Bloodskal Blade
| Bloodskal Blade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 21 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 16 |
| Value | 500 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | - |
| Variants | - |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | XX01A578 |
| Game/DLC | Dragonborn |
The Bloodskal Blade is a unique greatsword from Dragonborn whose power attacks fire a wave of red energy. It deals 21 base damage, the same as a Glass Greatsword. The blade lies on the remains of Gratian Caerellius deep in Bloodskal Barrow, reached during The Final Descent.
Weapon Enchantment
Each power attack sends out an energy blast that deals 30 damage. Side and backward power attacks make a horizontal wave, while forward and standing ones make a vertical wave. The effect has unlimited charge. The waves also open the sealed doors inside Bloodskal Barrow.
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
| Enchantment |
|---|
| Releases energy blast with power attacks that deals 30 damage |
How to Get Bloodskal Blade
Bloodskal Blade Map Location and Quest Guide
Bloodskal Blade map location:
The Bloodskal Blade lies on the remains of Gratian Caerellius deep in Bloodskal Barrow. Crescius Caerellius sends for Gratian's journal in The Final Descent.
- Speak to Crescius Caerellius.
- Find out what the East Empire Company sealed away in Raven Rock Mine.
- Enter Bloodskal Barrow.
- Take the Bloodskal Blade and the journal from Gratian Caerellius's remains.
- Escape Bloodskal Barrow.
- Return to Crescius Caerellius.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Gameplay Tips and Tricks
- Temper it at a grindstone with a Silver Ingot.
- The energy blast can hit enemies during Become Ethereal without ending the shout.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Bloodskal Blade is improved at a grindstone with one Silver Ingot per improvement. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.
| Quality | Smithing | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 14 | +1 |
| Superior | 31 | +3 |
| Exquisite | 65 | +5 |
| Flawless | 100 | +7 |
| Epic | 134 | +8 to +9 |
| Legendary | 168 | +10 |
| Crafting Materials | Upgrade Materials | Smithing Level | Smithing Perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannot be crafted | Silver Ingot | - | 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.
Bloodskal Blade is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 21 | 16 | 500 | Releases energy blast with power attacks that deals 30 damage | XX01A578 |
Notes
- The blade first appeared as Bloodskal in Bloodmoon, the Morrowind expansion.
- The energy wave deals bonus damage to the dragon priest Zahkriisos.
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 |
