Skyshards are glowing collectibles found across The Elder Scrolls Online. Every three skyshards grant one skill point, which makes them valuable for combat builds, crafting characters, alts, and completionists. Hunting them efficiently can save hours.
Why Skyshards Matter
Skill points are used for class skills, weapon skills, guild lines, crafting passives, armor passives, and utility abilities. Collecting skyshards is one of the most reliable ways to expand a character’s options.
Where to Find Skyshards
Skyshards appear in overland zones, delves, public dungeons, starter islands, cities, and some harder-to-reach areas. Their clues usually hint at a nearby landmark, cave, ruin, bridge, tower, or unusual terrain feature.
Use the Zone Guide
The zone guide helps track progress in each region. Use it to see whether you are missing skyshards before leaving a zone. Clearing one zone at a time is easier than chasing random shards across the whole map.
Delve Skyshards
Most delves contain one skyshard. If you enter a delve for a quest or boss, grab the shard while you are there. This prevents repeat trips later.
PC Add-Ons
PC players can use map add-ons to make skyshard hunting faster. Console players do not have add-ons, so they should rely on clues, the zone guide, and careful map exploration.
Efficient Hunting Route
Pick a zone, collect overland shards, clear delves, finish public dungeon shards, and then move to the next region. Bring mount speed, bag space, repair kits, and a build that can handle stray enemies.
FAQ
How many skyshards give a skill point?
Every three skyshards grant one skill point.
Are skyshards account-wide?
Skyshard collection is character-based, though some account unlock options may exist depending on platform store offerings and your account.
Should new players hunt skyshards early?
Yes. Extra skill points make leveling, crafting, and build flexibility much easier.
