|| VI.2 - Tips on Navigating Dungeons 036 ||

Master dungeon navigation in The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall! Learn to use the micromap, main map, and secret door indicators to find your way and uncover hidden paths.

Dungeons in Daggerfall can feel like a maze, but don't worry, you've got a powerful tool to help you out: the three-dimensional map. It might seem a bit much to get used to at first, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder how you ever played without it.

Let's start with the micromap. See that little cluster of yellow pixels in the top-left corner of your map screen? That's a tiny representation of the entire dungeon. The red dot shows where you generally are, and the blue dot marks the dungeon exit. This is a lifesaver if you ever find yourself completely turned around and need to find your way back to the surface.

The main map screen shows you the dungeon's layout – well, at least the parts you've explored so far. Along the bottom of the screen, you'll find buttons that let you move and rotate the map. Dungeons are super three-dimensional, with rooms and hallways stacked on top of each other, so you'll often need to use the stair buttons to move the camera up or down. This lets you see all the different floors. You're shown as a red arrow, which always points in the direction you're currently facing.

There's a grid button on the left that switches the camera between a top-down view and a side view. Honestly, the top-down camera is the way to go – it's just so much easier to understand. I wouldn't even bother with the side-view camera myself.

• Secret Doors
  Secret doors are pretty common in dungeons, showing up in both rooms and corridors. You can often spot them because their texture won't quite match the rest of the wall. Some are really well hidden, though, blending in perfectly. Don't stress too much if you miss one visually – even if it fools your eyes, it can't fool your map! Make sure to check your map regularly to see if you've missed any secret passages.