaul Gully Group Event achievement.

ESO Achievement Icon Sunhold Three Champs

Defeating three of the champions in Toothmaul Gully will reward you with the Toothmaul Gully Vanquisher achievement.

ESO Achievement Icon Sunhold All Champs

Defeating all the champions in Toothmaul Guly will reward you with the Toothmaul Gully Conquerer 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.

ESO In-Game Icon Group Dungeon

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.

Summerset Group Dungeons

There is 1 group dungeon in Summerset.

Coral Aerie Armor Sets

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.

ESO Map Icon Raid or Trial

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.

Summerset Trials

There is 1 trial in Summerset.

  • Cloudrest – click here for the Mechanics Guide 

“The Aerie of the Altmer, the city of Cloudrest clings to the highest slopes of the peak of Eton Nir, the tallest mountain on Summerset Isle. Somehow, its thin air is as heady and bracing as chilled nirnroot wine.”

Cloudrest Armor Sets

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.

ESO Map Icon World Boss

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.

Summerset World Bosses

There are 6 world bosses in Summerset.

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Graveld at Graveld’s Hideaway

Travel north of the Eastern Pass Wayshrine to find Graveld’s Hideaway.  Graveld is a large salamander and there are many other smaller salamanders in the nearby area.

Mechanics Notes

Graveld is a very large salamander.  His primary method of attack is through biting and a nasty tail whip. After taking damage, he creates small aoes that cause fire damage.  During the fight, he will hide underground and other smaller salamanders will join the battle.  Ranged attacks works well but his aoes are easily avoided.

Achievement Earned

ESO Group Boss Achievement 5

The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Amphibian Agitator achievement.

Haeliata and Nagravia at Gryphon Run

Travel north of the King’s Haven Pass Wayshrine and cross the bridge to find Gryphon Run.  

Mechanics Notes

Haeliata and Nagravia are very large and powerful gryphons.  As you approach them, Nagravia takes flight.  Haeliata pecks and slashes with his talons doing quite a lot of damage.  Avoid those direct attacks.  He will also extend a path-type aoe in which he launches at you.  Midway through the battle, he will take to the air and Nagravia will descend to fight.  Her attacks are similar to her mate’s attacks, but she also performs a wing flap, creating small aoe whirlwinds.  After her damage is reduced to about half, both gryphons will land and battle simultaneously.  While it is not impossible to defeat these two solo, this is intended to be a group battle.  The pair have over 7 million health.

Achievement Earned

ESO Group Boss Achievement 4

The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Talon Taker achievement.

Caanerin at Indrik Frolic

Travel slightly southwest of the Shimmerene Wayshrine to find Indrik Frolic.

Mechanics Notes

Caanerine is a large Indrik.  Indriks are a magical deer-like creature.  Because of their magic and their strength, they are a tough battle.  Caanerine can also teleport across the battlefield.  She uses bucking and kicking to cause damage.  Additionally she will rear back to summon a spectral herd of indrik that will stampede.  Ranged attacks work well but you must be mindful of all the aoes.

Achievement Earned

ESO Achivement Icon Group Boss 2

The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Bucking The Matriarchy achievement.

Keelsplitter at Keelsplitter’s Nest

Travel slightly southwest of the Ebon Stadmont Wayshrine to located Keelsplitter’s Nest.

Mechanics Notes

Keelsplitter is a large reef viper.  He attacks with slams and waterspouts inside large circular aoes.  He also spawns many snakes which appear in small aoes.  They are not aggressive, but there are many of them.  If you step on a snake, it will explode releasing poison.   

Achievement Earned

ESO Achievement Group Boss 6

The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Keel Hauler achievement.

ESO Achievement Flavor 02

Defeat Keelsplitter without stepping on any of the snakes and you will earn the Asp Awareness achievement.

Queen of the Reef at The Queen’s Hatchery

Travel north of the Lilandriel Wayshrine to find The Queen’s Hatchery along the shoreline.

Mechanics Notes

The Queen of the Reef is a very large coral crab.  She attacks with her claw and also swipes doing quite a bit of damage.  She also burrows into the sand for approximately 10 seconds and many other smaller crabs will appear creating smaller aoes around each one.  These smaller crabs are very aggressive and as a group inflict a lot of damage.  The Queen also flings these smaller crabs making them into grenades.  Focus on the smaller crabs to avoid being overwhelmed by them then turn your attention to the Queen of the Reef.

Achievement Earned

ESO Achievement Icon Group Boss 1

The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Claim Jumper achievement.

B’Korgen at Welekin Cove

Travel slightly southwest of the Alinor Wayshrine to find Welekin Cove.

Mechanics Notes

B’Korgen is a large Sea Sload surrounded by Alchemical Globules.  Once the battle begins, he will gain a damage shield until the globules are destroyed.  B’Korgen will also summon Yaghra Striders to aid in the battle.  Your main focus is eliminating the globules so that B’Korgen can sustain damage.  He does have a power called Mind Blast which will stun two players causing major damage.  This world boss is intended to be a group event.  Multiple players will have a much easier time destroying the globules and the striders allowing B’Korgen to be defeated.

Achievement Earned

ESO Achievement Icon Group Boss 3

The first time you defeat this world boss you will earn the Sea Sload Slugger 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.

ESO In-Game Map Icon 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.

Summerset Wayshrine Locations

There are 13 wayshrines in Summerset.

  • Alinor Wayshrine
  • Cey-Tarn Keep Wayshrine
  • Eastern Pass Wayshrine
  • Ebon Stadmont Wayshrine
  • Eldbur Ruins Wayshrine
  • King’s Haven Pass Wayshrine
  • Lillandril Wayshrine
  • Russafeld Heights Wayshrine
  • Shimmerene Wayshrine
  • Sil-Var-Woad Wayshrine
  • Sunhold Wayshrine
  • The Crystal Tower Wayshrine
  • Veyone Wyte 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.  

ESO Map Icon Daily Repeatable Quest

On your map, zone daily quests appear as blue highlighted arrows.  Once completed the arrow disappears until the next day.

Summerset Zone Daily Quests

There are three types of zone daily quests in Summerset.  You can find two the NPC quest givers in the plaza southwest of the Alinor Wayshrine as marked on the map.  The third NPC is up the stairs to the east of the plaza.  

Justiciar Tanorian is one of two NPCs located in Alinor Plaza.  His quests involve the Summerset delves.

Justiciar Farowel is one of two NPCs located in the Alinor Plaza.  Her quests involve Summerset world bosses.

Battlereeve Tanerline is the lone quest giver located east of the plaza.  Her daily quest involves destroying three Abyssal Geysers.

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. 

ESO In-Game Map Icon Skyshard

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.

ESO Achievement Skyshard Hunter

Once you collect all the skyshard from the zone, you will earn the Summerset Skyshard Hunter achievement.

Summerset Skyshard Locations

There are a total of 18 Skyshards in Summerset.

Skyshard #1 – on the cliff’s edge next to a large tree behind the winery

Skyshard #2 – surrounded by small rocks near a large tree

Skyshard #3 – on a grassy outcrop (jump down from the cliff and land on the outcrop)

Skyshard #4 – on the beach behind a large rock

Skyshard #5 – on top of the island (walk across the wooden planks to get there)

Skyshard #6 – at the top of the waterfall below the rock ledge

Skyshard #7 – over the bridge on top of the ruins

Skyshard #8 – on top of the rocky outcrop near the water’s edge

Skyshard #9 – on a grassy rock overlooking a lake

Skyshard #10 – under the bridge leading to the Sea Keep

One skyshard is also found in each of the delves and one in each of the public dungeons.  Maps with exact locations are provided in those sections.  The final skyshard considered to be part of Summerset is located in Artaeum.  

What Is A World Event?

World Events in this zone are Abyssal Geyers.  These are magical phenomenon created by Sea Sloads that have conjured unnatural pouts of water from the sea.  When a geyser is active, you can see a purple flume from a distance.  There are waves of enemies and a mini-boss that must be defeated.  After the mini-boss, an Abyssal Pearl will appear.  Destroying that pearl will cause a Shell Trove to appear.  This trove is like a chest which contains gold and other loot and also contains a jewelry piece from the area.

ESO In-Game Map Icon World Event

On your map, world events will appear with a blackened world event icon when you are close to its location.  Once the event has been defeated, the icon turns white.

Summerset World Event Locations

There are 6 world events in Summerset.

  • Corgrad Abyssal Geyser
  • Direnni Abyssal Geyser
  • Rellenthil Abyssal Geyser
  • Sil-Var-Woad Abyssal Geyser
  • Sunhold Abyssal Geyser
  • Welekin Abyssal Geyser
ESO Icon Map Key Crossed Swords Battle

On your map, when a world event is active, the crossed swords icon will appear and flash behind the world event icon.

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.  

ESO In-Game Icon Lore Book

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.

Summerset Lore Book Locations

There are a total of 10 lore books to be found in Summerset.  There are a few books that can be found in other locations throughout Tamriel.  If you’ve already found them in the other locations, they will appear on your Summerset list as found.

  • Lore Book #1 – The Story of Princess Eselde – on a bench
  • Lore Book #2 – Ayrenn:  The Unforeseen Queen – on the alter
  • Lore Book #3 – Manual of Spellcraft – under a bridge next to a sleeping mat
  • Lore Book #4 – The Old Ways – next to a backpack at the base of a large rock
  • Lore Book #5 – Before the Ages of Man:  Dawn Era – between a campfire and a tent
  • Lore Book #6 – Before the Ages of Man: Merethic Era – on the ground with a backpack and a broken wheel near the water’s edge
  • Lore Book #7 – Legend of the Ghost Snake – near a tree 
  • Lore Book #8 – Varieties of Faith:  The High Elves – on a rug by the cliff’s edge
  • Lore Book #9 – Fang of the Sea Vipers – beside a chair at the gates to Shimerene
  • Lore Book #10 – Thalmor Handbill – on the ground near the road

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.  

ESO Icon Treasure Chest

This map uses the chest icon to denote the location.

Summerset Treasure Map Locations

  • Treasure Map I – on the beach at the base of a cliff under an overhanging rock
  • Treasure Map II – next to a large tree and a small thin tree near the edge of the cliff
  • Treasure Map III – by the water’s edge beside the southwest bridge arch
  • Treasure Map IV – in front of a tree by the water’s edge
  • Treasure Map V – on the beach at the base of an overhanging cliff surrounded by rocks
  • Treasure Map VI – near the top of the path on the edge of the cliff
  • Treasure Map CE I – on top of the rock hill beside a tree near the campsite 
  • Treasure Map CE II – halfway up the hill under a tree with purple leaves
  • Treasure Map CE III – at the base of the cliff

Summerset Summary

Summerset is a chapter addition from 2018 to The Elder Scrolls Online.  In addition to the beautiful Summerset Isle to explore, jewelry crafting and the Psijic skill line came with this addition.  There is much to explore in this land of the High Elves including two public dungeons are new world events called geysers.

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