Steel Greatsword
| Steel Greatsword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 17 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 17 |
| Value | 90 |
| Level | 2+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Steel |
| Variants | Balgruuf's Greatsword, Skyforge Steel Greatsword, Stormfang |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013987 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Steel Greatsword is a common two-handed sword with 17 base damage. It starts to appear at level 2 at blacksmiths and on enemies across Skyrim.
Weapon Enchantment
Any weapon enchantment can be placed on a Steel Greatsword at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Greatsword of Dismay | Fear | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Cowardice | Fear | 7 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Fear | Fear | 10 | 8 |
| Steel Greatsword of Scorching | Fire Damage | 15 | - |
| Steel Greatsword of Embers | Fire Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Burning | Fire Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Chills | Frost Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Frost | Frost Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Ice | Frost Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Greatsword of Sapping | Magicka Damage | 10 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Draining | Magicka Damage | 20 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Diminishing | Magicka Damage | 30 | 8 |
| Steel Greatsword of Sparks | Shock Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Arcing | Shock Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Shocks | Shock Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Steel Greatsword of Souls | Soul Trap | 3 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Soul Snares | Soul Trap | 5 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Binding | Soul Trap | 7 | 8 |
| Steel Greatsword of Fatigue | Stamina Damage | 5 | 4 |
| Steel Greatsword of Weariness | Stamina Damage | 10 | 6 |
| Steel Greatsword of Torpor | Stamina Damage | 15 | 8 |
| Blessed Steel Greatsword | Turn Undead | 3 | 4 |
| Sanctified Steel Greatsword | Turn Undead | 7 | 6 |
| Reverent Steel Greatsword | Turn Undead | 13 | 8 |
Every weapon enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
How to Get Steel Greatsword Guide
Steel Greatsword Location
Plain copies appear from level 2 and enchanted ones from level 3. 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
A Steel Greatsword is made at a forge with the Steel Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
4 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
A Steel Greatsword 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 3x Leather Strips - 2x 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 Greatsword is not a leveled weapon.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ | 17 | 17 | 90 | Enchantable | 00013987 |
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 |
