Chillrend (Skyrim)

Chillrend returns in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and can be found during the Thieves Guild quest The Pursuit.

The sword belongs to Mercer Frey, though he is never seen wielding it.

Chillrend is a leveled sword. The damage, weight and value, as well as the magnitude of the enchantment will vary based on player level. The best possible version is available at level 46.

Location
The blade is found inside the tunnels under Mercer Frey's house in Riften. Near the end of the tunnels is a small room with a display case that contains the blade. You will need to lockpick the case, which has a difficulty of Expert. Also in this room is the Bust of the Grey Fox and a bowl with various precious gems inside and a valuable ring.

Appearance
Chillrend uses the Glass Sword model but the blade is blue rather than green. The blade also appears to be covered in frost. While drawn, the blade emanates a vapor as if it were experiencing sublimation and also makes a constant hissing noise similar to dry ice.

Smithing
It can be improved with Arcane Blacksmith perk and improvements are doubled using the Glass Smithing perk. It takes 1 Refined Malachite to upgrade. It is a One-Handed sword and benefits from Armsman and Bladesman.