Iron Dagger
| Iron Dagger | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 4 |
| Speed | 1.3 |
| Weight | 2 |
| Value | 10 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Dagger |
| Class | Iron |
| Variants | Alessandra's Dagger |
| Skill | One-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001397E |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Iron Dagger is a one-handed dagger made of iron, with 4 base damage and a weight of 2. 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 Dagger at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Dagger of Dismay | Fear | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Fear | Fear | 10 | 6 |
| Iron Dagger of Embers | Fire Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Dagger of Chills | Frost Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Dagger of Sapping | Magicka Damage | 10 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 6 |
| Iron Dagger of Sparks | Shock Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Dagger of Souls | Soul Trap | 3 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 6 |
| Iron Dagger of Fatigue | Stamina Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Dagger of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Dagger of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Blessed Iron Dagger | Turn Undead | 3 | 1 |
| Sanctified Iron Dagger | Turn Undead | 7 | 4 |
| Reverent Iron Dagger | Turn Undead | 13 | 6 |
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Iron Dagger 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 Dagger is made at a forge.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
1 |
Upgrades
An Iron Dagger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 1x Leather Strips - 1x 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 Dagger is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 4 | 2 | 10 | Enchantable | 0001397E |
One-Handed Weapon Categories
All Daggers
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | Unique | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alessandra's Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 1 | 10 | Cannot be enchanted | 00043E1E | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Blade of Sacrifice | 
|
10 | 1.3 | 4 | 144 | Cannot be enchanted | 00079B1D | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Blade of Woe | 
|
12 | 1.3 | 7 | 880 | Absorb 10 points of health | 0009CCDC | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Bloodthorn | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 183 | If the target dies within 3 seconds, it fills a soul gem | 000A4DCE | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Borvir's Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 4 | 18 | Enchantable | 000ECD54 | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Daedric Dagger | 
|
11 | 1.3 | 6 | 500 | Enchantable | 000139B6 | 46+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragon Priest Dagger | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 5 | 9 | Enchantable | 0001C1FE | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Dragonbone Dagger | 
|
12 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 600 | Enchantable | XX014FCB | 46+ | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dawnguard |
| Dwarven Dagger | 
|
7 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 55 | Enchantable | 00013996 | 13+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Ebony Dagger | 
|
10 | 1.3 | 5 | 290 | Enchantable | 000139AE | 37+ | Ebony Ingot | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Elven Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 4 | 95 | Enchantable | 0001399E | 20+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Glass Dagger | 
|
9 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 165 | Enchantable | 000139A6 | 27+ | Refined Malachite | Glass Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Iron Dagger | 
|
4 | 1.3 | 2 | 10 | Enchantable | 0001397E | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Kahvozein's Fang | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 5 | 9 | Yields Dragon Hearthscales | 000D0758 | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Keening | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 4 | 5 | Chance to absorb 10 points of health, magicka and stamina on hit | 0006A13C | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Mehrunes' Razor | 
|
11 | 1.3 | 3 | 860 | Hits have a small chance to instantly kill | 000240D2 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nettlebane | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 10 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0001C492 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Nordic Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 115 | Enchantable | XX01CDAE | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Advanced Armors Perk | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Orcish Dagger | 
|
6 | 1.3 | 3 | 30 | Enchantable | 0001398E | 7+ | Orichalcum Ingot | Orcish Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Rundi's Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 18 | Cannot be enchanted | 000ECD53 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Shiv | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2 | 5 | Enchantable | 000426C8 | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Skyforge Steel Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 25 | Enchantable | 0009F25D | 1+ | Cannot be upgraded | None | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Stalhrim Dagger | 
|
10 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 395 | Frost Enchants are 25% stronger | XX01CDB5 | 35+ | Stalhrim | Ebony Smithing | One-Handed | - | Dragonborn |
| Steel Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 18 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013986 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | - | Skyrim |
| Valdr's Lucky Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 15 | 25% chance of a critical hit | 000B994E | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nord Dagger | 
|
5 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 5 | Enchantable | XX000E44 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Honed Ancient Nord Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 9 | 8 | Enchantable | XX08A1ED | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Nord Hero Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 2 | 55 | Enchantable | XX08A1E4 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Rulnik's Dagger | 
|
8 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 115 | 10 points of extra damage to Spriggans | FEXXXECE | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club |
| Fang of Haynekhtnamet | 
|
13 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 1446 | Target takes 25 points of shock damage, and half as much Magicka damage | XX000ED3 | Dragon Bone | Dragon Smithing | One-Handed | Yes | Creation Club | |
| Madness Dagger | 
|
13 | 1.3 | 7 | 800 | Enchantable | XX000BE6 | 1+ | Madness Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Amber Dagger | 
|
12 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 700 | Enchantable | XX000BDD | 1+ | Amber Ingot | Quest | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Dark Dagger | 
|
9 | 1.3 | 3 | 105 | Enchantable | XXXXX821 | 1+ | Quicksilver Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
| Golden Dagger | 
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 105 | Enchantable | XX00080E | 1+ | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | - | Creation Club |
