Iron Battleaxe
| Iron Battleaxe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 16 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 20 |
| Value | 55 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Battleaxe |
| Class | Iron |
| Variants | The Woodsman's Friend |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013980 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Iron Battleaxe is a two-handed battleaxe made of iron, with 16 base damage and a weight of 20. Iron weapons are the lowest-quality weapons in the game. Copies turn up from level 1 at blacksmiths, on bandits and in chests all over Skyrim.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on an Iron Battleaxe at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of an Iron Battleaxe turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Battleaxe of Dismay | Fear | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Fear | Fear | 10 | 6 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Embers | Fire Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Chills | Frost Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Sapping | Magicka Damage | 10 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 6 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Sparks | Shock Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Souls | Soul Trap | 3 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 6 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Fatigue | Stamina Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Battleaxe of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Blessed Iron Battleaxe | Turn Undead | 3 | 1 |
| Sanctified Iron Battleaxe | Turn Undead | 7 | 4 |
| Reverent Iron Battleaxe | Turn Undead | 13 | 6 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
Iron Battleaxe Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants stock it from the very start of the game. Bandits and other enemies carry it, and chests often hold one.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
An Iron Battleaxe is made at a forge.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot | 
|
4 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
An Iron Battleaxe is improved at a grindstone with one Iron Ingot per improvement. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.
| Quality | Smithing | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 14 | +1 |
| Superior | 31 | +3 |
| Exquisite | 65 | +5 |
| Flawless | 100 | +7 |
| Epic | 134 | +8 to +9 |
| Legendary | 168 | +10 |
| Crafting Materials | Upgrade Materials | Smithing Level | Smithing Perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 2x Leather Strips - 4x Iron Ingot |
Iron Ingot | - | None |
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.
Iron Battleaxe has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 16 | 20 | 55 | Enchantable | 00013980 |
Two-Handed Weapon Categories
All Battleaxes
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Nord Battleaxe | 
|
18 | 0.7 | 22 | 28 | Enchantable | 0001CB64 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Daedric Battleaxe | 
|
25 | 0.7 | 27 | 2750 | Enchantable | 000139B4 | 47+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragonbone Battleaxe | 
|
26 | 0.7 | 30 | 3000 | Enchantable | XX014FC3 | 47+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Drainblood Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 5 | 266 | Absorb 15 points of health | 000F82FA | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Dwarven Battleaxe | 
|
20 | 0.7 | 23 | 300 | Enchantable | 00013994 | 12+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Battleaxe | 
|
23 | 0.7 | 26 | 1585 | Enchantable | 000139AC | 36+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Elven Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 24 | 520 | Enchantable | 0001399C | 19+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Glass Battleaxe | 
|
22 | 0.7 | 25 | 900 | Enchantable | 000139A4 | 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Headsman's Axe | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 11 | 15 | Enchantable | 000BE25E | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Honed Ancient Nord Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 25 | 50 | Enchantable | 0005BF12 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron Battleaxe | 
|
16 | 0.7 | 20 | 55 | Enchantable | 00013980 | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nord Hero Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 20 | 300 | Enchantable | 00068C79 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Nordic Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 23 | 650 | Enchantable | XX01CDAD | 26+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors | Two-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Battleaxe | 
|
19 | 0.7 | 25 | 165 | Enchantable | 0001398C | 7+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 21 | 150 | Enchantable | 0009F25F | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Battleaxe | 
|
24 | 0.7 | 25 | 2150 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB8 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Battleaxe of Fiery Souls | 
|
18 | 0.7 | 21 | 320 | If target dies within 5 seconds, fills a soul gem. Burns the target for 10 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | 00040002 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Steel Battleaxe | 
|
18 | 0.7 | 21 | 100 | Enchantable | 00013984 | 2+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Rueful Axe | 
|
22 | 0.7 | 10 | 1183 | Does 20 points of Stamina damage | 0001C4E6 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| The Woodsman's Friend | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 20 | 28 | Cannot be enchanted | 00022265 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Tsun's Battleaxe | 
|
27 | 0.7 | 36 | 1000 | Cannot be enchanted | 0005BF18 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Wuuthrad | 
|
25 | 0.7 | 25 | 2000 | Does 1.2x Damage to Elves | 000956B5 | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | Two-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Shadowrend (Battleaxe) | 
|
26 | 0.6 | 27 | 2750 | Target is 15% weaker to magic for 30 seconds | FEXXXD62 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Headman's Cleaver | 
|
25 | 0.6 | 24 | 2900 | Enchantable | FEXXX803 | 1+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | Two-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Madness Battleaxe | 
|
27 | 0.7 | 31 | 3300 | Enchantable | XX000BE4 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | Two-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Battleaxe | 
|
26 | 0.7 | 24 | 1600 | Enchantable | XX000BDB | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | Two-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Battleaxe | 
|
21 | 0.7 | 22 | 575 | Enchantable | XX000839 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Battleaxe | 
|
22 | 1 | 22 | 575 | Enchantable | XX000810 | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Two-Handed | - | Creation Club |