Steel Battleaxe
| Steel Battleaxe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 18 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 21 |
| Value | 100 |
| Level | 2+ |
| Category | Battleaxe |
| Class | Steel |
| Variants | Skyforge Steel Battleaxe, Steel Battleaxe of Fiery Souls |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013984 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Steel Battleaxe is a two-handed battleaxe made of steel, with 18 base damage and a weight of 21. Steel weapons are a small step up from iron. Plain copies turn up from level 2 and enchanted ones from level 3, at blacksmiths and on enemies across Skyrim.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on a Steel Battleaxe at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of a Steel Battleaxe turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Battleaxe of Dismay | Fear | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Fear | Fear | 10 | 8 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Embers | Fire Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Chills | Frost Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Sapping | Magicka Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 8 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Sparks | Shock Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Souls | Soul Trap | 3 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 8 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Fatigue | Stamina Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Battleaxe of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Blessed Steel Battleaxe | Turn Undead | 3 | 4 |
| Sanctified Steel Battleaxe | Turn Undead | 7 | 6 |
| Reverent Steel Battleaxe | Turn Undead | 13 | 8 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
Steel Battleaxe Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants stock it from level 2. Enemies carry it, and chests hold enchanted copies from level 3.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
A Steel Battleaxe is made at a forge with the Steel Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
4 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
A Steel Battleaxe is improved at a grindstone with one Steel Ingot per improvement. The Steel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 2x Leather Strips - 1x Iron Ingot - 4x Steel Ingot |
Steel Ingot | - | Steel 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.
Steel Battleaxe has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ | 18 | 21 | 100 | Enchantable | 00013984 |
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 |