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M'desi
The Elder Scrolls VI

M'desi

Your expert guide to conquering Rotten Den and Deadfall in The Elder Scrolls VI. Learn enemy tactics, trap avoidance, and key locations to progress.

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Your expert guide to conquering Rotten Den and Deadfall in The Elder Scrolls VI. Learn enemy tactics, trap avoidance, and key locations to progress.

Alright, let's get you through this M'desi section. It's mostly about navigating a couple of tricky caves, Rotten Den and Deadfall, south of Fellmoor. Keep your wits about you, there are traps and some tough enemies.

Walkthrough
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    First off, head into the cave called Rotten Den. You'll enter through the section known as Deadfall. As soon as you move forward and open that initial door, you'll see an adventurer get taken out by a fireball. Don't linger! Quickly move through the large trench area, making sure to dodge the many fireball-shooting statues. When you reach an intersection, take a right and go through the door to find more trenches.
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    You'll now run into more Zealots, along with those pesky root spike traps and the ever-present fireball statues. Push your way through all of this to reach the door that leads to the Precipice.
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    Once you're in the Precipice, you can take either the left or right path. Keep an eye out for the statues' fire directly ahead and take them out, along with any other enemies you encounter. You'll need to kill the guard positioned on the ledge above you. Then, head down the root to the path below.
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    Climb up the root on the other side and deal with the enemies waiting for you up there. After that, head south through the door into the Sanctum.
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    In the Sanctum, turn to your right and drop down the hole. Keep going this way, dropping down another hole. Now, turn the opposite direction and drop down the hole over there to face some Shambles.
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    Head east, and be super careful of the root spike traps that are scattered throughout this entire tunnel system. Once you make it to the other side and through the door, drop down and clear out any enemies. Then, head south up the root and through another tunnel filled with spikes. Enter the next set of ruins and grab the skull located at the foot of the statue.
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    Now, backtrack through the tunnel you just came from. Head west into another tunnel that's rigged with root spike traps. In the large room you enter, go all the way to the back and take the root on the right. Traverse across the root bridges and enter the door that leads to Encampment.
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    Once in the Encampment, proceed through the tunnel and then down the root ramp to the camp area below. Find the root ramp directly across from you, head up it, and reach the door that will take you back to Deadfall.
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    Finally, run along the top of the trenches to get over to the doorway that leads out. Drop down from there, and you'll be done with this section.
Tips
  • The fireball statues are a constant threat; always be moving and use the environment for cover when you can.
  • Root spike traps are often hidden or placed in narrow passages. Watch your step, especially when backtracking.
  • Don't underestimate the Zealots and Shambles. They can hit hard, so keep your defenses up.
  • The skull in the ruins is a key objective, make sure you grab it before heading back.

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