Summary

• Skyrim’s quest, No Stone Unturned, requires players to find shiny pink gemstones throughout the map, leading to a debate about its worthiness.
• The reward for completing the quest is the Crown of Barenziah, enhancing thief abilities and increasing chances of finding rare gems.
• While the crown can be useful for earning money, opinions vary on whether the time-consuming quest is worth the reward.

Skyrim fans are debating whether one of the game’s most notoriously tedious quests, called No Stone Unturned, which tasks the player with gathering a complete collection of bright pink stones called Unusual Gems, is worthy of completion. The quest is not essential for finishing the main story in Skyrim and typically requires an immense amount of time and dedication. Players must explore the entire map to locate each gem.

The most popular game in the Elder Scrolls franchise in terms of player numbers and sales, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim offers an expansive open world with a wide array of side quests and a high-stakes main storyline. While many of these quests involve simple tasks like retrieving a magical artifact or eliminating a gang of bandits, some require a bit more devotion or can last throughout an entire playthrough.

A Notorious Side Quest in Skyrim Sparks Debate About Its Rewards

The reward in question is the Crown of Barenziah, a legendary item that enhances the player’s thief abilities and increases the chances of finding rare gems in chests scattered throughout Skyrim and its many nooks and caves. Fans in the comments shared varied opinions about the item and the quest required to attain it, with some enjoying the novelty, while others felt underwhelmed by its effects.

Some noted that the Crown of Barenziah serves as a helpful tool for making money, as the extra gems players find can create a valuable resource for earning currency or serving as unique collectibles to embellish their in-game home. Others complained about the timing of unlocking the crown, often late in the game when players may have already amassed significant wealth through various money-making methods.

Collecting all the Stones of Barenziah is entirely optional, but it has sparked discussions about future objectives in upcoming titles, especially considering the next mainline Elder Scrolls game is reportedly underway. Official information about a potential release date for The Elder Scrolls 6 remains unavailable as of now, so fans will have to wait and see what develops from the game creator, Bethesda.