Mace of Molag Bal
| Mace of Molag Bal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 16 |
| Speed | 0.8 |
| Weight | 18 |
| Value | 1257 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Mace |
| Class | Daedric Artifact |
| Variants | Rusty Mace |
| Skill | One-Handed |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | 000233E3 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Mace of Molag Bal, also called the Vampire's Mace, is a Daedric artifact mace with 16 base damage. Molag Bal grants it at the end of The House of Horrors, which begins at the Abandoned House in Markarth. Its damage and enchantment stay the same at every level, so it is strong from the start.
Weapon Enchantment
Each hit deals 25 points of damage to the target's Stamina and Magicka. It also casts Soul Trap for 3 seconds, so a target that dies quickly fills a soul gem.
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
| Enchantment |
|---|
| Deals 25 damage to Stamina and Magicka. If target dies within 3 seconds, fills a soul gem |
How to Get Mace of Molag Bal Guide
Mace of Molag Bal Map Location and Quest Guide
Mace of Molag Bal map location:
The Mace of Molag Bal is the reward for The House of Horrors, which begins at the Abandoned House in Markarth.
- Enter the Abandoned House in Markarth.
- Kill Vigilant Tyranus when Molag Bal demands it.
- Speak to Molag Bal at the altar.
- Free Logrolf the Willful.
- Make Logrolf submit to Molag Bal, then kill him.
- Receive the Mace of Molag Bal at the altar.
Map credit by Map Genie.
The mace first sits on the altar as the Rusty Mace.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a grindstone with an Ebony Ingot.
- Its 16 base damage matches the Daedric Mace.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Mace of Molag Bal is improved at a grindstone with one Ebony 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannot be crafted | Ebony 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.
Mace of Molag Bal is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 16 | 18 | 1257 | Deals 25 damage to Stamina and Magicka. If target dies within 3 seconds, fills a soul gem | 000233E3 |
Notes
- NPCs may recoil at it with lines such as "That mace... get it away from me."
- Townsfolk sometimes warn about fire near it, as if it carried a fire enchantment.
One-Handed Weapon Categories
All Unique Maces
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horksbane | 
|
10 | 0.8 | 14 | 250 | Especially effective against horkers | XX026490 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Dragonborn |
| Mace of Molag Bal | 
|
16 | 0.8 | 18 | 1257 | Deals 25 damage to Stamina and Magicka. If target dies within 3 seconds, fills a soul gem | 000233E3 | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | None | One-Handed | Skyrim |
| Prelate's Mace | 
|
13 | 0.8 | 7 | 330 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013990 | 1+ | Refined Moonstone | Elven Smithing | One-Handed | Dawnguard |
| Rusty Mace | 
|
7 | 0.8 | 13 | 5 | Cannot be enchanted | 0022F0F | 1+ | Cannot be Upgraded | None | One-Handed | Skyrim |
| Ancient Nord Mace | 
|
10 | 0.9 | 16 | 17 | Enchantable | XX000E46 | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Creation Club |
| Honed Ancient Nord Mace | 
|
13 | 0.9 | 18 | 31 | Enchantable | XX08A1EE | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Creation Club |
| Light of Day | 
|
16 | 0.9 | 20 | 1614 | 30 points of sun damage, undead targets take triple damage | XX13101E | 1+ | Iron Ingot | None | One-Handed | Creation Club |
| Sunder | 
|
15 | 0.9 | 18 | 1720 | Does 5 points of frost, fire, and shock damage each. Does 15 points of damage to stamina and magicka | FEXXX801 | 1+ | Dwarven Metal Ingot | Dwarven Smithing | One-Handed | Creation Club |
| Scourge | 
|
18 | 0.8 | 22 | 6569 | Summoned Daedra up to level 36 are sent back to Oblivion | XX000B5E | 1+ | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | One-Handed | Creation Club |
| Mace of the Crusader | 
|
16 | 0.8 | 18 | 2501 | Burns the target for 15 points. Targets on fire take extra damage | FEXXX80d | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | One-Handed | Creation Club |
