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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Hold 1: Haafingar

[1.05] Steepfall Burrow and Lower Steepfall Burrow

[1.05] Steepfall Burrow and Lower Steepfall Burrow

Dungeon: Animal Den

  • Frost Troll
  • Ice Wolf

Collectibles

  • Skill Book [Destruction]: Mystery of Talara, v3 [C1/10]
  • Chest(s)

High in the northern peaks of Haafingar’s central mountains lies the yawning mouth of a frozen cave. Steepfall Burrow also features a lower exit, which registers as a separate location on the world map. This connection can be exploited by travelers to facilitate their trek through Haafingar’s treacherous mountains.

Upper Troll Cave

Beware when crossing the cavern’s natural footbridge—it’s a long way down. Attack the dangerous Frost Troll from range and see if you can knock the beast into the abyss for an easier kill (trolls carry little of value). Slay another troll in the far cave, then loot the chest in the nearby fissure for valuables. Don’t miss the Skill Book by the skeleton.

  • Skill Book [Destruction]: Mystery of Talara, v3 [C1/10]
  • Chest

Lower Wolves’ Lair

If you’re feeling daring, drop from the natural footbridge and plummet into the icy water far below. The fall won’t harm you, and you can potentially unlock a sunken chest down below for even more loot. To escape the watery cavern, search for an underwater passage to the west, which lies just below the waterline—this will lead you to an Ice Wolf lair, where another chest is located. Loot the wolves’ lair and then step outside via the burrow’s lower exit.

  • Chest
  • Chest (Locked: Apprentice)