While there are no creatures explicitly named 'walrus' in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players looking for these marine mammals will encounter Horkers, the game's equivalent of walrus-looking creatures. These large, tusked beasts are a common sight in the colder regions of Skyrim.
Understanding Horkers in Skyrim
Horkers are the closest thing you'll find to a walrus in the world of Tamriel, specifically within Skyrim. They are large, aquatic mammals characterized by their formidable tusks and blubbery bodies, perfectly adapted to the icy northern environments.
Key characteristics of Horkers include:
- Appearance: They strongly resemble real-world walruses, with prominent tusks and a stocky build.
- Habitat: Primarily found in and around frigid waters.
- Behavior: Generally passive unless provoked, though they can be quite dangerous in groups.
- Loot: After defeating a Horker, you can typically harvest valuable resources from their remains.
Primary Habitats of Horkers
Horkers are predominantly found in the Northern waters of Skyrim. Their presence signifies a cold, often icy, coastal or frozen lake environment.
General Regions
You can encounter Horkers in the northern coastal areas across several holds:
| Region | Typical Habitat Area |
|---|---|
| Winterhold | Coastal areas, particularly around the College of Winterhold and along the northern ice floes. |
| The Pale | The northern coastline leading towards Dawnstar and beyond, often near icebergs. |
| Haafingar | The western stretches of the Sea of Ghosts, north of Solitude. |
| Eastmarch | The northern fjords and frozen river deltas leading out to the Sea of Ghosts, particularly north of Windhelm. |
Common Spawning Points
Look for Horker groups congregating on ice floes, rocky islands, or along the icy shores. They often lie basking in the sun or submerged in the water, only their tusks visible. Areas with broken ice and small patches of land surrounded by water are prime Horker territory.
Valuable Loot from Horkers
Upon defeating a Horker, you can gather specific items that are useful for various purposes within the game:
- Horker Meat: A common food item that can be cooked over a fire for health restoration or used in various recipes.
- Horker Tusks: These unique tusks are an alchemy ingredient. They can also sometimes be sold for a decent sum of gold or used for specific crafting recipes if you have the Dragonborn DLC (e.g., Bonemold Armor at the Skaal Village).
Hunting Horkers can be a good way to gather ingredients, earn some gold, and test your combat skills against these formidable, walrus-like creatures of Skyrim's north.
