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All items in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Every item the guide lists, area by area, with where to find it.

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ItemAreaWhere
Iron War AxeHelgenInside Helgen Keep, taken off of dead Imperial soldiers or Stormcloaks depending on your guideExact spot: being checked
The Black Arrow, v2Helgenfrom the torture chamber entrance to the counter
Mage Hood MissableHelgenFrom the Torturer in the Helgen Keep torture room, look along the east wall to find the central upright prisoner cage.
Novice Robes of Destruction MissableHelgenFrom the Torturer in the Helgen Keep torture room, look along the east wall to find the central upright prisoner cage.
Spell Tome: Sparks MissableHelgenFrom the Torturer in the Helgen Keep torture room, look along the east wall to find the central upright prisoner cage.
LongbowHelgenOn an equipment rack near the target dummies inside the keep's subterranean barracks areaExact spot: being checked
Iron ArrowHelgenSitting in quivers and lying on barrels and tables near the archery targets inside the keepExact spot: being checked
LockpickHelgenIn the knapsack and on the wooden table inside the torture room, and on the torturer's assistantExact spot: being checked
Minor Healing PotionHelgenIn various wooden barrels and on shelves throughout Helgen Keep's corridorsExact spot: being checked
Minor Magicka PotionHelgenOn the table near the cages inside the torture roomExact spot: being checked
Minor Stamina PotionHelgenFound on shelves and inside chests in the keep's storage roomsExact spot: being checked
Thief Skill Book (Beggar)RiverwoodBeggar (the Pickpocket skill book) is not in Riverwood; it is found in Riften inside Haelga's Bunkhouse on a dresserExact spot: being checked
Light Armor Forging (or Heavy Armor Forging)Riverwoodfrom Alvor and Sigrid's House to the basement workbench
Iron IngotRiverwoodOutside Alvor and Sigrid's House on or near the blacksmith workbenchesExact spot: being checked
Steel IngotRiverwoodOutside Alvor and Sigrid's House on or near the blacksmith workbenchesExact spot: being checked
Smithing Skill Book: Light Armor ForgingEmbershard MineThe Smithing skill book Light Armor Forging is located in Riverwood in the basement of Alvor and Sigrid's House on a workbench.
Embershard Cell KeyEmbershard MineIt is held by the bandit guarding the corridor right in front of the locked jail cell / storage gate.
Spell Tome: ClairvoyanceEmbershard MineOn the table in the treasure room, opened with the key carried by the bandit outside its doorExact spot: being checked
PickaxeEmbershard MineNear the entrance carts and scattered near various ore veins throughout the mine
Golden ClawBleak Falls BarrowLooted from the corpse of Arvel the Swift deeper in the ruins after he flees the webbed chamberExact spot: being checked
DragonstoneBleak Falls BarrowLooted from the boss Draugr Overlord in the final chamberExact spot: being checked
Thief (Skill Book)Bleak Falls BarrowOn a table in the bandit camp area near the entrance of the barrow
Scroll of FireballBleak Falls BarrowIn a chest behind the word wall in the final sanctum chamber
Elven BowWhiterunIn Aela the Huntress's display case inside Jorrvaskr Living Quarters (expert lock)Exact spot: being checked
Uncommon TasteWhiterunOn a shelf in the Dragonsreach Jarl's QuartersExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemDragonsreachJarl Balgruuf's bedchamber on the end table next to the bed
Elven BowDragonsreachAn Elven Bow is not found in Dragonsreach; a guaranteed early-game Elven Bow is located in Jorrvaskr Living Quarters inside an Expert-locked display case in Aela the Huntress's room.Exact spot: being checked
The Whispering Door KeyDragonsreachCarried by Jarl Balgruuf or Farengar Secret-FireExact spot: being checked
Ebony BladeDragonsreachfrom the Whispering Door in the Dragonsreach basement to the stone table next to the book Admonition Against Ebony
Dragon BonesWestern WatchtowerLooted from Mirmulnir's remains after he is killedExact spot: being checked
Dragon ScalesWestern WatchtowerLooted from Mirmulnir's remains after he is killedExact spot: being checked
2920, Sun's Dusk, v11MorthalInside Highmoon Hall, on a shelf behind the throne
Response to Bero's SpeechMorthalInside Thaumaturgist's Hut, on a shelf behind the counter
The Horror of Castle XyrMorthalInside Falion's House, sitting on a bedside tableExact spot: being checked
Juniper BerryThe Reachharvested from small, twisted juniper trees found abundantly throughout the rocky paths of The ReachExact spot: being checked
Hanging MossThe Reachhanging from rocky outcrops, ruins, and stone bridges throughout the wildernessExact spot: being checked
Red Mountain FlowerThe Reachgrowing along dirt roads and riverbanks across the regionExact spot: being checked
Aretino Family HeirloomMarkarthGiven by Aventus Aretino during "Innocence Lost" (not native to Markarth)Exact spot: being checked
Mace of Molag Bal MissableMarkarthFrom the main entrance of Markarth, head up the stone stairs to the left to find the Abandoned House, then descend into its lowest basement chamber to the Altar of Molag Bal.
Ring of Namira MissableMarkarthFrom the city entrance, head to the Understone Keep, access the Hall of the Dead to begin the quest with Eola, then travel southeast of Markarth to Reachcliff Cave's deepest shrine room.
Spell Tome: Bound BowMarkarthLocated inside the treasury room of Fort Amol (outside the city)Exact spot: being checked
Markarth Guard's ShieldMarkarthCarried by any standard Markarth city guard patrolling the streetsExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemUnderstone KeepOn a stone table in the wizard's quarters area (Calcelmo's laboratory)Exact spot: being checked
Stone of BarenziahUnderstone KeepIn a locked room in the Treasury areaExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemSolitudeJarl Elisif's bedroom inside the Blue Palace, resting on a tableExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemSolitudeIn the master bedroom of Proudspire ManorExact spot: being checked
Amulet of TalosSolitudeLooted from Roggvir's body immediately after his execution near the city gatesExact spot: being checked
The Wolf Queen, v6SolitudeOn a shelf in the ground-floor living room of Proudspire Manor
The Gold Ribbon of MeritCastle DourSitting on a table in the archery range in the courtyardExact spot: being checked
The Talos MistakeCastle DourLocated on a table in General Tullius's planning roomExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemBlue PalaceOn the bedside table inside Jarl Elisif's personal quartersExact spot: being checked
Pelagius' Hip BoneBlue PalaceReceived from Falk Firebeard inside the main court area to unlock the Pelagius Wing
WabbajackBlue PalaceRewarded at the conclusion of the quest "The Mind of Madness" within the Pelagius WingExact spot: being checked
The Wolf Queen, v8Blue PalaceOn a shelf in the court wizard Sybille Stentor's personal quartersExact spot: being checked
Biography of the Wolf QueenBlue PalaceIn the bedroom of Jarl ElisifExact spot: being checked
WabbajackPelagius WingGiven directly by Sheogorath to complete the trials, and remains in your inventory permanently upon leavingExact spot: being checked
Shroud Hearth Barrow KeyIvarsteadGiven by Wilhelm at the Vilemyr Inn after completing the quest "Lifting the Shroud"Exact spot: being checked
Klimmek's SuppliesIvarsteadGiven by Klimmek near the bridge leading to the mountain stepsExact spot: being checked
Phylogeny and PhylaxyIvarsteadInside Fellstar Farm on a shelfExact spot: being checked
Skill Book: 2920, Hearthfire, v9High HrothgarIn the living quarters on a deskExact spot: being checked
Skill Book: The Mystery of Talara, v4High HrothgarIn the living quarters on an end table near a bedExact spot: being checked
Flawless AmethystThe RiftInside a hollowed-out tree stump behind the Riften stables
Unusual GemThe RiftInside the Jarl's chambers within Mistveil Keep in RiftenExact spot: being checked
Beggar (Pickpocket Skill Book)RiftenOn a table inside The Ratway WarrensExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemWindhelmWuunferth the Unliving's quarters in the Palace of the KingsExact spot: being checked
HorkerbaneWindhelmOn the wreck of the Pride of Tel Vos northeast across the river from Windhelm docks
Mystery of Talara, v2WinterholdOn a dresser inside the Jarl's Longhouse in WinterholdExact spot: being checked
Ruminations on the Elder ScrollsThe College of WinterholdOn the counter or given directly by Urag gro-Shub in the ArcanaeumExact spot: being checked
Effects of the Elder ScrollsThe College of WinterholdOn the counter in front of Urag gro-Shub in the ArcanaeumExact spot: being checked
Unusual Gem (Stone of Barenziah)The College of WinterholdOn a shelf in the Arch-Mage's QuartersExact spot: being checked
Potion of Mind Exploration MissableDawnstarFrom the main entrance of Nightcaller Temple on the cliff above Dawnstar, follow Erandur into the temple's laboratory area down the spiral stairs to the lowest tier
Skull of Corruption MissableDawnstarFrom the entrance of Nightcaller Temple on the hill overlooking Dawnstar, follow Erandur down to the central sanctuary on the lowest level where the staff is suspended inside a magical barrier
The Art of War MagicDawnstarOn a table inside the White HallExact spot: being checked
2920, Sun's Dawn, v2DawnstarInside the Quicksilver Mine on a crate near the entrance
Mystery of Talara, v 2UstengravUstengrav Depths, on an altar near the throne room and waterfallExact spot: being checked
A Mysterious NoteUstengravUstengrav Depths, placed on the altar where the Horn of Jurgen Windcaller was supposed to restExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemThalmor EmbassyOn a table in Elenwen's Salon (moved to Reeking Cave in later patches if missed)Exact spot: being checked
Dossier: Delphine MissableThalmor EmbassyFrom Elenwen's Salon, go through the exterior courtyard into the Thalmor Embassy, descend the stairs into the Dungeon, and locate the chest sitting next to the torture rack holding Etienne Rarnis
Dossier: Esbern MissableThalmor EmbassyFrom Elenwen's Salon, go through the exterior courtyard into the Thalmor Embassy, descend the stairs into the Dungeon, and locate the chest sitting next to the torture rack holding Etienne Rarnis
Dossier: Ulfric Stormcloak MissableThalmor EmbassyFrom Elenwen's Salon, go through the exterior courtyard into the Thalmor Embassy, descend the stairs into the Dungeon, and locate the chest sitting next to the torture rack holding Etienne Rarnis
Trapdoor Key MissableThalmor EmbassyIn the Thalmor Embassy Dungeon, carried by one of the two Thalmor soldiers who enter through the upper doorway after you inspect the interrogation chestExact spot: being checked
DragonbaneSky Haven Templeon a table in the armory room to the left of the main hall
Blades ArmorSky Haven Templeinside chests in the armory roomExact spot: being checked
Blades SwordSky Haven Templeon weapon racks and tables in the armory roomExact spot: being checked
Blades ShieldSky Haven Templeinside chests and on tables in the armory roomExact spot: being checked
Elder Scroll (Dragon)BlackreachTower of Mzark, retrieved from the central mechanism after solving the Lexicon puzzleExact spot: being checked
Runed LexiconBlackreachTower of Mzark, retrieved from the receptacle pedestal after aligning the lenses with the puzzle buttonsExact spot: being checked
Crimson NirnrootBlackreachGrowing throughout Blackreach near water and glowing mushrooms, with dozens of harvestable nodesExact spot: being checked
Staff of MagnusLabyrinthianCarried by Morokei in the final chamber of LabyrinthianExact spot: being checked
MorokeiLabyrinthianWorn by the Dragon Priest Morokei in the final chamberExact spot: being checked
Spell Tome: EquilibriumLabyrinthianFound on a pedestal next to an Arcane Enchanter within Labyrinthian
Word Wall (Slow Time)LabyrinthianFound in the chamber shortly before descending into the final depthsExact spot: being checked
Ancient Helmet of the UnburnedLabyrinthianInside an unlocked chest behind a locked gate in the Tribune area
Honningbrew DecanterHonningbrew MeaderyOn a top shelf behind an Expert-locked door in Sabjorn's upstairs office
Hamelyn's JournalHonningbrew MeaderyNext to the alchemy lab in Hamelyn's chamber inside the meadery basement tunnels
Three ThievesHonningbrew MeaderyOn top of a dresser in the upstairs bedroom of the meadery
Archery Skill Book (The Black Arrow, v2)Valtheim TowersOn the bedside table on the northern tower's third levelExact spot: being checked
Lunar Steel MaceSilent Moons Campon the table near the Lunar Forge at the exterior summitExact spot: being checked
Lunar Iron War AxeSilent Moons Campon the stone workbench beside the Lunar Forge
Notes on the Lunar ForgeSilent Moons Campon the work table next to the Lunar Forge
Poacher's AxeHalted Stream CampCarried by one of the bandits inside the mineExact spot: being checked
Halted Stream Mine KeyHalted Stream CampCarried by a bandit mining in the first ore area; a spare copy sits on a small table near the forgeExact spot: being checked
Vernaccus and BourlorFort GreymoorVernaccus and Bourlor is not found in Fort Greymoor.Exact spot: being checked
Imperial Officer's Helmet MissableFort Greymoorfrom the exterior blacksmith forge in the main courtyard to the forge area surfaces
Soul Gem (Lesser)RoriksteadOn a table inside Rorik's ManorExact spot: being checked
Heavy Armor ForgingKarthwastenInside Karthwasten Hall, lying on the bookshelf in the main roomExact spot: being checked
2920, Sun's Dawn, v2Morvath's Lairon a wooden shelf in Movarth's personal quartersExact spot: being checked
Immortal BloodMorvath's Lairon a table next to a bed in the sleeping area
Movarth's BootsMorvath's Lairon the floor near the bed in Movarth's quarters
Skill Book: Cherim's HeartBroken Oar GrottoIn the master bedroom area inside the shipwreck cabin, resting on a small table near a bedExact spot: being checked
Broken Oar Grotto KeyBroken Oar GrottoCarried by the bandit chief Captain HargarExact spot: being checked
ScimitarBroken Oar GrottoCarried by several Blackblood Marauders and found placed on various tables around the campExact spot: being checked
Unusual GemReeking CaveOn the ground next to a dead conjurer near the bottom of the cavern
Summon Unbound Dremora spell tomeReeking CaveNext to the dead conjurer
The Buying GameBard's CollegeUpstairs in the classroom area, on a desk
A Dance in Fire, v7Bard's CollegeIn Viarmo's quarters, on a shelfExact spot: being checked
Blade of WoeDark Brotherhood SanctuaryFrom the central chamber, look up toward the central map room or overlook that gazes down across the sanctuary foyer to find Astrid.
Unusual GemDark Brotherhood SanctuaryFrom the main corridor, take the side passage branching off to Astrid's private chamber and personal sleeping quarters, to the surface of the dresser inside the room.
Word Wall - Marked for Death MissableDark Brotherhood SanctuaryFrom the main central chamber of the Falkreath Sanctuary, head down to the lowest level past the dining table to the curved Nordic Word Wall behind the shallow water pool.
The DreamstrideNightcaller TempleThe Dreamstride is located on an upper gallery pedestal across a fallen pillar in the Library.Exact spot: being checked
Skull of Corruption MissableNightcaller TempleIn the final chamber of Nightcaller Temple, at the center of the dais surrounded by a glowing magical barrier that Erandur dispelsExact spot: being checked
Alchemy skill book: Mannimarco, King of WormsNightcaller TempleOn an alchemy lab table in the laboratoryExact spot: being checked
Vaermina's TorporNightcaller TempleLocated on a counter in the temple's laboratory areaExact spot: being checked
Ebony ClawKorvanjundEbony Claw: On the floor near the feet of a slain soldier right in front of the puzzle door in Korvanjund Halls
The Jagged CrownKorvanjundIn the final chamber of Korvanjund Crypt, from the leveled Draugr Boss seated on the throne at the far end of the room.
Jornibret's Last DanceKorvanjundfrom the entrance of the second-to-last chamber of Korvanjund Temple to the ancient chest on the upper balcony level
Word Wall (Slow Time)KorvanjundIn the final chamber behind the throne in Korvanjund Crypt
Aetherium ShardRaldbtharAt the end of Raldbthar Deep Market near the exit lift
Heavy Armor Skill Book: Orsinium and the OrcsRaldbtharRaldbthar Deep Market, on a table near a pen or pen-side sleeping areaExact spot: being checked
Tome: FlamesMzulftOn a table in the Oculory control roomExact spot: being checked
Tome: FrostbiteMzulftOn a table in the Oculory control roomExact spot: being checked
Mzulft KeyMzulftOn the body of the dying Synod researcher Gavros Plinius near the entrance
Blank LexiconSeptimus Signus's OutpostGiven by Septimus Signus upon starting his taskExact spot: being checked
Attunement SphereSeptimus Signus's OutpostGiven by Septimus Signus to unlock the mechanisms in BlackreachExact spot: being checked
Oghma InfiniumSeptimus Signus's OutpostFrom Septimus Signus inside Septimus Signus's Outpost, enter the opened massive Dwemer lockbox in the rear of the cavern to find the book resting on the central pedestal
Ruminations on the Elder ScrollsSeptimus Signus's OutpostSitting on Septimus's desk inside the caveExact spot: being checked
Blank LexiconTower of Mzarkreceived from Septimus Signus before arriving, placed on the pedestal at the control consoleExact spot: being checked
Runed LexiconTower of Mzarkretrieved from the pedestal at the control console after completing the puzzleExact spot: being checked
Elder Scroll (Dragon)Tower of Mzarkinside the central containment sphere that lowers after solving the puzzleExact spot: being checked
Notched PickaxeThroat of the WorldClimb above the word wall to the absolute highest rock formation
Malachite Ore VeinThroat of the WorldLocated around the rocky summit near the top of the mountainExact spot: being checked
Ebony Ore VeinThroat of the WorldLocated around the rocky summit near the top of the mountainExact spot: being checked
Nahkriin MissableSkuldafn TempleFrom the entrance of the highest exterior terrace overlooking the Sovngarde portal, head up the stone stairs toward the portal dais where Nahkriin stands beside the dragon seal.
Dragon Priest Staff MissableSkuldafn TempleFrom the foot of the stairs leading to the Sovngarde portal terrace, approach the dragon seal altar where Nahkriin attempts to retrieve or place the staff.
Diamond Claw MissableSkuldafn TempleFrom the puzzle door inside Skuldafn Temple, look in the final hallway directly in front of the door where a leveled Draugr (Deathlord or Overlord) stands guard.Exact spot: being checked
Storm Call Word Wall MissableSkuldafn TempleFrom the exterior entry courtyard of Skuldafn, proceed up the ruined stone terraces to the elevated walkway path toward the temple exterior doors to find the curved Word Wall nestled into the mountainside.
Roasted Ox Leg MissableSovngardeFrom the entrance inside the Hall of Valor, head forward to the long dining tables situated on either side of the central fire pit.
Dragon Bones MissableSovngardeLooted from Alduin's remains after he is defeatedExact spot: being checked
Dragon Scales MissableSovngardeLooted from Alduin's remains after he is defeatedExact spot: being checked
CrossbowFort DawnguardGiven to you by Durak outside the fort, or found lying on crates in the courtyard and forge areaExact spot: being checked
Steel BoltFort DawnguardPlaced on crates near the archery targets in the courtyard, or looted from training cachesExact spot: being checked
Dawnguard ArmorFort DawnguardSet out on tables and weapon racks throughout the armory and forge sections inside the keepExact spot: being checked
Dawnguard War AxeFort DawnguardResting on weapon racks and tables inside the main hall and forgeExact spot: being checked
Dawnguard WarhammerFort DawnguardLeaning against weapon racks in the armory areaExact spot: being checked
Blood PotionCastle VolkiharFrom the main keep doors, enter the banquet hall to find Blood Potions on the tables and shelves in the keep.
Harkon's SwordCastle VolkiharLord Harkon's remains in the Volkihar CathedralExact spot: being checked
Vampire Royal ArmorCastle VolkiharLord Harkon's remains in the Volkihar CathedralExact spot: being checked
Spell Tome: Necromantic HealingDimhollow CryptOn an altar in the central puzzle chamberExact spot: being checked
Moondial CrestsVolkihar RuinsScattered around Castle Volkihar Courtyard (Full Moon in the pond, Half Moon on the terrace garden, Crescent Moon behind foliage near the stairway)
Valerica's JournalVolkihar RuinsIn Valerica's Study, sitting on a bookshelf near the portal apparatusExact spot: being checked
Draw KnifeAncestor GladeFound on a stone pedestal near the base of the Canticle Tree in the center of the cavernExact spot: being checked
Canticle BarkAncestor GladeHarvested directly from the Canticle Tree using the Draw KnifeExact spot: being checked
Initiate's EwerForgotten ValeDarkfall Cave, given by Knight-Paladin GeleborExact spot: being checked
Auriel's BowForgotten ValeInner Sanctum, looted after defeating Arch-Curate VyrthurExact spot: being checked
Auriel's ShieldForgotten ValeInner Sanctum exterior forest, held by a Falmer Warmonger accessed via the Ruby Paragon portalExact spot: being checked
Unknown Book, Vol. IForgotten ValeForgotten Vale, found in a Falmer camp on the rocky ledges near the frozen lakeExact spot: being checked
Unknown Book, Vol. IIForgotten ValeForgotten Vale, found inside the rocky cave path leading down to the glacial riverExact spot: being checked
Unknown Book, Vol. IIIForgotten ValeGlacial Crevice, located in a Falmer tent along the upper pathsExact spot: being checked
Unknown Book, Vol. IVForgotten ValeForgotten Vale, on a platform accessed via the Emerald Paragon portalExact spot: being checked
Auriel's BowInner SanctumIn Arch-Curate Vyrthur's possession atop the Temple Balcony, obtained after defeating himExact spot: being checked
Ancient Falmer BootsInner SanctumOn Arch-Curate Vyrthur's corpse on the balconyExact spot: being checked
Ancient Falmer CuirassInner SanctumOn Arch-Curate Vyrthur's corpse on the balconyExact spot: being checked
Ancient Falmer GauntletsInner SanctumOn Arch-Curate Vyrthur's corpse on the balconyExact spot: being checked
Auriel's ShieldInner SanctumCarried by a Falmer Warmonger in the Forgotten Vale forest, accessed by using the Ruby Paragon in the Paragon Platform near the Inner SanctumExact spot: being checked
The Lusty Argonian Maid, Folio EditionRaven RockUnderwater in the flooded section behind Glover Mallory's house
Shadowmark CacheRaven RockInside the barrel marked with the Thieves Guild shadowmark near Glover Mallory's houseExact spot: being checked
Four Puzzle Books ("Boneless Limbs", "Delving Pincers", "Gnashing Blades", "Prying Orbs") MissableApocryphaalong the puzzle corridors of Waking Dreams on their individual pedestalsExact spot: being checked
Black Book: Waking DreamsApocryphaFound in the Temple of Miraak, transporting you to the final chapter of ApocryphaExact spot: being checked
Black Book: The Hidden TwilightTel MithrynInside Neloth's private study atop the main tower, unlocked after completing the quest "Reluctant Steward"Exact spot: being checked
Staff EnchanterTel MithrynInside the locked enclosure within the main tower of Tel MithrynExact spot: being checked

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