Wuuthrad

Base Damage	25
Speed	0.7
Weight	25
Value	2000
Level	1+
Category	Battleaxe
Class	-
Variants	None
Skill	Two-Handed
Unique	Yes
Item ID	000956B5
Game/DLC	Skyrim

The Legendary two-handed weapon Battle-axe Wuuthrad is a unique weapon in Skyrim. Wuuthrad is one of the best two handed weapons in Skyrim due to its unique enchantment which makes it do 1.2 times additional damage to Elves, it also has the same base damage as a Daedric Battleaxe. Annoyingly it is one of the most time consuming weapons to obtain in Skyrim.

The weapons description reads "Especially deadly to Elves" and features an engraving of a screaming Elf on the axe head.

Weapon Enchantment

Wuuthrad has a unique ability that deals 1.2x damage to all Elves: Falmer, Altmer, Bosmer and Dunmer.

Since the weapons effect does not count as an enchantemtn you can use the Elemental Fury shout to increase your attack speed by a further 100%. Wuuthrad can also be enchanted in addition to its original ability.

Enchantment
Does 1.2x Damage to Elves

Where to find the Wuuthrad Location?

To get Wuuthrad in Skyrim you need to complete the Companions questline, which can be started in the city of Whiterun in Jorrvaskr. During the Companions questline you will Wuuthrads fragments spread throughout Skyrim. Once all the fragments have been collected Wuuthrad can be reforged by Eorlund Gray-Mane. This will happen naturally at the end of the Companions questline during the quest Glory of the Dead, you will go to Ysgramor’s tomb and place Wuuthrad into a statue of Ysgramor’s, the legendary Nord hero. After it’s been placed, it can be picked up again with no consequences, adding it to your inventory as a weapon and letting you use one of the Nords’ most treasured historical artifacts.

Gameplay Tips and Tricks

Wuuthrad has the same base damage as a Daedric Battleaxe but can technically be obtained much earlier if you prioritise finishing the Companions Guild questline. This makes it one of the best weapons to get early for Two-Handed Character Builds.
Since Wuuthrad does not count as being enchanted, it can be used with the Elemental Fury Shout to increase your damage per second even further.
Wuuthrad is epically effective in Falmer dungeons since they count as being elves and receive 1.2x more damage than other races.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Crafting Materials	Upgrade Materials	Smithing Level	Smithing Perk
Cannot be crafted	Cannot be upgraded	-	None

Weapon Levels

Some weapons in Skyrim are Levelled. The power of a levelled weapon is based on your charcters level when you get them. Some get stronger in both physical and magical aspects, while others only improve their enchantments. These items don't get better as your character levels up.

The Wuuthrad is not a leveled weapon.

Level	Damage	Weight	Value	Enchantment	Level ID
1+	25	25	2000	Does 1.2x Damage to Elves	000956B5

Two-Handed Weapon Categories

All Unique Battleaxes

Name	Damage	Speed	Weight	Value	Enchantment	Item ID	Level	Upgrade Material	Crafting Perk	Skill	DLC
Drainblood Battleaxe	21	0.7	5	266	Absorb 15 points of health	000F82FA	1+	Cannot be Upgraded	None	Two-Handed	Skyrim
Headsman's Axe	17	0.7	11	15	Enchantable	000BE25E	1+	Cannot be Upgraded	None	Two-Handed	Skyrim
Steel Battleaxe of Fiery Souls	18	0.7	21	320	If target dies within 5 seconds, fills a soul gem. Burns the target for 10 points. Targets on fire take extra damage	00040002	2+	Steel Ingot	Steel Smithing	Two-Handed	Skyrim
Rueful Axe	22	0.7	10	1183	Does 20 points of Stamina damage	0001C4E6	1+	Ebony Ingot	None	Two-Handed	Skyrim
The Woodsman's Friend	17	0.7	20	28	Cannot be enchanted	00022265	1+	Cannot be Upgraded	None	Two-Handed	Skyrim
Tsun's Battleaxe	27	0.7	36	1000	Cannot be enchanted	0005BF18	1+	Cannot be Upgraded	None	Two-Handed	Skyrim
Wuuthrad	25	0.7	25	2000	Does 1.2x Damage to Elves	000956B5	1+	Cannot be Upgraded	None	Two-Handed	Skyrim
Shadowrend (Battleaxe)	26	0.6	27	2750	Target is 15% weaker to magic for 30 seconds	FEXXXD62	1+	Ebony Ingot	Daedric Smithing	Two-Handed	Creation Club
Headman's Cleaver	25	0.6	24	2900	Enchantable	FEXXX803	1+	Orichalcum Ingot	Orcish Smithing	Two-Handed	Creation Club