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Blue Road’s Trees Fall Just Down The Hill Skyshard

Guide:
Eastern central Cyrodiil, just north of Blue Road Keep.

Another collectible found inside Ayleid Ruins. This time its name is Belda Ruins. They have tall stone walls. Approach the ruins from south. This helps you skip killing several Belda mobs. They are scattered around Belda Ruins. Luckily for us, the skyshard is close to Belda’s edge, so there is a small amount of enemies defending it. Circular stone platform with the collectible is protected by a patrolling Belda and his pet companion. They are patrolling in a circle and they are easily avoidable.

Zoomed out map view of Belda’s secret.

Fractured By The Bloody Hand Skyshard

Guide:
Southeastern Cyrodiil, between Drakelowe Keep (to the east) and Castle Alessia (to the west).

Another collectible hidden inside a public dungeon – Cracked Wood Cave. Before you reach Cracked Wood Cave you will have to go through a camp full of enemies. It is surrounded with rocks and it has one rather large tree at its center. This is one of those public dungeons that requires a lot of killing in order to reach the shard. This means that you need to fight your way to the northwestern part of cave. The last group that protects the collectible is tough to defeat. Bring your potions and other helpful abilities in order to survive the fight or have some friends along for a ride. At the end of this small cave room there is a fishing hole so you can go for some cave fishing for fun.

Be careful with the group that defends the skyshard. They are extremely dangerous.

Fishing Hole and the skill point in one place!

Cracked Wood Cave’s collectible map location.

Ascending Toward Prophecy And Dawn Skyshard

Guide:
Southwestern Cyrodiil, just west of Scroll Temple of Altadoon, in the heart of Aldmeri Dominion area.

This is the closest skill point piece for the Aldmeri Dominion soldiers. It is just “few” steps away from one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. Area where you can find it is not on a main road. It is at the bottom of stone stairs.

Within Sight Of Mnem Skyshard

Guide:
Southeastern Cyrodiil, just south of Scroll Temple of Mnem, in the heart of Aldmeri Dominion area.

This is the closest skill point piece for the Aldmeri Dominion members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. You can find it among southern ruins of Scroll Temple of Mnem, in the corner of a destroyed stone compound.

ESO Cyrodiil Aldmeri Skyshards Location Map


1.

Within sight of Mnem.

Guide:
Southeastern Cyrodiil, just south of Scroll Temple of Mnem, in the heart of Aldmeri Dominion area.

This is the closest skill point piece for the Aldmeri Dominion members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. You can find it among southern ruins of Scroll Temple of Mnem, in the corner of a destroyed stone compound.

2.

Ascending toward prophecy and dawn.

Guide:
Southwestern Cyrodiil, just west of Scroll Temple of Altadoon, in the heart of Aldmeri Dominion area.

This is the closest skill point piece for the Aldmeri Dominion soldiers. It is just “few” steps away from one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. Area where you can find it is not on a main road. It is at the bottom of stone stairs.

3.

Helping establish a new town.

Guide:
Southwestern Cyrodiil, southeast of Castle Brindle.

You can find this skyshard in Vlastarus area. There are many houses and wooden carts, a couple of barns, one tavern, and a stone tower in this area. There are a couple of NPC quest givers in the area as well. Collectible you are looking for is on a wooden cart located between two barns.

Vlastarus’s secret map location.

Another Vlastarus’s secret map location.

4.

Tooth of Jone or Jode.

Guide:
Southeastern Cyrodiil, northeast of Castle Bloodmayne, southeast of Castle Alessia.

Skyshard can be found on a boat, at the dock of Lunar Fang Docks POI. These docks are on a side of a river that connects central Cyrodiil and the southeastern lake. Do not try to swim in this river because the fish will eat you alive. Dying from fish is actually a good thing because you get an achievement “Slaughtered” when they defeat you. Upon reaching the docks you can notice many Lunar Fangs around it. These are hostile creatures that turns into Werewolfs as they detect danger. When they turn their health bar fills up. Just because of this it is pointless to burst damage them straight from the start. In order to reach the collectible you need to jump from the docks above on top of the boat.

Jumping into the river, in order to swim to the collectible, is not that smart … but it does yield an achievement.

Clear the docks, them jump into the boat.

5.

Ruined spire peering north to the Tower.

Guide:
Southern central Cyrodiil, between Castle Roebeck (to the west) and Castle Alessia (to the east).

On top of the largest tower in Homestead Ruins. You’ll recoginze this tower due to its top being destroyed. There are Homestead creatures defending this area. There are many patrols that can make your life miserable if you do not pay enough attention (or are going on your own). Pressure of battle that may occur at any moment near this location may pose a problem. Despite all the pressure and dangers, rushing toward the shard is not a wise decision. Once you get to the collectible you will probably have the best view in Cyrodiil, since there is a way to climb even above where the shard is. Also, great for spotting enemies 😉

Take your time, don’t rush toward it.

The top of the tower awards you with an amazing view.

Broader view on the collectible’s map location.

6.

Hears hacking to the east.

Guide:
Western Cyrodiil, between Fort Rayles (to the north) and Castle Brindle (to the south).


This collectible is on the top of a stone wrecked tower. More accurately, it is placed on a destroyed tower wall in Carmala Outlook, surround with a forest. There is a stone statue in front of this tower. Even though this location is close to western edge of Cyrodiil be aware of hostile faction players. Especially if Fort Rayles and Castle Brindle are holed by opposite factions.

7.

Upon timbered fingers.

Guide:
Western Cyrodiil, just northeast of Castle Brindle.

Area where you want to grab this collectible is called Wooden hand Outlook. It is located close to nearby Castle Brindle. There are couple of wrecked stone towers in Wooden Hand Outlook. This area is fill with trees, couple of them area amazing birch specimens. If enemy faction holds Brindle castle, you should be on your toes. If that should not pose enough concern, there are other hostile elements. For example the residents of Wooden Hand Outlook guard this area against any trespasser. Be careful while you are in here. Skyshard we are out for is inside stone wrecked tower, on the first floor. Clear inside tower and proceed over stairs to the collectible.

Wooden Hand Outlook wrecked tower that hides collectible.

Gray Vipers like towers for some reason.

8.

Ruin’s crown between three castles.

Guide:
Southern Cyrodiil, between Castle Bloodmayne (to the east) and Castle Black Boot (to the west).

This is one of those skyshards that are far away from main road. Luckily for us, it is in an open area so we are not forced to fight enemies like we are in caves. It is located in the western side of Wenyandawik POI. This area is part of Ayleid Ruins. You can notice them from afar by its distinctive tall stone walls and circular platform that holds a well. This is an Ayleid Well. Upon interacting with this well, you receive a buff – Ayleid Health Bonus – that boosts your Max Health. Next to the main collectible you can find a lorebook “The Last King of the Ayleids”.

View at the Wenyandawik from afar.

Location of our collectible hides a bonus …

9.

Where archers of the Eight train.

Guide:
Southwestern Cyrodiil. West of Castle Black Boot.

In the Abbey of the Eight area, you will come across two stone houses, connected by a stone bridge. The bridge connects their first floors. Next to the stone house you will find a straw hut with a NPC quest giver.
“Where archers of the Eight train” collectible is located on the top of a small platform with a stone statue. The platforms is next to the small stone wall. Abbey of the Eight area is a place where residents practice combat on bow targets, and dummies.

10.

Six-legged assassins crawl the cave.

Guide:
Southern Cyrodiil, northwest of Scroll Temple of Mnem.

Skyshard is hidden inside Bloodmayne Cave – public dungeon. Following northern coast of a river, you’ll come across a part of wood, distinct from other part of the map by glowing mushrooms and plants. There are six-legged spiders that crawl around the area. They can be found inside a nearby public dungeon as well.

When you enter Bloodmayne Cave, follow the southern wall of the cave. This way you can skip many creatures that habitat the largest cave room. There are many patrols inside, that you can come across. Keep progressing safely until you reach the last cave room. Inside the room, near a rock, beside red and blue mushrooms there is a +1 skill point piece collectible.

11.

The Black Dagger’s prize.

Guide:
Western Cyrodiil, between Castle Brindle (to the southwest) and Fort Ash (to the northeast).

This collectible is inside Breakneck Cave – public dungeon. There are not many hostile creatures defending entrance to this cave. Couple of dusty paths lead to this point. There are wooden platforms attached to the surrounding rocks. Enemies Black Daggers can be found inside. They come in groups of two. Many of them patrol the area. You can pull one of the group members with range abilities. Skyshard we are looking for is inside the northernmost cave room. It is on the top of a large wooden platform. Do not rush toward it, because many Black Daggers patrol this specific part of the cave. They can easily spot you even if you are out of their sight. If you are close enough, whether they can see you or not, they will still go after you. Take it easy, and clear them out before heading to the level of the platform where the skyshard is hidden. The last Black Dagger stands next to the skyshard, but you can easily defeat him.

Collectible is in the second largest cave room.

Collectible Breakneck Cave map location.

12.

Singing straw’s song.

Guide:
Southwestern central Cyrodil, between Castle Roebeck (to the east) and Castle Brindle (to the west).

Shard is hidden inside Haynote Cave – public dungeon. Camp outside the cave is full of enemies so be extra careful here. Same Skeletal creatures can be found inside the cave. Even though they come in groups of two and three, you can pull them one by one, without alerting the rest of the group. Collectible is in the last cave room. It stands right next to dungeon’s boss – Diabolist Volcatia. This boss can be hard to solo. She summons a strong melee add, but the most fearsome attack she does is the single target instant magic spell. In order to mitigate this damage you need to burst her down, heal yourself when needed with spells and potions. The most useful spell against her is spell reflect.

“Cage room” hides our collectible.

13.

Walk the Shadowed Path.

Guide:
Southwestern Cyrodiil, northwest of Castle Black Boot.

This collectible is inside the public dungeon Nisin Cave. Entrance to Nisin Cave is just north of three-ponds lake. There is a camp of hostile creatures in front of the entrance. If you plan to solo the dungeon, you should be aware of a couple of things. You really do not want to die inside. If you die, it means you will be teleported to a wayshrine your faction holds. Skyshard is hidden inside the last Nisin Cave room. There are wisps inside the cave that patrol the area. Try not to pull them while cleaning the way towards the collectible. In my case, there was one strong creature in a tunnel between two largest Nisin Cave rooms. I was able to pass him by without alerting him. If you are up for a challenge, try defeating him after collecting the skyshard. It is possible to split apart a group of mobs by pulling one of the members, with a range spell.

14.

At the end of a bumpy road.

Guide:
Southern Cyrodiil, between Castle Black Boot (to the southwest) and Castle Faregyl (to the northeast).

In order to grab this skill point piece you need to enter Pothole Cavern – public dungeon. There is a camp of Shadowed Path enemies defending its entrance, as well as cave inside. Group of 2 mobs are regular. Patrolling creatures sometimes join this groups. Skyshard you are looking for is inside the largest Pothole Cavern room. It is on top of a small stone shrine, next to candles. This is a possible spawn area of Serrin Vol. He is a pretty tough mob to solo. In order to defeat him you need to annul his powerful instant spell. This spell is devastating and you need to find a way to survive it. He also spawns an add that helps him in combat. Another prize for defeating Serrin Vol comes in a shape of lorebook “On the Detachment of the Sheath”. This lorebook is in the same area where you can collect the skyshard.

Pothole Cavern entrance map location.

Broader view on Pothole Cavern entrance map

15.

Where bear and ogre burrow.

Guide:
Western Cyrodiil, just northwest of nearby Castle Brindle.

This collectible is inside Serpent Hollow Cave – public dungeon. Serpent Hollow Cave entrance is east of nearby small lakes. It is on a higher ground. Ogres that populate inside cave have camp outside as well. They are quite unique with their appearance. They also have bears as pets. How cute! Inside cave is much like its outside. It is fill with bears and ogres. Couple of ogres patrols area with their bear pets (I want one!), thus you can easily die if you are not careful. The first room can pose the problem as it is rather small, and you can’t clearly notice the first ogre patrol. This patrol walks between two largest cave rooms. Be extremely careful while pulling bear groups here. You don’t want to pull ogre patrol as well. Bear power attacks are extremely powerful. It should be dodged in any mean necessary.

Skyshard we are out for is inside the last cave room, southeastern part of Serpent Hollow Cave. It stands in water of a nearby waterfall, near a tree. A Tree you say in the cave? Yes a tree. Ogre Bruuke can be found in this cave room. Another Ogre patrol this area. Lorebook The Slave Pits of Coldharbour is just across our collectible, beside a wooden path platform.

The first cave room can be problematic, as you can’t see the first Ogre patrol.

Approach The Southern Scroll Skyshard

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, just west of Scroll Temple of Alma Ruma, in the heart of Daggerfall Covenant main area.

This is the closest skyshard for The Daggerfall Covenant members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations.

ESO Cyrodiil Daggerfall Skyshards Location Map


1.

Approach the southern scroll.

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, just west of Scroll Temple of Alma Ruma, in the heart of Daggerfall Covenant main area.

This is the closest skyshard for The Daggerfall Covenant members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations.

2.

Overlooking Ni-Mohk’s falls.

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, just west of Scroll Temple of Ni-Mohk, in the heart of The Daggerfall Covenant area.

This is the closest skill point piece for The Daggerfall Covenant members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. This is one of those collectibles that have a very fitting name. It is located next to a large stone bridge, on the edge of a rock, overlooking the falls – yes – Ni-Mohk’s falls.

3.

Near liquid fire flowing.

Guide:
Western Cyrodiil, just south of Fort Rayles.

Collectible on this side of the map is a part of Chorrol POI. This area stands out from other areas because, it is a place where you can find lave river. There are many buildings in this area. Halion NPC plays a flute on the Chorrol square, beside a tall stone sculpture. For easier orientation, locate the wrecked tallest building in Chorrol, looking like an old Cathedral building. Next to it, in a lava riverbed, you can find the skyshard. Vicinity of a nearby Fort Rayles can make the problem, because of many hostile players.

4.

Decorating a Nord’s manor grounds.

Guide:
Northern Cyrodil, between Fort Dragonclaw (to the northeast) and Fort Aleswell (to the southwest).

Collectible is inside Bruma area. This is a rather large keep, almost matching in size some fortresses. You can spot it from the distance by its large stone walls and towers. Stone houses inside Bruma are even taller than the nearby walls. Collectible is in western Bruma, behind the largest house in Bruma, inside a fountain like stone structure. Be aware of hostile elements of Bruma. Enemies inside the keep do not like unannounced visitors.

5.

Offering at the priory.

Guide:
Western Cyrodiil, southeast of the closest fortress – Fort Rayles.

You can find this collectible in Weynon Priory area. This area consists of large houses. One of them looks like a castle. Plateau between them is surrounded by tall stone fences. Skyshard is hidden in a corner of one of these fences. There is a rather large birch tree close to it. This part of map is close to the Daggerfall Covenant starting Cyrodiil area. If you belong to some other faction, or even if the closest Fort Rayles is held by another faction, be on your toes.

Priory ultimate prize map location.

Priory ultimate prize map location 2.

6.

Atop a crumbling Empire.

Guide:
Northwester central part of Cyrodiil, between Fort Aleswell (to the northeast) and Fort Ash (to the Southwest).

This hidden collectible can be found near Empire Tower POI. Follow the road that leads uphill until you reach a tall wrecked tower. Fight through nearby hostile Rock Bone creatures and go upstairs to the upper level of the tower. Rock Bones will be waiting for you on tower stairs as well. Be careful, and don’t rush because you can easily die. Skyshard on the top of the tower is next to the “Spirit of the Daedra” lorebook.

7.

Home of the goat-faced altar.

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, between Fort Glademist (to the south) and Fort Warden (to the northwest), closer to Fort Glademist.

This is location of Ninendava POI. Skyshard is well hidden, because a large hill, rocks, and tall trees block your view of the Ninendava ultimate prize. Skyshard itself is located on the edge of a small white rock platform next to the wall. Even though there is no main road nearby, you are close to the Cyrodiil Daggerfall Covenant starting area.

Home of the goat-faced altar map location.

8.

Search near the cliffs … cliffs … cliffs ….

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, northeast of Fort Warden.

This shard is rather easy to find if you are following the main road to north. Whether you come from west and Fort Warden, or from east and Fort Dragonclaw, or any other location, being aware of a fact that there is a skyshard at this location is enough to find it. It is not on the road actually, but rather close to it. If you come from south you can spot it from a small hill. Although there is snow in this part of the map it doesn’t lower the effect of its shine.

9.

Where a ruin-seeking Khajiit is denied.

Guide:
Northern Cyrodiil, northwest of Chalman Keep or northeast of Bleaker’s Outpost.

This skyshard is inside Anga Ayleid Ruins. It is close to the main road, thus you are open to hostile players’ attacks. The large arched gate on its southern side attracts everyone who pass it by. Our collectible is in the center of the compound. Just next to it you can find two NPCs – Enak and Brelynd Verano – trying to open a nearby stone entrance.

… and its large arched stone gate.

Nearby NPCs Enak and Brelynd Verano have their own problems.

Broader view of the collectible map location.

10.

Bandits’ crowning achievement.

Guide:
Northern Cyrodiil, southwest of Fort Dragonclaw – the northernmost fortress.

Shard is located inside Capstone Cave dungeon. Camp outside the cave is small but, there are still a couple of Black Dagger enemies occupying it. Inside, you can expect groups of two populating the dungeon. Collectible is inside the northernmost cave. It is just bellow the wooden platform. On top of this platform you may find Claudette the Sharper; a rather strong mob. Grab the collectible before alarming the group above it. “Jorunn the Skald-King” lorebook is on top of a wooden crate a few steps away from the wooden platform.

Capstone Cave entrance map location.

Zoomed out view of the entrance location.

Try not to alarm the group above before collecting your shard.

Capstone’s Cave collectible map location.

11.

Amid reverberations of clattering bones.

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodil, between Fort Warden (to the west) and Fort Dragonclaw (to the east).

Found inside Echo Cave dungeon. Outside of the cave you can expect a camp full of zombies. Zombies do not pose any threat when they are alone, but when they are grouped they can be hard to defeat (if you are there solo). There are several groups of three zombies inside the cave. Use range attacks to kill at least one of them before they reach you. Collectible is inside the last room.

12.

Vampires prowl where Elves once lived.

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodil, between Scroll Temple of Alma Ruma (to the southwest) and Scroll Temple of Ni-Mohk (to the northeast).

Skyshard is inside Lipsand Tarn solo dungeon. There is a large camp outside this cave. It has a lot of stone structures. Bloodfiends occupy the area inside and outside the cave. They come mostly in groups of two. Be aware of few patrolling groups. Cave boss – Bone Colossus – can be found next to the shard. They are both found in a small room in northeastern cave. Bone Colossus summons three adds and does a devastating frontal cone attack. His adds do aoe damage spell around them. He doesn’t have that big of a health pool. If you can burn him down as soon as possible no healing is needed. AOE spell damage abilities are needed for his adds.

13.

In a cave of crimson treasures.

Guide:
Northern Cyrodiil, north of Chalman Keep.

In order to grab this skill point piece you need to enter the Red Ruby Cave. In game description of the dungeon: “Despite its name, no gems have ever been found in this ebony mine, which was dubbed Red Ruby in order to attract investors from nearby Bruma”.
Black Daggers in this area have raised nice stronghold camp in front of it. Collectible we want is in northeastern side of the cave. Groups of two Black Daggers grow stronger when one of them who patrols the area joins them, as their number increase.

Red Ruby Cave entrance map location.

Broader view on Red Ruby Cave entrance map location.

Red Ruby skill point piece map location.

14.

Surrounded by frozen fungus.

Guide:
Northern Cyrodiil, between Bleaker’s Outpost (to the south) and Fort Dragonclaw (on the north).


Skill point piece at this location can be found inside Toadstool Hollow – public dungeon. Entrance to this public dungeon is just north from main road. You can spot couple of Bats in front of it. Description of the cave says it all: “The word in Bruma is that thse caves were once warm enough for fungus farming, but when the farmers tried to expand them, they tunneled into an ice cavern that chilled the entire place to a bitter cold”.

This is one of the interesting collectibles for obtaining. What it makes unique is its location. As soon as you enter the main cave room you can spot skyshard in the lower part of Toadstool Hollow. It is right next to a frozen looking shrine, next to couple of frozen unfortunates. Now fun part starts. There is one Shade Stalker Bat at the bottom patrolling. Wait for him to go away from our landing spot near the collectible. Jump down, grab collectible. Now we want to leave cave? But lets be honest who wants to beat all this hostile elements of cave in order to leave it. As they have low tendency to slow or stun, you can try to run out. Are you up for it?

Skill point piece is just few Bats away from the entrance.

Toadstool Hollow collectible map location.

15.

Under shroud and ground.

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, northwest of Fort Aleswell.

Collectible at this location is inside Underpall Cave – public dungeon. Outside of Underpall Cave is protected by Bloodborn Minions camp. Next to the tents in camp you can notice a small wooden path that leads toward Underpall Cave and couple of metal cages.
This is one of the public dungeons where it is easier to collect a Skyshard. It is in the largest cave room, just straight ahead from where you enter. A few Bloodborn Minions that patrol this area should not pose any threat. It is on top of a small wooden platform. There are many metal cages that surround it. Try not to fall down off of the platform. Dark depths that also hide the angry embrace of a Bone Colossus are not for everyone.

Collectible is inside the largest cave room.

Couple of steps north as you enter the cave.

Overlooking Ni-Mohk’s Falls Skyshard

Guide:
Northwestern Cyrodiil, just west of Scroll Temple of Ni-Mohk, in the heart of The Daggerfall Covenant area.

This is the closest skill point piece for The Daggerfall Covenant members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. This is one of those collectibles that have a very fitting name. It is located next to a large stone bridge, on the edge of a rock, overlooking the falls – yes – Ni-Mohk’s falls.

Rope Ladder Hangs South Of Ghartok Skyshard

Guide:
Northeastern Cyrodiil, south of Scroll Temple of Ghartok, in the heart of Ebonheart Pact, west of Southern Morrowind Gate.

This is the closest skill point piece for The Ebonheart Pact fighters. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. Considering there are six shard locations in Cyrodiil that are the close to their faction Scroll Temples, this is the one that is the farthest from its Temple. In order to collect it you should head southwest of Southern Morrowind Gate. Following the main road you can notice a destroyed house on the top of a small hill. Inside it, on the ground floor, is this shard.

Near The Scroll Of Royalty’s Secret Syllable Skyshard

Guide:
Northeastern Cyrodiil, just north of Scroll Temple of Chim, in the heart of Ebonheart Pact, west of Northern Morrowind Gate.

This is the closest skill point piece for the Ebonheart Pact members. It is close to one of their Cyrodiil spawning locations. If you get close to one of the stone towers north of Scroll Temple of Chim you can spot the collectible. Good luck obtaining it if you are not part of the Ebonheart Pact.