Mace of Molag Bal (Skyrim)

"The Mace of Molag Bal! I give you its true power, mortal. When your enemies lie broken and bloody before you, know that I will be watching."

- Molag Bal

The Mace of Molag Bal is a unique One-Handed mace and Daedric artifact found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Acquisition
The Mace of Molag Bal is given to the Dragonborn after completing the Daedric quest, House of Horrors. It is initially called the Rusty Mace and made to look like an offering, placed at Molag Bal's altar.

Enchantment
It's enchanted to drain 31 points of Magicka and Stamina per successful strike in addition to casting Soul Trap on the target.

Smithing
The Mace of Molag Bal can be upgraded with an Ebony Ingot and the Arcane Blacksmith perk, however it does not benefit from any smithing perks. This means that the weapon cannot be improved past flawless quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100. This can be achieved by using enchanted apparel or blacksmithing potions to Fortify Smithing.

Usefulness

 * The weight and swing speed of the Mace of Molag Bal make it well-suited for various character builds. Because the enchantments on this mace fall under the Destruction school of magic, perks unlocked under that school affect the mace.


 * When combined with the Black Star, the mace can capture souls more effectively. These souls can then be used to recharge the mace's enchantments.


 * One disadvantage to this weapon is that it takes up almost a third of the screen when equipped in first person, limiting visibility.


 * The Dragonbone Mace ties with the Mace of Molag Bal as the highest base damage of any One-Handed weapon and/or Mace in the game. Although the Mace of Molag Bal does not benefit from any Smithing perk and comes pre-Enchanted allowing less customization to suit the style of the wielder or intended use.

Quests

 * House of Horrors

Trivia

 * It is possible that Guards will shout "No... get that accursed mace away from me!" or "That mace... Get it away from me, get it away" when it is equipped.

Bugs

 * The Mace will occasionally stay equipped when a player enters werewolf form or stay stuck in the werewolf's body for a few seconds. Also when putting the mace on a weapon plaque in Proudspire Manor it may become stolen when trying to take it back.
 * It is possible to keep the Rusty Mace from the quest by leaving the house after obtaining it and placing it on a weapon plaque. Then, return to the house, kill the priest and obtain the Mace of Molag Bal. Finally, return to your house and take the Rusty Mace from the weapon plaque.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
 * The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Булава Молага Бала (Skyrim)