Dead Drop Falls

It is a cave which can be accessed through Fort Dawnguard.

Walkthrough
The cave contains a waterfall. The Dragonborn can jump down into the hole and will end up in a small lake. There are two paths down there. One will eventually lead to a lever, and upwards to the beginning of the cave. The other path will lead to a big open area where several traps are located.

In this room, a bridge puzzle is located. To lower both bridges, the Dragonborn requires a Crossbow. First, pull the lever. Then shoot the target with a crossbow, which hangs on the pillar behind the lever. Both bridges will be lowered. The third and final bridge can be lowered by pulling the lever. If the Dragonborn walks up to the closed gate at the end, and then turns around, another target can be found. Shooting this target will open the locked gate. From inside the door, shoot the same target again, and the next door will open.

The next door must be opened by standing on the middle pressure plate and shooting the pressure plate above the door. Around the corner is another locked door. This door can be opened by shooting at the pressure plate above the locked door. This door will close in time, so requires the use of the shout Whirlwind Sprint.

In this room are several useful items. There is a chest containing random loot and there lie some Explodings Steel Bolts of Fire, Explodings Steel Bolts of Ice and Explodings Steel Bolts of Shock. The book Confessions of a Khajiit Fur Trader can be found on the table.

The next door will lead to Dead Drop Mine.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard