Wuuthrad (Skyrim)

Wuuthrad is a unique Two-Handed battleaxe found in.

History
It was originally wielded by Ysgramor, leader of the Five Hundred Companions, in his crusade against the native Snow Elves of Skyrim and Solstheim in the Merethic Era. The weapon was later shattered into fragments, several of which were displayed in the Companions mead hall of Jorrvaskr.

Acquisition
Wuuthrad can be obtained during Purity of Revenge. It is re-forged by Eorlund Gray-Mane after all the fragments of Wuuthrad are retrieved from the Silver Hand.

It's later used to open a passage within Ysgramor's Tomb during the quest Glory of the Dead, but it can be removed from the statue immediately afterwards without incident.

Enchantment
Given its history, the weapon bears the enchantment of "Especially deadly to Elves". In game, this effect translates to causing 1.2 x damage to Altmer, Bosmer, Dunmer, and Falmer, but oddly not to Orsimer who are also a variant of Elf.

Despite being an enchanted weapon, additional enchantments can be placed on it, much like the silver sword and silver greatsword. Also, it does not need to be recharged.

Trivia

 * Concept art for Wuuthrad reveals it bore the name "Elf-Grinder" (see gallery).
 * In Sovngarde, Ysgramor can be seen in the Hall of Valor equipped with his legendary axe.
 * Wuuthrad is depicted on several banners throughout Jorrvaskr.
 * Interestingly, in the middle of the battleaxe blade there's a carved out elf screaming, which is a nod towards the fact that Wuuthrad is meant for killing elves.

Bugs

 * Wuuthrad may disappear when placed on Ysgramor's statue for the first time.
 * Wuuthrad may not use Stamina when using a power attack.
 * Wuuthrad may be enchanted for additional effects.
 * If placed on a weapons rack and later removed, it is possible for Wuuthrad to be marked as a quest item, and no longer be capable of being dropped or put into a chest. However, it is possible to remove Wuuthrad from inventory by using it on a weapons rack again, though it will only be thrown onto the floor nearby and not placed on the rack.
 * If placed on a weapon plaque, Wuuthrad may disappear.

Appearances


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