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Writhing fortress broken?

  • Erissime
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    Reads forums out of sheer curiosity after having abandoned the event entirely from phase one and each new thread is a fresh reassurance of how good of a decision that was!
  • Tra_Lalan
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    PC EU Zysax seems buged, he didnt appear and we are stuck in the fortress (some 74% health bar appearing).
  • Syldras
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    We defeated the side bosses and the main boss, reached the spire, but the quest doesn't update. Nothing in the last room is interactible.

    Leaving it again and reentering resets the quest to the start and all bosses need to be fought again.

    Wasted about 45 minutes.

    Edited by Syldras on November 14, 2025 7:50PM
    @Syldras | PC | EU
    The forceful expression of will gives true honor to the Ancestors.
    Sarayn Andrethi, Telvanni mage (Main)
    Darvasa Andrethi, his "I'm NOT a Necromancer!" sister
    Malacar Sunavarlas, Altmer Ayleid vampire
    Soris Rethandus, a Sleeper not yet awake
  • Meridiano
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    On PC EU, in the west part of the Fortress, our group was able to push until the "West: Lead Infernium to Gate" task. We put down some minor "soul walls", we freed the Infernium, and it went forward. Now we have the Infernium in ~100 feet from the closed gates (I suppose it should melt them?) and the "West: Lead Infernium to Gate" task.

    And... nothing happens. We need big daedric cookies to lure our big daedric boy? Or it's afraid of sharp and cold metal gates?

    I do hope this event is really one-of-a-kind, I don't want another of this quality, ever.
    Edited by Meridiano on November 14, 2025 7:51PM
    Contact me if you want.
  • ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    Community Manager
    @Tra_Lalan, @Syldras, and @Meridiano we see your reports and are investigating. Thank you.
    Jessica Folsom
    Associate Director of Community - ZeniMax Online Studios
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  • ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    Community Manager
    Meridiano wrote: »
    On PC EU, in the west part of the Fortress, our group was able to push until the "West: Lead Infernium to Gate" task. We put down some minor "soul walls", we freed the Infernium, and it went forward. Now we have the Infernium in ~100 feet from the closed gates (I suppose it should melt them?) and the "West: Lead Infernium to Gate" task.

    And... nothing happens. We need big daedric cookies to lure our big daedric boy? Or it's afraid of sharp and cold metal gates?

    I do hope this event is really one-of-a-kind, I don't want another of this quality, ever.

    For this one, @Meridiano, the team would like to know if all the barriers are down. If they are not, your team will need to lower the barriers by finding the siege weapons.
    Jessica Folsom
    Associate Director of Community - ZeniMax Online Studios
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  • cybyonlineb16_ESO
    Same issue as Meridiano on PC EU
  • Mesonyx
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    Last boss in Fortress stuck at 44% and didn't return, how can we re-set instance?
  • DarkDajin
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    Our group is stuck at the 'Kill the Soul Spire Protector' part, we damaged it to 49.8m, then it flew away and nothing is here to hit.
  • twisttop138
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    DarkDajin wrote: »
    Our group is stuck at the 'Kill the Soul Spire Protector' part, we damaged it to 49.8m, then it flew away and nothing is here to hit.

    Did you guys kill the stormcaller?
  • thechiefisback
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    I finished the quest, got the collectible but didn't get the achievement with a piece of the wall.
  • DarkDajin
    DarkDajin
    DarkDajin wrote: »
    Our group is stuck at the 'Kill the Soul Spire Protector' part, we damaged it to 49.8m, then it flew away and nothing is here to hit.

    Did you guys kill the stormcaller?

    Yup, everything here is dead, sometimes a group respawns but mostly it's completely empty
  • AVaelham
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    PC EU: We're stuck at Zysax 74% health.
  • angrysam319
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    Wow, I did not expect to open a can of worms this big when I made this thread 😂 thanks @ZOS_JessicaFolsom and @ZOS_Finn for the communication and getting the issue sorted!
  • Last'One
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    Meridiano wrote: »
    On PC EU, in the west part of the Fortress, our group was able to push until the "West: Lead Infernium to Gate" task. We put down some minor "soul walls", we freed the Infernium, and it went forward. Now we have the Infernium in ~100 feet from the closed gates (I suppose it should melt them?) and the "West: Lead Infernium to Gate" task.

    And... nothing happens. We need big daedric cookies to lure our big daedric boy? Or it's afraid of sharp and cold metal gates?

    I do hope this event is really one-of-a-kind, I don't want another of this quality, ever.

    For this one, @Meridiano, the team would like to know if all the barriers are down. If they are not, your team will need to lower the barriers by finding the siege weapons.

    What about they log in to the game and see what the problem is?
  • Brumme
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    by being really tired at ZOS.
    everything is bugged at that event, now we've been standing at the boss for 45 minutes without anything happening
  • cyberjanet
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    Skordo the Knife seems to be hidden underground. I can't speak to him to finish the quest.
    Favourite NPC: Wine-For-All
    Mostly PC-EU , with a lonely little guy on NA.
  • PeacefulAnarchy
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    I finished the quest, got the collectible but didn't get the achievement with a piece of the wall.
    Which acheievement are you supposed to get?
  • AVaelham
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    PCEU: Tried twice to join another instance, one was stuck at west gate with the infernium, the other one is stuck at Zysax 24% :D Everyone is stuck, just at different phases.
  • ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    ZOS_JessicaFolsom
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    I finished the quest, got the collectible but didn't get the achievement with a piece of the wall.

    Heya, for this one, could you check if you have completed the quest called "Crossing the Wall". The achievement you're referring to is awarded when players complete the Zone Story Quest in Eastern Solstice, not upon completion of the Writhing Fortress. Could you double check your progress for us? Thank you!
    Jessica Folsom
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  • AyaHawkeye
    AyaHawkeye
    Soul Shriven
    Hello! The hotfix for this issue has been successfully deployed, so those of you whose servers are flipping over to Phase 3 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Eastern Time should not encounter this issue at all.

    Thank you everyone!

    Hi, a bunch of us on PC EU are in the Writhing Fortress with exactly the same issue as OP, all stuck on a bugged instance. Some have tried resetting the instance, I've tried rebooting the game, we're all having no luck. My quest keeps telling me to talk to Keshu who directs me through the western portal but goes no further. Was the hotfix rolled out on this server? Trying to help out the folks in game and keep them informed 😅
    Edited by AyaHawkeye on November 14, 2025 8:27PM
    PC EU ~ AyaHawkeye
    "My house in Stonelore Grove serves as a place where people know they can find me. When I wish to be alone, I go into the wilderness."
  • playsforfun
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    Second run didn't bug but now skordo is missing so can't hand the support the followship quest in :(
  • Walllessfury
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    Anyone report their Warmask disappearing?
  • GarfieldArbuckle
    PS5 EU Can't complete as Skordo spawned below ground.
  • ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    ZOS_JessicaFolsom
    Community Manager
    Second run didn't bug but now skordo is missing so can't hand the support the followship quest in :(

    We're investigating this issue as well and will provide an update when we have more info.
    Jessica Folsom
    Associate Director of Community - ZeniMax Online Studios
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  • Undertaker19
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    Very nice event :o
  • Syldras
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    Syldras wrote: »
    We defeated the side bosses and the main boss, reached the spire, but the quest doesn't update. Nothing in the last room is interactible.

    Leaving it again and reentering resets the quest to the start and all bosses need to be fought again.

    Wasted about 45 minutes.

    Update on this: Might it have to do with grouping? I was grouped with a friend. Now I ran it a second time ungrouped and it worked fine.
    @Syldras | PC | EU
    The forceful expression of will gives true honor to the Ancestors.
    Sarayn Andrethi, Telvanni mage (Main)
    Darvasa Andrethi, his "I'm NOT a Necromancer!" sister
    Malacar Sunavarlas, Altmer Ayleid vampire
    Soris Rethandus, a Sleeper not yet awake
  • Syldras
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    Okay, now there's the next bug: I am supposed to talk to Skordo at the camp and he's disappeared.
    @Syldras | PC | EU
    The forceful expression of will gives true honor to the Ancestors.
    Sarayn Andrethi, Telvanni mage (Main)
    Darvasa Andrethi, his "I'm NOT a Necromancer!" sister
    Malacar Sunavarlas, Altmer Ayleid vampire
    Soris Rethandus, a Sleeper not yet awake
  • Gambino777
    Gambino777
    Soul Shriven
    Had the quest on from the beginning of the Phase 1. Came inside the Writhing Fortress, the quest directed me directly to the central portal and all of the side fortresses and activities have already been completed. Only the last boss Zysax was available to kill, everything else was cleared out. Very disappointed with this last phase, I wanted to experience the full instance, not coming in with everything already being cleared out. I completed the quest, my question is, can we run the instance again??

    Another question, do I have to complete the main story quests in Western Solstice to get everything out of the event (exclusive rewards)? Or can I leave it for later.

    @ZOS_JessicaFolsom an answer would be much appreciated.
    Edited by Gambino777 on November 14, 2025 8:47PM
  • Carcamongus
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    Syldras wrote: »
    Okay, now there's the next bug: I am supposed to talk to Skordo at the camp and he's disappeared.

    I'm not surprised about players quitting the event, but even Skordo? Jeesh, the situation is indeed dire.
    Imperial DK and Necro tank. PC/NA
    "Nothing is so bad that it can't get any worse." (Brazilian saying)
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