Wuuthrad (Skyrim)

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

History
In the old Nord language, Wuuthrad translates to Elf-Grinder. 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
The weapon 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 required to open a passage within Ysgramor's Tomb during Glory of the Dead, but it can be removed from the statue immediately after without incident.

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

Smithing
Wuuthrad cannot be improved at a grindstone; however, an additional enchantment can be added to it. However, the enchantment will not be listed and it will continue to display "Especially deadly to elves".

Related quests

 * Purity of Revenge
 * Glory of the Dead

Bugs

 * Wuuthrad may disappear when placed on Ysgramor's statue for the first time.
 * Wuuthrad may disappear if disarmed by a Draugr Deathlord.
 * Wuuthrad may not use Stamina when using a power attack.

Appearances


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