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Skyrim:Ceremonial Sword



Ceremonial Sword
Ceremonial Sword
Base Damage 8
Speed 1
Weight 12
Value 5
Level 1+
Category Sword
Class Ancient Nordic
Variants Ancient Nord Sword,
Drainheart Sword,
Eduj,
Gauldur Blackblade,
Red Eagle's Bane,
Red Eagle's Fury,
Hjalti's Sword,
The Pale Blade,
Nord Hero Sword,
Honed Ancient Nord Sword,
Ghostblade
Skill One-Handed
Unique Yes
Item ID 0008ADFC
Game/DLC Skyrim

The Ceremonial Sword is a quest item in Skyrim, its a replica of the unique sword Eduj which functions as a key to open the tomb of Kvenel the Tongue in the location Volunruud. when used alongside the Ceremonial Axe.

Weapon Enchantment

This weapon cannot be enchanted.

You can find full breakdown and information of all Weapon Enchantment Effects Here.


How to Open the Ceremonial Weapon Door Guide

Where to find Ceremonial Sword Location?

You can obtain the Ceremonial Sword quest item in the dungeon Volunruud. In the dungeon you will find a series of notes that will start the quest Silenced Tongues. The ceremonial weapons are positioned within Volenruud and must be acquired and used as keys to open the Kvenel's Tomb (see video guide above).


Smithing.png Smithing Guide

You cannot upgrade or craft the unique Ceremonial Sword.

Crafting Materials Upgrade Materials Smithing Level Smithing Perk
Cannot be crafted Steel Ingot - Steel Smithing

Item tier.png 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 Ceremonial Sword is not a leveled weapon.

Level Damage Weight Value Enchantment Level ID
1+ 8 12 5 Cannot be enchanted 0008ADFC



One-Handed Weapon Categories





All Unique Swords



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Bloodscythe Skyrim Bloodscythe.webp 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 Dragonborn
Bolar's Oathblade Skyrim Bolar's Oathblade.webp 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 Skyrim
Ceremonial Sword Skyrim Ceremonial Sword.webp 8 1 12 5 Cannot be enchanted 0008ADFC 1+ Steel Ingot Steel Smithing One-Handed Skyrim
Chillrend Skyrim Chillrend.webp 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 Skyrim
Dawnbreaker Skyrim Dawnbreaker.webp 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 Skyrim
Dragonbane Skyrim Dragonbane.webp 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 Dragonborn
Drainheart Sword Skyrim Drainheart Sword.webp 11 1 3 73 Absorb 15 points of stamina 000F71DD 1+ Cannot be Upgraded None One-Handed Skyrim
Eduj Skyrim Eduj.webp 11 1 9 300 Target takes 10 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina 0008FFDF 1+ Steel Ingot Steel Smithing One-Handed Skyrim
Gauldur Blackblade Skyrim Gauldur Blackblade.webp 11 1 15 1286 Absorb 25 points of health 000F5D1D Level 36+ Steel Ingot Dwarven Smithing One-Handed Skyrim
Ghostblade Skyrim Ghostblade.webp 8 1 1 300 Does 3 points of extra damage, ignoring armor 00094A2B 1+ 3 Ectoplasm None One-Handed Skyrim
Grimsever Skyrim Grimsever.webp 12 1 14 727 Target takes 15 points of frost damage to health and stamina 00053379 1+ Refined Malachite Glass Smithing One-Handed Skyrim
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The Pale Blade Skyrim The Pale Blade.webp 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 Skyrim
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Master Sword Skyrim Master Sword.webp 12 1 12 235 Enchantable XX00081F 1+ Refined Moonstone Steel Smithing One-Handed Skyrim
Storm-Bear Sword Skyrim Storm-Bear Sword.webp 14 1 10 3230 Target takes 30 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina FEXXXD61 1+ Steel Ingot Steel Smithing One-Handed Creation Club
Torment Skyrim Torment.webp 18 1 16 3163 Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage XX000B5F 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 Creation Club
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Dawnfang/Duskfang Skyrim Dawnfang Duskfang.webp 25 1 47 3750 Fire/Frost damage 15pts on strike 00079066 30+ Ebony Ingot Ebony Smithing One-Handed Creation Club
Bloodthirst Skyrim Bloodthirst.webp 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 Creation Club
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