The Ultimate Guide to Completing The Fallen Quest in Skyrim

Introduction

In "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," the quest "The Fallen" is a critical part of the Main Questline, where players seek to confront the mighty dragon Alduin. This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you navigate this quest smoothly and successfully. Whether you're familiar with dragons or new to the world of Skyrim, these instructions will lead you straight to victory.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

• Starting the Quest

  • Speak with Delphine or Esbern:
    • Begin by either visiting Delphine at the Sleeping Giant Inn in Riverwood, or go to Esbern in the Ratway in Riften if you’ve already met him.
    • They will inform you that Alduin has returned and direct you to retrieve the dragon's location.

• Travel to the Throat of the World

  • Navigate your way to High Hrothgar:
    • Fast travel to Ivarstead or trek your way north from Riverwood.
    • Climb the 7,000 Steps to reach High Hrothgar.
    • Speak with the Greybeards to gain their insight on confronting Alduin.

• Learning the Dragonrend Shout

  • Uncover the word for Dragonrend:
    • During your conversations with the Greybeards, you will learn that to defeat Alduin, you need to possess the Dragonrend shout.
    • After speaking with Paarthurnax, you will receive a quest marker to find the Word Walls for this powerful shout.

• Finding the Word Walls

  • Head to the Lost Valley Redoubt:
    • Locate the Lost Valley Redoubt situated southwest of the Throat of the World on your map.
    • As you approach, prepare for combat as the place is guarded by Forsworn.
    • Search the area and activate the Word Wall, learning one of the words: "Dragons."

• Acquiring the Remaining Words

  • Defeat the dragons at the various Dragon Shrines:
    • Travel to the other two Word Walls located at Skuldafn, and within the area of the Temple of Alduin.
    • Use your shouts strategically in combat to defeat any dragons you encounter.
    • Once completed, you’ll have the full Dragonrend shout.

• Gathering Your Allies

  • Enlist the help of your allies:
    • Speak to Delphine and Esbern to gather your team.
    • Prepare for the upcoming battle by stocking up on potions and gear, as your health will take a hit in this confrontation.

• Traveling to Skuldafn

  • Make your way to Skuldafn:
    • Head to the temple entrance at Skuldafn, marked by a mage character. Expect a fight with different undead enemies and dragons.
    • Once inside, you will have to fight your way through.

• Final Confrontation with Alduin

  • Engage Alduin:
    • After navigating through various enemies within the temple, you will finally confront Alduin.
    • Use Dragonrend strategically when he takes flight. Timing is key; wait for him to take off, then use it to force him back down to the ground.
    • Use a combination of your strongest shouts, archery, and melee attacks to deplete Alduin's health.

• Completing The Fallen

  • Witness the cutscene:
    • Upon defeating Alduin, enjoy the cutscene that follows where the heroes celebrate.
    • After the cutscene, you will receive rewards, including the ability to travel to Sovngarde.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing "The Fallen" quest in Skyrim! This quest marks a pivotal moment in the game's narrative, paving the way for further adventures in the realm of dragons. With the knowledge and prowess gained from this guide, you are now well-equipped to take on any future challenges that lie ahead in the vast world of Skyrim. Happy gaming!