Where to find the Aetherium Forge in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been around for a decade due to its active modding community and die-hard playerbase. The game takes place in what is known as the throat of the world.
A civil war breaks out in the mountainous region of Tamriel over the worship of Talos. As the power struggle surges, dragons start appearing out of nowhere, and it is up to the player to solve the mystery and save the world.
Steeped in Viking esthetics and deep Elder Scrolls lore, players will spend hours exploring the large open world. While exploring, they might come across Aetherium Shards or a book called “The Aetherium Wars,” which will eventually lead them to the Aetherium Forge.
The Aetherium Forge in the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an ancient Dwemer construct that was once used to craft powerful items using a rare resource called Aetherium. It is located under the Ruins of Bthalft. You can get to this forge by taking part in a quest called “Lost to the Ages,” which requires the Dawnguard DLC to be playable.
To access the Forge, you will need to get your hands on four Aetherium Shards:
Upon finding all the shards, you can take them to the Ruins of Bthalft, which is located south of Ivarstead. The forge room has some powerful Dwarven enemies, so the Dragonborn should be prepared. Once these enemies are defeated, you can craft one of three powerful Dwemer items.
In Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you can use Aetherium Shards and other miscellaneous items to craft an equipment that provides a powerful effect.
Only four Aetherium Shards can be found in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, meaning even if you want to, you can only craft one of these items.
The Forge disables itself after the first item is crafted, so even if the player adds shards to their inventory
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