Skyrim:Balgruuf's War Axe
| Balgruuf's War Axe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 9 |
| Speed | 0.9 |
| Weight | 12 |
| Value | 55 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | War Axe |
| Class | Steel |
| Variants | Lunar Steel War Axe, Skyforge Steel War Axe, Steel War Axe, Ulfric's War Axe |
| Skill | One-Handed |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | 00013983 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Balgruuf's War Axe is a unique War Axe in The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim.
Weapon Enchantment
This weapon cannot be enchanted.
You can find full breakdown and information of all Weapon Enchantment Effects.
Where to find the Balgruuf's War Axe Location?
- Balgruuf's War Axe is a quest item given to the Dragonborn by Balgruuf the Greater to bring to Ulfric Stormcloak if you have sided with the Imperials during Skyrims War. If you instead side with the Stormcloaks, then you will bring Ulfric's War Axe to Balgruuf.
- It is possible to Pickpocket Balgruuf's War Axe immediately after finishing the quest Message to Whiterun.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
| 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.
The Balgruuf's War Axe is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 9 | 12 | 55 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013983 |
One-Handed Weapon Categories
All Unique War Axes
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgruuf's War Axe | 
|
9 | 0.9 | 12 | 55 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013983 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel 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 | Dawnguard |
| 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 | 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 | Skyrim |
| Poacher's Axe | 
|
5 | 0.9 | 10 | 32 | 3 points of extra damage to Animals | 000AE086 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | None | One-Handed | Skyrim |
| Ulfric's War Axe | 
|
9 | 0.9 | 12 | 55 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013983 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Skyrim |
| Rocksplinter | File:Skyrim Rocksplinter.webp | 1 | 1.3 | 10 | 5 | Cannot be Enchanted | 0006A707 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Skyrim |
| 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 | Creation Club |
