During the Thieves' Guild storyline, Skyrim players must sneak into the guild leader's house, searching for evidence of his treachery. While wandering around Riften, you can start a quest called The Pursuit, the main goal of which is to get into the house of Mercer Frey and get some clues about his whereabouts. It may seem like a daunting task, but don't worry; in this article, we have prepared all the useful information and will explain to you step by step how to Infiltrate Mercer's House in Skyrim.

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How to Get Inside Mercer's House in Skyrim

Mercer Frey in Skyrim

Firstly, you need to find where is the guild leader's house. Riftweald Manor in Riften is accurately what you're looking for. However, it's not that easy to get in, so follow the instructions below, and you'll be able to enter through the back gate of the mansion.

  • Go through Riftwild Manor and look for an opening in the wall on the left; it will lead you to the courtyard in front of the Mara Temple.
  • Next, you will need to go through the archway that you will see to the right of the aforementioned temple, which will lead you directly to the cemetery, which you will need to pass through. Follow the path that leads to the left until you come across a gate that will be on your left side.

At the back of the garden, there is a small metal gate that you will have to unlock. It is a rather heavy lock, so make sure you have enough lockpicks. Once you've gained entry, you'll have to find Vlad. He is walking around the estate and will not be happy to see you. It doesn't matter if you kill him, convince him to give you the key, or simply steal it from him; any method will do as long as you get the key to the mansion.

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To get into the mansion itself, the developers have created a puzzle, and not every player will immediately guess how to get inside. You need to knock down the support that holds the balcony so that it falls down. This way, the balcony will create a platform on which you can climb up to the door that leads inside Mercer's House. Now, you can use the key you recently recovered to enter the Mercer Frey mansion. Next, continue the quest and enjoy the game.

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Bethesda
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Bethesda
Platform(s)
PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, PS4, PS5, Switch
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RPG, Action, Adventure