Ultimate Alik'r Desert Zone Guide (2024)

Aldunz

Though some Dwarven automatons were clearly designed for defense of the facilities in which they’re found, the function of other constructs is less clear. Some appear to be tasked with maintaining other machines, lubricating joints and replacing worn-out parts.

Aldunz Location

Aldunz is a Dwemer ruin located in the southern region of Alik’r Desert. Travel southest from the Bergama Wayshrine to locate this delve.

Inside Aldunz

Aldunz is inhabitted by dwarven spiders, spheres, and flame atronachs. While there is no specific quest for this delve, there is still much to explore. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Thinks-In-Gears

Thinks-In-Gears is an argonian firemage who is accompanied by four dwarven spiders. She uses an inferno staff for ranged attacks. Thinks-In-Gears also creates fiery aoes that can be easily avoided. Focus on the spiders first. They are all easily defeated.

Coldrock Diggings

The shipwrights at nearby Tava’s Blessing depend upon the mine at Coldrock for grit-rock, used in sanding wooden planks, and holystone, a light pumice used for cleaning the decks.

Coldrock Diggings Location

Coldrock Diggings is a mine located in the northern region of Alik’r Desert. Travel north from Sep’s Spine Wayshrine to locate this delve.

Inside Coldrock Diggings

Coldrock Diggings is inhabited by bloodfiends and vampires. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Feremuzh

Feremuzh is a Reguard vampire accompanied by two bloodfiends. She uses a greatsword for melee attacks. Feremuzh creates a large aoe on the ground with a safe spot in the middle. All three are easily defeated.

Divad’s Chagrin Mine

“Divad’s Chagrin” is an epic poem of the Redguards describing the great hero’s remorse at forsaking the life of a musician to fight tyranny and injustice. No one seems to know what the story of Divad has to do with this shallow mine in the desert.

Divad’s Chagrin Mine Location

Divad’s Chagrin Mine is a mine located in the central region of Alik’r Desert. Travel slightly southwest from the Goat’s Head Oasis Wayshrine to locate this delve.

Inside Divad’s Chagrin Mine

Divad’s Chagrin Mine is inhabited by ogres, durzogs, and sandgrubber enemies. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Nokhailaedhaz and Even Bigger

Nokhailaedhaz is a goblin thundermaul who uses a greatsword for electrically charge melee attacks. He is accompanied by Even Bigger who is a very large ogre. Even bigger has heavy hits and stomps the ground creating aoes that can knock you off your feet. Avoid the aoes when possible. Nokhailaedhaz can be interrupted while charging his electrical attacks.

Sandblown Mine

“Sandblown? Ah, now I recall it—the played-out copper mine south of Kozanset. That pit hasn’t been worked since the reign of King Ramzi.”

Sandblown Mine Location

Sandblown Mine is a depleted cooper mine located in the southeastern region of Alik’r Desert. Travel south from the Shrikes’ Aerie Wayshrine to locate this delve.

Inside Sandblown Mine

Sandblown Mine is inhabited by bandits and great bears. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Mirudda and Huzal

Mirudda is a Khajiit and the leader of the bandits located in Sandblown Mine. Huzal is a Giant Snake that accompanies her. Mirudda uses dual wield for melee attacks. Her attacks are also electrically charged but can be interrupted. Huzal attacks by biting and tail whipping creating an aoe which can be easily avoided. Ranged attacks work well.

Santaki

When the Rourken Dwemer migrated west to Hammerfell, they found a land rich in untapped mineral wealth. They roamed far from their city of Volenfell in pursuit of it, building deep mines and busy workshops. Many of these sites remain virtually untouched.

Santaki Location

Santaki is a Dwemer ruin located in the western region of Alik’r Desert. Travel south from the Sentinel Wayshrine to locate this delve. While there is no specific quest for this delve, there is still much to explore.

Inside Santaki

Santaki is inhabited by bandits and dwarven spheres. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Tarrent Herano

Tarrent Herano is a Dark Elf. He uses a lightning staff for ranged attacks. He also creates large electrified aoes. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well. Tarrent Herano is easily defeated.

Yldzuun

The scholar Guylaine Marilie asserts that “Yldzuun” can be accurately translated as “Mechanized Paradise.” However, Thelwe Ghelein says the name is best rendered as “Steam Closet.”

Yldzuun Location

Yldzuun is a Dwemer ruin located in the southeastern region of Alik’r Desert. Travel east from the Shrikes’ Aerie Wayshrine to locate this delve.

Inside Yldzuun

Yldzuun is inhabited by Imperial warriors. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map. While there is no specific quest for Yldzuun, there is still much to explore.

Captain Candidus

Captain Candidus is an Imperial battlemage. He uses an inferno staff for ranged attacks. There are also nearby Imperial warriors that can join the battle. Captain Candidus also creates a large aoe with a safe spot in the center. Avoid the aoes when possible. Melee attacks work well.

Lost City Of Na-Totambu

The name the Ayleid Elves gave this place when they constructed its subterranean halls is long forgotten. Modern Bretons know it by the name of the Bonesnap Goblin Tribe, who have occupied the site and turned the ancient halls to their own sordid ends.

Lost City of Na-Toambu Location

Travel east from the Sep’s Spine Wayshrine to locate the ruin Lost City of Na-Toambu.

Lost City of Na-Totambu Quests

There are two quests in Lost City of Na-Totambu – Secrets of The Lost City and An Ill-Fated Venture.

Inside the Lost City of Na-Totambu

The Lost City of Na-Totambu is a ruin that is inhabited by swarms of Assassin Beetles, Gargoyles, and Na-Totambu warriors.

Dungeon Bosses

The Lost City of Na-Totambu has 6 bosses. To complete the dungeon, you will need to complete the quests and defeat all 6 bosses.

Arbhu-ra

Arbhu-ra is a Khajiit bandit and co-leader of the Duneraider bandits in the Lost City.

Mechanics

Arbhu-ra uses dual wield attacks and is accompanied by two Duneraider warriors. His heavy attacks can be blocked. All three are easily defeated.

Clacker

Clacker is a large assassin bettle.

Mechanics

Clacker bites and spits poisons. He also disappears for a brief second and reappears on top of you. There are several other assassin beetles in the area that can join the fight. Ranged attacks work well.

Gritstone The Patriarch

Gritstone the Patriarch is a large gargoyle.

Mechanics

Gritstone uses his wings and claws for heavy attacks and pounds the ground which creates a heavy hitting aoe. There are other gargoyles and assassin beetles in the area that may join the battle. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks also work well.

Scarab Guardian, Scorpion Guardian, and Spider Guardian

These three guardians serve as the group event for this public dungeon. You will be presented with a puzzle. There are six pressure plates on the floor. They must be activated in the following order: 2 scarab, 2 spider, and 2 scorpion. There may be a time limit involved but it was easily accomplished. The plates are activated when they stop glowing.

Mechanics

All three guardians appear at the same time. The Scarab Guardian attacks by biting and spitting poison. The Spider Guardian also bites and spits poison. The Scorpion Guardian pinches you with claws and stings you with his tail. These are powerful guardians but stay light and your feet and they are easily defeated.

The Silent Sword

The Silent Sword is a Reguard mummy. The single skyshard is closest to this location and is notated on the map.

Mechanics

The Silent Sword attacks with a sword and shield. His heavy attacks are electrically charged but can be blocked to reduce damage. The Silent Sword also creates large aoes with rock formations. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.

Vath’ira

Vath’ira is a Khajiit bandit.

Mechanics

Vath’ira uses magical attacks and a sword to deal damage. She also summons a bone colossus to aid her in battle. The area she is located in is a small room. Defeat the bone colossus. Vath’ira can also create a large aoe on the ground that will snare you and slow your movement.

Korignah at Forsaken Hearts Cave

Travel west from the Aswala Stables Wayshrine to find the Forsaken Hearts Cave. There are two horses outside.

Mechanics Notes

Korignah is a harvester, a powerful daedra. She uses magical attacks and shoots electric orbs. Korignah creates electrical aoes that spread across the room. She can also tether to you draining your life force. Avoid the aoes when possible. Since you are inside a cave, space is limited. Ranged or melee attacks work well.

Achievement Earned

Lonely Papa at Giant Camp

Travel northwest from Lek’s Blade Wayshrine to find the small Giant Camp.

Mechanics Notes

Lonely Papa is a giant. He uses his club for heavy hitting swings. He also slams the ground with his club causing multiple aoes and the ground to crack. If you are near him, he will kick you and knock you off your feet. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.

Achievement Earned

Igazkad, Orochar, and Ukha at the Hag Camp

Travel west from the Satakalaam Wayshrine to locate the Hag Camp. When you arriave at the Hag Camp, the trio has a prisoner who will escape once you initiate combat.

Mechanics Notes

Igazkah, Orochar, and Ukha are three hags. They can tether to you draining your life force. The trio also creates shields around themselves one at a time. They use magical staves to attack and because there are three of them, it can become easily overwhelming. Focus on one at a time eliminating their numbers.

Achievement Earned

Abal the Defiler and King Haqmir at King’s Rest

Travel north from the Satakalaam Wayshrine to the Motalion Necropolis. You must make your way through the Necropolis to the shore to find the gravesite King’s Rest.

Mechanics Notes

Abal the Defiler is a Redguard necromancer who is attempting to raise King Haqmir from the dead. King Haqmir is the most aggressive with his melee attacks and disappears for a few seconds during battle. If you look closely, you will see little lines just before he reappears. Abal the Defiler uses magic for attacks and summons Ra-Netu and Bone Reavers to aid in battle. Ra-Netu create large aoes where they vomit poison. Be aware that Abal also heals both King Haqmir and the others. While he is channeling to them, he can be interrupted. Focus on the adds then Abal keeping him interrupted to prevent him from healing. Defeating Abal stops the summoning of others leaving just the King.

Achievement Earned

Staada at Lesser Circle

Travel northwest from Goats Head Oasis Wayshrine to locate the clearing known as the Lesser Circle.

Mechanics Notes

Staada is a gold-skinned daedra called a golden saint. He uses heavy attacks with a staff but can be interrupted. He also creates a large cone-shaped aoe and a large round aoe both with electrical shocks. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.

Achievement Earned

Mother Sands at Lost Caravan

Travel south from the Divad’s Chagrin Mine Wayshrine to locate the small camp of the Lost Caravan.

Mechanics Notes

Mother Sands is a large duneripper. She is accompanied by two Assassination Beetle Hatchlings. Focus on the hatchlings first. Mother Sands uses bites and tail whips to cause heavy physical damage. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well.

Achievement Earned