Skyrim: Bleak Falls Barrow — Puzzles and Rewards
Bleak Falls Barrow contains two puzzles. This guide explains how to solve each puzzle and what rewards are available.
- Quest line:
- Main Quest ↗
- Previous quest:
- Before the Storm ↗
- Next quest:
- Dragon Rising
Puzzles
Bleak Falls Barrow contains two puzzles required to reach the final chamber.
Rotating Pillar Puzzle
Rotate the three pillars so they show Snake, Snake, and Whale from left to right, then pull the lever to open the gate. The carvings above the gate reveal the sequence; the fallen middle carving can be found on the floor.
Golden Claw Door
Inspect the Golden Claw in your inventory to see the correct symbols. Set the door rings to Bear, Moth, and Owl from the outer ring to the inner ring, then activate the keyhole with the claw.
Rewards
Leveled enchanted armor
Jarl Balgruuf grants a leveled enchanted armor item after the Dragonstone is delivered.
Option to purchase Breezehome.
Completing Bleak Falls Barrow unlocks the option to purchase Breezehome in Whiterun for 5,000 gold from Proventus Avenicci.