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Complete Walkthrough for Hunting and Gathering Quest in Skyrim
Introduction
In "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," the Hunting and Gathering quest is an essential part of the questline associated with the Dawnguard DLC. This quest sends players to gather specific items while tackling various foes along the way. This guide will take you through every step of the quest, ensuring you gather the necessary items and navigate through the challenges you will face.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- You must first join the Dawnguard by speaking with Isran at Fort Dawnguard, located south of Stendarr's Beacon.
- Once you have joined, Isran will inform you about the need to gather supplies for the Dawnguard. This will initiate the Hunting and Gathering quest.
- He will ask you to find several pieces of equipment that are essential for the Dawnguard's fight against the vampires.
- You must first join the Dawnguard by speaking with Isran at Fort Dawnguard, located south of Stendarr's Beacon.
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First Task: Finding the Crossbow
- After receiving your instructions from Isran, you will be directed to find the Crossbow from a cave known as the "Ancient’s Ascent."
- Make your way northeast of the fort and locate the entrance by following the path marked on your map.
- Prepare for combat as you'll encounter enemies within the cave, primarily vampire thralls who will attack on sight.
- After receiving your instructions from Isran, you will be directed to find the Crossbow from a cave known as the "Ancient’s Ascent."
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Navigating Ancient's Ascent
- Enter the cave and proceed cautiously, keeping an eye on your surroundings.
- Use Sneak to avoid detection and eliminate enemies quietly, if possible.
- Follow the linear path through the cave, dealing with foes as necessary until you reach a chamber with the Crossbow.
- Once you have acquired the Crossbow, loot any remaining enemies for valuables before exiting the cave.
- Enter the cave and proceed cautiously, keeping an eye on your surroundings.
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Second Task: Retrieving the Bolts
- Head back to Fort Dawnguard and report your success to Isran.
- After your report, your next task will be to retrieve Bolts for the Crossbow.
- Isran will inform you that a vampire is carrying a batch of Bolts located in the nearby Fort Neugrad.
- Head back to Fort Dawnguard and report your success to Isran.
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Infiltrating Fort Neugrad
- Travel southeast to Fort Neugrad and prepare to face more vampire foes.
- Stealth may be critical here, as this Fort can be heavily guarded.
- Locate the vampire who holds the Bolts and dispatch them carefully, ensuring to loot their body for the Bolts.
- Travel southeast to Fort Neugrad and prepare to face more vampire foes.
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Returning to Fort Dawnguard
- With the Bolts in hand, return to Fort Dawnguard once again.
- Speak with Isran to hand over the Bolts and receive further instructions on how to utilize the Crossbow effectively.
- He may also provide you with additional lore about the Dawnguard's fight against the vampires.
- With the Bolts in hand, return to Fort Dawnguard once again.
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Final Steps: Enhancing Your Gear
- Isran may suggest enhancing your Crossbow with different types of bolts available, like exploding or tranquilizing bolts.
- Make sure to explore the area around Fort Dawnguard for any additional crafting stations or resources.
- Utilize your acquired Crossbow and Bolts for upcoming battles against stronger foes or during side quests.
- Isran may suggest enhancing your Crossbow with different types of bolts available, like exploding or tranquilizing bolts.
Conclusion
Completing the Hunting and Gathering quest is a crucial progression point in the Dawnguard storyline. With the Crossbow and Bolts secured, you'll have significantly more firepower to counter the vampire threat in Skyrim. Remember to capitalize on your new equipment and continue with your adventure, as the stakes grow ever higher in the fight against the darkness. Enjoy your time in Skyrim!