Skyrim: All Skuldafn Temple Puzzle Solutions (2024)

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim tells the story of the Dragonborn's quest to defeat Alduin, the World-Eater. In order to confront this ancient foe, players need to progress the main story and complete "The Fallen," a quest that sees the Dragonborn capture a dragon. Once this has been done, traveling to Skuldafn will progress the story.

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The Dragonborn is required to travel to Skuldafn as part of Skyrim's "The World-Eater's Eyrie" quest. During this quest, the player needs to navigate the Draugr-infested ruins of Skuldafn Temple and find a way to reach Sovngarde. The premise is simple enough, but the puzzles in Skuldafn Temple are sure to slow some players down.

Skuldafn Temple Puzzle 1 Solution

Upon entering Skuldafn Temple, players will need to proceed north through a small Draugr-filled room and climb a set of stairs. At the top of the stairs, they will find themselves in a large room, surrounded by coffins. Continuing north will cause the Draugr waiting in these coffins to awaken, so players should deal with them before attempting to move on.

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Before players can reach the next area, however, they will first need to solve the puzzle associated with the three pillars in the room's center. Etched into each of these pillars are three different animal symbols, and each pillar needs to be in a specific position in order for the gates in the northern part of the room to open.

To open both gates, players should follow these steps:

• The western pillar should be rotated so that the whale symbol is facing west.
• The eastern pillar should be rotated so that the snake symbol is facing east.
• The central pillar should be rotated so that the hawk symbol is facing north.
• Pulling the lever will then cause the gate on the right to open.
• The central pillar must then be turned once so that the snake symbol faces north.
• Pulling the lever will then cause the gate on the left to open.

Both doors will remain open once these steps have been followed, allowing players access to both areas. To find the next puzzle, the Dragonborn must proceed through the door on the left.

Skuldalfn Temple Puzzle 2 Solution

The second Skuldafn puzzle can be found in the room just after the area full of Frostbite Spiders. Like with the puzzle before, three pillars with animal symbols etched into them must be rotated in order to open the way forward.

To lower the drawbridge and gain access to the next area, players should follow these steps:

• The pillar next to the door on the first floor should be rotated so that the snake symbol is facing west.
• The southern pillar on the second floor should be rotated so that the hawk symbol is facing north.
• The northern pillar on the second floor should be rotated so that the whale symbol is facing south.
• Once all pillars are in the correct position, pulling the lever in the center of the room will lower the drawbridge.

Diamond Claw Door Puzzle Solution

Using the recently lowered drawbridge and following the path ahead, players will eventually be faced with a Dragon Claw Door. Before players can open this door, they will first need to defeat the nearby Draugr Death Overlord and loot the Diamond Claw from its body.

With the Diamond Claw acquired, players can reposition the rings on the door so the top ring displays a fox symbol, the central ring displays a butterfly symbol, and the lower ring displays a dragon symbol.

Interacting with the keyhole on the door will then cause the door to open, giving players access to the final area of Skuldafn Temple.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is available for PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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