Steel Dagger
| Steel Dagger | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 5 |
| Speed | 1.3 |
| Weight | 2.5 |
| Value | 18 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Dagger |
| Class | Steel |
| Variants | Bloodthorn, Valdr's Lucky Dagger, Rundi's Dagger, Skyforge Steel Dagger |
| Skill | One-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013986 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Steel Dagger is a one-handed dagger made of steel, with 5 base damage and a weight of 2.5. 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 Dagger at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Dagger of Dismay | Fear | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Fear | Fear | 10 | 8 |
| Steel Dagger of Embers | Fire Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Dagger of Chills | Frost Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Dagger of Sapping | Magicka Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 8 |
| Steel Dagger of Sparks | Shock Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Dagger of Souls | Soul Trap | 3 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 8 |
| Steel Dagger of Fatigue | Stamina Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Dagger of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Dagger of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Blessed Steel Dagger | Turn Undead | 3 | 4 |
| Sanctified Steel Dagger | Turn Undead | 7 | 6 |
| Reverent Steel Dagger | Turn Undead | 13 | 8 |
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Steel Dagger 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 Dagger is made at a forge with the Steel Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
1 |
Upgrades
A Steel Dagger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 1x Leather Strips - 1x Steel Ingot - 1x Iron 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 Dagger is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 5 | 2.5 | 18 | Cannot be enchanted | 00013986 |
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 |
