The Falmer were once the Snow Elves of Skyrim. Driven underground and enslaved by the Dwemer, they were blinded and twisted over thousands of years into the hostile, chaurus-breeding cave dwellers you meet today.
Where to find them
Dwemer ruins and dark caves – above all in Blackreach, the vast cavern beneath Skyrim that you cross during Elder Knowledge. They keep chaurus as guard animals.
Blind but not deaf
Falmer can’t see, but they hear very well. That makes stealth extra effective against them, as long as you don’t clank around in heavy armor.
Abilities & attacks
- Melee with crude chitin weapons and bows
- Some cast frost and shock magic (Falmer shamans)
- Poisoned weapons
- Excellent hearing
How to beat it
Sneak and pick them off one at a time – sneak attacks with a bow or dagger are very effective. Muffle or light armor helps. Bring Cure Poison potions for the poisoned arrows.
Loot & harvestables
Falmer weapons and armor
Falmer Ear
Gold and miscellaneous loot
Lore & trivia
The Snow Elves were defeated by Ysgramor's Nords and fled to the Dwemer for shelter. The Dwemer's price was their sight and their freedom.
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