The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Add-Ons (DLC) Hints

How can I open this gate?

  • 1 of 6: There are no pressure plates on the ground anywhere, so look around for one on an archery target.
  • 2 of 6: While facing the gate, back up (and look up) until you see a target on a wooden platform a ways above you.
  • 3 of 6: Move back to where you can see the pressure plate that's on that target, then shoot it.
  • 4 of 6: That'll open the gate, but it'll close again in about five seconds.
  • 5 of 6: Right after shooting the target, start sprinting toward the gate without even waiting to see if it opens. If it doesn't, go back and try shooting the target again.
  • 6 of 6: Once you're past the gate, you can use the lever that's on the ground near it to open it permanently.