Even after more than a decade since its initial release, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim continues to surprise players with hidden secrets. One such secret is a treasure chest located in Dawnstar, which many believe was never intended to be found by players.
Discovered by accident, this chest offers loot that is scaled to the player’s level. And its potential unintendedness is further supported by the fact that you can actually get some good stuff in it.
This Skyrim Hidden Chest is Not a New Find But is Still Being Discovered by New Players
The hidden chest, located near the entrance of Iron-Breaker Mine in Dawnstar, is filled with valuable loot that scales with the player’s level.
Reddit user Plesin007 shared this in a ‘TIL’ thread on the Skyrim subreddit, noting that the chest contains sweet loot based on the player’s level.
The chest’s existence is tied to a bug, where it serves as an inventory for one of the in-game shops, allowing players to access items they shouldn’t ordinarily have.
The chest is located near the entrance of the Iron-Breaker Mine in Dawnstar. To find it, players must search the rocks to the left of the mine’s entrance. Hidden in the snowy ground, a prompt will appear to search the chest.
Inside, players can find a variety of valuable items, including potions, ores, ingots, and enchanted weapons, all scaled to the player’s level. This discovery has provided a treasure trove of resources for those who stumble upon it.
This hidden treasure chest’s contents are linked to the Khajiit merchant Ahkari, who frequents Dawnstar.
Players have found that by speaking to Ahkari or waiting 48 in-game hours, the chest refreshes with items from her store.
It’s This Aspect of Discovery That’s Made Skyrim Stand The Test of Time
Originally released in 2011, Skyrim has seen multiple re-releases with the latest being the Anniversary Edition in 2021. And the game’s success has continued to be cemented despite its age.
As Bethesda continues to give the game updates and re-releases, these secrets maintain the game’s relevance and charm for players and contribute to why it remains a beloved staple in the gaming community.
Despite its age, fans have continued to find new secrets over time. The invisible chest near Dawnstar is one such secret that has persisted through the years.
Despite being well-known among veteran players, this chest continues to surprise newcomers. Videos and forum posts regularly resurface, guiding new players to this hidden gem.
Things like this endure the game’s depth and the community’s dedication to uncovering its secrets, even over a decade after its release.
Bethesda’s decision to include such hidden elements in the game, intentional or not, has undoubtedly contributed to its lasting appeal.
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