Ebony Ore (Skyrim)

Ebony Ore is used to make Ebony Ingots at a Smelter. Once made into ingots it is used to make Ebony armor and weapons as well as Daedric armor and weapons.

Due to its rarity, its a good idea to collect it from as many locations as possible (particularly Gloombound Mine) and as early in the game as possible so the ore veins can replenish themselves after 30 game days have passed. Note that entering the mine before it has replenished will reset the timer to zero, so save before entering when checking whether or not ore has respawned.

Merchants will also carry Ebony Ingots after a certain level.

Ebony Ore Veins
Ebony Ore veins are mined with a pickaxe. Each vein, when mined, gives the player 3 ores (a common misconception is that only 2 are gained, because when mining, it only says that you get the ore on the 3rd and 9th hit when you actually get them on the 6th hit as well.) There are also 3 chances to produce a precious gem.

Locations
Ebony Ore can be purchased from Blacksmith merchants or found:
 * In Gloombound Mine
 * In Redbelly Mine
 * In Blackreach
 * At the summit of the Throat of the World

Smelting
Эбонитовая руда