Ultimate Coldharbour Zone Guide (2024)

Aba-Loria

In Old Elvish, aba-loria means “forbidden darkness.” According to scholars of the long-lost Heartland Elves, it was also the name of the mortuary crypts of the ancient Ayleid city of Abagarlas.

Aba-Loria Location

Travel slightly northeast from the Shrouded Plains Wayshrine to find the Ayleid ruin that is Aba-Loria.

Inside Aba-Loria

Aba-Loria is inhabited by bone colossi, Risen Dead, and Skeletal enemies. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as noted on the map. There is no quest currently associated with this delve.

Cirterisse

Cirterisse is a High Elf necromancer accompanied by a Bone Colossus. She battles with a sword and also has ranged abilities. The Bone Colossus is weaker than most and is easily defeated. Focus on him first. During the battle, Cirterisse summons an Aura of Protection totem that reduces the damage she takes while she is near it. When you destroy it, she will be momentarily stunned. She may also summon other undead creatures to help her. They, too, are easily defeated. Destroy the totems as quickly as you can and Cirterisse is easily defeated.

Mal Sorra’s Tomb

None of the denizens of Coldharbour can actually “die”—all of them, Daedra and Soul Shriven, merely discorporate until they can form new bodies. Why, then, are there so many tombs and graveyards? Because Coldharbour is Molag Bal’s plane, and he likes them.

Mal Sorra’s Tomb Location

Travel northeast from the Shrouded Plains Wayshrine to reach Mal Sorra’s Tomb.

Inside Mal Sorra’s Tomb

Mal Sorra’s Tomb is inhabited by bone flayers, ghosts, and skeletal enemies. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Mal Sorra

Mal Sorra is a wraith that is accompanied by a ghost. The ghost will charge at you and knock you off your feet. Mal Sorra does not move around. Mal Sorra sends ice bolts and frozen roots that will pin you in place. Focus on the ghost first, then Mal Sorra is easily defeated.

The Cave of Trophies

When Soul Shriven become too worn and decrepit for further labor as thralls, they are often set loose to run through the wilds of Coldharbour as prey for hunting Dremora. The victors in this sport bring the bones of their victims to the Cave of Trophies.

The Cave of Trophies Location

Travel northeast from the Court of Contempt Wayshrine to locate The Cave of Trophies.

Inside The Cave of Trophies

The Cave of Trophies is inhabited by Dremora enemies, clannfear, and banekins. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as noted on the map.

Gnilokelo

Gnilokelo is a Dremora mage that is accompanied by a clannfear. The clannfear will jump to you if you run away from him, so it’s best to stand your ground. Gnilokelo uses an ice staff to deal frost damage. During the battle, he will summon burdening eyes that damage and stun you if they touch you. Defeat the clannfear first then destroy the burdening eyes whenever they appear. Gnilokelo is easily defeated.

The Grotto of Depravity

Soul Shriven who collaborate with their guards and inform on their fellows may be rewarded with a shift of lighter labor—or even a visit to the Grotto of Depravity.

The Grotto of Depravity Location

Travel northeast from the Haj Uxith Wayshrine to locate the cave that is The Grotto of Depravity.

Inside The Grotto of Depravity

The Grotto of Depravity is inhabited by banekins, Dremora enemies, and Shriven enemies. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as noted on the map.

Nerazaken

Nerazakan is a dark seducer. She is surrounded by Shriven Travelers but they do not engage in battle. Nerazakan uses a sword and shield for melee damage and has Dragonknight abilities. She summons for a Dragonknight Standard which creates a large aoe and heavy flame damage. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well. She is easily defeated.

The Vault of Haman Forgefire

The dreadful Oblivion plane of Coldharbour is a place of death, despair, and infinite cruelty. It is ruled by Molag Bal, the Lord of Brutality and Domination, a Daedric Prince dedicated to enslaving all the mortals of Nirn.

The Vault of Haman Forgefire Location

Travel southeast from the Everfull Flagon Wayshrine to locate the nordic ruin that is The Vault of Haman Forgrefire.

Inside The Vault of Haman Forgefire

The Vault of Haman Forgefire is inhabited by draugr enemies and flame atronachs. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as noted on the map. There is no quest currently associated with this delve.

Haman Forgefire

Haman Forgefire is a Dragonknight draugr. He uses melee attacks with a sword and shield. Haman summons a Dragonknight Standard and also he power bashes. Occasionally Dark Talons will appear that will root you in place. Ranged attacks work well. He is easily defeated.

The Wailing Maw

Molag Bal is fascinated by the metamagical technology of Soul Gems, and has several mystical research efforts under way to develop new and more efficient methods of stealing and imprisoning the souls of mortals.

The Wailing Maw Location

Travel northeast from The Orchard Wayshrine to locate the cave near the Lost Fleet called The Wailing Maw.

Inside The Wailing Maw

The Wailing Maw is inhabited by Dremora enemies and frost atronachs. This delve has one level, one boss, and one skyshard as notated on the map.

Marwoleath

Marwoleath is a harvester. They shoot blue orbs towards you in a ranged attack. She will also glow blue around her ‘feet’ then release three aoes that cause a great deal of magical damage. This move can be interrupted. During the battle, Marwoleath will summon four orbs called The Feast. Each move slowly toward her. If they reach her, they will heal her. Destroy them before they reach her. Interrupt her before the heavy attack and keep the orbs destroyed. Marwoleath is easily defeated.

Village of the Lost

The blue fluid found everywhere in Coldharbour is called Azure Plasma, and is unformed “chaotic creatia,” the stuff from which all Oblivion matter is formed. When a Daedra is “killed,” its morphotype, or vestige, gradually forms a new body by accretion of Azure Plasma.

Village of the Lost Location

Travel northeast from the Everfull Flagon Wayshrine to find the mysterious islands called the Village of the Lost.

Village of the Lost Quests

There are two quests in the Village of the Lost: Holes in the World and Soul Survivors.

Inside the Village of the Lost

The Village of the Lost is three villages that are trapped on a mysterious plane. The area is comprised of islands that are connected by portals. The areas include Ruins of the Silver Run, Ruins of Khaj’yahai, Ruins of Dushnikh’s Shadow, Island of the Damned, Island of the Lost, and Dushnikh’s Shadow Longhouse. This dungeon is inhabited by colossus, harvesters, and atronachs.

Dungeon Bosses

The Village of the Lost has 8 bosses. To complete the dungeon, you will need to complete the two quests and defeat all 8 bosses.

Aez the Collector

Aez the Collector is a dremora.

Mechanics

Aez the Collector is accompanied by a Winged Twilight and a Flame Atronach. He uses a battle axe for melee attacks. His swings do hit hard but are easy to avoid. Focus on the adds first then turn your attention to Aez. He is easily defeated.

Gruthaz

Gruthaz is a harvester.

Mechanics

Gruthaz shoots blue orbs and creates aoes that deal magicka damage. Look for the blue glow on the ground by her ‘feet’. This is her heavy attack and it can be interrupted. If that fails, three smaller electrical aoes will spread from her. During the battle, Gruthaz will summon orbs called The Feast. They are slow moving but if any reach her, the orb will provide Gruthaz with healing. Destroy the orbs as quickly as possible. If you keep the heavy attack interrupted and control the orbs, Gruthaz is easily defeated.

Iluzan

Iluzan is a flesh atronach.

Mechanics

Iluzan has maces for hands. One ‘hand’ even flames. His hits do heavy damage. Iluzan will also slam his fist on the ground to do additional damage. Ranged attacks work well.

Macius Cento

Macius Cento is a lich.

Mechanics

Macius Centos is alone but nearby are other enemies. If you are careful they will not engage in battle. He uses magical spears for ranged attacks. During the battle, Macius will summon several lich crystals on the ground. If you stand near them, they will do moderate magicaka damage. Ultimately those crystals do explode dealing greater damage. Avoid the aoes when possible. Melee attacks work well.

Mirok the Deplorable

Mirok the Deplorable is a Xivilai warrior.

Mechanics

Mirok the Deplorable uses a battle axe for melee attacks. Her heavy attack can be blocked. Mirok also uses a fiery attack that sends three lines of flames toward her target. Be aware that she also creates little swirling white areas on the ground that can root you with frost if you step in them. Mirok the Deplorable is easily defeated.

Uluzzur

Uluzzur is a bone collossus. The skyshard in this dungeon is located closets to Uluzzur as noted on the map.

Mechanics

Uluzzur has heavy swipes and stomps that deal physical damage. When he stomps the ground, a cone-shaped aoe is created. During the battle, Uluzzur will summon risen dead to aid him. Focus on the adds. Avoid the aoes when possible. Uluzzur is easily defeated.

Vrendi

Vrendi is a harvester.

Mechanics

Vrendi, like Gruthaz, shoots blue orbs and creates aoes that deal magicka damage. Look for the blue glow on the ground by her ‘feet’. This is her heavy attack and it can be interrupted. If that fails, three smaller electrical aoes will spread from her. During the battle, Vrendi will summon orbs called The Feast. They are slow moving but if any reach her, the orb will provide Vrendi with healing. Destroy the orbs as quickly as possible. If you keep the heavy attack interrupted and control the orbs, Vredni is easily defeated.

Zatalguch

Zatalguch is a daedric titan that serves as the group boss for the Village of the Lost.

Mechanics

As you enter the area, you will see three blue orbs surrounded by three flame atronachs. You must defeat the atronachs and the subsequent clannfears and twilight. The orb will explode and you can move on to the next one. When all three are defeated, Zatalguch will appear. Zatalguch uses wing flaps, tail whips, and breathes fire for heavy physical attacks. He will crouch before his flame breath and it is easily avoided. Ranged attacks work well.

Sthorha the Crazed at Aba-Darre

Travel northwest from the Shrouded Plains Wayshrine to locate the Ayleid well named Aba-Darre.

Mechanics Notes

Sthorha the Crazed is a Daedra, a large reptilian. He uses claws, bites, and fiery breath to cause heavy melee damage. Sthorha stands still and creates a cone-shaped aoe with his fiery breath. This is easily avoided. Ranged attacks work well.

Achievement Earned

Cynhamoth at Cynhamoth’s Grove

Travel southwest from The Orchard Wayshrine to locate the grove called Cynhamoth’s Grove.

Mechanics Notes

Cynhamoth is a harvester and is found with several Dremora enemies. Begin with the Dremoras as they are easy to dispose of. Cynhamoth can take swipes at you with her four arms, but she also glows blue under her ‘feet’. At this point, she can be interrupted. If you fail to interrupt her, three electrically charged aoes will spawn from her. At about half-health, Cynhamoth summons three orbs at a time called The Feast. These move towards her and must be defeated quickly. If the orbs reach her, some of her health is restored. During the battle, she will summon additional Dremoras. Keep the adds down, including the orbs, and Cynhamoth is easily defeated.

Achievement Earned

Nolagha, Keggahiha, and Rsolignah at Daedroth Larder

Travel north from the Court of Contempt Wayshrine to locate the burned out house that is Daedroth Larder.

Mechanics Notes

This Daedroth trio can be quite intimidating. They bite, have heavy hits, and stomp their feet creating spreading aoes. The trio also creates a cone-shaped aoe and releases firey breath! There is little difference between the three. Focus on defeating one at a time. They can easily kill you as a group however reducing their numbers reduces the risk. The foot-stomping can be interrupted. The fiery breath is easy to step out of.

Achievement Earned

Duriatundur at Duriatundur’s Killing Field

Travel north from the Moonless Walk Wayshrine to locate the clearing called Duriatundur’s Killing Field.

Mechanics Notes

Duriatundur is a large ice wraith. He creates a path-like aoe and charges down it. Duriatundur also dives into the ground causing small ice pillar aoes and spawing other ice wraiths. While their attack isn’t necessarily vicious, there are a lot of them and they are annoying. Duriatundur also tail whips if you are close so keep that in mind with melee attacks. Focus on keeping the adds down and avoid the aoes when possible.

Achievement Earned

Brolsgerbwd at Risen Court

Travel northeast from the Manor of Revelry Wayshrine to reach the ritual site called Risen Court.

Mechanics Notes

Brolsgerbwd is a Dremora necromancer found in the middle of a ritual. She will summon skeletal enemies and bone colossus to aid her in battle. Be mindful that she does cast a rune on the ground that occasionally is surrounded by an aoe. Regardless, if you step in it, a large hand will rise from the ground pinning you in place. Avoid the aoes and keep the adds down. Ranged attacks work well.

Achievement Earned

Zemarek-thul at Zemarek’s Hollow

Travel southwest from the Everfull Flagon Wayshrine to locate a small ruin called Zemarek’s Hollow.

Mechanics Notes

Zemarek-thul is a centurion and is initially standing still. There are several Dwarven Spiders that must be defeated. After the spiders, there will be a round of several Dwarven Spheres. Only after both rounds are defeated will Zemarek-thul animate. He has a maul on one arm and an axe on the other. He will squat, creating an aoe around him, then flail his arms out while he spins. While Zemarek-thul only does for a few seconds, it is very damaging. Another attack he uses is to create a cone-shaped aoe and spray poison from his chest. Avoid the aoes when possible. Ranged attacks work well. Zemarek-thul is easily defeated.

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