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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Hold 6: Whiterun Hold

[6.03] Serpent's Bluff Redoubt

[6.03] Serpent’s Bluff Redoubt

Related Quests

  • Dungeon Activity

Recommended Level: 14

Dungeon: Forsworn Redoubt

Crafting

  • Arcane Enchanter
  • Forge
  • Tanning Rack
  • Workbench

Dangers

  • Battering Ram Trap (pressure plate)
  • Dart Trap (pressure plate)
  • Spear Trap (tripwire)
  • Swinging Wall Trap (pressure plate)

Collectibles

  • Skill Book [Enchanting]: Twin Secrets [E1/10]
  • Chest(s)
  • Potions
  • Loose gear

Sharing a border with the Reach has its drawbacks—the Forsworn have established a formidable encampment in Whiterun’s western flatlands.

Exterior

Slay a host of Forsworn as they pour forth to defend their camp, then begin looting their tents for valuables.

  • Crafting: Forge, Tanning Rack, Workbench
  • Chest
  • Chest (Locked: Apprentice)
  • Knapsack
  • Potions
  • Loose gear

Serpent’s Bluff Redoubt (Interior)

The interior ruins begins with a trio of lethal traps: Sidestep a pressure plate at the foot of the stairs (which triggers a dart trap), jump the trip wire that lies just beyond (spear trap), and avoid the pressure plate beyond the wire (a swinging wall trap). Slay the Forsworn archer, then descend the stairs and avoid yet another pressure plate at the bottom (battering ram). Assail more Forsworn and a dangerous Hagraven in the main chamber, then unlock the Adept-level door under the platform to access a small room with a chest. Place any object (book, etc.) onto the pressure plate that sits atop the altar to open the passage on the upper level. Go through to discover a Skill Book sitting atop an Arcane Enchanter in the next area, along with a giant chest. Press a wall button to open the exit gate.

  • Danger! Battering Ram Trap (pressure plate), Spear Trap (trip wire), Swinging Wall Trap (pressure plate), Dart Trap (pressure plate)
  • Crafting: Arcane Enchanter
  • Skill Book [Enchanting]: Twin Secrets [E1/10]
  • Chest
  • Chest (Locked: Apprentice)
  • Potions
  • Loose gear