Balgruuf's Greatsword
| Balgruuf's Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 17 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 17 |
| Value | 200 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Steel |
| Variants | Skyforge Steel Greatsword, Steel Greatsword, Stormfang |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | 000946FC |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Balgruuf's Greatsword is a steel greatsword with 17 base damage and the quest item for Greatsword for a Great Man. Adrianne Avenicci forged it for Jarl Balgruuf. She hands it over at Warmaiden's in Whiterun, for delivery to her father Proventus in Dragonsreach.
Weapon Enchantment
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
Balgruuf's Greatsword Map Location and Quest Guide
Balgruuf's Greatsword map location:
Adrianne Avenicci hands over Balgruuf's Greatsword at Warmaiden's in Whiterun. It is a delivery for Proventus Avenicci in Dragonsreach.
- Talk to Adrianne Avenicci at Warmaiden's.
- Take the greatsword.
- Go to Dragonsreach.
- Give the sword to Proventus Avenicci.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Balgruuf's Greatsword is improved at a grindstone with one Steel Ingot per improvement. The Steel Smithing perk doubles the improvement, so each quality tier needs less Smithing skill. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.
| Quality | Smithing | With Perk | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | 14 | 14 | +1 |
| Superior | 31 | 22 | +3 |
| Exquisite | 65 | 40 | +5 |
| Flawless | 100 | 57 | +7 |
| Epic | 134 | 74 | +8 to +9 |
| Legendary | 168 | 91 | +10 |
| Crafting Materials | Upgrade Materials | Smithing Level | Smithing Perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannot be crafted | Steel Ingot | - | Steel Smithing |
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.
Balgruuf's Greatsword has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 17 | 17 | 200 | Cannot be enchanted | 000946FC |
Two-Handed Weapon Categories
All Unique Greatswords
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgruuf's Greatsword | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 17 | 200 | Cannot be enchanted | 000946FC | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | Skyrim |
| Bloodskal Blade | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 16 | 500 | Releases energy blast with power attacks that deals 30 damage | XX01A578 | 1+ | Silver Ingot | Cannot be Upgraded | Two-Handed | Dragonborn |
| Ebony Blade | 
|
11 | 0.7 | 10 | 2000 | Absorbs Health from base 10 to max 30, upgraded by killing friendly NPCs | 000EA29C | 36+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | Skyrim |
| Stormfang | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 17 | 1175 | Target takes 30 points of shock damage, and half as much Magicka damage | XX026B0B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | Dragonborn |
| Umbra | 
|
24 | 0.7 | 23 | 4647 | If target dies within 20 seconds, fills a soul gem. Absorb 25 points of health. Absorb 25 points of stamina | XX000D62 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | Creation Club |
| Ice Blade of the Monarch | 
|
17 | 1 | 17 | 1360 | Target takes 30 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina | FEXXX815 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | Creation Club |
| Chrysamere | 
|
25 | 0.7 | 20 | 3288 | When equipped grants 15% resist fire, 10% absorb magic, slow health regen during combat | FEXXXD63 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot, Ruby | Ebony Smithing | Two-Handed | Creation Club |
| Shadowrend (Greatsword) | 
|
25 | 0.7 | 23 | 2500 | Target is 15% weaker to magic for 30 seconds | FEXXXD63 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | Creation Club |