Nirnroots have become something of a staple in the Elder Scrolls series, being somewhat rare plants with unique properties. In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion they are required for the quest Seeking Your Roots, which is a scavenger hunt that will require you to put in some serious leg-work if you wish to uproot all one-hundred Nirnroots required. This page will list every Ninroot in the game we’ve found, broken up into regions for ease of use, with directions and links to our interactive map to ensure you find all the Nirnroots we did!
Page Breakdown¶
(1 of 4) Talk to an alchemist and they’ll refer you to Sinderion,
Seeking Your Roots¶
This quest will trigger the first time you pick a Nirnroot, giving you a popup instructing you to find an alchemist to learn more about this strange root. Any alchemist will do, and most cities have one, either running an alchemy shop, dwelling in a city’s mage’s guild building, or both! In our game, we were directed to Selena Oriana, in the Chorrol Mage’s Guild, but if you see a character with the ”Nirnroot” dialog option, it won’t hurt to ask - ultimately you should be directed to consult Sinderion, in Skingrad.
Sinderion operates out of the basement of the West Weald Inn in Skingrad, and if you ask him about Nirnroots he’ll give you the Nirnroot Missive that mentions a key bit of info that’ll be invaluable for the great Nirnroot Hunt waiting for you: Namely, that Nirnroots usually grow near bodies of water. Unspoken, but equally important, is the fact that Nirnroots emit a weird, distorted gong sound when you’re near them, and while you have to be quite close to hear it, it can help you find them when stumbling around.
In any event, Sinderion will first ask you to bring him ten Nirnroots so he can craft an “Elixir of Exploration”. This comes in four grades, and each time you complete an objective he’ll ask you to bring him an increasing amount of Nirnroots to unlock the next potion grade. Not only will you get a free sample of the potion you unlocked, but you can thereafter buy that potion from Sinderion, as follows:
Seeking Your Roots - Elixirs of Exploration¶
| Nirnroots (Total) | Elixir | Effects | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Weak Elixir of Exploration | Fortify Health 20pts, Nighteye | 300 seconds |
| 20 (30) | Moderate Elixir of Exploration | Fortify Health/Fatigue 20pts, Nighteye | 300 seconds |
| 30 (60) | Strong Elixir of Exploration | Fortify Health/Fatigue 20pts, Nighteye, Fortify Blade, Blunt, Destruction, Restoration, Sneak and Security 5 pts | 300 seconds |
| 40 (100) | Grand Elixir of Exploration | Fortify Health/Fatigue 20pts, Nighteye, Fortify Blade, Blunt, Destruction, Restoration, Sneak and Security 5 pts | 300 seconds |
These potions are fairly useful for generation exploration, and long-lasting, to boot. Whether it’s worth the trouble of digging up 100 Nirnroots is another matter, but half the fun of the game is exploration, and nothing will encourage you to explore Cyrodiil like seeking out Nirnroots will!
Finding Nirnroots¶
Before we get to the momentous task of tracking down the Nirnroots growing in Cyrodiil, here are some things to keep in mind: As mentioned before, Nirnroots grow near water (usually within a few paces, at most) and make a noise when you’re close. You can find many of the game’s Nirnroots just by following the shoreline. If you want to really dedicated yourself to the task, turn off all in-game noise save for master volume and ambient volume - that way Nirnroots will be one of the few things you actually hear in the game. That said, some Nirnroots are actually cultivated and can be found indoors, in planters. Getting ahold of these Nirnroots is usually stealing, but a stolen Nirnroot doesn’t flag as stolen in your inventory, so as long as you get away with the initial theft, you don’t really have to worry about it too much. A few Nirnroots can also be found in caves/dungeons, but the vast majority can be found outdoors on the world map. Most Nirnroots do not respawn.
While following water is generally a good way to hunt for Nirnroots, this is somewhat undermined by the fact that Oblivion’s map isn’t always in agreement with the actual in-game geography. Sometimes what appears to be a peninsula is actually an island, what appears to be land is water, and vice-versa, and in many cases some bodies of water aren’t marked on the map at all - most notoriously the swamps of Blackwood, northeast of Leyawiin, where around 30~ Nirnroots can be found. Unless you know to look there, you might skip over it entirely, as it appears to be dry land - low-yield terrain for Nirnroots.
Finally, to make this more manageable, we’ve split things up into more manageable chunks of exploration. There are lots of Nirnroots in the game and some regions aren’t as bountiful as others, but to reduce the amount of scrolling you have to do, we’ve split Cyrodiil up into various regions and listed their Nirnroots. If you find this useful, a section of each map will be provided on this page for each contrived region, if not, you can just check out the full interactive map and hunt for Nirnroots using that tool… or perhaps a mix of the two.
The table below covers the Nirnroots found in the Imperial City, on the City Isle, and around Lake Rumare.
Imperial City, City Isle and Lake Rumare Nirnroot Locations¶
All the Nirnroots we found in the Imperial City, on the City Isle, and on the shore of Lake Rumare. Note that to get one of the Nirnroots in the Arcane University, you must join the Mage’s Guild and earn a recommendation from each guild hall - a lot of work for one plant!
| Number | Location | Map Marker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imperial City Waterfront - Along the northern end of the Imperial City Waterfront, near the docked ship. | Map Marker |
| 2 | Imperial City Waterfront - In the Captain’s Cabin of the docked ship, on a table. The crewmembers outside will turn hostile if you board the ship… even if you’re invisible! | Map Marker |
| 3 | Imperial City Waterfront - On the eastern edge of the isle, near some rocks by the shore. | Map Marker |
| 4 | Southeast of The Arcane University on the Imperial City isle, in the northern bay. | Map Marker |
| 5 | Southeast of The Arcane University on the Imperial City isle, in the southern bay. | Map Marker |
| 6 | Southeast of The Arcane University on the Imperial City isle, along the western bay. | Map Marker |
| 7 | In the Imperial City Arboretum, in the pool along the western edge of the district. | Map Marker |
| 8 | Imperial City Market, in The Gilded Carafe - it’s in a planter behind the counter. | Map Marker |
| 9 | Imperial City Market, in the Mystic Emporium Private Quarters (upstairs), in a planter on a bookshelf | Map Marker |
| 10 | Southeast of the Imperial City Prison, along the southwestern edge of the sound on the northeastern edge of the CIty Isle. | Map Marker |
| 11 | East of the Imperial City Prison, along the northern end of the sound along the northeastern edge of the City Isle. South of the Imperial City Prison map marker, west of the Sideways Cave map marker. | Map Marker |
| 12 | North, northwest of the Imperial CIty Prison, on the City Isle. | Map Marker |
| 13 | Northwest of the Imperial City Prison, on the CIty Isle, at the southern end of a bay. This is just east of the Imperial City Sewers - North Exit marker. | Map Marker |
| 14 | On the northwestern edge of the City Isle is a peninsula. You’ll find this Nirnroot on the southwestern edge of this peninsula. | Map Marker |
| 15 | On the western edge of the City Isle is a bridge connecting Weye (to the west) to the Chestnut Handy Stables (to the east). Under this bridge is a small strip of land that doesn’t appear on the map. This Nirnroot is on the southern edge of this strip of land, just northwest of Dzonot Cave. | Map Marker |
| 16 | From Weye (west of the Imperial City), follow the coast southwest and search the large rocks near the shore to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 17 | West and slightly south of Weye (just across the bridge to the west of the City Isle) you’ll find a small lake (south, southwest of Fort Nikel). This Nirnroot is along the southern edge of this lake, near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 18 | Southwest of the Imperial City, along the shore of Lake Rumare, you’ll find some elven ruins named Fanacasecul. Search the interior walls along the southwestern edge of these ruins to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 19 | On the coast of Lake Rumare, southwest of the Imperial City, you’ll find Fort Virtue. Southeast of this fort is the Wayshrine of Dibella (unmarked). This Nirnroot is just east of the shrine, near a bush. | Map Marker |
| 20 | South, southwest of the Imperial City, on the southern end of Lake Rumare you’ll find some elven ruins named Vindasel. Follow the river south from these ruins along the western shore of White Rose River to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 21 | South of the Imperial City is a small island between Vindasel and Fort Homestead. This Nirnroot is on the southern edge of this island. | Map Marker |
| 22 | South of the Imperial City, along the White Rose River, is Fort Roebeck. This Nirnroot is on the shore to the north of Fort Roebeck. | Map Marker |
| 23 | West of Fort Roeback, next to a tree near the water. | Map Marker |
| 24 | South of the Imperial City, on the northern shore of an island between Vindasel and Fort Homestead. | Map Marker |
| 25 | South of the Imperial City there’s an island between Vindasel and Fort Homestead. The bridge on this island’s eastern side has its own map marker: the Old Bridge. This Nirnroot is south of this bridge’s eastern end. | Map Marker |
| 26 | Northwest of Fort Homestead are some ruins. Search the westernmost interior of these ruins to find this Nirnroot in a corner, by a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 27 | Northeast of Fort Homestead are some ruins sinking into Lake Rumare. Search the exterior walls along the northern edge of these ruins to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 28 | South, southwest of Fort Homestead is the settlement of Pell’s Gate. This Nirnroot can be found along the southwestern corner of the southernwesternmost house. | Map Marker |
| 29 | South of Pell’s Gate, overlooking the southeastern branch of the White Rose River. This one can be tricky as it’s not by the shore, but rather uphill, behind a birch tree. | Map Marker |
| 30 | East of Pell’s Gate is a small bay, along the southern shore of which you’ll find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 31 | You can find this Nirnroot southwest of Sardavar Leed, some elven ruins south of the Imperial City. From the Ayelid Well near the ruins, just head downhill, southwest past a ruined wall to find it. | Map Marker |
| 32 | West of Charcoal Cave, next to some rocks near a bridge that crosses near a waterfall. | Map Marker |
| 33 | Southwest of Charcoal Cave is a pond feeding a waterfall. This Nirnroot is on the southwestern shore of this pond, behind a bush. | Map Marker |
| 34 | From Fatback Cave (on the southeastern edge of the City Isle) swim south across Lake Rumare and search alongside a large boulder near the shore. | Map Marker |
| 35 | Northwest of Fort Alessia, past some ruins on the other side of the road, near a large boulder. | Map Marker |
| 36 | North of Fort Alessia is a large bridge spanning The Upper Niben. Search along the northwestern supports of the bridge to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 37 | Cross the bridge north of Fort Alessia and search under the supports on the northeastern stretch of the bridge. You’ll find this Nirnroot growing under one of the narrow arches. | Map Marker |
| 38 | From the northeastern end of the bridge spanning The Upper Niben, follow the shore to the north to find this Nirnroot growing out in the open, near a rock. | Map Marker |
| 39 | Along the shore of Lake Rumare, southwest of Memorial Cave. | Map Marker |
| 40 | From the Memorial Cave dungeon southeast of the Imperial City, head south, southwest to find this Nirnroot littered between some rocks, a good few paces away from the shore. | Map Marker |
| 41 | Along the shore of Lake Rumare between Memorial Cave and Fort Homestead, near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 42 | Northwest of Fort Magia is a ruined wall no longer connected to the fort itself. Search alongside the western face of this wall (the side facing Lake Rumare) to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 43 | Northwest of Wellspring Cave, which was east of the Imperial City. This Nirnroot is wedged between two rooks, hidden among bushes, overlooking Lake Rumare. | Map Marker |
| 44 | Southwest of Fort Urasek, on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Rumare, you’ll find the Wayshrine of Stendarr. This Nirnroot is just southwest of the shrine. | Map Marker |
| 45 | Southwest of Fort Urasek (east of the Imperial City) you’ll find a small dock intruding into Lake Rumare. This Nirnroot is on the southern edge of the dock. | Map Marker |
| 46 | Northeast of the Imperial City are the elven ruins of Vilverin. Northeast of these ruins are a small dock - the Nirnroot is along the northern end of this dock.near a chest and lantern. | Map Marker |
| 47 | From Vilverin - some elven ruins northeast of the Imperial City - follow the coast northeast, then west to find this Nirnroot on the shoreline near some rocks. This is roughly south of the Roxey Inn. | Map Marker |
| 48 | North of the Imperial City are the elven ruins of Sercen. This Nirnroot is south and slightly east of these ruins, along the shore of Lake Rumare. | Map Marker |
| 49 | North of the Imperial City is Fort Caractacus. This Nirnroot is southeast of Fort Caractacus, near the shore of Lake Rumare, amidst a bunch of rocks. | Map Marker |
| 50 | South, southwest of Fort Caractacus (north of the Imperial City), you’ll find this Nirnroot on the shore of Lake Rumare. High cliffs make this hard to reach from the road, so you’ll probably have to swim along the coast a bit to get it. | Map Marker |
| 51 | Northwest of the Imperial City (southeast of Fort Empire) is a long wooden bridge connecting the City Isle to the mainland. This Nirnroot is along the northern shore, just west of the bridge. | Map Marker |
| 52 | Northwest of the Imperial City, south of Fort Empire, you can find this Nirnroot on a slope leading down to Lake Rumare. Looking at it from the east, the large wooden bridge connecting the City Isle to the mainland should be clearly visible. | Map Marker |
| 53 | West of the Imperial City, across the bridge, you’ll find Weye. This Nirnroot is along the shore of Lake Rumare northwest of Weye, wedged in between two boulders. | Map Marker |
| 54 | Along the shore of Lake Rumare, northwest of Weye (west of the Imperial City) you’ll find a dock. This Nirnroot is on the eastern side of the dock. | Map Marker |
| 55 | Imperial City Arcane University - Arch-Mage’s Quarters. Go through two teleporters in the Arch-Mage’s Tower to reach the Arch-Mage’s Quarters. This Nirnroot is in a planter on a small round table alongside the southern end of the room. | Map Marker |
| 56 | Imperial City Arcane University - In the Mage’s Quarters. You’ll find this Nirnroot in a planter on a dresser in a room to the right. You must gain access to the Arcane University to access this Nirnroot (gain recommendations from every Mage’s Guild in Cyrodiil. | Map Marker |
The table below covers the Nirnroots found in The Upper Niben, Niben Bay and Bravil.
Upper Niben, Niben Bay and Bravil Nirnroot Locations¶
This table will cover all the Nirnroots along The Upper Niben, Niben Bay (including Bravil and its environs), the Silverfish River and the northern bank of the Panther River. There are several Nirnroots in houses in Bravil.
| Number | Location | Map Marker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On a small island east of Fort Alessia (southeast of the Imperial City), it’s on the southeastern edge of the island, between a rock and a tree. | Map Marker |
| 2 | Along the northern end of The Upper Niben, just southeast of the large bridge spanning the river, you’ll find Shinbone Cave. Follow the coast from this cave southeast to find this Nirnroot growing out of the water. | Map Marker |
| 3 | Travel up the east coast of The Upper Niben, heading northwest from the elven ruins of Culotte. You’ll find this Nirnroot overlooking the water, near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 4 | Along the eastern bank of The Upper Niben you’ll find the elven ruins of Culotte. Make your way west from the Ayelid Well and you’ll find this Nirnroot on the shore. | Map Marker |
| 5 | From Culotte, some elven ruins on the eastern bank of The Upper Niben, follow the shore south until you find a dock. This Nirnroot is next to a boat beached near the dock. | Map Marker |
| 6 | Follow the shoreline southeast from Culotte (elven ruins on the eastern coast The Upper Niben), pass a dock, and keep going southeast to find this Nirnroot behind a large rock. | Map Marker |
| 7 | Northeast of Bravil, across Niben Bay, along the northern mouth of the Corbolo River. Just follow the shoreline southwest from Newt Cave to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 8 | Northeast of Bravil, across Niben Bay, is Fort Aurus. From Fort Aurus, follow the coast northwest, then northeast to find this Nirnroot near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 9 | East, northeast of Fort Variela you’ll find a V-shaped dock on the bank of The Upper Niben. This Nirnroot is near the dock, in some grass between some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 10 | Northeast of Veyond Cave, on the shore of Niben Bay, near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 11 | North of Bravil you’ll find Veyond Cave. Inside, make your way to the Veyond Black Waters area (you may need Water Breathing - swimming is necessary). This Nirnroot is in a chamber along the northwestern edge of the level. | Map Marker |
| 12 | Southeast of Veyond Cave, along the shore of Niben Bay, nestled between some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 13 | North of Bravil is the Flooded Mine. Head east of here and follow the shore of Niben Bay to find this Nirnroot near some rocks. You can see the isle with “A Strange Door” on it in the distance. | Map Marker |
| 14 | From the Bay Roan Stables just outside (north of) Bravil, follow the coast to the east to find this Nirnroot on the southeastern edge of the peninsula north of Bravil. This Nirnroot is behind a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 15 | At the mouth of the Silverfish River (east, northeast of Bravil) you’ll find Cadlew Chapel. This Nirnroot is along the northeastern corner of the building, near the door. | Map Marker |
| 16 | There’s a small, unmarked, Mud Crab infested island southeast of Bravil. This Nirnroot is atop the isle, on the high ground near the middle. | Map Marker |
| 17 | Southeast of Bravil is a small island, on which is the Bawnwatch Camp marker. This island is just north of the Bawn elven ruins. This Nirnroot is northeast of Bawnwatch Camp, near a boulder by the shore of Niben Bay. | Map Marker |
| 18 | West of Bravil, along the Barsius River, you’ll find Bloodmaybe Cave. This Nirnroot is downhill, south, southwest of the cave, near the shore of the river. | Map Marker |
| 19 | From the Bay Roan Stables outside (north of) Bravil), follow the road west, then south until you find a small stone bridge. Cross the bridge, then search beside it to the east to find a Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 20 | Along the western edge of Bravil is a gate opening up to the water. Northwest of this gate, on the land just outside of Bravil, you’ll find this Nirnroot, between a bush and the city walls. | Map Marker |
| 21 | On a small island southwest of Bravil. This Nirnroot is along the western edge of the island, on a slope behind some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 22 | Southeast of Bravil you’ll find the elven ruins of Bawn. Follow the coast from these ruins to the west to find this Nirnroot near some rocks and reeds. | Map Marker |
| 23 | From the elven ruins of Bawn, head north to reach the shore of Niben Bay, this Nirnroot is nestled against a ruined wall, looking out at a statue. | Map Marker |
| 24 | From the elven ruins of Bawn, head north to reach the shore of Niben Bay, then follow the coast northeast to find a bridge that runs north to Bawnwatch Camp. Follow the coast east from this bridge, over some rocks, then turn southeast to find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 25 | Bravil - Cathedral of Mara. Enter the Chapel Hall area and search a room to the south. This Nirnroot is in a planter atop a desk. | Map Marker |
| 26 | Bravil - City Swimmer’s House. Enter City Swimmer’s House (second story, in the northeastern corner of Bravil) to find this Nirnroot in a small planter by a bed. | Map Marker |
| 27 | Bravil - Silverhome on the Water, 3rd Floor. Enter the Silverhome on the Water (northeastern corner of the city) and go up to the third floor, then enter the room to the west. This Nirnroot is in a planter atop a dresser. | Map Marker |
| 28 | Bravil - Fighter’s Guild, Second Floor. Enter the Fighter’s Guild and go upstairs, then search the room along the western edge of the floor. The Nirnroot is in a planter atop a cupboard. | Map Marker |
| 29 | Bravil - South of Luciana Galena’s House, you’ll find this Nirnroot near the wall, between a boulder and a bush. | Map Marker |
| 30 | Bravil - Andragil’s House. Her house is south of the north gate, on the second storey. The Nirnroot is inside, on a dresser near the bed. | Map Marker |
| 31 | Along the walls of the city, southwest of the Bravil Mage’s Guild. | Map Marker |
| 32 | At the eastern end of a peninsula southeast of Bravil you’ll find Fort Irony. Follow the coast northwest from here to find this Nirnroot near a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 33 | North of Fort Irony (southeast of Bravil), you can find this Nirnroot near a boulder, just outside the walls of the fort. | Map Marker |
| 34 | Southeast of Fort Irony, you’ll find this Nirnroot near a boulder by the shore of Niben Bay. | Map Marker |
| 35 | Leave Fort Irony and follow the trail along the shore east, southeast, south and finally southwest, working your way around the eastern edge of the peninsula Fort Irony is situated on. Eventually you’ll see a wooden bridge in the distance - this Nirnroot is just off the trail to the left (east), near a rock. | Map Marker |
| 36 | Between Fort Irony and Reedstand Cave (southeast of Bravil) is a small island - barely more than a dot on the map. On this island is a ruined house, but more importantly, search the southern side of this island to find a Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 37 | This Nirnroot can be found north of Reedstand Cave (south, southeast of Bravil). The Nirnroot is near a large tree - you can only see it clearly if you approach from the south, as it’s obscured by rocks, bushes and the tree from other directions. This is also due west of the small island between Fort Irony and Reedstand Cave where you could have found another Nirnroot - you can see the ruined house clearly from this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 38 | Northwest of Reedstand Cave (south, southwest of Bravil) you’ll find a roofed wooden dock. This is along the road connecting Bravil to Leyawiin, just opposite of a road sign. This Nirnroot is along the northeastern end of the dock. | Map Marker |
| 39 | From Bravil, follow the road south towards Leyawiin until you find a wooden bridge (not the stone bridge just to the west of Bravil) crossing some water. In front of this bridge is a large tree, to the right of the road. This Nirnroot is along the northwestern edge of this tree, well-hidden behind foliage, including Somnalius Plants. | Map Marker |
| 40 | Follow the road connecting Bravil to Leyawiin until you cross a wooden bridge just north of Fort Nomore. Keep your eye to the left (east) and you’ll see some rocks near the shore - this Nirnrook is growing along the edge of these rocks. | Map Marker |
| 41 | Follow the road connecting Bravil to Leyawiin until you reach a wooden bridge just north of Fort Nomore. Jump off the bridge to the northwest and swim to the end of the water here to find this Nirnroot behind some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 42 | Head to Reedstand Cave (south, southeast of Bravil). This Nirnroot is just to the left (southeast) of the cave entrance, between some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 43 | On the eastern coast of The Lower Niben, between Fort Redman and the Mouth of the Panther. There’s a tree southeast of a small island with a ruined house on it, and on the southern edge of this tree you’ll find a Nirnroot, surrounded by wooden stumps. | Map Marker |
| 44 | Down the coast of The Lower Niben, southwest of the Mouth of the Panther. This Nirnroot is east, southeast of a large tree, which in turn is growing out of the water. | Map Marker |
| 45 | Follow the coast of The Lower Niben southwest from the Mouth of the Panther. This Nirnroot is north, northeast of a tree which in turn is half in the water. | Map Marker |
| 46 | Northeast of the Maw of the Panther, on the western edge of the Panther River. This Nirnroot is nestled between large boulders, you can see the shipwreck from this Nirnroot, but this Nirnroot is hard to spot from outside of the boulders that surround it. | Map Marker |
| 47 | North of the Haunted Mine, along the bank of the Panther River. This Nirnroot is growing near the base of a large tree, behind some Somnalius Plants. | Map Marker |
| 48 | Southwest of Shattered Scales Cave, along the southeastern most branch of the Panther River. You’ll find this Nirnroot growing near a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 49 | Some Nirnroots don’t have much in the way of landmarks to guide you. This isn’t one of them. You’ll find this one on a hill across the river, north, northwest of the Mouth of the Panther. The shipwreck is clearly visible if you look south, southeast, while Fort Irony can also be seen across the bay to the west, southwest. This Nirnroot grows near some Lily of the Valley plants. | Map Marker |
| 50 | Southwest of Morhame, some elven ruins along the Panther River, across the Niben Bay from Bravil. This Nirnroot is near the shore, next to some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 51 | Follow the coast of the Panther River south from the elven ruins of Morhame to find this Nirnroot near the shore, behind some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 52 | South, southeast of Morhame, follow the northern shore of the Panther River south until it bends west, then search behind some rocks a few paces uphill from the shore to find this Nirnroot hiding. | Map Marker |
| 53 | Follow the coast of the Panther River south from Black Dog Camp to find this Nirnroot between some boulders and a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 54 | South of Black Dog Camp, along the Panther River, you’ll find some simple docks. This Nirnroot is growing near the stairs leading to the docks. | Map Marker |
| 55 | One of the game’s sneakier Nirnroots, south of Fort Gold-Threat, east of Black Dog Camp, you’ll find a small (unmarked) island in the mouth of one of Panther River’s tributaries. Search the eastern end of this island to find a crate - this Nirnroot is growing inside. | Map Marker |
| 56 | From Kindred Cave (north bank of the Panther River, east of Bravil) follow the stairs northeast and east down to the water. This Nirnroot is on the ground, near the stairs where they reach the river. | Map Marker |
| 57 | Near the northern shore of the Panther River, south, southwest from Wendelbek. This Nirnroot is uphill from the river a good ways, near a rock overlooking the river. | Map Marker |
| 58 | West of Fort Redwater, on the eastern end of the Panther River. You’ll find this Nirnroot growing right against the walls of the ruined fort, somewhat far from the water, as far as Nirnroots go. | Map Marker |
| 59 | East, northeast of Bravil you’ll find the Silverfish River. Follow its southern shore east until you find a small dock along the river between a stone bridge and a wooden bridge, east of the Imperial Bridge Inn. This Nirnroot is west of the dock, uphill a bit, clearly visible from said dock. | Map Marker |
| 60 | East, southeast of the Imperial Bridge Inn, on the southern coast of the Silverfish River, you’ll find this Nirnroot growing on the shore, near a bush with purple flowers on it. | Map Marker |
| 61 | Follow the Silverfish River’s southern shore northeast from Peryite’s Shrine to find this Nirnroot growing between some rocks near a waterfall. | Map Marker |
| 62 | Northeast of Peryite’s Shrine, south of the ruins of Ondo, at a bend in the Silverfish River you’ll find a waterfall. Scale the hill on the northern side of this waterfall and search between the rocks, trees and bushes at the top of the waterfall to find this fairly well hidden Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 63 | West of the elven ruins of Ondo, on the eastern shore of the Silverfish River, you’ll find this Nirnroot growing near a tree. | Map Marker |
| 64 | South of Fort Entius you’ll find a rope bridge crossing the river. This Nirnroot is on the shore just south of the eastern end of the bridge. | Map Marker |
| 65 | Along the northeastern end of the Fort Entius ruins is a pine tree. Hidden in the corner of the ruins behind this tree you can find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 66 | Along the far eastern edge of the map you’ll find the vaguely v-shaped Lake Canulus. On the northeastern shore of this lake grows this Nirnroot, lodged near a partially submerged rock. | Map Marker |
| 67 | From Fort Entius, follow the western (northern) bank of the Silverfish River south until the river bends to the west. This westward turn dries up quickly, but further west of the river you can find a birch tree with a Nirnroot hiding behind it. | Map Marker |
| 68 | North of the Imperial Bridge Inn (along the north bank of the Silverfish River) you’ll find an unnamed lake - this lake is large enough to appear on your map. Search the eastern edge of this lake to find this Nirnroot beside a bush. | Map Marker |
| 69 | From the Imperial Bridge Inn, follow the northern bank of the Silverfish River east until you find the Nirnroot near some rocks. This is across the river to the west of Peryite’s Shrine. | Map Marker |
| 70 | West of the Imperial Bridge Inn you’ll find a rope bridge crossing the Silverfish River. Along the northern shore of the river, against the eastern landing of the bridge, you’ll find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
The table below covers the Nirnroots found in The Lower Niben, in and around Leyawiin and Blackwood.
Lower Niben, Leyawiin and Blackwood Nirnroot Locations¶
The southernmost reaches of Cyrodiil are bundled up into one table, as far as Nirnroot hunting goes. This includes The Lower Niben, Leyawiin and its environs, Blackwood and the southern shore of the Panther River. It’s worth noting that this is probably the most densely-packed region in the game, and while there’s no indication on the map, much of north-central Blackwood is swampland, where around 30~ Nirnroots grow.
| Number | Location | Map Marker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Reedstand Cave (south, southeast of Bravil) head along the coast of The Lower Niben until you spot a bridge spanning the river. This Nirnroot is near a bush with purple flowers, which in turn is next to a tree. The bush makes it hard to see this Nirnroot from all directions save the east. | Map Marker |
| 2 | From Reedstand Cave, follow the coast to the south until you find a bridge spanning the river. Head up to the bridge, then turn around to the east to spot this Nirnroot near a bush. | Map Marker |
| 3 | North of Leyawiin you’ll find Rockmilk Cave. This Nirnroot is northeast of Rockmilk Cave, within sight of the wooden bridge spanning The Lower Niben. It’s just west of an island in the river (which looks like a peninsula on the map) where you can find two more Nirnroots. | Map Marker |
| 4 | Northwest of Fort Redman (north of Leyawiin, on the east bank of The Lower Niben) you’ll find a small island in the middle of the river (on the map this river looks like a peninsula, but it is in fact an island). This Nirnroot can be found along the southwestern edge of the island, behind a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 5 | On an island in the middle of The Lower Niben, which is northwest of Fort Redman (located on the eastern bank of The Lower Niben, north of Leyawiin). This Nirnroot can be found along the north tip of the island, behind a tree. | Map Marker |
| 6 | North of Leyawiin, on the west bank of The Lower Niben, you’ll find the village of Water’s Edge. This Nirnroot is northeast of Water’s Edge, near a tree. | Map Marker |
| 7 | West of Water’s Edge (north of Leyawiin) you’ll find the village of Border Watch. This Nirnroot is in the Border Watch Inn, in a planter on a shelf behind the counter. | Map Marker |
| 8 | You can find this Nirnroot south of Water’s Edge, a village north of Leyawiin. It’s on the western side of a tree, which in turn is south of Marie Alouette’s House. | Map Marker |
| 9 | North of Leyawiin is the White Stallion Lodge. Follow the road north from here, but keep your eye towards the river, to the east, to spot this Nirnroot near some rocks by the shore. It’s northeast of White Stallion Lodge. | Map Marker |
| 10 | East, southeast of White Stallion Lodge (north of Leyawiin) you’ll find a dock. This Nirnroot is in the water near a small boat moored just off the dock. | Map Marker |
| 11 | From the Leyawiin - West Gate, follow the road north towards Bravil. A short distance on, after you pass Undertow Cavern, you’ll find a wooden bridge to the right (east). Cross it to reach an island, on the northern shore of which, near a boulder, you’ll find this Nirnroot. | Map Marker |
| 12 | Follow the road from Leyawiin’s West gate towards Bravil, and after you pass Undertow Cavern, cross a bridge to the right (east) to reach an island north of Leyawiin. This Nirnroot is on the eastern edge of the island, behind a tree. | Map Marker |
| 13 | Northeast of Undertow Cave (north of Leyawiin) you’ll find a small island that doesn’t appear on the map. On this island is a tree and a bush - this Nirnroot is southwest of the tree, on the western edge of the island. | Map Marker |
| 14 | North of the Leyawiin - North East Gate map marker you’ll find the (unmarked) Coast Guard Station building. This Nirnroot is east of the Coast Guard Station building, near the water past a tree. | Map Marker |
| 15 | North of the Leyawiin - North East Gate you’ll find the (unmarked) Coast Guard Station building. Southwest of this building is a small dock. This Nirnroot is along the southern end of the dock. | Map Marker |
| 16 | From Leyawiin’s North East Gate, head east, then south to find some (unmarked) stables. From these stables turn northeast to find a boulder. This Nirnroot is past this boulder, near a tree. | Map Marker |
| 17 | From Leyawiin’s North East Gate, follow the city walls east, south (to find some unmarked stables near another gate to Leyawiin), then continue east and south along the wall again to find this Nirnroot nestled against the city wall. | Map Marker |
| 18 | In the northeastern corner of Leyawiin, northeast of the Best Goods and Guarantees store, near a pond. | Map Marker |
| 19 | From the gate to Castle Leyawiin, follow the wall north to find this Nirnroot near a pond, northeast of Ahdarji’s House. | Map Marker |
| 20 | In Ahdarji’s House, on the west wing of the second floor, in the bedroom to the south, in a planter by the window. | Map Marker |
| 21 | From the gate to Castle Leyawiin, follow the wall south to find this Nirnroot near a rock overlooking a pond. This is southeast of Ahdarji’s House. | Map Marker |
| 22 | Follow Leyawiin’s exterior walls to reach the southeastern edge of the city. This Nirnroot is along the muddy banks along the southeastern edge of the city, near a boulder. There’s another Nirnroot outside the southeastern edge of Leyawiin, to the west, near the walls. | Map Marker |
| 23 | Search the southeastern edge of Leyawiin’s exterior walls to find this Nirnroot near said walls. There’s another Nirnroot outside the southeastern edge of Leyawiin, east of this one, near a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 24 | Behind the southern walls of Leyawiin, behind a tree. | Map Marker |
| 25 | Along the southwestern exterior walls of Leyawiin you’ll find an inlet choked with Sacred Lotus plants. This Nirnroot is on the shore nearby, near a rock. | Map Marker |
| 26 | You’ll find this Nirnroot south of Leyawiin, just follow the western coast of Topal Bay southwest to find this Nirnroot between a boulder and a tree, along the edge of the water. | Map Marker |
| 27 | Follow the western coast of Topal Bay southwest from Leyawiin to find this Nirnroot behind some boulders - this is very near the explorable southern edge of the map. | Map Marker |
| 28 | From Tidewater Cave (southeast of Leyawiin) follow the coast northwest until you find this Nirnroot on a slope, with some boulders separating it from Topal Bay. | Map Marker |
| 29 | From the door to Tidewater Cave (southeast of Leyawiin) turn south to see this Nirnroot growing on the shore near some boulders. | Map Marker |
| 30 | Southeast of Leyawiin you’ll find Deepscorn Hollow, which itself is located on an island connected to the mainland by a wooden bridge. From this bridge turn west to find this Nirnroot near a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 31 | You’ll find this Nirnroot on the western end of the island where you’ll find the Deepscorn Hollow map marker (southeast of Leyawiin), between two boulders. | Map Marker |
| 32 | Southeast of Leyawiin you’ll find the Bogwater map marker. This Nirnroot is southeast of Bogwater, north of a small island off the coast in Topal Bay. It’s next to a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 33 | Southeast of the Bogwater map marker (southeast of Leyawiin) you’ll find a small island off the coast. This Nirnroot is along the northeastern edge of the island. | Map Marker |
| 34 | On an island southeast of Bogwater (southeast of Leyawiin) you’ll find this Nirnroot on the southern end of the island. | Map Marker |
| 35 | North of Amelion Tomb (northeast of Leyawiin, on the east coast of The Lower Niben), near a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 36 | Follow the coast north from Amelion Tomb (northeast of Leyawiin, on the east coast of The Lower Niben), to find this Nirnroot on the shore, near a rock. It’s just south of the Fisherman’s Rock camp. | Map Marker |
| 37 | West of Fisherman’s Rock Camp (north of Leyawiin, on the eastern shore of The Lower Niben). This Nirnroot is odd in that it’s not on the shore - it’s in the water, almost fully submerged! | Map Marker |
| 38 | Inside of the ruins of Fort Redman. Enter the ruins on the world map (don’t zone into the dungeon) and turn left (north) to find some stairs. Search for this Nirnroot behind (under) the stairs. ) | Map Marker |
| 39 | North of the Shrine of Nocturnal, near a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 40 | Follow the shore north from Fort Redman to find a wooden bridge spanning The Lower Niben. This Nirnroot is north of the eastern end of this bridge, on the northern side of a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 41 | Follow the eastern coast of The Lower Niben north and northeast from Fort Redman, past a wooden bridge spanning the river, then past a large tree along the shore. Further upstream you’ll find a second large tree near the shore - this Nirnroot is growing against the eastern end of this tree. | Map Marker |
| 42 | East of the Veyond map marker, this Nirnroot can be found growing alongside some elven ruins. | Map Marker |
| 43 | Southwest of Fort Doublecross, in the swamps of Blackwood. This Nirnroot is in the water, between some pitcher plants (unpickable). | Map Marker |
| 44 | Northeast of Fort Doublecross, near the trunk of a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 45 | North of Fort Doublecross, between some Green Stain Cups and a tree. | Map Marker |
| 46 | South, southeast of Fort Doublecross, East, southeast of Veyond. This Nirnroot is near two boulders. | Map Marker |
| 47 | Northwest of the Onyx Caverns, near a tree and some Green Stain Cups. | Map Marker |
| 48 | East, southeast of Fort Doublecross, in the shadow of a large boulder on a small island in the swamp. | Map Marker |
| 49 | East, northeast of Fort Doublecross, near a large tree, surrounded by Green Stain Cups. | Map Marker |
| 50 | East, northeast of Fort Doublecross, south, southwest of Fieldhouse Cave, next to a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 51 | Between Fort Doublecross and Fieldhouse Cave (to the southwest and northeast, respectively), on the shore near some Stinkhorns fungi. | Map Marker |
| 52 | South of Fort Doublecross, on a grassy slope near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 53 | Southeast of Fort Doublecross, between a rock and a tree. There are numerous Green Stain Camps nearby. | Map Marker |
| 54 | West of Fort Bulwark, south of Fieldhouse Cave, near a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 55 | East, southeast of Fort Doublecross, north, northwest of Onyx Caverns. You’ll find this Nirnroot growing among a line of wooden stumps. | Map Marker |
| 56 | East of Fort Doublecross, wedged in near some rocks. | Map Marker |
| 57 | West of Fort Bulwark, near some partially submerged wooden stumps, which in turn are in front of a tree growing out of the swamp. | Map Marker |
| 58 | Southwest of Fieldhouse Cave, between two lines of boulders. | Map Marker |
| 59 | From Fieldhouse Cave, turn west, northwest to spot a large tree near the water. Follow the shore towards the tree to find this Nirnroot growing near the tree, next to some rocks | Map Marker |
| 60 | North of Fort Bulwark, wedged between a boulder and a tree. | Map Marker |
| 61 | Southeast of Fieldhouse Cave, near a tree by the water, surrounded by wooden stumps. | Map Marker |
| 62 | East, southeast of Fieldhouse Cave, growing against a relatively small tree, surrounded by Stinkhorn fungi. | Map Marker |
| 63 | South of Fieldhouse Cave, growing near some wooden stumps which in turn are in front of a large tree growing out of the swamp. | Map Marker |
| 64 | Between the Fort Doublecross and Onyx Caverns map markers (west, northwest and south, southeast, respectively). This Nirnroot grows near a boulder. | Map Marker |
| 65 | West of Fort Bulwark, this Nirnroot grows on the shore of the swamp, near a boulder and a willow tree. | Map Marker |
| 66 | North of Fort Bulwark, under a willow tree, near some rocks by the shore of the swamp. | Map Marker |
| 67 | Northeast of Fort Bulwark, south and slightly east of Fort Teleman. This Nirnroot grows near the shore of the swamp, in the shadow of a large tree. | Map Marker |
| 68 | Along the southwestern end of the Fort Teleman ruins, you’ll find this Nirnroot growing near a particularly low section of wall. | Map Marker |
| 69 | South and slightly west of the Fort Teleman ruins, near the water. | Map Marker |
| 70 | From Fort Teleman head south until you hit the edge of the swamp. Follow the western shore south until you pass by a boulder near the shore. This Nirnroot is on the western side of this boulder, along the shore. | Map Marker |
| 71 | West, northwest of Fort Teleman, growing on the shore of the swamp, nestled in between three rocks. The Wayshrine of Dibella is clearly visible from here uphill to the west. This wayshrine, while unmarked, is a good landmark - you can find it southeast of The Drunken Dragon Inn. | Map Marker |
| 72 | Southwest of Fort Teleman, northeast of Fieldhouse Cave, this Nirnroot is near a boulder on a strap of dry land flanked by swampwater. | Map Marker |
| 73 | Northeast of Fieldhouse Cave, growing near the water, as usual, with a rock beside it and a large tree with wooden stumps around it in the swamp. | Map Marker |
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