Skuldafn is an ancient temple of the dragon cult, perched high in the Velothi Mountains on Skyrim’s eastern border. There are no roads leading here: the only way in is on the back of a dragon. Alduin uses it as his gateway to Sovngarde.
What you will find
- Draugr and dragons guarding the outer terraces and stairways.
- A temple full of puzzles – rotating pillars, traps and a claw door opened with the Diamond Claw.
- A Word Wall with a word of Storm Call.
- Nahkriin, the dragon priest who guards Alduin’s portal.
- The portal to Sovngarde, opened with Nahkriin’s staff.
Role in the story
In The World-Eater’s Eyrie, Odahviing flies you here to follow Alduin. You fight your way to the top, defeat Nahkriin and step through the portal into Sovngarde.
Good to know
Skuldafn is a point of no return: no fast travel and no way out until you have finished the main quest in Sovngarde. Prepare before you climb onto Odahviing.
Notable loot
Nahkriin mask, Diamond Claw
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