Orcish Greatsword
| Orcish Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 18 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 18 |
| Value | 75 |
| Level | 7+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Orcish |
| Variants | - |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001398F |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Orcish Greatsword is an orichalcum two-handed sword with 18 base damage. It starts to turn up at level 6 at blacksmiths and on enemies.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on an Orcish Greatsword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of an Orcish Greatsword turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcish Greatsword of Absorption | Absorb Health | 5 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Consuming | Absorb Health | 10 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Devouring | Absorb Health | 15 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Siphoning | Absorb Magicka | 10 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Harrowing | Absorb Magicka | 15 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Winnowing | Absorb Magicka | 20 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Gleaning | Absorb Stamina | 10 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Reaping | Absorb Stamina | 15 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Harvesting | Absorb Stamina | 20 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Fear | Fear | 10 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Despair | Fear | 13 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Flames | Fire Damage | 20 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Freezing | Frost Damage | 20 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Depleting | Magicka Damage | 40 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Thunderbolts | Shock Damage | 20 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Animus | Soul Trap | 10 | 11 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 7 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 9 |
| Orcish Greatsword of Debilitation | Stamina Damage | 20 | 11 |
| Sanctified Orcish Greatsword | Turn Undead | 7 | 7 |
| Reverent Orcish Greatsword | Turn Undead | 13 | 9 |
| Hallowed Orcish Greatsword | Turn Undead | 21 | 11 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
Orcish Greatsword Location
Plain copies appear from level 6 and enchanted ones from level 7. 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 Orcish Greatsword is made at a forge with the Orcish Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orichalcum Ingot | 
|
4 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
An Orcish Greatsword is improved at a grindstone with one Orichalcum Ingot per improvement. The Orcish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 3x Leather Strips - 2x Iron Ingot - 4x Orichalcum Ingot |
Orichalcum Ingot | 50 Smithing | Orcish 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.
Orcish Greatsword has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7+ | 18 | 18 | 75 | Enchantable | 0001398F |
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 |