Skyrim mod unique things. Legendary items, artifacts and secrets - Skyrim basics
This page contains all legendary and named items as well as artifacts, and information on where to get them.
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ID* is needed to add an item using a cheat:
player.additem Item ID 1
For example, to add a Skeleton Key:
player.additem 0003A070 1
Secrets
There is one secret that few people know about - you can wear a Falmer helmet and a hoop at the same time, thereby (if enchanted with a bonus to alchemy) you can equip 5 items with a bonus to potion power (5 items with a 29% increase), and create very cool potions.
In fact, by leveling up blacksmithing, alchemy and enchanting, you can enchant items with much more powerful and useful bonuses than the artifacts in the game.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim contains a lot of loot that no player can have the same supply after a couple of minutes of play. Weapons are of course vitally important, but what should you choose?
Now Skyrim is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation VR, we're revamping our Skyrim guides to make sure new adventurers have everything they need to get the most out of this massive game. In this guide we are talking about weapons.
In truth, there aren't many absolute best weapons in Skyrim, thanks to the fact that some use of enchantments and other mechanics can make almost any weapon viable on any difficulty - even your bare fists! With that said, some of the most famous weapons in the game are unique weapons that can be found in certain locations or through certain quests. Each unique weapon has its own set properties, a unique name, and very often an enchantment that will give it some special advantage.
What weapons do you have in Skyrim, you can write about it in the comments!
Best Skyrim Daggers
There are over ten unique daggers in the game, but we're going to focus on a couple that we think are particularly excellent. If you're building a character for stealth play, they can prove to be quite a significant weapon for you to have for quite some time.
Mehrunes' razor
Mehrunes' Razor is a decent little dagger thanks to its base damage status of 11, but what really sets it apart is its enchantment. Any strike with Mehrunes' Razor has a chance to instantly kill an enemy.
To get the Razor of Mehrunes, you need to complete the Pieces of the Past quest and kill Silus Vesui at the end of the quest. You will be prompted to complete this quest once you reach level 20 through a courier, or you can stumble upon the quest by walking around Dawnstar; where they will tell you about the Silus Museum, that’s where you need to go to start the mission.
Blade of Woe
This dagger is even more powerful than Mehrunes' Razor with a base damage of 12, and its enchantment is useful for fighting powerful enemies - each blow absorbs 10 health points.
The Blade of Woe can be obtained from NPCs during the Death Incarnate quest, part of the Dark Brotherhood faction quest line. You can also follow the early steps of the quest and kill Astrid during the quest "With Friends Like These". You will be able to take the Blade of Woe from her body, but you will no longer be able to join the brotherhood.
| Weapon | Damage | Weight | Upgrade with Ingot, Perk | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon bone dagger | 12 | 6,5 | Dragon bone, dragon armor | No |
| Blade of Woe | 12 | 7 | Steel ingot | Drain 10 health |
| Mehrunes' razor | 11 | 3 | Ebony Ingot | 1.98% chance to kill instantly, infinite charges |
| Daedric Dagger | 11 | 6 | Ebony Ingot, Daedric Smith | No |
| Stalhrim Dagger | 10 | 4.5 | Ebony armor | Frost spell enchantment is 25% stronger |
Best Skyrim Maces
There are even fewer unique maces in the game, but some of them are still impressive. Maces are really meant for people who want to master the real power of the character and deal devastating blows to their enemies.
Mace of Molag Bal
This artifact is quite powerful, with a base damage of 16. It also comes with an enchantment that takes away 25 points of damage, stamina and magic. On top of that, if the target dies within 3 seconds, you will fill the soul gem.
The Mace is given to you after completing Daegric Quest House of Horrors. In the city of Markarth, a leader named Tyranus will ask you to help find an abandoned house. As soon as you enter the house with or without a hint, this quest will begin. Finish the quest, take the mace.
Best Skyrim Swords
Swords are, of course, the most common weapon class you'll find in Skyrim. There are many of them, they are unique and scattered throughout the world. For you, we have collected the best examples that are worthy of being seen.
Miraak's Sword
Original Skyrim players may not be familiar with the Sword of Miraak since it was added in the Dragonborn DLC, but it's a pretty damn good weapon. The sword absorbs stamina thanks to its enchantment, and it has consistent damage.
To get your hands on it, you will need to start quests with the dragon priest by going to the island of Solstheim. When you are ready, two priests will tell you about the "first dragon" and try to kill you. This will start the DLC quest line. After several quests, you will be taken to the final Dragonborn quest, at Apocrypha Summit. You will be able to pick up this weapon as loot from a corpse at the end of this quest. It's a long process to get there, but it's worth it.
Cooler
Chiller is a glass sword and is great for enemies who don't like frost damage. His spells inflict frost damage and have a chance to paralyze enemies.
The weapon is held by the leader of the thieves guild, Mercy Frey. The easiest way to access it is to find it in Frey's house during the thieves guild quest "The Purist". It is proudly displayed in its case and has an expert lock that you can pick to gain access to it. Keep in mind that this weapon is level dependent, so how good it is will be determined by your level.
Curse of the Dragon
Do you spend an awful lot of time in Skyrim fighting dragons? Curse of the Dragon means it deals extra damage to dragons. This sword is level dependent, so its performance will be partially determined by your level when you first pick it up.
The Dragon's Curse is found in the Sky Temple during the Walls of Alduin quest and is an important step in the game's main story. In order to take it you need to find a room next to the main chamber of the temple.
Strangler and Bloody Scythe
Two more weapons that were added to the Dragonborn DLC. These two swords were designed to be double-bladed. When activated, the player gains a powerful enchantment to absorb magic and health, reducing the target's defenses from further physical and magical attacks.
You will need to reach the Dragonborn quest line to get to Solstheim. Once you reach level 36 or higher, you will find a copy of the book, Deathbrand, inside Tel Mithryn or Raven's Rock Temple. You will receive both of these weapons through the quest.
Black Blade of Gauldur
Gauldur's Black Blade is another level-dependent weapon, meaning its effectiveness will be determined by your level when you first find it. The best version of it is used at level 36. As a weapon of the ancient Nord, the Dwarven Blacksmith's Fist will help you make it even more deadly.
The sword can be picked up during the quest “Forbidden Legend”. You can start this quest by reading the book Lost Legends - this will begin the search for the legend of Galdur. You can find one of the books naturally; you will find it on the body of a dead adventurer in the Reachwater cliff. Later in the quest you will find yourself in the ruins of Golguntur - upon completion, this sword will be your reward.
Best Skyrim Battle Axes
Battle axes are a less popular weapon than the sword. We've selected a couple of axes to show you.
Okin
Okin is a cool Nordic battle axe. It contains a frost enchantment, and is dangerous for the enemy's stamina, health, and also has a stable base damage of 12. It can be upgraded and leveled up with a forged piece of steel.
To enjoy Okin, you need to do the quest Silence of Tongues. You can find it in the rubble of Volundrud by exploring around - you will find notes that will start pushing you towards the quest. Eventually you will receive this weapon as a reward.
Dawnguard Rune Ax
As the name of this weapon suggests, it can be found in the Dawnguard DLC pack. It uses solar damage against undead, and the amount of damage increases with each undead enemy you have killed with an ax since the last sunrise - this is its unique effect.
To get this weapon, simply purchase the Dawnguard DLC. Eventually you'll come across the Lost Relic quest. These are quests that will send you on a quest to find a random artifact, but if you keep doing these quests, you will eventually receive that item.
Battle axes and hammers, Greatswords
For players who like to play with two-handed weapons, Skyrim has quite a few unique types of axes, hammers and swords. So we grouped them together.
Wuuthrad
If you don't like elves, this weapon is definitely for you. It deals even more damage to elves, and that's on top of its base damage set at 25. It also looks pretty bloody, to be honest.
In order to become the owner of this weapon, you need to complete the “Final Duty” task, and for this you will have to join the “Companions” faction. The Last Duty is the final quest for this faction. You can take Wuuthrad's ax on the statue by activating it.
Ax of Sorrow
It is described as a very powerful weapon - it has a base damage of 22. It can be upgraded at the forge.
The ax can be found in the Daedra search. Once you reach level 10 or higher, you will want to find Lod near the entrance to Falkreth. When given the chance, kill Barbas with the axe. You must use an ax to kill him. You can save it as a reward.
Bloodthirsty Blade
Originally added in the Dragonborn DLC, this greatsword releases an energy blast when you make an attack. The energy blast also deals 30 damage.
You need to start the Dragonborn main quest and then head to Raven Rock Mine. Chat with Cresius at the entrance to the mine and begin the quest “The Last Descent”. You will find the blade near the remains of Gratian Kaerellius later in the quest, in the Bloody Swamp.
Volendrung
This massive hammer has a slightly vicious appearance and an absolutely ridiculous base damage of 47. It also absorbs stamina, very useful for a weapon of this size of this deadly nature.
The Daedric Prince will give it to you as part of the “Cursed Tribe” quest. To accept this quest, you need to go to the Orca fortress in Largashbur. Try to save the life of the orc Ugor, who will then help you in this quest.
Best Skyrim Bows
Bows are useful for players who like to stay at a distance and shoot enemies with a hail of arrows. Here is our selection of long range bows.
Nightingale onion
The Nightingale Bow is actually owned by Karliah, a member of the thieves' guild and a temporary follower of Dragonborn for some of that guild's quests. His spell allows him to freeze and shock the target, which is very convenient. This is a level dependent weapon, so its power will depend on your level when you get it. The best version is at level 46 and above.
To become the owner of the Nightingale Bow, you will have to join the Thieves Guild and follow your quest line. By the end of this quest series you will receive the Blindsighted quest. This bow is a reward for completing this quest. He also gives you a bone key, so this is a really useful quest.
Glass Bow of the Deer King
This bow has a charm that blesses you for every 20 animals you kill with a bow, ideal for hunting. Blessing does the most, but it also provides a significant boost to health and stamina while the bow is equipped.
You can get the bow from Falas Selvane at the old trading post. It's on the island of Solstheim, so it's part of the Dragonborn DLC. The bow can be taken by stealing it or simply buying it.
Gauldur's Black Bow
This item has priority based on your level, that is, its effectiveness will be determined by your level when you first equip it. The best version is at level 36.
The bow can be picked up during the quest “Forbidden Legend”. You can start this quest by reading the book Lost Legends - it will start with finding the legend of Galdur. If you don't find one of the books naturally, you can take it from the dead adventurer in Reachwater Cliff. The quest will eventually lead you to Geirmund's Hall, where you will fight Sigdis Galdurson. The bow will be your reward.
| Weapon | Damage | Weight | DPS | Upgrade | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Dwarven Crossbow | 22 | 21 | N/A | Dwarven Blacksmith | Ignores 50% armor |
| Dragon Bow | 20 | 20 | 15 | Dragon bone, dragon armor | No |
| Auriel's Bow | 13 | 11 | 13 | Refined Moonstone, Elven Blacksmith | 20 sun damage tripled if target is Undead. |
| Marshmallow | 12 | 10 | 12 | Dwarven Blacksmith | Arrows are 30% faster than a standard bow |
| Daedric Bow | 19 | 18 | 9,5 | Ebony Ingot, Daedric Smith | No |
| Nightingale onion | 19 | 18 | 9,5 | Ebony Ingot | 30 units Frost Damage |
Hello everyone, dear friends!
One of the main tasks of every RPG gamer is to find and create cool equipment. Finding a legendary sword in the next dungeon or receiving a unique set for completing a quest is the peak of player pleasure. Today we will talk about the best weapons that can be found in the open spaces
I’ll say right away that the selection is based on personal opinion and feedback from players, so I hope there will be no angry comments like “Ugh, what a mess, but my sword is much cooler and easier to get,” people, be kinder. Well, here we go!
Three stages
It will not be possible to run in one set until the end of the game. From the very beginning you will come across legendary items, but towards the end they will become useless and will happily be replaced with more promising items.
That's why I divided today's top best weapons into three parts:
- For the early game.
- For an average game.
- For the late game.
Choose your stage and go looking for the best weapons in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Legendary weapons for initial levels
From the very start of the game, after receiving the first zvizdul from the dragon, you can already understand that finding a good weapon is one of the main tasks in Skyrim.
The first worthy unique weapon that a player may encounter will be:
- Nightingale blade. Obtained after completing a line of quests for the Thieves Guild. In addition to good starting damage (10-14), the sword has a special effect that allows you to absorb 5-25 units of HP and stamina from the enemy.
- Phantom Blade. After killing Lu "a Al-Skaven on the Ansilvund quest, this sword is given as a reward. With a weight of 1 unit and starting damage of 8 units, this blade, ignoring armor, deals 3 units of damage, which makes it one of the best in the initial stages of the game
- Okin and Eduzh. Dual weapons consisting of a one-handed ax Okin and a one-handed sword Eduzh. Weapons are obtained in the ruins of Volundrud during the quest “Silence of Tongues”. Okin, with his damage of 12 units, deals an additional 10 units of cold. Eduzh, with damage of 11 units, also deals 10 units of cold damage.
Any of these weapons will be an excellent addition to a beginner in the first couple of times in the game.
Mid game
Over time, clenches become obsolete, and enemies become stronger, which forces players to once again go in search of legendary swords, axes, maces and other weapons.
In the middle of the game the following will be able to show themselves effectively in battle:
- Ax of Wuuthrad. According to the Companions storyline, this item will be one of the quest items, after which it will need to be left in the statue. After completing the quest "The Last Duty", the ax can be returned from the statue of Ysgramor in the tomb of the same name. It has stock damage of 25 units and is considered one of the most powerful axes in Skyrim. Has a lethal effect when fighting elves.
- Mehrunes' razor. The dagger appears in the quest "Shards of Past Glory". After completing the quest, the prince gives us the Razor as a reward. The base damage is only 11 units, but with a weight of 3 units, the attack speed is very high, which goes well with the unique property of the weapon. With a 1.2% chance, an instant kill effect is triggered, which can “kill” even a dragon. The chance, although low, works often enough to make this dagger one of the best in the game.
If Wuuthrad's Ax is good only in the middle of the game, then the Razor will last until the very end, thanks to its unique instant kill effect.
Deep late game
At the end of the game, you can rarely find enemies who are capable of providing worthy resistance, but if you find them, you will need Dragon Weapons. This equipment has the highest base damage, but it will take some work to create. In addition to the required blacksmith skill of 90+, you will need a lot of resources.
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To the south of the village of Rorikstead you will find a rather large monastery of the Outcasts; after getting even with the fanatics, you will see a waterfall, not an ordinary one, but a golden one. But, as they say, those who don’t take risks don’t drink champagne. Jumping from there will give you several skill points. Just don’t try to repeat it at home, the tricks were performed by professionals.
Invisible chests
Invisible chests are a kind of gift from the developers to the most attentive and curious Skyrim players. Finding such chests is incredibly difficult, guess why? Yes - they are invisible. So be it, I’ll share one chest with you. It lies near the mine in Dawnstar, you can guess what it’s about. Right before the entrance to the mine, if you look to the left, you can see a spruce tree, supported by stones, and that’s where you should move your mouse, looking for the coveted “chest” icon.
Frozen mammoth
The mammoth trunk is considered a delicacy in Skyrim, but the mammoths themselves are difficult to catch because they are protected by the Humane Society, represented by the Giants. And if you walk from Dawnstar to Winterhold, you can find a frozen mammoth in the ice. The spectacle is useless, but interesting.
Harmless old lady
If you climb through the forests of Riverwood, you can stumble upon an old woman's hut. There are plenty of them all over Skyrim, they go into the forest and become hermits. Entering the “grandmother’s abode” at first it will seem that this is an ordinary hut, and there is nothing to catch here. But if you look closely, you can see a hatch in the floor, where all the secrets are. It turns out that grandma is a warlock and wanted to found a school of dark magic. Unfortunately, when you get out of the basement, there will be casualties.
Easter eggs for schoolchildren
At the top of the Throat of the World, if you search well, you can find an unusual jagged pickaxe (Easter egg for Minecraft), with ebony ore in addition. This is because the developers love Minecraft and decided to pay tribute.
Breaking the game
We need to get to Whiterun, go to the Sky Forge, and, with the help of Swift Dash, fly to the roof of the Companions' house. Afterwards, you will need to climb to the peak of the roof closest to the city wall; this is difficult, but possible. Using the scream again, we find ourselves outside of Whiterun. Congratulations, we broke the game. The map will be completely empty: without NPCs and other things. Having passed to the left, you can find a gap in the map, once under Whiterun, you can see a chest under the Heavenly Forge that belongs to Kodlak White Mane, that is, the blacksmith.
Role-playing games in most cases stand out for the abundance of various weapons, armor and other useful items that you can find or buy. Most often, objects are divided not only by purpose, but also by quality (made from wood, iron, gold, and so on). Moreover, they may already be worn out or, conversely, strengthened. All this, of course, affects how much damage an item can do, as well as some other functions it performs. But what really stands out from everything else are the artifacts. These items are the rarest and provide the most incredible positive effects. Artifacts are very rare in the game; many can be found only in a single place in the entire huge game world. Naturally, one of the most popular role-playing games of our time, called Skyrim, has its own artifacts. They have features that are worth talking about separately. So, now you will learn all the most interesting things about the artifacts of Skyrim.
General information
In this game there is simply an immense amount of items that you can find in all corners of the huge game world. However, Skyrim artifacts deserve special attention because they are much stronger, more powerful, and have an impressive number of additional effects. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the artifacts in this game have their own unique names, which makes them even more tempting and interesting for players. Naturally, they exist in a single copy, that is, you can find one artifact only once. Therefore, you need to study the world around you very carefully so as not to miss the most powerful items in the game. Of course, you can do without them, since it is enough to have good and high-quality armor and weapons, which can also be enchanted for additional effects, but still, Skyrim artifacts are more than just objects.
Difference between artifacts and enchanted items
Many players who discover an interesting item that has special effects during their playthrough immediately wonder whether this item is enchanted or whether it is a full-fledged artifact. Therefore, everyone needs to learn to distinguish between them. So, the first thing you need to remember is that Skyrim artifacts cannot be cleared of enchantment, while other items can either be enchanted or stripped of their enchantment. Naturally, at first glance this cannot be easily determined - for this you need a special device called the “Pentagram of Souls”. With its help, you can remove enchantments from any objects, therefore, by activating the Pentagram, you will be able to view the list of those that you already have. If your find is displayed in this list, it means that it can be placed in the Pentagram, respectively, it will be an ordinary enchanted item. But if the find is not displayed in the list, then this only means one thing - you now have a rare artifact.
Now it's time to move on to more specific cases. In the game "Skyrim", Daedric artifacts are the most powerful and valuable, so you should pay special attention to them.
Daedric Artifacts
As mentioned earlier, these are the rarest items in the game world. But it is worth noting that Daedra artifacts are considered the most valuable in the Skyrim game. They look impressive and also add interesting effects to weapons or armor that you can't get through enchanting. So, it’s worth emphasizing right away that you can get such artifacts only in one way: by completing quests that the Daedra Lords will give you. Upon successful completion of the quest, you receive one of the rare items for permanent use. Unfortunately, you will not be able to collect all seventeen Daedra artifacts that are in the game. The thing here is that two of the quests have alternate endings, so you will have to make a choice in favor of one or the other artifact. But in any case, the result will be impressive, because you will be able to get fifteen items out of seventeen. In Skyrim, Daedric artifacts are the most highly valued, so this would already be a wonderful result.
Dragon Priests
While Daedric artifacts are the most powerful and sought after in Skyrim, Dragon Priest Masks are also a very intriguing set of items that you can find if you're very careful. They will not be given to you for completing quests - you will have to look for these masks yourself in various locations of the vast world. The effects they give are simply impressive - Volsung is recognized as one of the best masks. Firstly, she has 21 points of resistance to physical damage, which is already impressive. But its effects are simply incredible. Firstly, you get a 20 percent discount in any store where you are going to buy items, secondly, your carrying capacity increases by as much as twenty units, and thirdly, you gain the ability to breathe underwater. In general, as you can see, these masks are really worth spending time looking for. However, the game Skyrim 5 is not limited only to such artifacts (only the most famous and powerful sets were described above). Next, you will find out what kind of artifacts there may be in this game.
Weapon
As in Skyrim 5, and in any other role-playing game, weapons are very important. Therefore, it is definitely worth mentioning exactly what types of weapons in the form of artifacts you can find in the world of Skyrim. Naturally, with special properties and unique names there can be both the simplest types of weapons, such as a blade, and much more impressive ones, for example, hammers or axes. Some artifacts have a variety of side effects, others get by with just one. But there are also the simplest artifacts that do not have additional effects and differ from other items only in name and appearance. For example, the Hyatli sword does not give you any effects, but the Dragon Scourge is the most powerful artifact sword (naturally, with the exception of Daedric ones), since it has an impressive appearance, as well as ten additional units of damage to all enemies and twenty additional damage dragons Naturally, such items can also be non-contact weapons, such as staves and bows. Artifacts of Skyrim 5 come in a wide variety, so you will get a lot of pleasure from both searching for them and using them.
Armor
In the case of armor, such a variety of classes is not observed, but this also has its own characteristics. Skyrim 5 artifacts, like ordinary items, can be put together into sets, each element of which gives its own effects, and the full set also includes additional features. Many players strive to collect sets, because together items from one set give more power and also look much more harmonious on the character. Of course, there are also single armor artifacts in the game, but those that form sets are valued much more highly. A separate advantage of such items is the consistency of their effects. As you already remember, it is not possible to remove enchantments from Skyrim artifacts, so the power you receive will remain with you forever.
Cloth
As everyone knows very well, in Skyrim there are not only armor, but also ordinary clothes. Naturally, there are also those items that are classified as artifacts, since they have a unique origin and have impressive effects.
For example, the Archmage's Robe can be better than any armor, since it makes casting spells fifteen percent cheaper, restores mana twice as fast, and also provides fifty additional points to the mana pool. Accordingly, you will have to analyze what is better to use: armor or clothing. Naturally, for this you need to know where to find artifacts in Skyrim, because the best items are always more difficult to find.
Jewelry
Of course, the game is not complete without jewelry that your character can try on. In various locations of the game you can find different artifacts that can increase your characteristics, give you additional abilities and much more. Therefore, it is worth paying attention not only to weapons and armor, but also to jewelry, because they may turn out to be artifacts.
Codes
Many gamers believe that the codes for artifacts in Skyrim are different from the rest and are much more complex. Actually this is not true. You can get artifacts using the same command that you use to get regular items. By writing “player.additem” in the console, you will need to add a unique identification code for the artifact, and then add the number of items you plan to receive. All the best!
