Stormfang
| Stormfang | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Base Damage | 17 |
| Speed | 0.7 |
| Weight | 17 |
| Value | 1175 |
| Level | 1+ |
| Category | Greatsword |
| Class | Steel |
| Variants | Balgruuf's Greatsword, Skyforge Steel Greatsword, Steel Greatsword |
| Skill | Two-Handed |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | XX026B0B |
| Game/DLC | Dragonborn |
Stormfang is a unique steel greatsword from Dragonborn with 17 base damage, matching a normal Steel Greatsword. A reaver lord wields it at Brodir Grove on Solstheim.
Weapon Enchantment
Each hit deals 30 points of shock damage, and half as much damage to Magicka. The enchantment can be learned by disenchanting the sword.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every weapon enchantment.
| Enchantment |
|---|
| Target takes 30 points of shock damage, and half as much Magicka damage |
How to Get Stormfang
Stormfang Map Location
Stormfang map location:
Stormfang is wielded by a reaver lord at Brodir Grove on Solstheim. The grove can be visited once Solstheim is open.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Gameplay Tips and Tricks
- Temper it at a grindstone with a Steel Ingot.
- Stormfang respawns at Brodir Grove, so more than one copy can be collected.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Stormfang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannot be crafted | 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.
Stormfang has the same damage at every character level.
| Level | Damage | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Level ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 17 | 17 | 1175 | Target takes 30 points of shock damage, and half as much Magicka damage | XX026B0B |
How It Plays
Stormfang is a strong early weapon for a two-handed fighter on Solstheim. Its body is a plain Steel Greatsword, so its base damage is modest. The enchantment does the real work. Thirty points of shock damage per hit is far more than most enchanted weapons offer at low levels.
The shock damage also burns away Magicka. Each hit takes half as much Magicka as it takes Health. That makes the sword useful against mages and other spellcasters, who run dry faster under its blows.
Stormfang looks exactly like an ordinary Steel Greatsword. It is easy to overlook it in a pile of loot or to sell it by mistake. Its sale price, though, is many times that of a normal Steel Greatsword.
The sword suits a character who reaches Solstheim early. A character who arrives after the main quest and the Dawnguard story will usually carry something stronger. Its base damage cannot keep up with ebony, glass or daedric greatswords in the late game.
Compared with Other Greatswords
The Bloodskal Blade is the other greatsword of the Dragonborn DLC. It throws arcs of energy with each power attack, and its power never runs out of charge. Stormfang needs soul gems to keep its shock damage going.
The Ebony Blade is the fastest two-handed sword and drains Health instead. Stormfang hits much harder per blow, while the Ebony Blade keeps its wielder alive in long fights.
Notes
Stormfang first appeared in Bloodmoon, the Morrowind expansion.
Two-Handed Weapon Categories
All Unique Greatswords
| Name | Image | Damage | Speed | Weight | Value | Enchantment | Item ID | Level | Upgrade Material | Crafting Perk | Skill | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgruuf's Greatsword | 
|
17 | 0.7 | 17 | 200 | Cannot be enchanted | 000946FC | 1+ | Steel Ingot | Steel Smithing | Two-Handed | 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 | Dragonborn |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Creation Club |