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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Hold 5: The Reach

[5.30] Karthspire

[5.30] Karthspire

Related Quests

Main Quest: Alduin’s Wall

Recommended Level: 14

Dungeon: Forsworn Redoubt

Forsworn

Dangers

Flamethrower (pressure plates)

Puzzles

Spinning Pillars Puzzle

Pressure Plates Puzzle

Underground Connection: Sky Haven Temple [5.31]

Chests (2)

Potions

Loose gear

Located due east of Markarth, Karthspire is a cave that you must navigate to reach Sky Haven Temple [5.31] during the Main Quest. Battle more Forsworn to secure the interior, finding a chest and several potions in the entry encampment. During the Main Quest, Esbern helps you solve a simple puzzle in the cavern that follows: spin the three pillars so that they each show the symbol of the Dragonborn, which resembles a circle. Cross the drawbridge that lowers and proceed to a room filled with pressure plates—step only on the path of Dragonborn tiles to safely reach a far wall chain that deactivates the trap. Proceed to the final chamber afterward to raid a large chest and locate the entrance to the Sky Temple, which Esbern helps you open.