Category:Skyrim - One-Handed Weapons
One-Handed is a skill in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. One-Handed directly affects the damage dealt with one-handed weapons. The perks obtained in this skill tree only affect one-handed weapons. Due to a glitch, this included the Two-Handed weapons Ebony Blade and Headsman's Axe prior to patch v1.9.
The One-Handed skill tree allows damage output to be increased by wielding two one-handed weapons simultaneously. This is referred to as "dual-wielding." While this potentially doubles damage output, it also removes the ability to block any attacks. It is advisable, though not necessary, to back up a dual-wielding play style with defensive skill trees, such as Heavy Armor or Restoration. An exploit for "dual-wielding" is to hold both attack buttons to perform a power attack but before it is performed press both the attack buttons again, which results in a stamina-free power attack. Alteration can also bring advantages by allowing the use of various forms of mage armor.
Despite not adding towards the One-Handed skill, unarmed attacks do benefit from Dual Flurry. Perks from other skills that affect one-handed weapons (such as the Backstab perk from the Sneak skill) also seem to affect unarmed attacks.
One-handed weapons have a shorter range than two-handed weapons, but one-handed weapons move faster and leave an open hand for spells, a shield, or another weapon.
Daggers
The dagger is a light One-Handed short blade weapon that can be found of crafted in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In general it deals the lowest amount of damage though its wielding speed is the fastest of any other One-Handed weapon category like the Sword, Mace, or War Axe. The dagger’s attack speed is faster, allowing the wielding character to be more nimble and making the dagger a very suitable weapon for the thief.
That way stealth skills can deal significant damage multiplier, often resulting in opponent’s instant kill animation. Since the dagger has a shorter reach than most other weapons. When dual wielding daggers with the Assassin’s Blade perk and Shrouded Gloves, the daggers sneak attack can do a total of 30x damage.
The dagger, being the smallest weapon, it’s the weakest one to use when it comes to blocking opponent’s blows, compared to Two-Handed weapons which result in highest damage absorption when blocking. Most daggers have an attack speed of 1.3 and a maximum reach of 0.7. These two statistics are consistent for all daggers regardless of material.
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alessandra's Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 1 | 10 | Cannot be enchanted | 00043E1E | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Blade of Sacrifice | 
|
10 | 1.3 | 4 | 144 | Cannot be enchanted | 00079B1D | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Blade of Woe | 
|
12 | 1.3 | 7 | 880 | Absorb 10 points of health | 0009CCDC | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Bloodthorn | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 183 | If the target dies within 3 seconds, it fills a soul gem | 000A4DCE | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Borvir's Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 4 | 18 | Enchantable | 000ECD54 | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Daedric Dagger | 
|
11 | 1.3 | 6 | 500 | Enchantable | 000139B6 | 46+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragon Priest Dagger | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 5 | 9 | Enchantable | 0001C1FE | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragonbone Dagger | 
|
12 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 600 | Enchantable | XX014FCB | 46+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Dwarven Dagger | 
|
7 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 55 | Enchantable | 00013996 | 13+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Dagger | 
|
10 | 1.3 | 5 | 290 | Enchantable | 000139AE | 37+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Elven Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 4 | 95 | Enchantable | 0001399E | 20+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Glass Dagger | 
|
9 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 165 | Enchantable | 000139A6 | 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron Dagger | 
|
4 | 1.3 | 2 | 10 | Enchantable | 0001397E | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Kahvozein's Fang | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 5 | 9 | Yields Dragon Hearthscales | 000D0758 | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Keening | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 4 | 5 | Chance to absorb 10 points of health, magicka and stamina on hit | 0006A13C | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Mehrunes' Razor | 
|
11 | 1.3 | 3 | 860 | Hits have a small chance to instantly kill | 000240D2 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nettlebane | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 10 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0001C492 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nordic Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 115 | Enchantable | XX01CDAE | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors Perk | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Dagger | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 3 | 30 | Enchantable | 0001398E | 7+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Rundi's Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 18 | Cannot be enchanted | 000ECD53 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Shiv | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2 | 5 | Enchantable | 000426C8 | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 25 | Enchantable | 0009F25D | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Dagger | 
|
10 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 395 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB5 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 18 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013986 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Valdr's Lucky Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 15 | 25% chance of a critical hit | 000B994E | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nord Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 5 | Enchantable | XX000E44 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Honed Ancient Nord Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 9 | 8 | Enchantable | XX08A1ED | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Nord Hero Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 2 | 55 | Enchantable | XX08A1E4 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Rulnik's Dagger | File:Skyrim Rulnik's Dagger.webp | 8 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 115 | 10 points of extra damage to Spriggans | FEXXXECE | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Fang of Haynekhtnamet | File:Skyrim Fang of Haynekhtnamet.webp | 13 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 1446 | Target takes 25 points of shock damage, and half as much Magicka damage | XX000ED3 | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club | |
| Madness Dagger | File:Skyrim Madness Dagger.webp | 13 | 1.3 | 7 | 800 | Enchantable | XX000BE6 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Dagger | File:Skyrim Amber Dagger.webp | 12 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 700 | Enchantable | XX000BDD | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Dagger | 
|
9 | 1.3 | 3 | 105 | Enchantable | XXXXX821 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Dagger | 
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 105 | Enchantable | XX00080E | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
Swords
Sword is described as one-handed weapon with a long, sharp bladed edge. It is considered as one of the most common weapons around, with an average reach and damage range. Most swords can be upgraded at the grindstones, which are usually located around blacksmiths. There are different materials of origin and used for updates, starting with wood (the weakest), the golden middle material is iron or steel and the strongest material is Dragonbone.
The swords we can come by in Skyrim are very different in shape, capacity of damage, weight, value, options of enchantments or upgrades and its rareness. The damage caused by certain type of sword is based on the current skill of the sword type. This can be improved with gaining higher One-handed skill levels or by gaining different perks, to make weapon more powerful. Swords are very fast weapons in terms of swing speed in One-handed weapons, only daggers are faster, but weaker.
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaviri Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 300 | Enchantable | XX014555 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Amren's Family Sword | 
|
7 | 1 | 9 | 25 | Cannot be enchanted | 000647AC | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nord Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | Enchantable | 0002C66F | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Blades Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 300 | Enchantable | 0003AEB9 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Bloodscythe | 
|
13 | 1 | 10 | 1859 | When wielded with Soulrender, absorbs 15 health and has a chance to lower the target's armor | XX018DDD | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Bolar's Oathblade | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 1014 | Does 25 points of Stamina damage. Creatures and people up to level 12 flee from combat for 30 seconds | 000C1989 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ceremonial Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0008ADFC | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Chillrend | 
|
15 | 1 | 16 | 1442 | Target takes 30 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina. Chance to paralyze the target for 2 seconds | 000F8318 | Level 46+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Daedric Sword | 
|
14 | 1 | 16 | 1250 | Enchantable | 000139B9 | Level 46+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dawnbreaker | 
|
12 | 1 | 10 | 740 | Burns for 10–15 points, and if killing undead, a chance to cause a fiery explosion that turns or destroys nearby undead | 0004E4EE | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Dragonbane | 
|
14 | 1 | 14 | 2596 | 40 points of extra damage to dragons, 10 points of shock damage to others | 000F71D0 | Level 46+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Dragonbone Sword | 
|
15 | 1 | 19 | 1500 | Enchantable | XX014FCE | Level 46+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Drainheart Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 73 | Absorb 15 points of stamina | 000F71DD | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Dwarven Sword | 
|
10 | 1 | 12 | 135 | Enchantable | 00013999 | 12+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Sword | 
|
13 | 1 | 15 | 720 | Enchantable | 000139B1 | 36+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Eduj | 
|
11 | 1 | 9 | 300 | Target takes 10 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina | 0008FFDF | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Elven Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 13 | 235 | Enchantable | 000139A1 | 19+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Falmer Sword | 
|
10 | 1 | 18 | 67 | Enchantable | 0002E6D1 | 1+ | Chaurus Chitin | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Forsworn Sword | 
|
10 | 1 | 13 | 70 | Enchantable | 000CADE9 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Gauldur Blackblade | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 1286 | Absorb 25 points of health | 000F5D1D | Level 36+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ghostblade | 
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 300 | Does 3 points of extra damage, ignoring armor | 00094A2B | 1+ | 3 Ectoplasm | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Glass Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 14 | 410 | Enchantable | 000139A9 | Level 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Grimsever | 
|
12 | 1 | 14 | 727 | Target takes 15 points of frost damage to health and stamina | 00053379 | 1+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Harkon's Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 9 | 1472 | Absorbs 15 points of Health, Magicka, and Stamina if wielded by a vampire | XX0067CF | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dawnguard |
| Herebane's Courage | 
|
11 | 1 | 13 | 639 | Burns the target for 25 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | 000F9648 | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Hjalti's Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | Cannot be enchanted | 00068976 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Honed Ancient Nord Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 23 | Enchantable | 0005BF14 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Honed Falmer Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 18 | 205 | Enchantable | 0006F6FF | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Imperial Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 23 | Enchantable | 000135B8 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron Sword | 
|
7 | 1 | 9 | 25 | Enchantable | 00012EB7 | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Iron Sword | 
|
7 | 1 | 9 | 158 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0C4 | Level 6+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Steel Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 138 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0BD | Level 8+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Miraak's Sword | 
|
16 | 1 | 3 | 427 | Absorb 15 points of stamina | XX039FB4 | 1+ | Daedra Heart, Ebony Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Nightingale Blade | 
|
14 | 1 | 15 | 1665 | Absorb 25 points of health and stamina | 000F6527 | Level 46+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nord Hero Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 9 | 135 | Enchantable | 00068C7B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nordic Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 12 | 290 | Enchantable | XX01CDB1 | 26+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Sword | 
|
9 | 1 | 11 | 75 | Enchantable | 00013991 | Level 6+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Phantom Sword | 
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Cannot be enchanted | 000771B9 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Queen Freydis's Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 45 | Enchantable | 000AB85D | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Red Eagle's Bane | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 100 | Undead up to level 13 are set on fire and flee for 30 seconds | 000AB703 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Red Eagle's Fury | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 97 | Burns the target for 5 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | 0009FD50 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Scimitar | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 5 | Enchantable | 0007A91A | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Silver Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 7 | 100 | 20 points of extra damage to undead | 0010AA19 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 70 | Enchantable | 0009F25C | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Sword | 
|
13 | 1 | 14 | 985 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB8 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 45 | Enchantable | 000557F5 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Soulrender | 
|
13 | 1 | 10 | 1000 | When wielded with Bloodscythe, absorbs 15 magicka and has a chance to lower the target's magical defenses | XX036689 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| The Pale Blade | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 914 | Creatures and people up to level 16 flee from combat for 30 seconds. Target takes 25 points of frost damage to Health and 50 points of Stamina damage | 000F5D2D | Level 27+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Vilkas's Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 70 | Cannot be enchanted | 0009F25C | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Windshear | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 40 | Bash attacks made with this weapon have a chance of knocking enemies down | 0006EA8B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Wooden Sword | 
|
2 | 1 | 3 | 25 | Enchantable | 03004D91 | 1+ | Firewood | None | One-Handed | - | Hearthfire |
| Dragon's Oath | 
|
14 | 1 | 10 | 3103 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXX84F | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Master Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 12 | 235 | Enchantable | XX00081F | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Storm-Bear Sword | 
|
14 | 1 | 10 | 3230 | Target takes 30 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina | FEXXXD61 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Torment | 
|
18 | 1 | 16 | 3163 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | XX000B5F | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Ebony Scimitar | 
|
15 | 1 | 14 | 800 | Enchantable | XX000E38 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Goldbrand | File:Skyrim Goldbrand.webp | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3413 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXXD61 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Sword of the Crusader | 
|
14 | 1 | 13 | Burns the target for 15 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXX80c | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club | |
| Grand Champion's Sword | 
|
14 | 1 | 12 | 2500 | Enchantable | FEXXX807 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Blackwater Blade | File:Skyrim Blackwater Blade.webp | 12 | 1 | 14 | 1949 | Absorb 30 points of stamina. | XX000A4B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Cyrus' Sabre | File:Skyrim Cyrus' Sabre.webp | 14 | 1 | 6 | 1500 | Enchantable | XX000D63 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Dawnfang/Duskfang | 
|
25 | 1 | 47 | 3750 | Fire/Frost damage 15pts on strike | 00079066 | 30+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Madness Sword | File:Skyrim Madness Sword.webp | 16 | 1 | 20 | 250 | Enchantable | XX000BE9 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Sword | File:Skyrim Amber Sword.webp | 15 | 1 | 14 | 1600 | Enchantable | XX000BE0 | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 11 | 250 | Enchantable | XX000823 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 11 | 250 | Enchantable | XX000822 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Bloodthirst | 
|
14 | 1 | 16 | 1619 | Absorbs 15 points of health. Increases speed by 7%. Targets take additional bleed damage. | FEXXXC92 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Boneshaver | 
|
11 | 1 | 9.5 | 605 | Attacks cause 3 points of extra bleeding damage for 4 seconds. | FEXXX8D6 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Remnant Scimitar | 
|
12 | 1 | 10.5 | 325 | Enchantable | FEXXX805 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Remnant Scimitar of Fire | 
|
12 | 1 | 10.5 | 759 | Burns the target for 20 points. Targets on fire take extra damage. | FEXXXE44 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
Maces
Maces are a class of weapon found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They are the slowest of the one-handed weapons, but weapons that deals the most damage of all. Maces are described as one-handed weapons with a long handle and heavy head, which can be sharp, spiked or blunt. They are considered as not so common weapons, with long reach and great damage range. Most maces can be upgraded at the grindstones, which are usually located around blacksmiths. There are different materials of origin and used for updates, starting with iron, the golden middle material is steel, and the strongest material is Dragonbone.
The maces we can come by in Skyrim are very different in shape, capacity of damage, weight, value, options of enchantments or upgrades and its rareness. The damage caused by certain type of mace is based on the current skill of the mace type. This can be improved with gaining higher Two-handed skill levels or by gaining different perks, to make weapon more powerful. Maces are very slow weapons in terms of swing speed in Two-handed weapons, other types are faster, but weaker.
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daedric Mace | 
|
16 | 0.8 | 20 | 1750 | Enchantable | 000139B8 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragonbone Mace | 
|
17 | 0.8 | 22 | 2000 | Enchantable | XX014FCD | 1+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Dwarven Mace | 
|
12 | 0.8 | 16 | 190 | Enchantable | 00013998 | 12+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Mace | 
|
16 | 0.8 | 19 | 1000 | Enchantable | 000139B0 | 36+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Elven Mace | 
|
13 | 0.8 | 17 | 330 | Enchantable | 000139A0 | 19+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Glass Mace | 
|
14 | 0.8 | 18 | 575 | Enchantable | 000139A8 | 1+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Horksbane | 
|
10 | 0.8 | 14 | 250 | Especially effective against horkers | XX026490 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Iron Mace | 
|
9 | 0.8 | 13 | 35 | Enchantable | 00013982 | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Iron Mace | 
|
9 | 0.8 | 13 | 168 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0C1 | 6+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Steel Mace | 
|
10 | 0.8 | 14 | 198 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0BC | 8+ | Steel Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Mace of Molag Bal | 
|
16 | 0.8 | 18 | 1257 | Deals 25 damage to Stamina and Magicka. If target dies within 3 seconds, fills a soul gem | 000233E3 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nordic Mace | 
|
13 | 0.8 | 16 | 410 | Enchantable | XX01CDB0 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Mace | 
|
11 | 0.8 | 15 | 105 | Enchantable | 00013990 | 1+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Prelate's Mace | 
|
13 | 0.8 | 7 | 330 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013990 | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dawnguard |
| Rusty Mace | 
|
7 | 0.8 | 13 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0022F0F | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Mace | 
|
16 | 0.8 | 18 | 1375 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB7 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Mace | 
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10 | 0.8 | 14 | 65 | Enchantable | 00013988 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nord Mace | 
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10 | 0.9 | 16 | 17 | Enchantable | XX000E46 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Honed Ancient Nord Mace | 
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13 | 0.9 | 18 | 31 | Enchantable | XX08A1EE | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Light of Day | 
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16 | 0.9 | 20 | 1614 | 30 points of sun damage, undead targets take triple damage | XX13101E | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Sunder | 
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15 | 0.9 | 18 | 1720 | Does 5 points of frost, fire, and shock damage each. Does 15 points of damage to stamina and magicka | FEXXX801 | 1+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Scourge | 
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18 | 0.8 | 22 | 6569 | Summoned Daedra up to level 36 are sent back to Oblivion | XX000B5E | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Mace of the Crusader | 
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16 | 0.8 | 18 | 2501 | Burns the target for 15 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXX80d | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Ebony Mace CC | 
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17 | 0.8 | 19 | 1000 | Enchantable | XX000E37 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Madness Mace | File:Skyrim Madness Mace.webp | 18 | 0.8 | 23 | 2200 | Enchantable | XX000BE8 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Mace | File:Skyrim Amber Mace.webp | 17 | 0.8 | 18 | 2100 | Enchantable | XX000BDF | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Mace | 
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14 | 0.8 | 15 | 370 | Enchantable | XX000824 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Mace | 
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13 | 1 | 15 | 370 | Enchantable | XX000827 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
War Axes
War Axes are One-handed weapons found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They offer a balance between swords and maces, swinging faster than the latter but more damaging than the former. War Axes do more bleeding damage so they can be useful against enemies like Dragons, Giants, Mammoths etc. Most War Axes can be upgraded at the grindstones, which are usually located around blacksmiths. There are different materials of origin and used for updates, starting with wood (the weakest), the golden middle material is iron or steel and the strongest material is Dragonbone.
War Axes can come by in Skyrim are very different in shape, capacity of damage, weight, value, options of enchantments or upgrades and its rareness. The damage caused by certain type of War Axe is based on the current skill of the sword type. This can be improved with gaining higher One-handed skill levels or by gaining different perks , to make weapon more powerful. War Axes are very fast weapons in terms of swing speed in One-handed weapons category.
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
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| Ancient Nord War Axe | 
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9 | 0.9 | 14 | 15 | Enchantable | 0002C672 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nordic Pickaxe | 
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5 | 0.9 | 10 | 500 | Enchantable | XX0398E6 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Balgruuf's War Axe | 
|
9 | 0.9 | 12 | 55 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013983 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ceremonial Axe | 
|
9 | 0.9 | 14 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0008ABFD | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Daedric War Axe | 
|
15 | 0.9 | 18 | 1500 | Enchantable | 000139B3 | Level 47+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dawnguard Rune Axe | 
|
11 | 0.9 | 13 | 175 | Does 10+ sun damage to undead where n is the number of undead killed with the axe since the last sunrise | XX01668C | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dawnguard |
| Dawnguard War Axe | 
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11 | 0.9 | 13 | 55 | Enchantable | XX00D098 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Dragonbone War Axe | 
|
16 | 0.9 | 21 | 1700 | Enchantable | XX014FCF | 1+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Dwarven War Axe | 
|
11 | 0.9 | 14 | 165 | Enchantable | 00013993 | 12+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony War Axe | 
|
15 | 0.9 | 17 | 865 | Enchantable | 000139AB | 36+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Elven War Axe | 
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12 | 0.9 | 15 | 280 | Enchantable | 0001399B | 19+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Falmer War Axe | 
|
11 | 0.9 | 21 | 82 | Enchantable | 000302CD | 1+ | Chaurus Chitin | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Forsworn Axe | 
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11 | 0.9 | 15 | 90 | Enchantable | 000CC829 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ghorbash's Ancestral Axe | 
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8 | 0.9 | 11 | 30 | Cannot be enchanted | 0006A8FD | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Glass War Axe | 
|
14 | 0.9 | 16 | 490 | Enchantable | 000139A3 | Level 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Hoarfrost | 
|
5 | 0.9 | 10 | 946 | Target take 15 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina, and have a small chance of being frozen solid | XX0179C9 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Honed Draugr War Axe | 
|
11 | 0.9 | 16 | 27 | Enchantable | 0005BF15 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Honed Falmer War Axe | 
|
13 | 0.9 | 21 | 245 | Enchantable | 0006F700 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Illusory War Axe | 
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1 | 0.9 | 14 | 15 | Cannot be enchanted | 000E7A31 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron War Axe | 
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8 | 0.9 | 11 | 30 | Enchantable | 00013790 | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Iron War Axe | 
|
8 | 0.9 | 11 | 163 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0C7 | Level 6+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Steel War Axe | 
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9 | 0.9 | 12 | 188 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0BE | Level 8+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nord Hero War Axe | 
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12 | 0.9 | 11 | 165 | Enchantable | 00068C63 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nordic War Axe | 
|
12 | 0.9 | 14 | 350 | Enchantable | XX01CDB2 | 26+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Notched Pickaxe | 
|
5 | 0.9 | 10 | 303 | Raises the wielder's Smithing abilities, and does 5 shock damage to enemies on hit | 001019D4 | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Okin | 
|
12 | 0.9 | 11 | 320 | Target takes 10 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina | 0008FFDE | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Orcish War Axe | 
|
10 | 0.9 | 13 | 90 | Enchantable | 0001398B | Level 7+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Pickaxe | 
|
5 | 0.9 | 10 | 5 | Enchantable | 000E3C16 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Poacher's Axe | 
|
5 | 0.9 | 10 | 32 | 3 points of extra damage to Animals | 000AE086 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel War Axe | 
|
12 | 0.9 | 12 | 80 | Enchantable | 0009F260 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim War Axe | 
|
15 | 0.9 | 16 | 1180 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB9 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel War Axe | 
|
9 | 0.9 | 12 | 55 | Enchantable | 00013983 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ulfric's War Axe | 
|
9 | 0.9 | 12 | 55 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013983 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Woodcutter's Axe | 
|
5 | 0.9 | 10 | 5 | Enchantable | 0002F2F4 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Irkngthand War Axe of Fire | 
|
13 | 16 | 699 | Burns the target for 20 points. Targets on fire take extra damage. | XX0009D9 | 1+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club | |
| Irkngthand War Axe of Freezing | 
|
13 | 16 | 742 | Target takes 20 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina. | XX04D05E | 1+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club | |
| Rocksplinter | File:Skyrim Rocksplinter.webp | 1 | 1.3 | 10 | 5 | Cannot be Enchanted | 0006A707 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Madness War Axe | File:Skyrim Madness War Axe.webp | 17 | 0.9 | 22 | 1900 | Enchantable | XX000BEA | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber War Axe | File:Skyrim Amber War Axe.webp | 16 | 0.9 | 16 | 1800 | Enchantable | XX000BE1 | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark War Axe | 
|
13 | 0.9 | 13 | 320 | Enchantable | XX000829 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden War Axe | 
|
12 | 1 | 13 | 320 | Enchantable | XX00080A | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Cleaver of St. Felms | 
|
14 | 0.9 | 17 | 2508 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage. Absorb 25 points of magicka. | XX057384 | 1+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
Subcategories
This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.
Pages in category "Skyrim - One-Handed Weapons"
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 224 total.
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- Skyrim:Daedric Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Daedric Bow
- Skyrim:Daedric Dagger
- Skyrim:Daedric Greatsword
- Skyrim:Daedric Mace
- Skyrim:Daedric Sword
- Skyrim:Daedric War Axe
- Skyrim:Daedric Warhammer
- Skyrim:Dawnbreaker
- Skyrim:Dawnguard Rune Axe
- Skyrim:Dawnguard Rune Hammer
- Skyrim:Dawnguard War Axe
- Skyrim:Dawnguard Warhammer
- Skyrim:Dragon Priest Dagger
- Skyrim:Dragonbane
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Bow
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Dagger
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Greatsword
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Mace
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Sword
- Skyrim:Dragonbone War Axe
- Skyrim:Dragonbone Warhammer
- Skyrim:Drainblood Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Drainheart Sword
- Skyrim:Drainspell Bow
- Skyrim:Dravin's Bow
- Skyrim:Dwarven Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Dwarven Black Bow of Fate
- Skyrim:Dwarven Bow
- Skyrim:Dwarven Crossbow
- Skyrim:Dwarven Dagger
- Skyrim:Dwarven Greatsword
- Skyrim:Dwarven Mace
- Skyrim:Dwarven Sword
- Skyrim:Dwarven War Axe
- Skyrim:Dwarven Warhammer
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- Skyrim:Ebony Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Ebony Blade
- Skyrim:Ebony Bow
- Skyrim:Ebony Dagger
- Skyrim:Ebony Greatsword
- Skyrim:Ebony Mace
- Skyrim:Ebony Sword
- Skyrim:Ebony War Axe
- Skyrim:Ebony Warhammer
- Skyrim:Eduj
- Skyrim:Elven Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Elven Bow
- Skyrim:Elven Dagger
- Skyrim:Elven Greatsword
- Skyrim:Elven Mace
- Skyrim:Elven Sword
- Skyrim:Elven War Axe
- Skyrim:Elven Warhammer
- Skyrim:Enhanced Crossbow
- Skyrim:Enhanced Dwarven Crossbow
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- Skyrim:Gauldur Blackblade
- Skyrim:Gauldur Blackbow
- Skyrim:Ghorbash's Ancestral Axe
- Skyrim:Ghostblade
- Skyrim:Glass Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Glass Bow
- Skyrim:Glass Bow of the Stag Prince
- Skyrim:Glass Dagger
- Skyrim:Glass Greatsword
- Skyrim:Glass Mace
- Skyrim:Glass Sword
- Skyrim:Glass War Axe
- Skyrim:Glass Warhammer
- Skyrim:Grimsever
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- Skyrim:Harkon's Sword
- Skyrim:Headsman's Axe
- Skyrim:Herebane's Courage
- Skyrim:Hjalti's Sword
- Skyrim:Hoarfrost
- Skyrim:Honed Ancient Nord Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Honed Ancient Nord Greatsword
- Skyrim:Honed Ancient Nord Sword
- Skyrim:Honed Draugr War Axe
- Skyrim:Honed Falmer Sword
- Skyrim:Honed Falmer War Axe
- Skyrim:Horksbane
- Skyrim:Hunting Bow
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- Skyrim:Nettlebane
- Skyrim:Nightingale Blade
- Skyrim:Nightingale Bow
- Skyrim:Nord Hero Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Nord Hero Bow
- Skyrim:Nord Hero Greatsword
- Skyrim:Nord Hero Sword
- Skyrim:Nord Hero War Axe
- Skyrim:Nordic Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Nordic Bow
- Skyrim:Nordic Dagger
- Skyrim:Nordic Greatsword
- Skyrim:Nordic Mace
- Skyrim:Nordic Sword
- Skyrim:Nordic War Axe
- Skyrim:Nordic Warhammer
- Skyrim:Notched Pickaxe
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- Skyrim:Scimitar
- Skyrim:Shagrol's Warhammer
- Skyrim:Shiv
- Skyrim:Silver Greatsword
- Skyrim:Silver Sword
- Skyrim:Skyforge Steel Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Skyforge Steel Dagger
- Skyrim:Skyforge Steel Greatsword
- Skyrim:Skyforge Steel Sword
- Skyrim:Skyforge Steel War Axe
- Skyrim:Soulrender
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Battleaxe
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Bow
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Dagger
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Greatsword
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Mace
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Sword
- Skyrim:Stalhrim War Axe
- Skyrim:Stalhrim Warhammer
- Skyrim:Steel Battleaxe
