Dwarven Greatsword
| Dwarven Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 19 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 19 |
| Value | 270 |
| Level | 12+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Dwarven |
| Variants | - |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013997 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Dwarven Greatsword is a two-handed greatsword made of Dwarven metal, with 19 base damage and a weight of 19. Plain copies turn up from level 12 and enchanted ones from level 13, at blacksmiths and on enemies across Skyrim.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on a Dwarven Greatsword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Greatsword of Absorption | Absorb Health | 5 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Consuming | Absorb Health | 10 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Devouring | Absorb Health | 15 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Siphoning | Absorb Magicka | 10 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Harrowing | Absorb Magicka | 15 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Winnowing | Absorb Magicka | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Gleaning | Absorb Stamina | 10 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Reaping | Absorb Stamina | 15 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Harvesting | Absorb Stamina | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Despair | Fear | 13 | - |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Fear | Fear | 10 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Flames | Fire Damage | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Freezing | Frost Damage | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Depleting | Magicka Damage | 40 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Thunderbolts | Shock Damage | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Animus | Soul Trap | 10 | 17 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 13 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 15 |
| Dwarven Greatsword of Debilitation | Stamina Damage | 20 | 17 |
| Sanctified Dwarven Greatsword | Turn Undead | 7 | 13 |
| Reverent Dwarven Greatsword | Turn Undead | 13 | 15 |
| Hallowed Dwarven Greatsword | Turn Undead | 21 | 17 |
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Dwarven Greatsword Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants stock it from level 12. Enemies carry it, and chests hold enchanted copies from level 13.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
A Dwarven Greatsword is made at a forge with the Dwarven Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Metal Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Steel Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
A Dwarven Greatsword is improved at a grindstone with one Dwarven Metal Ingot per improvement. The Dwarven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 2x Dwarven Metal Ingot - 3x Leather Strips - 2x Iron Ingot - 2x Steel Ingot |
Dwarven Metal Ingot | 30 Smithing | Dwarven 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.
Dwarven Greatsword is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ | 19 | 19 | 270 | Enchantable | 00013997 |
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 |
