Where to find mammoths in skyrim

No evidence suggests mammoths were ever domesticated, tamed, or farmed. This would probably have been too risky for early humans and not worth their effort, with other food sources available elsewhere. This also means early humans probably never had any mammoth cheese like players can find in Skyrim.

Giants seem to have easily domesticated mammoths, likely aided by their large stature and respect for the creatures, which goes against the idea that Skyrim's giants are just monsters.

Though embellished in size and utility the appearance of mammoths in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is fairly accurate. They are covered in thick layers of fur, with smaller ears designed to reduce the risk of frostbite, well suited for the tundras of Tamriel.

Mammoths are also believed to have been mostly docile, reflected well in their video game counterparts that will usually only attack if they feel threatened.

Chelsie Thompson is a game guide writer for Screen Rant. Video games are her first passion, and if she's not playing she's probably wishing she was! She has always loved to write but currently has no professional accolades. Chelsie also raises snakes in her free time and loves to cook. Mammoths usually travel in packs with other Mammoths and Giants. Run to a safe defensive position and use ranged attacks. They have very high defenses and powerful attacks by using their sharp tusks.

Last Edited: 3 Nov pm. Was this guide helpful? YES NO. A screenshot they posted shows one of the game's mammoth creatures frozen in a huge glacier. Stuck between layers of ice, the mammoth also appears to have some arrows and broken implements sticking out its body. Add to that its mouth being open in what seems to be agony, it suggests this creature died in battle before freezing over. According to the original poster, this screenshot was taken between Skyrim 's northern Dawnstar and Winterhold locations, both of which exist within the coldest regions of the map.

While the user doesn't specifically say whereabouts the mammoth is located, the fact that it's contained within a large glacier suggests that it's something that some may find if they traverse the coast from Dawnstar.

Much like many of the hidden details within Skyrim , there is an air of mystery to this scene. While it's quite clear that the animal likely died in pain, the fact that their flesh has yet to rot away suggests that this was a recent fight. However, one commenter on the thread noticed that the arrows are of Dwemer origin, which arguably places the scene much further back in the game's history.