Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide The Atlas Hold 8: Falkreath Hold
[8.31] Embershard Mine
[8.31] Embershard Mine
Recommended Level: 6
Dungeon: Bandit Camp
Crafting
- Blacksmith Forge
- Grindstone
- Workbench
Dangers
- Rockfall (trip wire)
Collectibles
- Skill Book [Smithing]: Light Armor Forging [D2/10]
- Chest(s)
- Loose gear
These mines, which lie just southwest of Riverwood [6.27], have been overrun by ruthless bandits. Slay the exterior guard before heading inside.
Drawbridge Cavern
Carefully stand back and trigger the trip wire in the entry tunnel, then wait for a guard to fall asleep in the cavern that follows before slaying him and his comrade. Run past a raised drawbridge and take a side passage to locate a lever that lowers the bridge. If you’ve taken out the bandits in this cavern, be prepared for more as you lower the bridge. Alternatively, if you somehow lower the drawbridge without dispatching the bandits, then they will have no backup.
- Danger! Rockfall (trip wire)
Prison Cell Passage
Cross the drawbridge to reach a passage with several holding cells. Slay the inattentive guard and collect a key from his corpse. Use the key to open the nearby gate and loot a large chest. Proceed to the next chamber afterward.
- Embershard Mine Key (Bandit)
- Chest
- Loose gear
Crafting Cavern
Dispatch several stalwart bandits in the next cavern, entering via the left wooden walkway to maintain an elevated vantage. Collect the Skill Book that lies on the table near the crafting stations. Search the small side cavern to the south to locate a chest, then take a winding passage to discover a second chest on a ledge near the main cavern’s waterfall. When you’re ready to move along, cross the rope bridge and exit the mine via its rear entrance.