Definitive 100% Walkthrough · Updated 2026

SKYRIM

Fus Ro Dah — Become the Dragonborn

The complete guide to The Elder Scrolls V. Master the main quest, learn every Dragon Shout, claim all 15 Daedric Artifacts, absorb the power of the Standing Stones, rise through every faction, and reach 100% with our interactive trackers.

Anniversary Edition Action RPG Open World Bethesda · 2011
DeveloperBethesda
PlatformPC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Release DateNovember 11, 2011
DLCDawnguard · Hearthfire · Dragonborn

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Chapter 1

Story & Setting

The year is 4E 201. The Dragon Alduin, the World-Eater, has returned to devour the world — and only the Dragonborn can stop him.

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The Dragonborn

Born with the blood and soul of a dragon, you can absorb dragon souls and learn the Thu'um — the Voice — to shape the world with words of power.

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Civil War

Skyrim is torn between the Imperial Legion and Ulfric Stormcloak's rebellion. Your allegiance shapes the province's fate.

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Alduin's Return

Prophesied in the Elder Scrolls, the return of the World-Eater heralds the end of days. Sovngarde itself is at stake.

Chapter 2

Getting Started

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Races & Builds

All 10 playable races, their powers and the best picks for warrior, mage and stealth archer builds.

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Skills & Perks

Master all 18 skills, plan perk trees, and hit Legendary the smart way.

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Standing Stones

All 13 Guardian Stones, their bonuses, and which to grab first.
Chapter 3

Main Quest Walkthrough

Step-by-step through the entire main story, from the block in Helgen to the final battle in Sovngarde.

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1. Unbound

Escape the dragon attack on Helgen with Ralof or Hadvar.

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2. Bleak Falls Barrow

Recover the Golden Claw and the Dragonstone for Farengar.

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3. Dragon Rising

Slay your first dragon at the Western Watchtower and absorb its soul.

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4. The Way of the Voice

Climb the 7,000 Steps to High Hrothgar and train with the Greybeards.

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5. Diplomatic Immunity

Infiltrate the Thalmor Embassy to uncover the truth about the dragons.

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6. Alduin's Bane

Read the Elder Scroll and learn Dragonrend atop the Throat of the World.

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7. The Fallen

Trap the dragon Odahviing in Dragonsreach to reach Sovngarde.

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8. Dragonslayer (Finale)

Journey to Sovngarde and defeat Alduin the World-Eater once and for all.
Chapter 4

Dragon Shouts (Thu'um)

There are 20 Dragon Shouts, each made of 3 Words of Power found on Word Walls across Skyrim. Track every one you've learned.

Open the Dragon Shouts Tracker (20)
Chapter 5

Collectibles & Power

CollectionTotalReward
Dragon Shouts20Unlock the power of the Voice
Standing Stones13Permanent passive bonuses
Daedric Artifacts15Oblivion Walker achievement
Dragon Priest Masks10Powerful unique headgear + Konahrik
Unique Weapons15Named, one-of-a-kind armaments
Black Books (DLC)7Permanent Apocrypha powers
Chapter 6

Guilds & Factions

Five major questlines, each with its own rewards, storyline and leadership to claim.

Explore All Factions
Chapter 7

100% Trackers

Interactive checklists that sync to your Game Memory when you're logged in.

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Dragon Shouts (20)

Track all 20 shouts and their Words of Power.

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Standing Stones (13)

Collect every Guardian Stone across the province.

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Daedric Artifacts (15)

Claim all 15 artifacts for the Oblivion Walker feat.

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Dragon Priest Masks (10)

Find every mask to unlock the legendary Konahrik.

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Skills Mastered (18)

Push all 18 skills to 100 and mark your mastery.

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Unique Weapons (15)

Hunt down 15 iconic named weapons across Skyrim.

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Black Books (7)

Read all 7 Black Books of the Dragonborn DLC.
Chapter 8

Expansions & Deep Dives

DLC content and mastery guides for the dedicated Dragonborn.

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Dawnguard DLC: Serana

Vampires vs the Dawnguard, the Soul Cairn, and Auriel's Bow.

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Dragonborn DLC: Miraak

Travel to Solstheim, learn Bend Will, and defeat the first Dragonborn.

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Houses & Hearthfire

Every player home to buy, plus building your own homestead.

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Alchemy Guide

Best potion recipes, poison combos and money-making tricks.

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Smithing & Enchanting

The full crafting loop to forge legendary, game-breaking gear.
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