Chillrend (Skyrim)

Chillrend is a unique, leveled Glass Sword found in.

Returning from, Chillrend is in the possession of the Thieves Guild's leader Mercer Frey. Because the sword is leveled, the magnitude of the enchantments, the base strength and value of the sword are contingent upon Character Level. The sword can be obtained as early as level one. Due to the sword being considered a unique weapon, it cannot be disenchantment at an Arcane Enchanter.

Appearance
Chillrend appears similar to a standard Glass Sword, but the blade is pale blue instead of green, giving it the appearance of being 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.

Acquisition
The blade is found inside the tunnels under the Riftweald Manor in Riften. Near the end of the tunnels is a small room with a display case that contains the blade. The case, which has an expert-level lock, needs to be lockpicked. Also in this room is the Bust of the Gray Fox, a bowl with various precious gems, and a valuable ring.

Smithing
Chillrend can be upgraded at a grindstone with a Refined Malachite ingot and the Arcane Blacksmith perk. It also benefits from the Glass Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.

Levels
The damage, weight, value as well as the magnitude of the enchantment are based on the level the Dragonborn happens to be the first time they enter Mercer Frey's house. The best possible version is available at level 46.

Versus Dragonbone
The level 46+ version of Chillrend has the same base damage as a Dragonbone Sword, excluding enchantment damage. This ties Chillrend with the Dragonbone Sword as the strongest one-handed sword available.

Trivia

 * Typing  into the console will let the game's level system randomly choose which version of the weapon to add.
 * If missed the first time around, Chillrend can still be obtained by returning to Mercer Frey's House after acquiring the Skeleton Key.