Which claw opens Snow Veil Sanctum?

The Amethyst Dragon Claw is not the correct answer to this question, as Snow Veil Sanctum is actually unlocked by Mercer Frey during the quest Speaking With Silence, and there is no Dragon Claw required to open it. The Amethyst Dragon Claw is associated with Vahlok’s Tomb and is needed to unlock a door within the tomb, not Snow Veil Sanctum.

Introduction to Snow Veil Sanctum

Snow Veil Sanctum is a location in the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that plays a significant role in the Thieves Guild questline, particularly during the quest Speaking With Silence. To understand the mechanics and lore surrounding Snow Veil Sanctum, it’s essential to delve into various aspects of the game, including the quest itself, the characters involved, and the items required to progress through the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Snow Veil Sanctum and the Thieves Guild Quest

1. How do you open the Snow Veil in Sanctum? The door to Snow Veil Sanctum is unlocked during the quest Speaking With Silence. There’s an alternate entrance at the top of a canyon, found by walking from Snow Veil Sanctum towards Winterhold, but this entrance is barred by an iron gate as an exit from the ruins.

2. Where is the key to open the Snow Veil Catacombs? There is no key for Snow Veil Sanctum. Mercer Frey unlocks the door at the start of the Speaking with Silence quest.

3. Why won’t Mercer Frey open the claw door? If Mercer Frey sometimes doesn’t open the puzzle-ring lock, try waiting for an hour and then walk back to the gate; it should reset, and he should begin to walk slowly towards the puzzle. If he still won’t open it, use the console command SetStage TG05 50 while standing by the door.

About Dragon Claws

4. How do you get the Amethyst Dragon Claw? The Amethyst Dragon Claw is associated with the “Lost Legacy” quest, part of The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn DLC. Both pieces of the claw are found inside Vahlok’s Tomb.

5. What claw is needed for Vahlok’s Tomb? Vahlok’s Tomb needs an Amethyst Claw to be opened. The two halves of the Amethyst Claw are found by going through the gates on either side of the chamber.

6. Is the Dragon Claw rare? The Dragon Claw is considered rare in certain contexts, such as in the reforge system for swords or fishing rods, granting Strength and Crit Damage.

About Characters and Quests

7. Can you soul trap Mercer Frey? While fighting Mercer Frey during the Thieves Guild quest line, unique strategies can be employed, but the question of soul trapping him is more about the player’s magical abilities and less about a straightforward yes or no answer.

8. How do you unlock the Golden Claw door? To unlock the Golden Claw door, match the symbols – a Bear, a Butterfly, and an Owl – from top to bottom, then activate the keyhole below to open the door.

9. How do you not drown after killing Mercer Frey? After killing Mercer Frey, take the Skeleton Key and Eyes of Falmer, then wait in the room until the water rises and a rock near the statue falls, revealing an entrance to the Bronze Water Cave.

About Locations and Items

10. Why is Snow Veil Catacombs locked? Snow Veil Catacombs is locked and inaccessible before the related quest Speaking With Silence, during which it serves as the hideout of Karliah, a supposed murderer and betrayer of the Thieves Guild.

11. What is the key command in Snow Veil Catacombs? There is no key; Mercer unlocks it. Mercer is the only one who can unlock the door, and he won’t do it if there are too many people near the area.

12. Who is Karliah in Skyrim? Karliah is a Dark Elf thief and a member of the Nightingales, formerly of the Thieves Guild in Skyrim, who has been in exile after allegedly murdering her former Guildmaster and lover, Gallus.

Additional Questions

13. Can you return to Snow Veil Sanctum? There is a back entrance into Snow Veil Sanctum, but once inside, you’re blocked by a gate that can only be opened from the normal entrance.

14. How do I get into the Inner Sanctum Forgotten Vale? Entering the Inner Sanctum requires filling the Initiate’s Ewer with water from the five Wayshrines in the Forgotten Vale, then pouring the water into a basin to unlock the doors.

15. Why won’t my Golden Claw door activate? If the Golden Claw door doesn’t activate, try saving your game in front of the door and then loading the save. If that doesn’t work, exit to the menu and load the save again, as this can resolve common glitches associated with puzzle doors.