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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hints

Unlock the Sarcophagus in Ragnvald.

  • 1 of 5: Enter Ragnvald and move along its passages until you come to a large room.
  • 2 of 5: Watch for draugr wights as you go to the west end of the room, then activate one of the two slots on the fancy sarcophagus to get this objective.
  • 3 of 5: Follow the two quest arrows to find doors that lead to the Ragnvald Crypts and Ragnvald Canal areas. You'll need to get special "skull keys" from those areas, in either order.
  • 4 of 5: After you get both keys, activate both of the sarcophagus' slots to release a powerful dragon priest named Otar the Mad.
  • 5 of 5: After you kill him, loot him to get his mask and staff, then go west to find a room with a Word Wall.