Iron Greatsword
| Iron Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 15 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 16 |
| Value | 50 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Iron |
| Variants | - |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001359D |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Iron Greatsword is the most basic two-handed sword, with 15 base damage. It turns up from the very start of the game at blacksmiths, on enemies and in chests.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on an Iron Greatsword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Greatsword of Dismay | Fear | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Fear | Fear | 10 | 6 |
| Iron Greatsword of Embers | Fire Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Greatsword of Chills | Frost Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Greatsword of Sapping | Magicka Damage | 10 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 6 |
| Iron Greatsword of Sparks | Shock Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Iron Greatsword of Souls | Soul Trap | 3 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 6 |
| Iron Greatsword of Fatigue | Stamina Damage | 5 | 1 |
| Iron Greatsword of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Iron Greatsword of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 6 |
| Blessed Iron Greatsword | Turn Undead | 3 | 1 |
| Sanctified Iron Greatsword | Turn Undead | 7 | 4 |
| Reverent Iron Greatsword | Turn Undead | 13 | 6 |
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Iron Greatsword Location
Plain and enchanted copies appear from level 1. Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell them, and enemies carry them. Chests and other random loot hold copies too.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
An Iron Greatsword is made at a forge.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot | 
|
4 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
An Iron Greatsword 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 Greatsword is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 15 | 16 | 50 | Enchantable | 0001359D |
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 |
