The Rift Map - The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)

Detailed and revealed map of The Rift Zone in (ESO) The Elder Scrolls Online, Base Alliance Zone with Delves Maps, Skyshards Location, Points of Interest, Quest Hubs, Striking Locales, Wayshrines, Public Dungeons, Group Dungeons, Storyline Quests, World Bosses, World Events, Mundus Stones, Crafting Set Stations, Shalidor's Library Books, Treasure Maps, Outlaws Refuge, Player Housing, Quest Starters.

The Rift Map (ESO)

The Rift Map for The Elder Scrolls Online, Base Alliance Zone (ESO).

The Rift Map for The Elder Scrolls Online, Base Alliance Zone (ESO).
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ESO The Rift Zone Guide

The Rift is zone in The Elder Scrolls Online, it is Base Alliance Zone.

The Rift is a part of Ebonheart Pact.

Cities: Riften.

Skyrim's southernmost hold has a relatively temperate climate, thanks to northern mountains that block the frigid gales of the Sea of Ghosts, and warming volcanoes in the Velothi Mountains to the east. Its capital is Riften, on the shores of broad Lake Honrich.

ESO The Rift Zone.

ESO The Rift Zone
Small ESO Tamriel Map

Location of The Rift in Tamriel.

Map Completion The Rift

The Rift Adventurer

The Rift Adventurer Complete 61 unique quests in The Rift.

Lion's Den Group Event

Lion's Den Group Event Defeat the Lonely Giant and his angry mammoths in the Lion's Den.

Lion's Den Conqueror

Lion's Den Conqueror Defeat all of the champions in the Lion's Den: Lieutenant Derone, Sargent Lort, Stenric, Sargent Themond, Inulu the Fierce, Den Mother and Young Soot-Paw, Crazy Sebastien.

Rift Angler

Rift Angler Catch all 12 rare fish in the Rift: Sulfursucker, Ilinalta Trout, Muskellunge, White Roughy, Zebra Oto, Jarl Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Grouper, Bream, Skate, Skorrn, Ice Koi.

ESO Zone Story Quests

18

Zone Storyline Quests

ESO Wayshrines

12

Wayshrines

ESO Delves

6

Delves

ESO Points of Interest

19

Points of Interest

ESO Striking Locales

7

Striking Locales

ESO Set Crafting Stations

3

Crafting Set Stations

ESO Mundus Stones

2

Mundus Stones

ESO Public Dungeons

1

Public Dungeons

ESO World Events

3

World Events

ESO World Bosses

6

World Bosses

ESO Skyshards

16

Skyshards

ESO Shalidor's Library Books

29

Lore Books

ESO Delve Maps

Delve Maps in The Rift

Delves are rather easy, solo or cooperative, small dungeons or caves with single Skyshard and named Boss who drops set gear. Delves are accessible to everyone at any time, see all Delve Maps.

Avanchnzel Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

Avanchnzel Delve Map

Zone: The Rift

Boss: Thzallek Eft

Avanchnzel Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO
Broken Helm Hollow Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

Broken Helm Hollow Delve Map

Zone: The Rift

Boss: Skullcrusher

Broken Helm Hollow Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO
Faldar's Tooth Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

Faldar's Tooth Delve Map

Zone: The Rift

Boss: Rozelun

Faldar's Tooth Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO
Fort Greenwall Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

Fort Greenwall Delve Map

Zone: The Rift

Boss: Uggurek the Vile

Fort Greenwall Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO
Shroud Hearth Barrow Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

Shroud Hearth Barrow Delve Map

Zone: The Rift

Boss: Jakalor

Shroud Hearth Barrow Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO
Snapleg Cave Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

Snapleg Cave Delve Map

Zone: The Rift

Boss: Frostmaiden Apa

Snapleg Cave Delve Map with Skyshard and Boss locations ESO

There are 6 Delves in The Rift, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

To complete a Delve you need to kill a named Boss, you will get Explorer Achievement for that. Additionally, finishing all Delves in a given zone will give you a The Rift Cave Delver Achievement.

ESO Skyshards Location

Skyshards Location in The Rift

Skyshards are scattered throughout the world and can be identified by the bright beam of white light they emanate. Discovering three Skyshards will grant you a skill point, which can be used to unlock or morph new abilities, check All Skyshards Location.

The Rift Skyshards Location Map ESO

The Rift Skyshards Skyshards Location Map

The Rift Skyshards Location Map for ESO

Discover all 16 Skyshards in The Rift.

  • Braced against wind near the mine.
  • Be Shor to search all over the stone.
  • Nearly discovered by a mauled stablehand.
  • Cultists' prize near Ragged Hills.
  • Scour the crags near Avanchnzel.
  • South where worms swarm the barrow.
  • A prospect found.
  • Walk above the clouds.
  • Stay alert between Riften and Greenwall.
  • Clank of gears and hiss of steam.
  • Guarded by bears in the hollow.
  • Deep in the roots of the tooth.
  • Where green grows in the fort's wall.
  • Take a shrouded approach.
  • Tread carefully and don't break a leg.
  • Protected by wraiths in a beast's den.
ESO Points of Interest

Points of Interest in The Rift

Points of Interest are self-contained stories, Quest Hubs that explore the lore, characters, and locations within a zone. These can award you with experience, gold, and gear.

There are 19 Points of Interest in The Rift, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • Shor's Stone
  • Vernim Woods
  • Boulderfall Pass
  • Pinepeak Cavern
  • Nimalten
  • Fallowstone Hall
  • Northwind Mine
  • Honrich Tower
  • Taarengrav
  • Skald's Retreat
  • Treva's Farm
  • Trolhetta
  • Forelhost
  • Lost Prospect
  • Geirmund's Hall
  • Riften
  • Fullhelm Fort
  • Ivarstead
  • Frostmoon Farmstead
ESO Public Dungeons

The Lion's Den Public Dungeon in The Rift

Larger, harder, open world dungeons for groups or cooperative players, includes own quest lines, a Skyshard and a few Bosses. Accessible to everyone. Completing different parts of Public Dungeons can award you with a skill point, experience, gold, and gear, check all Public Dungeon Maps in ESO.

The Lion's Den Public Dungeon Map ESO

The Lion's Den Public Dungeon in The Rift

The Lion's Den Public Dungeon Map for ESO

The Lion's Den Bosses

  • Lieutenant Derone
  • Sargent Lort
  • Stenric
  • Sargent Themond
  • Inulu the Fierce
  • Den Mother and Young Soot-Paw
  • Crazy Sebastien
  • Lonely Giant (Group Challenge)
ESO Group Dungeons

Group Dungeons in The Rift

4 player instances (no players outside your group) with own quest line, Normal and Veteran mode. Talk to Undaunted in the taverns for dungeons location.

Blessed Crucible Group Dungeon in The Rift

Scrivener's Hall Group Dungeon in The Rift (Scribes Of Fate DLC)

ESO Zone Story Quests

Zone Story Quests in The Rift

Zone Story Quests are the main story arc for the zone. Completing these quests can award you with skill points, experience, gold, and gear.

There are 18 Zone Story Quests in The Rift.

  • Beneath the Stone

    Captain Attiring asked me to seek out Vigrod Wraithbane at Shor's Stone to help him defend it against the Reachmen.

  • Unearthed

    I've breached the barrier to the mine beneath Shor's Stone. The Reachmen have assaulted the foreman and his crew. I need to find the foreman, Gandis, and figure out what the Reachmen are doing here.

  • Storming the Hall

    The Reachmen attacked Shor's Stone and brought the giant Sinmur back to life. Now they've overrun Fallowstone Hall, an ancient seat of the Companions. Vigrod wants my help regaining the Hall.

  • To Vernim Woods

    A scout sent by Centurion Gjakil has found me near Fallowstone Hall. The scout reports Reachmen movement near Vernim Woods.

  • Dangerous Union

    The military has tracked Stral Blackthroat, the leader of the Reachmen, to Vernim Wood. When they arrived, they found Worm Cultists performing dark rituals with his warriors.

  • Gift of the Worm

    The Reachmen are being magically augmented by the Worm Cult. They must be stopped.

  • Through the Shroud

    Our final goal at Vernim must be to kill Stral and end the threat of the Reachmen. Unfortunately he's protected by a death shroud in the central ruin.

  • To Nimalten

    I've put a stop to the threat of the Reachmen, but the threat to the Rift is far from over. The Worm Cult is massing in force, and the settlements west of Nimalten need to be warned.

  • Concealed Weapons

    I've arrived in Nimalten to find the city under threat. Thane Fjora was attacked by her houscarl. Aera Earth-Turner, my old friend from Bleakrock Isle, is leading an investigation.

  • Pinepeak Caverns

    A group of researchers were ambushed by the Worm Cult at Pinepeak Caverns.

  • Tomb Beneath the Mountain

    Netapatuu and his colleagues came to Pinepeak Caverns to consult with the spirit of Hakra, one of Ysgramor's Companions. Worm Cultists attacked and drove them out. The cultists cannot be allowed to gain control of Hakra's spirit.

  • The Shackled Guardian

    I met a Dunmer fleeing a Worm Cult attack at Taarengrav. He told me the Worm Cult attacked a nearby dig site, hoping to unlock an ancient puzzle.

  • Shattered Hopes

    The Ebonheart Pact has come together under King Jorunn's command to battle the Worm Cult at the ruins of Honrich Tower.

  • A Giant in Smokefrost Peaks

    Even though we've won a victory over the Worm Cult, Jorunn the Skald-King tells me that Sinmur is headed toward Riften. I should follow in the wake of the giant.

  • In His Wake

    The city of Riften has been devastated by Sinmur's assault. The town guard is overwhelmed trying to help all the refugees. They're asking everyone to help with the recovery effort.

  • Pulled Under

    The people of Riften have been brought inside their shattered walls. While Sinmur is gone, however, Riften's people may face other threats.

  • Securing the Pass

    The Worm Cult has barred the route to Trolhetta. King Jorunn has asked me to clear the way.

  • Stomping Sinmur

    We're almost there. We must fight through Worm Cultists to reach Sinmur and defeat him!

ESO Wayshrines

Wayshrines in The Rift

Wayshrines allow free, instantaneous travel between wayshrines that have been discovered and unlocked. You can also travel directly to any unlocked wayshrine from anywhere in the world for a small amount of gold.

There are 12 Wayshrines in The Rift, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • Riften Wayshrine
  • Skald's Retreat Wayshrine
  • Trolhetta Wayshrine
  • Trolhetta Summit Wayshrine
  • Honrich Tower Wayshrine
  • Fallowstone Hall Wayshrine
  • Northwind Mine Wayshrine
  • Geirmund's Hall Wayshrine
  • Taarengrav Wayshrine
  • Nimalten Wayshrine
  • Ragged Hills Wayshrine
  • Fullhelm Fort Wayshrine
ESO Crafting Set Stations

Crafting Set Stations in The Rift

Set Stations are locations in the world where you can craft items with specific item set bonuses.

There are 3 Crafting Set Stations in The Rift, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

Willow's Path

In Smokefrost Vigil Crafting Set Station (need 6 traits).

  • 2 items: Adds 3-129 Magicka Recovery
  • 3 items: Adds 3-129 Stamina Recovery
  • 4 items: Adds 3-129 Health Recovery
  • 5 items: Increases your Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery by 25%.

Night Mother's Gaze

In Eldbjorg's Hideaway Crafting Set Station (need 6 traits).

  • 2 items: Adds 19-833 Weapon Critical
  • 3 items: Adds 3-129 Weapon Damage
  • 4 items: Adds 19-833 Weapon Critical
  • 5 items: When you deal Critical Damage you apply Major Breach to the enemy, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 4 seconds.

Hunding's Rage

In Trollslayer's Gully Crafting Set Station (need 6 traits).

  • 2 items: Adds 19-833 Weapon Critical
  • 3 items: Adds 25-1096 Maximum Stamina
  • 4 items: Adds 19-833 Weapon Critical
  • 5 items: Adds 6-300 Weapon Damage
ESO Treasure Maps

Treasure Maps in The Rift

Treasure Maps can be found in game as a loot or can be obtained with the Collector's Editions. Each map shows a place where you can dig up a treasure chest. You can only do this if you have a map.

There are 7 Treasure Maps in The Rift.

TM I - The Rift Treasure Map I ESO

TM I - The Rift Treasure Map I

TM II - The Rift Treasure Map II ESO

TM II - The Rift Treasure Map II

TM III - The Rift Treasure Map III ESO

TM III - The Rift Treasure Map III

TM IV - The Rift Treasure Map IV ESO

TM IV - The Rift Treasure Map IV

TM V - The Rift Treasure Map V ESO

TM V - The Rift Treasure Map V

TM VI - The Rift Treasure Map VI ESO

TM VI - The Rift Treasure Map VI

TM CE I - The Rift CE Treasure Map I ESO

TM CE I - The Rift CE Treasure Map I

ESO World Bosses

World Bosses in The Rift

World Bosses (Group Bosses) are powerful elite encounters, to defeat them you will generally need the help of other players. Defeating a world boss can award you higher tier gear.

There are 6 World Bosses in The Rift, defeat them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • Hunter Camp
  • Troll Cave
  • Frozen Ruins
  • Angarvunde Mound
  • Giant Camp
  • Wisplight Glen
ESO World Events

World Events in The Rift

World Events are open to everyone, events repeated in a specific place at a specific time, intended for more players at the same time. Completing a World Event can award you experience, gold, and higher tier gear, more about World Events.

There are 3 World Events in The Rift, finishing them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • Ragged Hills Dolmen
  • Stony Basin Dolmen
  • Smokefrost Peaks Dolmen
ESO Striking Locales

Striking Locales in The Rift

Striking Locales are places of interest within the world. Discovering all of the Striking Locales in a zone will award that zone's Pathfinder achievement.

There are 7 Striking Locales in The Rift, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • Linele Skullcarver's Camp
  • Three Tribes Camp
  • Autumnshade Clearing
  • Mammoth Ridge
  • Honeystrand Hill
  • Grethel's Vigil
  • Jenedusil's Claw
ESO Mundus Stones

Mundus Stones in The Rift

Mundus Stones are objects in the world that grant a boon (one of 13 permanent blessings) in the form of a temporary player buff. This buff will persist until replaced with a different Mundus Stone boon, more about Mundus Stones.

There are 2 Mundus Stones in The Rift, discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • The Steed
  • The Apprentice
ESO Outlaws Refuge

Outlaws Refuge in The Rift

Outlaws Refuge with fence, moneylender, merchant and guild trader - shelter when the guards are looking for you.

Riften Outlaws Refuge

ESO Guild Marketplace

Guild Marketplace in The Rift

Market locations where you'll find Guild Traders.

ESO Side Quests

Side Quests in The Rift

Side Quest are not related to the main story in the zone, but complement it. They start in both Quest Hubs and open ground.

  • A Business Proposition
  • A Diamond in the Root
  • A Ritual in Smokefrost Peaks
  • A Ritual in the Ragged Hills
  • A Valuable Distraction
  • A Walk Above the Clouds
  • Aiding Sigunn
  • All's Fair
  • Approaching Thunder
  • Beneath the Surface
  • Blood Upon the Soil
  • Breaking the Coven
  • Drink, Drink, and Be Merry
  • Fierce Beasts of Ivarstead
  • Finding Winter's Hammer
  • Geirmund's Guardian
  • Geirmund's Oath
  • Guard the Knowledge
  • Into the Outside
  • Kalodar's Farewell
  • Lost Companions
  • Move out Miners
  • Names of the Fallen
  • Prisoner Dilemma
  • Problems Into Profit
  • Raise the Colors
  • Redguard on the Run
  • Research Subject
  • Returning Winter's Bite
  • Ritual at the Dragonshrine
  • River of Names
  • Save Your Voice
  • Scouting the Mine
  • Shroud Hearth Barrow
  • Smoke on the Horizon
  • Soldier Down
  • Song of Awakening
  • Soul Harvest
  • The Farmer's Champion
  • The Rise of Sage Svari
  • The Thunder Breaks
  • The Troubleshooter
  • Those She Devours
  • Trial of the Body
  • Trial of the Mind
  • Trial of the Spirit
  • Where the Frostheart Grows
  • Worm Cult Summoner
  • Yngrel the Bloody
ESO Player Housing

Player Housing in The Rift

There are Inn Rooms, Apartments, Small Houses, Medium Houses, Large Houses and Manors that you can buy and furnish.

  • Autumn's-Gate - Small House
  • Old Mistveil Manor - Large House
  • Hunter's Glade - Large House
ESO Shalidor's Library Books

Shalidor's Library Books in The Rift

Shalidor's Library Books are scattered throughout the world. These books are identified by their distinctive purple glow. Discovering these books will improve your Mages Guild rank and advance the associated skill line.

Theoretically, the Shalidor's Library Books assigned to a given Zone should be found within that area. Practically as the areas available to players expand, it starts to get mixed up and the specific Lore Book can be found in other parts of Tamriel as well.

There are 29 Shalidor's Library Books assigned to The Rift. Some of them can also be found in other Zones. Each of the Lore Books has more than one probable spot where you can find it. Discovering them is necessary for Zone Completion.

  • Dwemer Inquiries Volume I
  • Dwemer Inquiries Volume II
  • Dwemer Inquiries Volume III
  • Ancient Scrolls of the Dwemer IV
  • The Homilies of Blessed Almalexia
  • The Legendary Scourge
  • The Lusty Argonian Maid, Volume 1
  • The Lusty Argonian Maid, Volume 2
  • Myths of Sheogorath, Volume 1
  • Myths of Sheogorath, Volume 2
  • The Red Book of Riddles
  • 16 Accords of Madness, Vol. VI
  • Crow and Raven: Three Short Fables
  • Wabbajack
  • Proper-Life: Three Chants
  • Song of the Askelde Men
  • The Warrior's Charge
  • Words of the Wind
  • Clans of the Reach: A Guide
  • Rivers of Profit in Riften
  • Touch of the Worm's Tongue
  • Songs of the Return, Volume 5
  • The Road to Sovngarde
  • Unexpected Allies
  • Thenephan's Mysteries of Mead
  • The Wandering Skald
  • Songs of the Return, Volume 27
  • Songs of the Return, Volume 49
  • Josef the Intolerant

Not existing in The Rift:

ESO Solo Arenas

No Solo Arenas

ESO Group Arenas

No Group Arenas

ESO Group Trials

No Group Trials

ESO Group Delves

No Group Delves

ESO Great Lifts

No Great Lifts

ESO Battlegrounds

No Battlegrounds