The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim contains a lot of loot that no player can have the same stock after a couple of minutes of playing. Weapons, of course, are vital, but what to choose?
With Skyrim now out on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation VR, we're revisiting 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 absolutely better weapons in Skyrim, thanks to the fact that some use of enchantments and other mechanics can make just about any weapon viable with any difficulty - even your bare fists! With that said, some of the most known species weapons in the game are unique weapons that can be found in certain places 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 sort of special advantage.
What weapon 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 especially excellent. If you're creating a character for stealth play, they can prove to be quite a significant weapon for you 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 enchantments. Any strike with Mehrunes' Razor has a chance to instantly kill the enemy.
To get the Razor of Mehrunes, you need to complete the quest "Pieces of the Past" and kill Silus Vesuya at the end of the quest. You will be prompted to complete this quest once you reach level 20 via the courier, or you may stumble upon the quest while walking around Dawnstar; where they will tell you about the museum of Silus, that's where you need to go to start the mission.
Blade of Woe
This dagger is even more powerful than the Mehrunes Razor with a base damage of 12, its enchantment is useful for fighting powerful enemies - each hit absorbs 10 health points.
The Blade of Woe can be obtained from an NPC during the Death Incarnate quest, part of the Dark Brotherhood faction questline. You can also follow the early quest steps and kill Astrid during the With Friends Like These quest. 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 | The weight | Upgrade with Ingot, Perk | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Bone Dagger | 12 | 6,5 | Dragon bone, dragon armor | There is not |
| Blade of Woe | 12 | 7 | steel ingot | Drain 10 health |
| Mehrunes Razor | 11 | 3 | Ebony Ingot | 1.98% chance to instantly kill, infinite charges |
| Daedric Dagger | 11 | 6 | Ebony Bar, Daedric Smith | There is not |
| Stalhrim Dagger | 10 | 4.5 | Ebony Armor | Frost spell charm 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 deliver 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 damage, stamina, and magicka. On top of that, if the target dies within 3 seconds, you will refill gem shower.
The mace is given to you after completing the Daegric Quest House of Horrors. In the city of Markarth, a leader named Tyranus will ask you for help finding an abandoned house. As soon as you enter the house with or without a clue, this quest will begin. Finish the quest, take the mace.
The 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 all over the world. For you, we have collected the best samples that are worthy to be seen.
Sword of Miraak
Players of the original Skyrim may not be familiar with the Sword of Miraak since it was added in the Dragonborn DLC, but it's a pretty darn good weapon. The sword absorbs stamina thanks to its enchantment and it has sustained damage.
To get your hands on it, you will need to start quests with the dragon priest, going to the island of Solstheim. When you're ready, two priests will tell you about the "first dragon" and try to kill you. This will start the DLC questline. After a few quests, you will be taken to the final Dragonborn quest, on top of Apocrypha. You will be able to take this weapon as loot from a corpse at the end of this quest. It's a long process to get to it, 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 Purist Thieves Guild quest. It is proudly displayed in a case and has an expert pick lock that will give you access to it. Keep in mind that these weapons are level dependent, so how good they are will be determined by your level.
Curse of the Dragon
Do you spend an awful lot of time in Skyrim fighting dragons? The dragon's curse means that it deals additional damage to dragons. This sword is level dependent, so its performance will be partly determined by your level the first time you pick it up.
The Dragon's Curse is found in the Heavenly Temple during Alduin's Wall 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 Blood Scythe
Two more weapons that were added in the Dragonborn DLC. These two swords were designed to be double swords. When activated, the player gains a powerful enchantment to absorb magic and health, reducing the target's defense against further physical and magical attacks.
You will need to walk to the Dragonborn questline to get to Solstheim. Once you reach level 36 or higher, you will find a copy of the book, Deathbrand inside Tel Mithrin or Raven Rock Temple. You will receive both of these weapons through a quest.
Black Blade of Gauldur
Gauldur's Blackblade is another level dependent weapon, meaning its effectiveness will be determined by your level when you first find it. best version 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 Forbidden Legend quest. You can start this quest by reading the book Lost Legends - this will start 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 Reachwater rock. 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 less popular weapons than the sword. We have selected a couple of axes to show you.
Okin
Okin is a cool Nordic battle axe. It contains a frost spell, and is dangerous to the enemy's stamina, health, and has a stable base damage of 12. It can be upgraded and upgraded with a blacksmithing piece of steel.
To enjoy Okin, you need to complete the Silence of Tongues quest. You can find it in the wreckage of Volundrud by exploring around - you will find notes that will start pushing you towards the quest. In the end, 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 the undead, and the amount of damage increases each time for 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. You will eventually come across a Lost Relic search. These are quests where you will be sent to find a random artifact, but if you keep doing these quests you will eventually get this item.
Battle axes and hammers, Greatswords
For players who like to play with two-handed weapons in Skyrim, there are quite a few unique types of axes, hammers and swords. So we grouped them together.
Wuutrad
If you don't like elves, this weapon is definitely for you. It does even more damage to elves, and that's on top of its base damage set to 25. It also looks pretty bloody, to be honest.
In order to become the owner of this weapon, you need to do the task " Last debt”, and for this you will have to join the Companions faction. The Last Duty is the final quest for this faction. You can take the ax of Wuutrad 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 search of Daedra. Once you reach level 10 or higher, you'll want to find Lod near the Falkreath entrance. When given a chance, kill Barbas with an axe. You must use an ax to kill him. You can keep 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 the Raven Rock Mine. Chat with Cresius at the entrance to the mine and start the quest "The Last Descent". You will find the blade next to the remains of Gratian Caerellius later in the quest, in the Bloody Swamp.
Volendrang
This massive hammer has a slightly wicked look and an absolutely ridiculous base damage of 47. It also consumes stamina, very useful for a weapon of this size from this deadly nature.
The Daedric Prince will give it to you as part of the Cursed Tribe quest. In order to accept this quest, you need to travel to Orc's stronghold 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 down opponents with a hail of arrows. Here is our selection of ranged bows.
nightingale bow
The Nightingale Bow is actually owned by Karliah, a member of the Thieves Guild and temporary dragonborn follower for some of that guild's quests. His enchantment allows you to freeze and shock the target, which is very convenient. This weapon is level dependent, so its power will depend on your level when you get it. The best version is at level 46 and up.
To become the owner of a nightingale bow, you will have to join the Thieves Guild and follow your quest line. By the end of this series of quests, you will receive the Blindsighted quest. This bow is the reward for completing this quest. He also gives you bone key, so this is a really useful quest.
Stag King's Glass Bow
This bow has a charm that blesses you for every 20 animals you kill with a bow perfect for hunting. The 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 Selvayn at the Old Trading Post. He's on Solstheim, so it's part of the Dragonborn DLC. The bow can be taken by stealing or simply bought.
Black Bow of Gauldur
This item has priority from 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 Forbidden Legend quest. You can start this quest by reading the Lost Legends book - it will start with finding the legend of Galdur. If you don't find one of the books naturally, you can take it from a dead adventurer in Reachwater Rock. The quest will eventually lead you to Geirmund's Hall where you will fight Sigdis Galdurson. Bow - will be your reward.
| Weapon | Damage | The weight | DPS | Upgrade | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Gnome Crossbow | 22 | 21 | N/A | Dwarven blacksmith | Ignores 50% of armor |
| Dragon Bow | 20 | 20 | 15 | Dragon bone, dragon armor | There is not |
| Bow of Auriel | 13 | 11 | 13 | Refined Moonstone, Elven Smith | 20 sun damage tripled if target is Undead. |
| Zephyr | 12 | 10 | 12 | Dwarven blacksmith | Arrows are 30% faster than a standard bow |
| Daedric bow | 19 | 18 | 9,5 | Ebon Bar, Daedric Smith | There is not |
| nightingale bow | 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 getting a unique set for completing a quest is the peak of player enjoyment. Today we will talk about the best weapons that can be found in the open spaces.
I will say right away that the selection is based on the personal opinion and feedback of the players, so I hope there will be no angry comments like “Ugh, what a crap, but my sword is much cooler and easier to get”, people, be kinder. Well, we're starting!
Three stages
You won't be able 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 is why, I divided today's top of the best weapons into three parts:
- For the early game.
- For middle game.
- For the late game.
Choose your stage and go looking for the best weapons in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Legendary entry level weapon
From the very start of the game, after receiving the first stars from the dragon, you can already understand that the search good weapons- one of the main tasks in Skyrim.
The first worthy unique weapon that a player can encounter will be:
- Nightingale blade. Obtained after completing the Thieves Guild quest line. 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 of the enemy.
- Ghost Blade. After killing Lu'a Al-Skaven in the Ansilvund quest, this sword is given as a reward. With a weight of 1 unit and a starting damage of 8 units, this blade, ignoring armor, deals 3 damage, which makes it one of the best in the early stages of the game.
- Okin and Eduzh. A dual weapon consisting of an Okin one-handed ax and an Eduj one-handed sword. Weapons are obtained in the ruins of Volundrud at the stage of passing the quest "Silence of tongues". Okin, at 12 damage, deals an additional 10 cold. Edouge, with 11 damage, also deals 10 cold damage.
Any of these weapons will be a great addition to a beginner in the first couple of games.
mid game
Over time, the maples become obsolete, and the enemies become stronger, which makes the players again go in search of the legendary swords, axes, maces and other weapons.
In the middle of the game, they will be able to show themselves effectively in battle:
- Wuuthrad axe. By storyline Companions, 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 a stock damage of 25 units and is considered one of the most powerful axes in Skyrim. Has a lethality effect when fighting elves.
- Mehrunes Razor. The dagger appears in the mission "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. At a 1.2% chance, an instant kill effect is triggered that can even kill a dragon. The chance, although low, is triggered often enough to make this dagger one of the best in the game.
While Wuthrad's Ax is only good in the mid game, Razor will last until the very end thanks to its unique instant kill effect.
Deep late
By the end of the game, it is rare to find enemies that are able to offer decent resistance, but if you find them, you will need Dragon weapons. This gear has the highest base damage, but it takes some work to craft. In addition to the required blacksmith skill 90+, you will need a bunch of resources.
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Training
The most obvious thing you'll need is the enchanting, potioning, and forging locations scattered throughout Skyrim.
The second is skills developed up to 100 Enchantments , Alchemy and blacksmith craft. In branch Enchantments Perks "Enchanter (5\5)" and "Enchant skills" were taken. AT Alchemy- "Alchemist (5\5)" and "Pharmacist". AT Blacksmithing- "Dragon Armor" (you also need most powerful weapons, right?).
The following are the learned effects of enchantments on skill enhancements Alchemy, Blacksmithing, shooting, One-handed weapons and Two-handed weapon.
Last but not least - a lot of raw materials. For the manufacture of weapons and armor, potions and, in fact, for enchantment. Suitable as ingredients for potions glowing mushroom and fierce mushroom(for blacksmithing); blue butterfly wing and snow berries(for enchantment). And we need soul stones only those in which he sits great soul (Great and Black stones). Pieces 40.
Making potions
At this stage, we need to make potions of the highest possible strength. This process is time-consuming and not excluding the presence of errors. So save yourself so as not to lose resources.
- We enchant all possible clothes on Skill Upgrade: Alchemy. To do this, you can limit yourself to the basic set - ring, amulet, gloves and helmet.
You can expand the list of items by installing modifications. I used a cape that is added by many mods. For example , or . And if you somehow play on older versions, then you can use a bug that allows you to put on as many as 2 items on your head. To do this, first put on Falmer helmet, and on top of it - any hoop. - We mix one or two potions (depending on your quickness).
- We drink the potion and quickly enchant a new set of clothes on Skill Upgrade: Alchemy. Hurry, because the potion only lasts 30 seconds. With proper skill, this time is just enough to enchant 5 items.
- We repeat steps 1-3 even until blue in the face. But after 5 or 6 iterations it becomes useless. There is practically no difference between the new potion and the potion obtained in the previous step.
- Brew some more potions Skill Upgrade: Enchant and a few Skill Upgrades: Blacksmithing.
Damage maximization
First you need to make a kit that improves the skill Blacksmithing. To do this, we again drink a bottle of stocked potion that improves the skill enchantments. And enchant this time bib, gloves, ring and amulet.
Afterword
Now you can joyfully ride your trusty Tenegriv up to Sovngarde, and shouting "FUS-RO-DAH, flying chicken!" oneshot Alduin along with half the Tamriel pantheon.
Of course, no one bothers you in the same way to make your Dovakinshe an armored bra that can withstand a direct hit from an atomic bomb, or (I myself hardly believe it) a Giant's blow. But why deprive yourself of the pleasure of flying in the lower layers of the atmosphere, huh?
As already mentioned, the repetition of the above actions kills almost all interest in the game. Use as a last resort, or for experimental purposes.
Becoming a legendary hero is much easier when you have a couple of powerful artifacts at your side. There are a lot of them, but which ones are the best of their kind? This guide has collected the best one-handed weapons in the game, which are perfect for those who went to master on Nintendo Switch!
The best one-handed equipment in Skyrim
Skyrim has so-called unique items that are really worth getting. They are almost never found on sale, in order to take possession of them, you will have to complete dangerous tasks and go to the most remote Skyrim.
If you are tired of going anywhere, completing all the tasks in a row and getting some useless ones, then this guide is for you. In it, we have collected the best one-handed weapons of different classes, and also attached ways to get them. A real guide for the treasure hunter and gunsmith enthusiast!
The best unique daggers in Skyrim
There are a lot of unique daggers in the game, but we will focus only on a couple of absolutely amazing ones. They will come in handy for anyone who relies on stealth and lightning strikes from the shadows: Mehrune's Razor and Blade of Woe
How to get the Mehrunes Razor weapon
A compact weapon that has a very good base damage (11), but is valuable primarily for its magical properties. Each hit with the Razor of Mehrunes has an instant kill chance, which exalts this weapon above all others.
To get the Razor of Mehrunes, you need to complete the "Pieces of the Past" quest by killing Silus Vesuius. The quest itself becomes available only after reaching level 20. The courier will bring a letter in which Dovakin will be invited to the vicinity of Dawnstar. To start the quest, you need to talk to Sil Vesul mentioned above.
How to get the weapon Blade of Woe
It has a higher base damage (12) and the enchantment will be useful in any fight: each hit with the Blade of Woe absorbs 10 health from the enemy.
The Blade of Woe can be obtained from one of the characters in the game during the completion of the Death Incarnate quest. It is part of the Dark Brotherhood storyline.
By the way, you can get a dagger much faster if you start following the goals of the "Death Incarnate" quest even before officially joining the Brotherhood. Simply kill Astrid and take the Blade of Woe from her lifeless body. The downside of this fast way only one: after the deed it will be impossible to join the Brotherhood.
The best unique maces in Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has blunt weapons for every taste. You can pick up something cool for any situation, the unique maces in the game alone are enough to arm a small army. But only one mace is good enough to have the right to be called the best - the Mace of Molag Bal (The Mace of Molag Bal)
How to get the weapon Mace of Molag Bal
This Daedric artifact is dangerous even without the magic that it contains: the base damage is 16. Each hit with a mace burns 25 stamina and magical energy, which allows you to effectively fight against magicians.
But that's not all: if the enemy dies within 3 seconds after hitting them with the Mace of Moghal Bal, then their soul goes into a soul stone, if it is in the inventory.
The Mace of Molag Bal is a reward for completing the daeric quest House of Horrors. In the city of Markarth, near one of the houses, the Watcher Turan (Tyranus) will turn to Dovakin, asking for help in cleaning up an abandoned house from Daedra worshipers. The task will begin as soon as you enter the house. Then everything will happen pretty quickly, but do not expect what will happen!
The best unique swords in Skyrim
Swords are the most popular weapon class, and there are more unique blades in the game than any other dangerous piece of hardware. Some of them are good and some are very good. And there are the best. It is about them that we will talk: Miraak's Sword, Chillrend, Dragonbane, Soulrender and Bloodscythe, Gauldur Blackblade.
How to get the Sword of Miraak
This sword was added in the latest official expansion - . And for true connoisseurs of edged weapons, this is almost a reason to fork out. This weapon has a good base damage, as well as a powerful enchantment that drains the stamina of enemies.
To get the Sword of Miraak, you need to start the Dragonborn storyline by going to the island of Solstheim. Almost immediately after landing the protagonist will run into two cultists who will tell him about the very first dragonborn and then try to kill him.
There will be many more adventures to come, and only at the end of the task "At the Summit of Apocrypha" (At the Summit of Apocrypha) will Dovakin finally be able to take possession of the Sword of Miraak. The main thing is not to forget to search the body of the murdered villain. Yes, it's all very long, but the reward is worth it!
How to get a weapon cooler
A glass sword (sounds crazy, but the Elder Scrolls standard logic doesn't work) that deals cold damage. Great choice against adversaries who are vulnerable to this element. As another nice bonus, there is a chance to paralyze the affected opponents. Well, the damage is good, you can not argue with that.
The cooler is the personal weapon of the head of the Thieves Guild, Mercy Frey. The easiest way to get the Chiller is to pick it up from Frey's house during The Pursuit. The dagger is in a closed box, so you have to work with master keys.
By the way, the strength of the Cooler depends on the strength of the character. Therefore, do not rush to complete the task, because you can get a weapon that will turn into a useless toothpick in the future. The strength of the Cooler is determined at the moment when Dovakin first enters the house of Mercer Frey.
How to get Dragonbane weapons
In The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, you often have to deal with dragons, so there is nothing better than getting weapons that are “sharpened” for fighting hefty winged reptiles. Dragonscourge Enchantment deals additional damage to dragons and also strikes all enemies with lightning.
As with the Chiller, the power of this weapon depends on the level of the character, so it might be worth "pumping up" a bit before chasing the Dragonbane.
The katana can be found in the Sky Haven Temple during the Alduin's Wall quest. The task is a story one, so it will be difficult to miss it. The dragon scourge lies in a room that is located a little further from the main hall of the Temple. find the Blades.
How to get the Strangler and Bloody Scythe weapons
Actually, these are two separate weapons, but only together they deserve to be called one of the best swords in Skyrim. They appeared in the game with the release of the Dragonborn add-on and show themselves perfectly when the character picks them up. Both Strangler and Crimson Scythe are great at absorbing magical energy and health, as well as lowering the enemy's physical and magical resistance.
To get both blades, you need to reach level 36, and then you have to sail to the island of Solstheim, where the Dragonborn story develops. Then only a little remains: find the book "Deathbrand" in Tel Mithryn or on Raven Rock and complete the task of the same name.
How to get the Black Blade of Goldur
Another weapon, the effectiveness of which is determined by the strength of the character when you first enter the location of the task upon receipt. In the best case, the base damage of the Black Blade of Gauldur will be 36. This is very cool, but the sword can still be improved in the forge, having the Dwemer equipment forging perk.
Also included with good combat power is an enchantment that restores the health of the blade owner.
You can get the Black Blade of Gauldur as a trophy at the end of the Forbidden Legend quest. To start the quest, you need to find the book "The Lost Legend of Skyrim", which will be left on where you can find Goldur - the famous Nord warrior of antiquity. The book itself can be found in almost any city.
If for some reason all copies of the book were lost, then you can find another one in the Lake cliff (Reachwater Rock). In the end, Dovakin will have to go to Folgunthur - the last abode of the dead Gauldur.
The best unique axes in Skyrim
Not as versatile as swords, axes are still very popular, especially among the wild Nords. Among the heaps of various rubbish, only two really good axes can be distinguished: Okin (Okin) and the Rune Ax of the Guardians of the Dawn (Dawnguard Rune Axe).
How to get okin weapons
A very impressive looking ax in the Nordic style. It takes cold damage, burns the enemy's stamina and has a base damage of 12. It is worth upgrading, since for this you only need a perk for forging steel equipment.
To get Okin in your calloused hands, you need to complete the Silenced Tongues quest. You can take it at the very end of the study of the mound Volundrud (Volunruud). Actually, Okin is a reward for completing the quest. By the way, Okin has a related weapon - Eduj, but it is not as cool as it might seem at first glance.
How to get the Dawnguard Rune Ax weapon
As the name suggests, this piece of Tamriel's brilliant military thought is part of the . Deals light damage to the walking dead, and this damage is dynamic: the more "dead" killed since the last dawn, the greater the damage. And the base damage is pretty good too.
Getting a weapon is not difficult - you just need to move along the storyline of the add-on. Sooner or later, Dovakin will get to the Lost Relic quest.
This is actually a radiant quest, which means that it can be repeated many times, each time receiving a new reward. Therefore, it is likely that you will have to go several times to clean up another hot spot, so that fate favors Dovakin and rewards him with the Rune Ax of the Guardians of Dawn.
Trom-ka, friend! To celebrate the release of Skyrim Special Edition, a remastered version with HD textures, we're releasing a series of articles on the subject. The first will be an article about choosing and finding the best weapons and armor. And, since I like speed and lightness better, we'll start with one-handed weapons, shields, and light armor.
For your peace of mind, Skyrim Special Edition includes all of the add-ons for the original game, so all the items below will be available to you.
The best one-handed weapon in Skyrim
Undoubtedly the most powerful weapon with base damage is the dragon, but it is also significantly heavier (except for daggers, where the dragon bone dagger is only 0.5 kg heavier). Underperforming by one point of base damage, a Stalhrim Mace or Ax will be significantly lighter and overall better, with the exception of swords, where the vaunted Daedric Blade has more base damage and almost the same weight.
All of these weapons can be enchanted, but unique artifacts can no longer be enchanted (in most cases), so some of the weapons below can only be good if you do not have such a specialization.
| Mace of Molag Bal 16 18 “Steals 25 Magicka and 25 Strength per hit. Soul capture." The weapon is forged from ebony, is 1kg lighter than unnamed examples, and has base dragon damage. You can get a task on it in an abandoned house in Mokart. | Sword of Miraak 16 3 "Steals 15 power per hit" An unprecedentedly light sword, only 3 kg and damage to the most powerful dragon weapons. Unfortunately, you can get it only at the end of the game, during the main storyline (taking into account the presence of the Dragonborn add-on). | Mehrunes Razor 11 3 "Instant death occurs with a 1.5% chance." 3.5 kg lighter than a dragon dagger, but 2 less base damage. Despite this, due to its effect, it makes the dagger a good option for the left hand. The quest can be started by visiting the museum in Dawnstar. |
The best light armor in Skyrim
Two of the most powerful light armors are available from the crafting sets in the game: Stalhrim (with the Dragonborn add-on) and dragon scale. The difference between them is small, and if one element of armor is better, then the other is worse.
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Stalhrim boots, bracers have the same base armor stat as the dragon.
With a bib and a helmet, not everything is clear.
The breastplate is lighter by 3 kg, but less in armor by 2. It makes sense to wear Elven gilded armor, the armor class is 6 lower, but its weight is 6 less.
The shield is undoubtedly made of dragon scales - the weight is 4 lighter, yielding only 1 in armor.
The helmet is lighter by 2 kg, but less in armor by 1. But in terms of the armor parameter, in comparison with the Masks of the dragon priests, any other light helmet pales. Krosis, Volsung or Miraak (Dragonborn) will suit you. You can collect all 8 basic masks and travel to the past, where you will awaken the leader's heavy mask. Krosis is the best freely available, head to Double Peak to get it.
Skyrim Legendary Light Armor
If you don't enchant armor yourself, then legendary sets will be of interest to you, and if you do not have the DLC installed, the best you can get is scolding from The Dark Brotherhood, or rather its old version in the faction task "Find an assassin from the past". Her kits, if they have, if not the same parameters, then a bit better.
There are two more Powerful Bundles available to Dragonborn owners.
