Alduin’s Bane

Alduin’s Bane is the moment the main quest has been building towards. On the summit of the Throat of the World, you read the Elder Scroll at the Time-Wound, watch the ancient battle against Alduin unfold – and then face the World-Eater yourself.

Walkthrough

The Time-Wound

Bring the Elder Scroll from Elder Knowledge to Paarthurnax on the summit. Stand in the Time-Wound, the strange shimmering spot where time was torn, and read the scroll.

A vision of the past

You see the end of an ancient battle on the very same mountain. Three Nord heroes – Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, Hakon One-Eye and Felldir the Old – fight Alduin among the bodies of dragons and warriors. You hear them use Dragonrend and learn all three words of the Shout. Then you watch Alduin kill Gormlaith, and Felldir use the Elder Scroll to cast Alduin out of time.

Alduin attacks

When the vision ends, Alduin himself arrives. Paarthurnax fights at your side. Use Dragonrend to force Alduin to land, then hit him with everything you have. Keep using Dragonrend whenever he takes to the air again.

Alduin escapes

When Alduin is badly hurt, he flees – telling you this fight does not count and that you will meet again. Talk to Paarthurnax about how to find him, which leads to The Fallen.

Rewards

• Dragonrend (all three words)

Tips

• Dragonrend works on every dragon you meet from now on – it makes dragon fights far easier.
• Bring plenty of healing potions and some frost or fire resistance for the fight.