Ebony Ore (Skyrim)



Ebony Ore is used to make Ebony Ingots at a Smelter. Once made into ingots it is used to make Ebony armor and weapons as well as Daedric armor and weapons.

Due to its rarity, its a good idea to collect it from as many locations as possible (particularly Gloombound Mine) and as early in the game as possible so the ore veins can replenish themselves after 14 game days have past. Note that entering the mine before it has replenished will reset the timer to zero, so save before entering.

Merchants will also carry Ebony Ingots after a certain level.

Ebony Ore Veins


Ebony Ore Veins are mined with a Pickaxe to obtain Ebony Ore. Each vein, when mined, has a chance to produce a precious gem.

Locations
Ebony Ore can be purchased from Blacksmith merchants or found:


 * 16 veins in Gloombound Mine, Southeast of Windhelm, behind the Norzulbur Stronghold. There are enough veins in the mine to make a full set of armor, including upgrades at the workbench and a weapon. There are also several ores and ingots laying around in and outside of the mine (In carts, on shelves around the Orc blacksmith, and so on). A possible total of 54 pieces of Ebony Ore can be found inside the mine, 6 outside as well as one Ebony Ingot. Occasionally, a Moonstone Ore Vein or Orichalcum Ore Vein will be present in the mine.
 * 3 veins in Redbelly Mine, on the West side of Shor's Stone, North of Riften.
 * 2 veins at The Throat of the World, at the peak.
 * 2 veins in Blackreach, near the entrance.
 * 1 vein Mzulft, Southeast of Windhelm.
 * 1 vein Mzinchaleft, Southeast of Dawnstar.
 * 3 ores in Shor's Stone, by the smelter.