Wuuthrad (Skyrim)

Wuuthrad is a unique Two-Handed battleaxe found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

History
It was originally wielded by Ysgramor, founder of the first Men empire in Skyrim and leader of the 500 Companions.

Ysgramor used Wuuthrad in his crusade against the native Snow Elves of Skyrim, whom the Falmer evolved from. This alludes to the weapon possessing the enchantment of "Especially deadly to Elves". In game, this effect translates to causing 1.2x damage to Altmer, Bosmer, and Dunmer, but oddly not to Falmer or Orcs who are also variants of Elf.

It is required to open the path to Ysgramor's Tomb during the quest Glory of the Dead but it can be removed from the statue immediately after without incident.

Acquisition
It is obtained during The Companions quest Purity of Revenge.

Trivia

 * During the quest Sovngarde, Ysgramor can be seen in the Hall of Valor equipped with his legendary axe Wuuthrad.
 * In the Old Nord language, "Wuuthrad" means "Elf-Grinder".

Related Quests

 * Purity of Revenge
 * Glory of the Dead

Bugs

 * When curing Lycanthropy during the quest "Purity" for Farkas, when dropping the Glenmoril Witch Head in the fire, Wuuthrad disappears and cannot be relocated. However if you remove Wuuthrad from Ysgramor's statue once the way opens to continue the quest, it will remain open and you can keep Wuuthrad for the rest of the game.
 * If you are fighting a Draugr Deathlord and it disarms you, Wuuthrad may disappear from the ground and you will be unable to locate it again.
 * You can add an enchantment to the Wuuthrad adding to it's power. The enchantment will not be listed, it will continue to say "Especially deadly to elves," it will however have the enchantment. Soul trap for instance works, the charge level is available and applies to the enchantment. (not sure if this is a bug or purposely allowed.)
 * While in the quest,Before Wuuthrad in the Ysgramor statue,the battleaxe with be wielded like one and swinged like one,But it has the slashing speed of a greatsword,and also has its bonuses form the skill tree.

Appearances


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