Elven Sword
| Elven Sword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 11 |
| Speed | 1 |
| Weight | 13 |
| Value | 235 |
| Level | 19+ |
| Category | Sword |
| Class | Elven |
| Variants | Herebane's Courage |
| Skill | One-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 000139A1 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Elven Sword is a one-handed sword made of refined moonstone, with 11 base damage and a weight of 13. 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 Sword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of an Elven Sword turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elven Sword of Consuming | Absorb Health | 10 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Devouring | Absorb Health | 15 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Leeching | Absorb Health | 20 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Harrowing | Absorb Magicka | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Winnowing | Absorb Magicka | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Evoking | Absorb Magicka | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Reaping | Absorb Stamina | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Harvesting | Absorb Stamina | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Garnering | Absorb Stamina | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Banishing | Banish | 12 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Expelling | Banish | 20 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Fear | Fear | 10 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Despair | Fear | 13 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Dread | Fear | 16 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Fire | Fire Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of the Blaze | Fire Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Freezing | Frost Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Blizzards | Frost Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Depleting | Magicka Damage | 40 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Enervating | Magicka Damage | 50 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Stunning | Paralyze | 2 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Immobilizing | Paralyze | 4 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Thunderbolts | Shock Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Lightning | Shock Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Animus | Soul Trap | 10 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Malediction | Soul Trap | 15 | 25 |
| Elven Sword of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 20 |
| Elven Sword of Debilitation | Stamina Damage | 20 | 22 |
| Elven Sword of Lethargy | Stamina Damage | 25 | 25 |
| Reverent Elven Sword | Turn Undead | 13 | 20 |
| Hallowed Elven Sword | Turn Undead | 21 | 22 |
| Virtuous Elven Sword | Turn Undead | 30 | 25 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
Elven Sword Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants stock it from level 19. Enemies carry it, and chests hold enchanted copies from level 20. On Solstheim, the Redoran Guards of Raven Rock carry Elven weapons.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
An Elven Sword is made at a forge with the Elven Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Moonstone | 
|
1 |
| Quicksilver Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
1 |
Upgrades
An Elven Sword 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 1x Leather Strips - 1x Iron Ingot - 1x 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 Sword has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19+ | 11 | 13 | 235 | Enchantable | 000139A1 |
Notes
Guards may tease its owner for carrying an Elven blade instead of Nord steel.
One-Handed Weapon Categories
All Swords
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaviri Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 300 | Enchantable | XX014555 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Amren's Family Sword | 
|
7 | 1 | 9 | 25 | Cannot be enchanted | 000647AC | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nord Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | Enchantable | 0002C66F | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Blades Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 300 | Enchantable | 0003AEB9 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Bloodscythe | 
|
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 | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Bolar's Oathblade | 
|
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 | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ceremonial Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0008ADFC | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Chillrend | 
|
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 | Yes | Skyrim |
| Daedric Sword | 
|
14 | 1 | 16 | 1250 | Enchantable | 000139B9 | Level 46+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dawnbreaker | 
|
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 | Yes | Skyrim |
| Dragonbane | 
|
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 | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Dragonbone Sword | 
|
15 | 1 | 19 | 1500 | Enchantable | XX014FCE | Level 46+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Drainheart Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 73 | Absorb 15 points of stamina | 000F71DD | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Dwarven Sword | 
|
10 | 1 | 12 | 135 | Enchantable | 00013999 | 12+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Sword | 
|
13 | 1 | 15 | 720 | Enchantable | 000139B1 | 36+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Eduj | 
|
11 | 1 | 9 | 300 | Target takes 10 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina | 0008FFDF | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Elven Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 13 | 235 | Enchantable | 000139A1 | 19+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Falmer Sword | 
|
10 | 1 | 18 | 67 | Enchantable | 0002E6D1 | 1+ | Chaurus Chitin | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Forsworn Sword | 
|
10 | 1 | 13 | 70 | Enchantable | 000CADE9 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Gauldur Blackblade | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 1286 | Absorb 25 points of health | 000F5D1D | Level 36+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ghostblade | 
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 300 | Does 3 points of extra damage, ignoring armor | 00094A2B | 1+ | 3 Ectoplasm | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Glass Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 14 | 410 | Enchantable | 000139A9 | Level 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Grimsever | 
|
12 | 1 | 14 | 727 | Target takes 15 points of frost damage to health and stamina | 00053379 | 1+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Harkon's Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 9 | 1472 | Absorbs 15 points of Health, Magicka, and Stamina if wielded by a vampire | XX0067CF | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dawnguard |
| Herebane's Courage | 
|
11 | 1 | 13 | 639 | Burns the target for 25 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | 000F9648 | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Hjalti's Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | Cannot be enchanted | 00068976 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Honed Ancient Nord Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 23 | Enchantable | 0005BF14 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Honed Falmer Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 18 | 205 | Enchantable | 0006F6FF | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Imperial Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 23 | Enchantable | 000135B8 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron Sword | 
|
7 | 1 | 9 | 25 | Enchantable | 00012EB7 | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Iron Sword | 
|
7 | 1 | 9 | 158 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0C4 | Level 6+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Lunar Steel Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 138 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points | 0003B0BD | Level 8+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Miraak's Sword | 
|
16 | 1 | 3 | 427 | Absorb 15 points of stamina | XX039FB4 | 1+ | Daedra Heart, Ebony Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| Nightingale Blade | 
|
14 | 1 | 15 | 1665 | Absorb 25 points of health and stamina | 000F6527 | Level 46+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nord Hero Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 9 | 135 | Enchantable | 00068C7B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nordic Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 12 | 290 | Enchantable | XX01CDB1 | 26+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Sword | 
|
9 | 1 | 11 | 75 | Enchantable | 00013991 | Level 6+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Phantom Sword | 
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Cannot be enchanted | 000771B9 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Queen Freydis's Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 45 | Enchantable | 000AB85D | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Red Eagle's Bane | 
|
11 | 1 | 15 | 100 | Undead up to level 13 are set on fire and flee for 30 seconds | 000AB703 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Red Eagle's Fury | 
|
8 | 1 | 12 | 97 | Burns the target for 5 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | 0009FD50 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Scimitar | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 5 | Enchantable | 0007A91A | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Silver Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 7 | 100 | 20 points of extra damage to undead | 0010AA19 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 70 | Enchantable | 0009F25C | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Sword | 
|
13 | 1 | 14 | 985 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB8 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Sword | 
|
8 | 1 | 10 | 45 | Enchantable | 000557F5 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Soulrender | 
|
13 | 1 | 10 | 1000 | When wielded with Bloodscythe, absorbs 15 magicka and has a chance to lower the target's magical defenses | XX036689 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Dragonborn |
| The Pale Blade | 
|
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 | Yes | Skyrim |
| Vilkas's Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 70 | Cannot be enchanted | 0009F25C | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Windshear | 
|
11 | 1 | 10 | 40 | Bash attacks made with this weapon have a chance of knocking enemies down | 0006EA8B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Wooden Sword | 
|
2 | 1 | 3 | 25 | Enchantable | 03004D91 | 1+ | Firewood | None | One-Handed | - | Hearthfire |
| Dragon's Oath | 
|
14 | 1 | 10 | 3103 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXX84F | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Master Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 12 | 235 | Enchantable | XX00081F | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Storm-Bear Sword | 
|
14 | 1 | 10 | 3230 | Target takes 30 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina | FEXXXD61 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Torment | 
|
18 | 1 | 16 | 3163 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | XX000B5F | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Ebony Scimitar | 
|
15 | 1 | 14 | 800 | Enchantable | XX000E38 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Goldbrand | 
|
15 | 1 | 17 | 3413 | Burns the target for 30 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXXD61 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Sword of the Crusader | 
|
14 | 1 | 13 | Burns the target for 15 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXX80c | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club | |
| Grand Champion's Sword | 
|
14 | 1 | 12 | 2500 | Enchantable | FEXXX807 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Blackwater Blade | 
|
12 | 1 | 14 | 1949 | Absorb 30 points of stamina. | XX000A4B | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Cyrus' Sabre | 
|
14 | 1 | 6 | 1500 | Enchantable | XX000D63 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Dawnfang/Duskfang | 
|
25 | 1 | 47 | 3750 | Fire/Frost damage 15pts on strike | 00079066 | 30+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Madness Sword | 
|
16 | 1 | 20 | 250 | Enchantable | XX000BE9 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Sword | 
|
15 | 1 | 14 | 1600 | Enchantable | XX000BE0 | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Sword | 
|
12 | 1 | 11 | 250 | Enchantable | XX000823 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Sword | 
|
11 | 1 | 11 | 250 | Enchantable | XX000822 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Bloodthirst | 
|
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 | Yes | Creation Club |
| Boneshaver | 
|
11 | 1 | 9.5 | 605 | Attacks cause 3 points of extra bleeding damage for 4 seconds. | FEXXX8D6 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Remnant Scimitar | 
|
12 | 1 | 10.5 | 325 | Enchantable | FEXXX805 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Remnant Scimitar of Fire | 
|
12 | 1 | 10.5 | 759 | Burns the target for 20 points. Targets on fire take extra damage. | FEXXXE44 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |