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

[6.38] Throat of the World

[6.38] Throat of the World

Related Quests

Recommended Level: 10

Dungeon: Dragon Lair

  • Paarthurnax

Quest Items

  • Snow

Collectibles

  • Unique Weapon: Notched Pickaxe [50/80]
  • Mineable ore (Malachite)

The highest point in Skyrim, the Throat of the World stands at the apex of Whiterun’s towering eastern mountain, which forms the border between its neighboring Hold, Eastmarch. This site has great significance to the story surrounding the Dragonborn. It is also the place where special snow that never melts can be found—a necessary ingredient for “The White Phial” quest.

But after coming all this way, why stop here? Make your way up the final, rocky slope to reach the summit of the mountain and see all of Skyrim spread out below you. Just below the peak is a vein of rare Malachite (Glass) ore, and a unique pickaxe is imbedded in the rock way up top—a nice little bonus for completing your epic climb!