Streamlined Bleak Falls Barrow and Golden Claw
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 10 Dungeons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now also on Xbox!
I tend to start new saves quite often and I got sick of having to go through the Bleak Falls Barrow dungeon on every save. So I made this mod that adds a trapdoor next to the actual door. The trapdoor transports you to the start of the area with the word wall. I've also added the claw in a knapsack now, and the draugr appears as soon as you enter the area, how you enter does not matter. Word wall is untouched, but you do not need to stand and wait for it to finish, approach it until the screen blurs, walk away and profit.
Version 1. 4
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[]Disabled(hid) the secret door and door activator
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]A navmeshed staircase instead of a stone so that followers can follow you in through the exit if you choose to enter that way. I did not touch the outside though but they should enter the door with you.[]Added trapdoors to the navmesh so that followers can detect them properly.
[]If you do not want exterior navmesh edits(for the main Bleak Falls door area) use 1. 4 Optional.
I found a version for Oldrim(not my mod, but a similar one): Bleak Falls Bypass. So use that if you want something like this for Oldrim :)
Arvel and his yellow argonian buddy named Steals-Many-Claws split up and entered the barrow through 2 different entrances, Steals-Many-Claws entered through the trap door but he forgot his knapsack on the way out. And chances are you know what happened to Arvel.
Compatibility
No Snow Under The Roof - Trapdoor was covered in 1. 2 and 1. 1 but fixed in 1. 3 and tested with that mod activated. See images.
1. Use NMM or drag the .esp into your Skyrim SE Data folder.
2. Activate the .esp and start enjoying life again.
3. Have fun! ;D
Streamlined Bleak Falls Barrow and Golden Claw is a compact Skyrim mod that adds a trapdoor directly to the word wall area and places the Golden Claw there, letting players skip the dungeon's lengthy traversal. It's aimed at players who replay the game often and want to speed through this early quest. With 595 endorsements and 17,672 downloads, it's a niche quality-of-life tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 595 endorsements and over 17k downloads.
- Saves a ton of time on repeat playthroughs—no more slogging through the whole dungeon.
- Simple concept that does exactly what it says: gets you to the claw and word wall faster.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Skipping the dungeon might break quest progression or feel like cheating for first-time players.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Bleak Falls Barrow or the Golden Claw quest.
For veteran Skyrim players who've seen Bleak Falls Barrow a hundred times and just want to grab the claw and move on. Also great for speedrunners or anyone starting yet another playthrough. Skip if you're a first-timer who wants the full dungeon experience or if you prefer lore-friendly immersion.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your mod manager is set up to handle plugin files—this is a simple .esp drop-in.
- If you're using other mods that change Bleak Falls Barrow, check load order to avoid conflicts.
- For Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or use a compatible version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Niborino9409
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 17,672
- Endorsements
- 595
- Category
- Dungeons
- Created
- 11/14/2017
- Updated
- 11/20/2017
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