Daedric Greatsword
| Daedric Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 24 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 23 |
| Value | 2500 |
| Level | 47+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Daedric |
| Variants | - |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 000139B7 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Daedric Greatsword is a two-handed greatsword made of ebony and a Daedra Heart, with 24 base damage and a weight of 23. Copies turn up only from level 46, with enchanted ones from level 47, in high-level loot and on dragons.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on a Daedric Greatsword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of a Daedric Greatsword turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daedric Greatsword of Devouring | Absorb Health | 15 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Leeching | Absorb Health | 20 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of the Vampire | Absorb Health | 25 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Winnowing | Absorb Magicka | 20 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Evoking | Absorb Magicka | 25 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of the Sorcerer | Absorb Magicka | 30 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Harvesting | Absorb Stamina | 20 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Garnering | Absorb Stamina | 25 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Subsuming | Absorb Stamina | 30 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Banishing | Banish | 12 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Expelling | Banish | 20 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Annihilating | Banish | 36 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Despair | Fear | 13 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Dread | Fear | 16 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Terror | Fear | 20 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Fire | Fire Damage | 20 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of the Blaze | Fire Damage | 25 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of the Inferno | Fire Damage | 30 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Freezing | Frost Damage | 20 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Blizzards | Frost Damage | 25 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Winter | Frost Damage | 30 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Depleting | Magicka Damage | 40 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Enervating | Magicka Damage | 50 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Nullifying | Magicka Damage | 60 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Stunning | Paralyze | 2 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Immobilizing | Paralyze | 4 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Petrifying | Paralyze | 6 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Thunderbolts | Shock Damage | 20 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Lightning | Shock Damage | 25 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Storms | Shock Damage | 30 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Animus | Soul Trap | 10 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Malediction | Soul Trap | 15 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Damnation | Soul Trap | 20 | 53 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Debilitation | Stamina Damage | 20 | 47 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Lethargy | Stamina Damage | 25 | 50 |
| Daedric Greatsword of Exhaustion | Stamina Damage | 30 | 53 |
| Hallowed Daedric Greatsword | Turn Undead | 21 | 47 |
| Virtuous Daedric Greatsword | Turn Undead | 30 | 50 |
| Holy Daedric Greatsword | Turn Undead | 40 | 53 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
How to Get Daedric Greatsword Guide
Daedric Greatsword Location
Rare copies appear in loot from level 46, with enchanted ones from level 47. High-level dragons can drop them.
Gameplay Tips and Tricks
- Temper it at a grindstone with an Ebony Ingot. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge it with the Daedric Smithing perk, which needs Smithing 90.
- The Atronach Forge also makes it from an Ebony Greatsword, a Daedra Heart, a Centurion Dynamo Core and a Black Soul Gem, once a Sigil Stone is in place.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
A Daedric Greatsword is made at a forge with the Daedric Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daedra Heart | 
|
1 |
| Ebony Ingot | 
|
5 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
A Daedric Greatsword is improved at a grindstone with one Ebony Ingot per improvement. The Daedric 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 3x Leather Strips - 5x Ebony Ingot - 1x Daedra Heart |
Ebony Ingot | 90 Smithing | Daedric 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.
Daedric Greatsword has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47+ | 24 | 23 | 2500 | Enchantable | 000139B7 |
Two-Handed Weapon Categories
All Greatswords
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Nord Greatsword | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 18 | 35 | Enchantable | 000236A5 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Balgruuf's Greatsword | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 17 | 200 | Cannot be enchanted | 000946FC | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | Yes | 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 | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Daedric Greatsword | 
|
24 | 0.7 | 23 | 2500 | Enchantable | 000139B7 | 47+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragonbone Greatsword | 
|
25 | 0.7 | 27 | 2725 | Enchantable | XX014FCC | 47+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Dwarven Greatsword | 
|
19 | 0.7 | 19 | 270 | Enchantable | 00013997 | 12+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Greatsword | 
|
22 | 0.7 | 22 | 1440 | Enchantable | 000139AF | 36+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| 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 | Yes | Skyrim |
| Elven Greatsword | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 20 | 470 | Enchantable | 0001399F | 19+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Glass Greatsword | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 22 | 820 | Enchantable | 000139A7 | 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Honed Ancient Nord Greatsword | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 21 | 63 | Increases Fire Damage by 15% | 0005BF13 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron Greatsword | 
|
15 | 0.7 | 16 | 50 | Enchantable | 0001359D | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nord Hero Greatsword | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 16 | 250 | Enchantable | 000A3115 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nordic Greatsword | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 19 | 585 | Enchantable | XX01CDAF | 26+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors | Two-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Greatsword | 
|
18 | 0.7 | 18 | 75 | Enchantable | 0001398F | 7+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Silver Greatsword | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 12 | 160 | 20 points of extra damage to undead | 0010C6FB | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel Greatsword | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 17 | 140 | Enchantable | 0009F25E | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Greatsword | 
|
23 | 0.7 | 21 | 1970 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB6 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Greatsword | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 17 | 90 | Enchantable | 00013987 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | Creation Club |
| Madness Greatsword | 
|
26 | 0.7 | 28 | 3100 | Enchantable | XX000BE7 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Greatsword | 
|
25 | 0.7 | 22 | 2925 | Enchantable | XX000BDE | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Greatsword | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 18 | 510 | Enchantable | XX000825 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Greatsword | 
|
21 | 1 | 18 | 510 | Enchantable | XX000826 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |