Elven Greatsword
| Elven Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 20 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 20 |
| Value | 470 |
| Level | 19+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Elven |
| Variants | - |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001399F |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Elven Greatsword is a two-handed greatsword made of refined moonstone, with 20 base damage and a weight of 20. Plain copies turn up from level 19 and enchanted ones from level 20, at blacksmiths and on enemies across Skyrim.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on an Elven Greatsword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elven Greatsword of Consuming | Absorb Health | 10 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Devouring | Absorb Health | 15 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Leeching | Absorb Health | 20 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Harrowing | Absorb Magicka | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Winnowing | Absorb Magicka | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Evoking | Absorb Magicka | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Reaping | Absorb Stamina | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Harvesting | Absorb Stamina | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Garnering | Absorb Stamina | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Banishing | Banish | 12 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Expelling | Banish | 20 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Fear | Fear | 10 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Despair | Fear | 13 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Dread | Fear | 16 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Fire | Fire Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of the Blaze | Fire Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Freezing | Frost Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Blizzards | Frost Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Depleting | Magicka Damage | 40 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Enervating | Magicka Damage | 50 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Stunning | Paralyze | 2 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Immobilizing | Paralyze | 4 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Thunderbolts | Shock Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Lightning | Shock Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Animus | Soul Trap | 10 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Malediction | Soul Trap | 15 | 25 |
| Elven Greatsword of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Greatsword of Debilitation | Stamina Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Greatsword of Lethargy | Stamina Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Reverent Elven Greatsword | Turn Undead | 13 | 20 |
| Hallowed Elven Greatsword | Turn Undead | 21 | 22 |
| Virtuous Elven Greatsword | Turn Undead | 30 | 25 |
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Elven Greatsword Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants stock it from level 19. Enemies carry it, and chests hold enchanted copies from level 20.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
An Elven Greatsword is made at a forge with the Elven Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Moonstone | 
|
2 |
| Quicksilver Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
An Elven Greatsword is improved at a grindstone with one Refined Moonstone per improvement. The Elven 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 - 2x Iron Ingot - 2x Refined Moonstone - 1x Quicksilver Ingot |
Refined Moonstone | 30 Smithing | Elven 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.
Elven Greatsword is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19+ | 20 | 20 | 470 | Enchantable | 0001399F |
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 |
