In Elder Scrolls Online, there are a total of eighteen Western Skyrim skyshards. Players that collect three skyshards will receive one skill point for their efforts. With almost 500 total skyshards, gamers will be able to climb the ranks by locating as many skyshards as possible.

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Most of the locations are relatively easy to find, but some can be tricky. Players should not make the mistake of searching for the shyshards blindly.  This guide will cover all eighteen skyshard locations, including the route to get there. While the journey can be time-consuming, collecting skyshards is one of the best methods to level up fast in ESO.

Storm Hawk's Altar

ESO Storm Hawk’s Altar

After traveling to Storm Hawk's Altar, players will find the skyshard about 100 meters to the Northeast of the altar. If facing the Altar, players should ride northeast until they see the edge of the cliff. The shard will be located just to the north of the cliff's edge behind a tree.

Frozen Coast

ESO Frozen Coast’ (1)

After reaching the Frozen Coast, players should immediately head south from the center of the island and follow the cave system to the west/southwest. While in the caves, gamers should stay to the right until they reach the coastline. Next, the pathway will lead players to the West, directly where the shard is located.

Shadowgreen

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While in Shadowgreen, players need to take the tunnel system to the south that leads up the mountain. The shard will be located on the right side of the cave entrance down a small pathway on the cliffside.

Dragonhome

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The shard in Dragonhome can be found next to the cliffside altar. The altar is on the east side of Dragonhome overlooking the river. Players will find the skyshard right behind the altar.

Dragon's Belly

Dragons Belly

Dragon's Belly is located just to the east of the Lendoran Ruin. Gamers will find the shard on the top of the large rock structure.

Circle Of Champions

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Players will find the skyshard at the top of the Circle of Champions. The shard is to the southeast of both the Mor Khazgur Giant Camp and the Mor Khazgur Shrine.

Karthwatch

ESO Kartwatch (1)

Gamers will find the shard on a cliffside just to the east of Karthwatch. If players take the fork in the road from Karthwatch, the shard is located on the mountain just to the southwest of the fork.

Chillwind Depths

ESO Chillwind ZDepths (1)

ESO players will first have to enter the Frostvenom Spider's Nest which is located in Chillwind Depths. Once in the nest, players want to be on the east side of the nest. Gamers should look for a pathway covered by spiders webs. The pathway will lead players to the shard.

Hunter's House

ESO East of Hunter

Just to the east of Hunter's House there is an altar. Players will find the skyshard located to the south of the altar on the top of a boulder.

Morthal

Morthal ESO (1)

The shard near Morthal is actually located right between Morthal and Labyrinthian. ESO gamers should travel south from Morthal and go southwest after they reach the fork in the road. The shard will be located in the snowy mountains.