How do you trigger Solstheim?

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How to Trigger Solstheim

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To trigger Solstheim, you need to travel to the Windhelm docks and locate Gjalund Salt-Sage, a sea captain who will take you to the island for a small fee, after which you can start the Dragonborn questline by completing a few quests in the main questline, allowing the cultists to appear, or by directly going to Solstheim and waiting for the cultists to find you, but the questline won’t start unless you have completed the Skyrim Main Quest Line up to The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller. The Dragonborn DLC can be triggered by playing the main story past ‘The Way of the Voice’ and then visiting a major city, where you should see cultists walking around, who will ask you if you’re the Dragonborn, leading to a fight that starts the questline.

General Information about Solstheim and Dragonborn DLC

What is Solstheim?

Solstheim is an island in the Dragonborn DLC, located north of Vvardenfell, and is about the size of a hold, offering a unique experience with its own story, characters, and gameplay mechanics.

FAQs about Solstheim and Dragonborn DLC

  1. What level do you need to be to go to Solstheim?: While there is no specific level requirement, it is recommended to be at least level 20+, with some players suggesting level 30+ for a more enjoyable experience.
  2. Can you go to Solstheim at level 1?: Theoretically, yes, but the quest line won’t trigger unless the cultists have been encountered, regardless of how many times Solstheim had been visited beforehand.
  3. How do you enable Dragonborn DLC?: To start the Dragonborn DLC, play the main story past ‘The Way of the Voice’ and then visit a major city, where you should see cultists walking around.
  4. Who is the hardest boss in Solstheim?: Karstaag The Frost Giant is considered one of the hardest bosses in Solstheim, located in the Glacial Cave on the northern coast of the island.
  5. Is Raven Rock the only city in Solstheim?: No, while Raven Rock is a major settlement, it’s not the only one, as there are other settlements like the Skaal Village.
  6. Where is the secret location in Solstheim?: The Solstheim Secret Grotto is a small cavernous secret grotto accessed via a trapdoor, located southeast of the Temple of Miraak and south of Skaal Village.
  7. How many dragon shouts are on Solstheim?: There are four shouts that players can pick up in Solstheim, including Battle Fury, Bend Will, Cyclone, and Dragon Aspect.
  8. Is it worth going to Solstheim?: Yes, Solstheim offers a unique experience with its own story, characters, and gameplay mechanics, and there are many things to discover, including dungeons, items, and settlements.
  9. Is Solstheim bigger than Skyrim?: No, Solstheim is not bigger than Skyrim, and is about the size of a hold, such as Riften.
  10. Who is the secret boss in Solstheim Skyrim?: Karstaag is a secret boss in Solstheim, who can be summoned by reuniting his skull with the rest of his skeleton in Castle Karstaag Ruins.
  11. Can you go to Solstheim anytime?: Yes, you can go to Solstheim at any time, but the main Dragonborn questline won’t start until you first talk to the Greybeards or encounter the cultists.
  12. Can you go to Solstheim without starting Dragonborn?: Yes, you can go to Solstheim without starting the Dragonborn questline, by speaking with Gjalund Salt-Sage about passage to Solstheim aboard his vessel, the Northern Maiden.
  13. What house can you own in Solstheim?: Severin Manor is a house that can be awarded to the Dragonborn through the sidequests March of the Dead and Served Cold.
  14. What race lives in Solstheim?: The Skaal are a race of men who live in Solstheim, and are a divergent culture from the Nords, with their own unique culture and traditions.
  15. What is the main quest in Solstheim?: The main quest in Solstheim is the Dragonborn storyline, which takes players on an adventure to uncover the mystery surrounding the rogue Dragon Priest, Miraak, the first of the Dragonborn.

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