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

[1.15] Wolfskull Cave

[1.15] Wolfskull Cave

Related Quests

  • Side Quest: The Man Who Cried Wolf

Recommended Level: 8

Dungeon: Warlock Lair

Dangers

  • Oil Lamp Trap
  • Bone Alarm Trap
  • Oil Pool Traps

Collectibles

  • Skill Book [Light Armor]: The Refugees
  • Chest(s)
  • Potions
  • Loose gear

Marker stones highlight a snowy side trail that leads to this sizable cave, which you must visit during Side Quest: The Man Who Cried Wolf. Inside, take either the higher or lower trail as you head toward the rear cavern, which several low-level bandits patrol. A more powerful bandit lurks within the far structure, where a large chest is located. Beware: The center of the floor gives way inside the structure, dropping you into a lower chamber. Follow the passage to reach the Wolfskull Ruins.

  • Chest
  • Loose gear

Wolfskull Ruins

Door to Wolfskull Cave

Ruins Lookout

View the attempts to revive the terrible entity known as Potema the Wolf Queen, and the patrol patterns of the Draugr guarding the summoners.

Tunnel Descent

Knock down flaming lamps to burn enemies and ignite oil spills here. Watch for the Bone Alarm Traps as you exit into the open, watching for enemies firing down from above. Continue down the snaking sets of steps.

Lower Tower

Face Necromancers and Draugr as you ascend this first tower, with oil and lamps to utilize on the upper landing, if you wish. Then exit out, heading up the stairs and checking for foes attacking from the battlements above.

  • Loose gear
  • Potion
  • Satchel

Parapets

There are a couple more enemies to face as you continue up the steps, around to the west, still climbing.

Gnarled Tree Battlements

Follow this path across to the top of a second tower, and into the main, tallest tower structure.

Top of the Tower

This is where you face the summoners duing the quest. Check the summoning circle for a Skill Book, and lower the bridge using the nearby lever.

Skill Book [light Armor]: The Refugees

Last Tower Exit

Check the chest before heading down the spiral stairs to a small antechamber and exit.

  • Chest

Exit to Wolfskull Cave