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Complete Walkthrough for the Dragonborn Quest in Skyrim
Introduction
Skyrim is filled with quests and adventures, but none are quite as significant as the "Dragonborn" quest line. This pivotal storyline delves deep into the lore of Tamriel, where you assume the role of the Dragonborn, a unique hero born with the soul of a dragon and the ability to use powerful shouts. This guide will take you through the Dragonborn quest step by step, ensuring you don't miss any important details along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this thorough walkthrough will equip you to conquer this exciting quest chain.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Activate the Quest
- Head to Hjalti's Tomb: Begin by visiting an inn or a town after reaching Level 10, where you’ll encounter the opportunity to activate the quest when a mysterious stranger approaches you. For many, this happens in Whiterun or Windhelm.
- If you don't have the quest flagged yet, look for a dream/vision sequence wherein you hear the word "Dovahkiin" or experience a random dragon attack—this will signal your readiness.
- Head to Hjalti's Tomb: Begin by visiting an inn or a town after reaching Level 10, where you’ll encounter the opportunity to activate the quest when a mysterious stranger approaches you. For many, this happens in Whiterun or Windhelm.
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Travel to Solstheim
- Speak with Gjalund Salt-Sage: Make your way to the Windhelm docks and locate Gjalund, who will ferry you to Solstheim.
- Pay the fee (20 gold) and select "Take me to Solstheim."
- After arriving, be prepared for the new environment: Solstheim is a cold and harsh landscape, distinct from Skyrim.
- Pay the fee (20 gold) and select "Take me to Solstheim."
- Speak with Gjalund Salt-Sage: Make your way to the Windhelm docks and locate Gjalund, who will ferry you to Solstheim.
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Investigate the Cultists
- Encounter the Cultists: As you explore the area, you’ll likely get attacked by a band of Cultists sent to eliminate you. Dispatch them to acquire a letter revealing information about our next target, Mirak.
- Ensure you search their bodies for their gear and note the Cultist’s robe.
- Encounter the Cultists: As you explore the area, you’ll likely get attacked by a band of Cultists sent to eliminate you. Dispatch them to acquire a letter revealing information about our next target, Mirak.
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Seek Out the Black Books
- Visit Skaal Village: Make your way to the Skaal Village located at the center of the island.
- Speak with Storn Crag-Strider, the village shaman, who can provide more information about Mirak and how to defeat him.
- Accept his request to find the Black Books, ancient tomes that can grant immense power.
- Speak with Storn Crag-Strider, the village shaman, who can provide more information about Mirak and how to defeat him.
- Visit Skaal Village: Make your way to the Skaal Village located at the center of the island.
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Find the Black Book Locations
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The Winds of Change: Travel to Bthardamz, defeating enemies as you go, and make your way through ruined tunnels. Once you find the book, interact with it to enter the Waking Dreams realm.
- Within this realm, navigate through the floating platforms and solve puzzles to acquire unique shouts and abilities.
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The Trial of the Wolf: Continue to Revelation and Apocrypha, defeating the guardians that guard the path to the next book. Take note of your surroundings to unlock new shouts.
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You will progress through each Black Book location, growing your power and gathering essential information about Mirak's strengths along the way.
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Defeating Mirak
- Return to the Temple of Miraak: Once you've acquired the necessary knowledge from the Black Books, teleport to the Temple of Miraak. Ensure that you focus on your equipped shouts as you battle him since he possesses similar powers.
- Keep his minions at bay while focusing on dodging his attacks. Use your powerful shouts preferentially to weaken him.
- For a strategic advantage, employ the Dragon Aspect shout if available.
- Keep his minions at bay while focusing on dodging his attacks. Use your powerful shouts preferentially to weaken him.
- Return to the Temple of Miraak: Once you've acquired the necessary knowledge from the Black Books, teleport to the Temple of Miraak. Ensure that you focus on your equipped shouts as you battle him since he possesses similar powers.
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Claiming Your Victory
- Once defeated, absorb Mirak’s soul and claim your victory.
- This will grant you enhanced abilities and put you on the path to becoming the ultimate Dragonborn.
- Once defeated, absorb Mirak’s soul and claim your victory.
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Return to Skaal Village
- Speak again to Storn Crag-Strider to relay the good news of Mirak's defeat.
- Enjoy the newfound peace in Solstheim and reflect upon your journey as the Dragonborn.
- Speak again to Storn Crag-Strider to relay the good news of Mirak's defeat.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've successfully completed the Dragonborn quest in Skyrim. As a result, you've not only thwarted Mirak’s plan but also expanded your powers as a Dragonborn. Continue to explore the vast land of Skyrim and Solstheim, find new adventures, and hone your skills, knowing that you are now part dragon, part hero. Whether you pursue additional quests or challenge more formidable foes, the world is your oyster—sealed with the power of the Voice!