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 obtain Mehrunes' Razor, you must complete the Pieces of the Past"and at the end of the task kill Silus Vesuya. 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 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, it is an important step in main story games. 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

In the training quest, the future Dovahkiin avoids death on the chopping block, escapes from Alduin and leaves the destroyed Helgen through the dungeon. Intoxicated by the air of freedom, the hero stands on the hillside, wondering where to go. He doesn’t know his fate yet, but you, as a player, need to think about it.

The hero must not only choose a side in civil war and crush the rebel dragons, but also accomplish many other, smaller, but no less glorious, deeds. And on this path he will have to fight a lot, and for this he will have to find the most powerful weapon in Skyrim. Exactly how Dovahkiin will get rid of his enemies needs to be decided at the beginning of the game, since there are plenty of options.

Bows

Almost the only type of remote weapon. Only with its help can you fight dragons and other strong opponents from a distance. With developed skill and good equipment, your enemies will not even have time to get closer.

Archers should exercise a certain amount of caution and be alert at all times. In cramped dungeons teeming with bandits and undead, it is almost impossible to avoid close combat. Your advantage is good stealth and sharp arrows.

Choose heavily armed partners who can fight for you, and in a critical situation, forget about pride and run.

Fendal, a Bosmer from Riverwood, will teach you archery quickly, and if you approach the matter wisely, for free.

Two-handed weapon

Many believe that this is the most powerful weapon in Skyrim, but at the same time it is also the slowest in the game. A warrior with a two-handed weapon has nothing to hide and no one to fear; the most formidable enemy will collapse after a few blows. Forget about dexterity: You need heavy armor that restricts movement and provides good protection against enemy attacks.

At new levels, invest points in health and strength. Work in the forge; No one except you can improve your weapons and armor.

All Companions that you can join in Whiterun are armed with two-handed weapons. Their Heavenly Forge produces excellent weapons and heavy armor.

One-handed weapon

Fast and deadly. Together with this skill, depending on your tactics, it is useful to develop Blocking. A good blade or dagger will be an excellent help for magicians and archers.

Essentially, this is the most versatile weapon in the game, and as a secondary skill, everyone can use it.

If you rely on a one-handed weapon, choose light armor or do without it altogether, developing the Change skill. Agility and speed are a priority, but we must not forget about defense. Developed stealth will give a good bonus to damage dealt from the shadows.

The best one-handed weapons in Skyrim and, at the same time, the fastest are daggers. Combined with the right shout and perks, they work wonders, besides, they weigh little and won’t take up much space in your luggage. Swords do more damage, but you won't get the same attack speed from them.

In general, each type of one-handed weapon has its own advantages and disadvantages, the choice is yours.

Magic

Walking around Skyrim without armor and with a single dagger in your bosom is not for the weak. In the magician's arsenal there is another, no less powerful weapon - his spell. Masters of the school of Destruction can literally incinerate the enemy, magicians of Illusion will force opponents to kill each other, and real Sorcerers will call dangerous assistants from other worlds to their side.

The set of spells known to Dovahkiin at the beginning of the game depends on his race. To learn new, more powerful spells, you will have to spend your septims from merchants. Fortunately, a magically gifted hero can always go to the College of Winterhold.

Upon admission, you can get hold of an enchanted robe for free and buy a random spell cheaply from Faralda, who guards the entrance. Then, completing missions for the faction of varying degrees of difficulty, Dovahkiin will obtain many enchanted jewelry, learn about the unique amulet of Gauldur, and in the end will be able to lead the College.

In the latter case, the hero will receive an archmage costume with a powerful enchantment, and will also be able to live in his chambers. The College employs teachers of all magical skills.

Dovahkiin will be able to take his “classmates” as companions.

If you think that magic is the most powerful weapon in Skyrim and prefer to choose it as your main weapon, increase your mana and speed up its regeneration in all ways. Choose or create enchanted clothes yourself, make sure that you always have the necessary potions in your inventory, and for critical cases, carry a staff and scrolls with you. As secondary skills, Restoration and Change will be useful.

Screams

Fighting dragons is the main purpose of Dovahkiin and an integral part of the game. By absorbing the souls of monsters and searching for walls of words, you can master a powerful weapon in the form of the mind. The cry will help out when your mana and health are running low.

The right mind can replace the missing magical abilities of heroes with a sword or inflict physical damage on the opponents of a weak Dovahkiin magician.

The hero will master the first cry during the main storyline, while he may not kill a single dragon: in the episode near Whiterun you can hide in Watchtower and leave the guards to deal with the monster. It’s not very pretty, but if you don’t get distracted by side quests and clearing out passing locations, then Dovahkiin will be very weak by the beginning of the first battle with the dragon. So hide your pride and after absorbing the soul of the first dragon, go to the Greybeards.

In High Hrothgar, the hero will be taught for free the remaining part of the "Ruthless Force" mind and the first word of another cry - "Swift Dash". To master the remaining useful minds, you will have to work hard.

We hope that after reading our article, you will be able to choose the best weapon for yourself in Skyrim.

Skyrim is a multiplayer game with open world, which included more than 10 million players worldwide. The main events in the fictional world are associated with the return of the dragon Alduin, who is opposed by the Dragonborn. The task of gamers is to help cope with the threat of destruction hanging over the world of Skyrim. Weapons are undoubtedly the main means of fighting the enemy. Success in the game is guaranteed only to those fighters who managed to take possession of, if not the best, then very good specimens in terms of their qualities and characteristics.

Where and how to get weapons?

For new players, the question of where to get more or less decent weapons arises at the very beginning of mastering the game world of Skyrim. Weapons, whether two-handed, one-handed, or ranged, can either be crafted through blacksmithing or received as rewards for completing quests. In the latter case, players will have a chance to get knives, axes, swords, staves, and much more that have unique characteristics. True, it will not be possible to improve them. on the contrary, it has weaker characteristics, but can still be improved. There is also another way to acquire powerful items in Skyrim - weapon mods. It is worth talking about each of the listed methods in more detail.

Crafting and Upgrading Daedric Weapons

So, if a player intends to independently make and improve items of equipment that suit him in all respects, then he cannot do without mastering blacksmithing, enchanting and alchemy. At the same time, it is important to upgrade all professions to at least level 90. Only in this case will the player be able to create high-quality items and apply more powerful improvements to them.

For example, with level 2 blacksmithing skill, a player will be able to craft a steel sword whose base damage is only 7 units. But the sword made at maximum level, deals 15 damage, and this is without any improvements or enchantments.

By the way, each subsequent improvement for Skyrim weapons can only be done in a certain place and after completing the quest. Daedric weapons are made in and are improved only after receiving the “Daedric Armor” bonus. Upgrading weapons in Skyrim is possible only with the help of certain materials: stones, firewood, strips of leather, various ingots and sharpening.

Unique weapon

Those players who don’t particularly like to spend time crafting and improving equipment items are more suitable for weapons with special bonuses. As mentioned above, it can be obtained in different locations in Skyrim. Best weapon for beginners - the “Phantom Blade” sword, which can be picked up from the last boss of Ansilvund. The main advantage of this blade, especially if you take possession of two copies at once, is the complete ignoring of the enemy’s armor. In Volundrud you can find a good set of the Okin ax and the Eduzh sword. They also help new players cope with strong opponents.

More advanced players will like the Wuuthrad ax or the Mehrunes Razor dagger, the owner of which has a 5% chance of instantly killing his opponent. A staff can also help in the fight against a powerful enemy, with the help of which you can call an assistant into battle for a minute and a half - a Daedric creature. If the player intends to seriously fight dragons, then without the Dragon Scourge blade, which gives a +25 bonus to damage against these creatures.

In a word, to take possession of a weapon with such amazing bonuses and enchantments placed on them, you need to work hard: run around looking for artifacts in many locations, fight hundreds of mobs and complete dozens of tasks.

Weapon mods in Skyrim

Another common way to be known as a well-equipped fighter in the world of Skyrim is through weapon mods. With the help of special modifications installed in the game, you can not only change appearance any type of weapon, but also significantly expand its arsenal. The largest mod is Lore Weapon Expansion. With its help, you can add 33 weapons from previous series of the game to your arsenal. Some items can be purchased from merchants, some will have to be knocked out from mobs, and some will have to be made independently using blacksmithing. Other mods are designed to add specific weapons to your arsenal: shields, blades, swords, axes, magic staves and crossbows.

What are the best weapons in Skyrim?

Most gamers create sets of items that complement each other as much as possible. Besides, important point The character build in Skyrim plays a role in choosing combat equipment. is good option, if you take, for example, daggers in both hands. One-handed weapons in the form of swords and axes are preferred by many players, since at an optimal level of damage their speed indicators are also high.

What is considered the most powerful and lethal in Skyrim? Weapons of any type, obtained in one way or another, can only deal basic damage. Improving this indicator depends, according to the creators of the game, on the skill of using it. The more skill the player has, the more damage the weapon deals. Correctly selected enchantments cast on an item also play a big role in this.

The weapon definitely plays main role in Skyrim, and therefore from the very beginning of the game you should decide on the type of weapon, if you don’t know, then it happens:

• One-handed (swords, short, daggers, axes)
• Two-handed (axes, halberds, spears)
• Small arms (crossbows, bows)

In the article WHERE to find the best weapons in Skyrim, we will consider in detail all the possible options for obtaining attacking types of weapons (small weapons are excluded, since on our website in the Bows and Crossbows section, you will find the same article about small arms).

Let's immediately clarify that this post is of a purely informative nature, that is, all your statements that are negative in nature will be ignored, since everyone has their own ideals.

We consider only original (vanilla) weapons, all unofficial mods and additions are not taken into account!

Where to find the best weapons in Skyrim - by stages

Beginning of the game

For those who want to “bend” enemies from the very beginning of their story, you should think about going through the storyline for the thieves guild, since at the end of all the main quests, you will be equipped Nightingale blade, Nightingale's bow, and Nightingale armor, and not a small amount of money. And if you use this entire set, you immediately understand that it is simply ideal, as it has impressive charms.

The next exhibit will be sword "Phantom Blade", which can be obtained by killing Ansilvund. Its feature is its complete ignoring of the enemy’s armor, that is, it does not matter how he is equipped, in heavy or light armor.

Also worth mentioning is the Okin ax and the Eduzh sword. With their help, you can easily defeat quite strong enemies.

Mid leveling

Now let's move on to more experienced players. Many people will like it Wuuthrad ax which can be obtained after completing a chain of quests for the Companions, since it is literally “killer”.

After completing quests for one of the Daedra Princes, you will receive Merenus' Razor. It has the shape of a dagger, and has a 5% chance of instantly killing an enemy. Especially if you take it in right hand, and used as an auxiliary one, then when attacking, for example, with a regular sword, without enchantment, you also have a chance to kill the enemy in one blow.

Peak pumping

After completing many quests, you will need a really good weapon. For example, a staff Rose Sanguina will be very useful for those players who have not leveled up the magic tree, as it can summon Daedra who will fight on your side.

For those who like to hunt dragons, a weapon is well suited Dragon Scourge, since it has an additional bonus of 25 damage to them.

Another proven method is forging weapons. Has the most relatively good base damage Daedric and Dragon weapon . But to create them you need to have good Blacksmithing (from 90 to 100).

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In the end, it must be said that for each you need to select the best weapon separately, and therefore, in order to say which weapon is really the best, let's say the following.

The best weapon in Skyrim is the weapon that has saved you more than once, or just choose a Daedric, upgrade it, enchant it and bend this entire multifaceted world! Thank you for your attention, good mood everyone!