Skyrim: 20 Best Quests [55 Hours Experience]

To get a quest in Skyrim, you need to interact with NPCs throughout the game. The quests include objectives like retrieving something, defeating a boss, or solving puzzles. Once you complete a quest, you will usually be rewarded with something valuable and rare. However, not all quests reward you the same. Therefore, depending on the reward and story, there are 20 best quests that you should complete in Skyrim.

Here is a quick glance at some of the Best Quests in Skyrim:

20. Diplomatic Immunity

Quest Location:

• The Diplomatic Immunity quest takes place in the Thalmor Embassy in Solitude.

Quest Rewards:

• Completion of the quest rewards the player with a good amount of gold.
• New dialogue options with Vex and other members of the Thieves Guild are also unlocked.
• Completing the quest opens up new quests and opportunities in the Thieves Guild questline.
• Reputation and impact on the Thalmor and others will also be affected depending on the players choices.

Quest Length:

• The Diplomatic Immunity quest is a major quest in the game and can take several hours to complete depending on the players approach.

Quest Difficulty:

• The quest can be challenging due to the need to sneak into the Thalmor Embassy and avoid detection.
• The player must steal the Eagle of the Falmer artifact without being caught which requires careful planning and execution and must also be careful when returning the artifact to Vex in Riften to avoid being detected.

To start the “Diplomatic Immunity” quest, visit Vex in Riften, a member of the Thieves Guild. Infiltrate the Thalmor Embassy in Solitude, aiming to steal the valuable artifact, the Eagle of the Falmer. Meet Vex to initiate the quest, gather intel, and then stealthily navigate the embassy to locate and steal the artifact from Elwen’s Solar. Return to Riften without raising suspicion and deliver the artifact to Vex to complete the quest.

19. The Companions

Quest Location:

• The Companions questline takes place in Whiterun and the surrounding area.

Quest Rewards:

• The title of Harbinger of the Companions, a prestigious position within the group, is the first prize for completing the quest line.
• By consuming Aela the Huntress’s blood, the player can also gain access to a unique and potent form that they can employ to fight foes and improve their powers.
• After the Companions questline is finished, the potent Wuuthrad battleaxe, a legendary weapon that does more damage against elves, becomes available.

Quest Length:

• It can take approximately 6-8 hours to complete the main storyline of the Companions questline in Skyrim.

Quest Difficulty:

• Due to the possibility of running across powerful foes along the road, some objectives within the questline may require the player to go to other locations in the game world.
• The questline’s last quest might be exceptionally challenging and completing it successfully can need for a character with the right equipment.

To become the leader of the Companions in Skyrim, visit their headquarters, Jorrvaskr, in Whiterun and meet with Kodlak Whitemane, their leader. He’ll assign your first task, initiating the quest line. Complete various missions for the Companions, battling bandits, monsters, and facing other challenges. As you prove your worth and earn their trust, you’ll learn new skills and abilities. Uncover secrets within the group, leading to a final confrontation. Upon completing the questline, you’ll become the leader of the Companions.

18. The College of Winterhold

Quest Location:

• The College of Winterhold questline takes place in and around the city of Winterhold.

Quest Rewards:

• Completion of the questline rewards the player with the title of Arch-Mage of the College of Winterhold.
• The player also gains access to powerful spells and enchantments.
• New dialogue options with members of the College of Winterhold are also unlocked.

Quest Length:

• In total, there are eight quests which include Containment, Revealing The Unseen, and The Eye of Magnus, and five side quests which include J’zargo’s Experiment, Rejoining the College, and Arniel’s Endeavor.
• Depending on your skills and choice it can take 6 to 8 hours to complete.

Quest Difficulty:

• The College of Winterhold questline in Skyrim poses challenges due to the intricate magic system and navigating hazardous environments like ruins and caves.
• It demands a substantial investment of time and effort, featuring a lengthy series of quests, including some difficult ones, to fully explore the magic school and its secrets.

Your quest involves infiltrating the powerful College of Winterhold to become a master wizard. Here are the steps I took:

1. Discover the College: Locate the College of Winterhold in Winterhold City.
2. Prepare for Magic: Ensure proficiency in magic; casting a spell upon entry is required. Purchase spells with gold if necessary.
3. Prove Your Worth: Complete minor quests assigned by mages to showcase magical abilities. Tasks include finding books and cleansing magical focal points, granting access to new spells.
4. Uncover Secrets: Progress through the storyline to reveal the college’s hidden secrets and conspiracies. Your decisions will impact the narrative.
5. Final Test: Pass a challenging final test to become a master wizard, demonstrating mastery of magic.

17. Black Book Quests

Quest Locations:

• The Black Books are scattered throughout Skyrim’s Solstheim region which is added by the Dragonborn DLC.

Quest Rewards:

• Each Black Book grants the player access to a unique “Black Book power” that can be used once per day.
• The powers vary in usefulness and can range from summoning creatures to slowing time to teleporting.

Quest Length:

• In total, there will be seven quests, such as The Hidden Twilight, The Sallow Regent, and Filament and Filgree, and two main quests of Skyrim which are The Gardener of Men and At the Summit of Apocrypha.

Quest Difficulty:

• The Black Book quests range in complexity, although they are typically seen of as being simpler than some of the other quests in the game.
• The enemies encountered in the Black Book quests tend to be weaker than those in the game’s main quests.

Other aspects:

• The Black Book quests are tied to the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora and his realm of Apocrypha.
• The quests often involve elements of magic and otherworldly realms.
• The Black Books are visually distinct from other items in the game and have a unique appearance.

The Black Book Quests are part of the Dragonborn sidequest in Skyrim’s Dragonborn DLC. To access them, you need the DLC. Here’s an overview:

1. Finding Black Books: Explore Solstheim to discover Black Books in various locations, some integral to the main Dragonborn questline and others found in dungeons.
2. Entering Apocrypha: Reading a Black Book transports you to Apocrypha, the Daedric Realm ruled by Hermaeus Mora, offering knowledge in exchange for navigating the treacherous realm.
3. Different Realms, Different Rewards: Each Black Book leads to a distinct area in Apocrypha with unique rewards. Seven quests include “The Hidden Twilight,” “The Sallow Regent,” and “Filament and Filigree,” with two main Skyrim quests: “The Gardener of Men” and “At the Summit of Apocrypha.”

16. Innocence Lost

Quest Location:

• The Innocence Lost quest is located in Windhelm city which is in the northeastern corner of Skyrim.

Quest Rewards:

• The main reward for completing the Innocence Lost quest is access to the Dark Brotherhood questline.
• You will receive Aretino Family Heirloom as a reward.
• The quest also grants the player some gold and a leveled enchanted weapon as a reward for completing a side task.

Quest Length:

• The Innocence Lost quest is comparatively short and can be completed in an hour.

Quest Difficulty:

• The Innocence Lost quest is easy and is designed to be accessible to players of all skill levels.
• The mission includes a few combat encounters, although they are not extremely challenging.

Quest Description:

• The Innocence Lost quest involves investigating a murder that took place in Windhelm and uncovering a conspiracy involving the Dark Brotherhood.
• The quest has multiple branching paths and choices that can affect the player’s experience in the Dark Brotherhood questline.
• The quest is considered one of the most memorable and well-written quests in the game with a number of memorable characters and moments.

In Skyrim, the Dark Brotherhood can be introduced through the “Innocence Lost” quest. Here’s how it unfolds:

1. Start of the Quest: The quest begins when you interact with Aventus Aretino. The trigger for this is when the innkeeper of the Sleeping Giant Inn in Riverwood hears a rumor about a child performing a black sacrament in Windhelm.
2. Investigating Aventus Aretino: You’ll be sent to Windhelm to talk to Aventus Aretino to find out the truth behind the rumor. It initially seems like childish behavior, but Aventus mistakes you for a member of the Dark Brotherhood.
3. Task from Aventus: Aventus will give you a task to assassinate Grelod The “Kind.” Complete this task, and then return to Aventus to inform him of the deed.
4. Quest Conclusion: This concludes the quest, and you’ll receive the Aretino Family Heirloom as a reward for your actions. This quest serves as an introduction to the Dark Brotherhood storyline in Skyrim.

15. The Way of the Voice

The Way of the Voice quest in Skyrim starts in High Hrothgar, a monastery atop the Throat of the World mountain. Completing this quest provides several rewards, including the iconic shout Unrelenting Force and access to the Greybeards’ guidance and training in shout usage.

Key Details:

• Quest Length: 2 to 3 hours
• Quest Difficulty: Easy
• Quest Description: Learn to use the Dragonborn’s shout abilities and understand the Thu’um. Impress the Greybeards by demonstrating your Unrelenting Force shout. You’ll meet Arngeir, who reveals there are three words in the shout: Force, Ro, and Wuuld. Master each word to progress and open the gate.

The Way of the Voice is a crucial part of Skyrim’s main storyline, introducing players to the game’s shout mechanic and the significance of the Greybeards.

14. The Forsworn Conspiracy

The Forsworn Conspiracy quest in Skyrim is located in the city of Markarth in the western region. Completing this quest opens up the Markarth storyline, offering additional quests, gold, and a leveled enchanted weapon as a reward for completing a side task.

Key Details:

• Quest Length: Up to 5 hours
• Quest Difficulty: Moderately difficult, with varying difficulty based on the player’s level, skill set, and playstyle.

Quest Description: The Forsworn Conspiracy in Skyrim involves investigating a conspiracy led by the Forsworn rebels in Markarth. The quest introduces characters like Madanach and offers multiple paths, impacting the experience based on player choices.

Initiated by encountering Eltrys in Markarth after witnessing a murder, the quest offers two options during an assassination attempt on Margret by Weylin. Player choices here influence the quest’s progression and outcomes.

13. Hard Answers

The Hard Answers quest in Skyrim is given by Karliah in the Ragged Flagon in Riften. It involves visiting various locations across Skyrim, including the Twilight Sepulcher, the Snow Veil Sanctum, and the Riftweald Manor in Riften.

Key Details:

• Quest Length: The duration varies depending on how quickly you navigate the different locations and solve puzzles. On average, it takes around an hour to complete.
• Quest Difficulty: Moderately difficult, particularly for players unfamiliar with Markarth’s layout. It features puzzles that require careful observation and deduction, and combat elements, so having strong weapons and armor is recommended.

Quest Description: The quest involves uncovering a conspiracy implicating Mercer Frey in the theft from the Thieves Guild’s vault. Collaborate with Karliah to expose the truth and protect the guild’s reputation.

Retrieve Margret’s journal from Enthir and seek translation aid from Calcelmo. Navigate the Dwemer Museum using the Spider Control Rod to reach Calcelmo’s laboratory. Obtain the Dwemer Puzzle Cube and duplicate the Falmer translating guide. Depending on choices, encounter guards or Aicantar, Calcelmo’s nephew, choosing to sneak past or eliminate them.

12. A Night to Remember

The A Night to Remember quest in Skyrim begins when you encounter Sam Guevenne, a drunken man, in any tavern or inn in the game. The quest takes you through various locations, including Markarth, Rorikstead, and Whiterun.

Key Details:

• Quest Length: The duration depends on how quickly you navigate the different locations and complete objectives, typically taking 30 minutes to an hour on average.
• Quest Difficulty: Relatively easy, involving straightforward tasks for the Daedric Prince Sanguine, with minimal combat.

Quest Description: The quest features humorous and surreal elements, including a drinking contest with Sam Guevenne, who turns out to be the Daedric Prince Sanguine. If you accept and lose the contest, you wake up with no memory of the previous night and must retrace your steps to unravel the events.

The final task leads you to The Temple of Dibella, where you confront the consequences of your actions. Depending on your choices, you either make amends or face punishment, receiving the Sanguine Rose staff as a reward.

11. Battle for Whiterun

The Battle for Whiterun quest in Skyrim occurs in and around the city of Whiterun, located in the central region of Skyrim. Its objective is to assist one of the factions in Skyrim’s civil war, either the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Legion, in capturing Whiterun.

Quest Rewards:

• Siding with the Imperial Legion and capturing Whiterun:
  • Becoming the Thane of Whiterun
  • Obtaining the house “Breezehome” for 5,000 gold
  • Gaining a housecarl named Lydia as a follower
  • The ability to purchase land and build a homestead in Falkreath or Morthal
• Siding with the Stormcloaks and capturing Whiterun:
  • Becoming the Stormblade
  • Receiving a unique weapon, the Stormblade, dealing extra damage to Imperials
  • The ability to ask guards to overlook minor crimes
  • Earning the title of Stormblade and the respect of Stormcloak soldiers

Quest Length: From my experience, the quest can vary in length depending on how quickly you move through it. Rushing through the city and defeating the opposing faction’s leader can make it relatively quick. However, exploring the city and completing additional objectives can extend its duration.

Quest Difficulty: The quest’s difficulty varies based on the player’s level, equipment, and chosen difficulty setting. The large number of enemies and the need to defend or attack various objectives in the city can make it challenging.

Other Details:

• The quest includes major battles throughout the city, such as an assault on the city walls and a final showdown in the city center.
• The player’s actions during the quest can affect their standing with various factions in Skyrim, including the Jarls of various cities, the Thieves Guild, and the Dark Brotherhood.
• The quest is available in both the vanilla version of Skyrim and the Special Edition with updated graphics and gameplay improvements.

If you side with the Stormcloaks, you’ll receive orders to join the Stormcloak army in attacking Whiterun. After leading the assault on the city gate, you’ll engage in a battle with Whiterun’s elite fighters within Dragonsreach. Upon victory, you’ll speak with the city’s leader, Balgruuf, and accept his surrender.

10. The House of Horrors

The House of Horrors quest in Skyrim can be initiated by speaking to a Vigilant of Stendarr named Tyranus, who can be found in Markarth near the Abandoned House.

Quest Rewards: The main reward for completing the House of Horrors quest is the Mace of Molag Bal, a unique artifact. This powerful mace can absorb the stamina and magicka of its victims and has a chance to paralyze them.

Quest Length: The House of Horrors quest is relatively short and can be completed within 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how quickly the player progresses through it.

Quest Difficulty: The quest is considered easy and can be completed by players of any level. However, there are some enemies and challenges within the quest that may pose a challenge to low-level players, particularly the conjured creatures summoned by the Daedric Prince Molag Bal.

Quest Description: The House of Horrors quest involves investigating an abandoned mansion in Markarth believed to be haunted. Players encounter Vigilant Tyranus, who seeks signs of Daedric activity. They uncover the truth about the house and the involvement of Molag Bal, facing riddles and conflicts.

Ultimately, players must decide whether to accept Molag Bal’s offer or defy him, shaping the quest’s outcome and their reward.

9. Hail Sithis!

The Hail Sithis! quest in Skyrim can be initiated by speaking to Nazir in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary after completing the questline’s previous quest, “Breaching Security.”

Quest Rewards:

• A new location to use as a base for the Dark Brotherhood.
• The ability to repeat the quest for additional gold rewards.

Quest Length: The Hail Sithis! quest can typically be completed in around an hour, depending on how quickly the player progresses through it.

Quest Difficulty: The quest is not particularly difficult, but some enemies can pose a challenge to low-level players, particularly the Draugr and Dremora that appear in the dungeon.

Quest Description: The “Hail Sithis!” quest takes players to the Night Mother’s Crypt, the Dark Brotherhood’s base. They must explore the crypt, retrieve the Blade of Woe, and eliminate undead Draugr threats as part of their objectives.

During the quest, players must decide whether to spare or kill Amaund Motierre, a character involved in the Dark Brotherhood’s contract to assassinate Emperor Titus Mede II. This choice impacts the outcome of the Dark Brotherhood storyline and may have consequences for the player.

8. Blood on the Ice

The “Blood on the Ice” quest in Skyrim is a fascinating and complex side quest in my opinion that takes place in the city of Windhelm. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the quest:

Quest Location: The “Blood on the Ice” quest can be initiated by entering the city of Windhelm and heading to the graveyard at night. The quest will begin automatically if the player has not already completed it.

Quest Rewards:

• The ability to purchase the house Hjerim in Windhelm.
• The Windy Edge unique enchantment for weapons.

Quest Length: The “Blood on the Ice” quest is a relatively long quest and can take 3 to 4 hours to complete, depending on how thoroughly the player explores and investigates.

Quest Difficulty: The quest can be challenging due to its multiple twists and turns in the storyline. Additionally, there are some difficult enemies, such as necromancers and draugr, that can pose a challenge to low-level players.

Quest Description: The “Blood on the Ice” quest revolves around investigating a series of gruesome killings that have occurred in Windhelm. As the player, you will be tasked with identifying the murderer by investigating crime scenes, questioning witnesses, and assembling evidence.

The “Blood on the Ice” quest in Skyrim features unexpected twists, revealing a skilled necromancer as the killer. Players must confront the necromancer to end their reign of terror. With its intricate storyline and detective elements, the quest is widely regarded as one of the most engaging and memorable side quests in the game.

7. Forgotten Names

The Forgotten Names quest in Skyrim takes place beneath the College of Winterhold, specifically in The Midden Dark. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the quest:

Quest Location: The Forgotten Names quest takes place beneath the College of Winterhold, in The Midden Dark. Players will find a circular room with a gauntlet-like statue at its center.

Quest Rewards: Completing the quest can reward the player with either a Daedra Heart or Velehk Sain’s Treasure Map, along with other items like two Scimitars, Hammerfell Garb, and Redguard Boots.

Quest Length: The Forgotten Names quest is relatively short and can be completed in about 30 minutes, depending on how quickly the player navigates the dungeon.

Quest Difficulty: The quest is not particularly difficult, as it involves exploring a dungeon, solving some puzzles, and defeating several draugr enemies.

Quest Description: The Forgotten Names quest involves exploring the ruins of Folgunthur and uncovering the mystery behind the disappearance of the Three Heroes who once quested to slay a powerful dragon priest.

To start the quest, visit The Midden Dark beneath the College of Winterhold and investigate a circular room with a gauntlet-like statue. Discover an incident report and a key detailing a failed summoning ritual, along with four rings: Katarina’s Ring, Treoy’s Ring, Balwen’s Ring, and Pithi’s Ring. Obtain these rings from a chest in the Arcanaeum using the provided key or by picking the lock.

Once you have all four rings, return to The Midden Dark and place them on the gauntlet in the following order:

• Pithi’s Ring on the Little Finger
• Balwen’s Ring on the Ring Finger
• Treoy’s Ring on the Middle Finger
• Katarina’s Ring on the Index Finger

6. Forbidden Legend

Quest Location:

Initiate the Forbidden Legend quest by reading “Lost Legends,” available in various Skyrim locations, like bookstores and libraries.

Quest Rewards:

Receive the unique “Gauldur Blackblade” weapon. Gain the Gauldur Amulet artifact for health, magicka, and stamina boosts. Access the Dragonrend shout Word Wall.

Quest Length:

Expect 2 to 3 hours to complete the Forbidden Legend quest, depending on your playstyle.

Quest Difficulty:

Moderately difficult; involves dungeon navigation, puzzles, and defeating enemies, including draugr, mages, and a dragon priest.

Quest Description:

Navigate puzzles, defeat mages, and confront Jyrik Gauldurson, a powerful draugr. Collect Gauldur Amulet pieces and defeat the Gauldur brothers. Earn the unique Gauldur Blackblade weapon.

Starting the Quest:

Begin in Riverwood, find the “Forbidden Legend” book, and read it or speak to the Sleeping Giant Inn owner to start the quest.

Objective:

Find the Gauldur Amulet by journeying to Folgunthur, southeast of Solitude. Fight enemies and solve puzzles in the ruin to reach Archmage Gauldur’s tomb. Retrieve the Gauldur Amulet and return to the inn owner.

Finding the Amulets:

Locate Gauldur Blackblade in Saarthal. Discover Gauldur Blackbow in Geirmund’s Hall. Travel to each location, facing challenges similar to the Gauldur Amulet’s retrieval.

Summoning the Bosses:

Visit Archmage Gauldur’s tomb and place the amulets on three plates. Confront three bosses sequentially:

1. Draugr-summoning boss.
2. Arrow-shooting boss with clones.
3. Ice-creature-summoning boss using magic.

Completing the Quest:

Defeat all bosses to obtain an amulet boosting health, magicka, and stamina by 30 points. Find a locked chest at the pool’s bottom. I recommend you prepare adequately before facing these challenging enemies.

5. Waking Nightmare

Quest Location:

Start the Walking Nightmare quest by talking to Erandur at the Windpeak Inn in Dawnstar.

Quest Rewards:

Obtain the Skull of Corruption, a unique staff dealing significant damage and creating target clones, along with gold.

Quest Length:

The Walking Nightmare quest is moderately long, taking around 1-2 hours to complete.

Quest Difficulty:

This quest is challenging, involving a maze-like dungeon with enemies, traps, puzzles, and a formidable end-boss.

Quest Description:

Help Erandur, a former member of Daedric Prince Vaermina’s cult, halt a nightmare plague afflicting Dawnstar’s residents. Locate the plague source and defeat the powerful Nightmare while facing waves of enemies.

Starting the Quest:

Visit Dawnstar and speak to Erandur at Windpeak Inn. Follow Erandur to Nightcaller Temple, facing deadly spiders on the way.

Progressing Through the Temple:

Inside the temple, encounter waking orcs and mages, defeating them. Find a mysterious book that Erandur can interpret. Drink a potion to experience another person’s memory, leading you to a dream-like state. Awake on the other side of a previously impassable barrier.

Reaching the Skull:

Advance toward the skull while encountering Erandur’s friends. Eliminate them before Erandur attempts to destroy the skull through a ritual.

Choose Your Path:

Option 1: Let Erandur complete the ritual, allowing him to become your companion, but note that it won’t count as one of the 15 Deadric Artifacts for the Oblivion Walker trophy. Option 2: Kill Erandur and take the skull for the Oblivion Walker Trophy, ending the quest.

Enjoy one of Skyrim’s best quests.

4. Kyne’s Sacred Trials

Quest Location:

Initiate Kyne’s Sacred Trials quest by speaking to Froki Whetted-Blade at his cabin south of Ivarstead.

Quest Rewards:

Gain the ability to summon Kyne’s Sacred Trials for hunting challenges. Receive Froki’s Bow, a unique weapon dealing extra damage to animals and creatures. Earn the title “Huntsman” or “Huntress.”

Quest Length:

Complete Kyne’s Sacred Trials in about 45 minutes.

Quest Difficulty:

Moderately difficult quest involving hunting and defeating animals, including a legendary beast at the end.

Quest Description:

Help Froki Whetted-Blade complete sacred trials to prove your hunting skills and gain Kyne’s favor, the goddess of the hunt. Hunt and defeat various animals and creatures, including a cave bear, saber cat, wolf pack, and the legendary Guardian of the Vale.

Completing the Quest:

Speak with Froki at Froki’s Shack to start the quest. Hunt and defeat guardian Mud crab, Wolf, and Skeever. Report back to Froki. Next, hunt guardian Mammoth, Sabre Cat, and Bear. Report to Froki again. Finally, face the Guardian Troll at Graywinter Watch with other trolls. Completing all trials finishes the quest.

Kyne’s Sacred Trials is among the top quests in Skyrim, offering unique hunting challenges and rewards.

3. The Mind Of Madness

Quest Location:

Begin the Mind of Madness quest by talking to Dervenin, a peculiar man wandering the streets of Solitude.

Quest Rewards:

Acquire the Wabbajack, a unique staff with unpredictable effects on targets. Earn the title “Champion of Sheogorath.” Receive a leveled amount of gold.

Quest Length:

Complete the Mind of Madness quest in approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Quest Difficulty:

This quest is challenging, involving puzzle-solving, navigating a surreal world, and defeating various enemies.

Quest Description:

Help Sheogorath enter the mind of Pelagius Septim III to cure his insanity. Navigate through a surreal world with puzzles and illusions. Confront Pelagius’ fears and anxieties to complete the quest.

Starting the Quest:

In Solitude, aid a servant in rescuing his trapped master from an abandoned corridor in the Blue Palace. Retrieve the key from Falk if you completed the Wolfskull Cave quest, or ask a maid for the key by mentioning Falk. Use the key to access Pelagius’ mind on the second floor.

Completing the Quest:

Speak with Sheogorath to receive the Wabbajack and three tasks.

• First Task: Paranoia – Use the Wabbajack to turn figures into wolves while they sit next to a man.
• Second Task: Anger – Make a figure big and an attacker small by shooting the Wabbajack at the figure twice.
• Third Task: Night Terrors – Wake up Pelagius with the Wabbajack, handle creatures without harming Sultry Maiden or young Pelagius, experience scenes, then return to the Blue Palace with the Wabbajack to complete the quest.

In my opinion, The Mind of Madness is one of Skyrim’s top three quests, offering a unique and surreal adventure with the enigmatic Sheogorath.

2. The Cursed Tribe

Quest Location:

Start the Cursed Tribe quest by speaking to Atub, an orc, at the orc stronghold of Largashbur in the Rift region of Skyrim.

Quest Rewards:

Receive Volendrung, a unique Warhammer with stamina-draining and health-absorbing abilities. Gain access to Largashbur as a player home.

Quest Length:

Complete the Cursed Tribe quest in approximately 1-2 hours.

Quest Difficulty:

This quest is moderately difficult, involving battles against strong enemies, including a giant, a troll, and a powerful orc warlord.

Quest Description:

The “Cursed Tribe” quest revolves around assisting the orc tribe of Largashbur in lifting a curse that afflicts them. Summon the Daedric Prince Malacath to help remove the curse and retrieve the Volendrung artifact from a dwarven ruin. Aid the orcs in battling their enemies and confront Chief Yamarz, who has betrayed the tribe.

Starting the Quest:

Head to Largashbur, located south of Riften, and speak with Atub. Learn about the ongoing giant attacks and the sickness affecting the orc leader. Obtain Troll Fat and a Daedra Heart to proceed.

Dealing with the Giant:

Travel with the orc leader to confront the giant northeast of Riften. Choose between letting the leader handle the giant himself or accepting a bribe.

Fighting the Giant:

Regardless of your choice, you will need to battle the giant.

Completing the Quest:

Speak to Malacath and Atub, who will instruct you to place the mace on an altar. The mace transforms into Volendrung, and you can take it from the altar.

The Cursed Tribe is a Daedric quest requiring a minimum level of nine and offers the powerful Volendrung Warhammer as its reward.

1. To Kill An Empire

Quest Location:

The “To Kill an Empire” quest is part of the Dark Brotherhood questline and primarily occurs in Solitude, Haafingar province.

Quest Rewards:

Completion grants a substantial amount of gold and the Emperor’s Robes, a unique item with high value that can be used or sold.

Quest Length:

On average, this quest takes around 30 minutes to an hour to complete.

Quest Difficulty:

The difficulty of the quest varies based on your level and equipment. Involves infiltrating a heavily guarded area, posing a challenge for lower-level characters or those lacking strong stealth abilities. Several optional objectives within the quest can add complexity and difficulty.

Quest Description:

The objective is to assassinate the Emperor of Tamriel, Titus Mede II. Stages include gathering information about the Emperor’s whereabouts, infiltrating his ship, and carrying out the assassination. The quest has significant repercussions for the Dark Brotherhood and Skyrim’s political landscape.

Starting the Quest:

Receive the quest from Astrid in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary after completing the “Recipe for Disaster” quest.

Completing the Quest:

Infiltrate Emperor’s Tower posing as The Gourmet, assisted by a Writ of Passage from Commander Maro. Prepare Potage le Magnifique with a poisoned ingredient alongside Chef Gianna. Witness Emperor Titus Mede II succumb to the meal. Face betrayal and battle Penitus Oculatus agents. Survive and return to the Sanctuary near Falkreath, fending off Maro’s men.

“To Kill an Empire” is considered one of the best quests in Skyrim and holds significant narrative and gameplay impact within the Dark Brotherhood questline.

Final Words

All in all, these are the best quests in Skyrim that will challenge your skills and provide you with great rewards. Moreover, apart from the skills and rewards, you will also be able to dive deeper into the lore of Skyrim. And that will eventually open doors for curiosity and answers.

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