Dawnguard Rune Hammer

Dawnguard Rune Hammer
Base Damage	22
Weight	26
Base Value	500
Additional Effects	Bashing places a rune on a nearby surface; the rune explodes for 50 points of fire damage when enemies come in contact.
Class	Two-Handed, Warhammer
Upgrade Material	Steel Ingot
Perk	Steel Smithing
FormID	xx011BAD

"A powerful warhammer imbued with magic that places warding runes on the ground to obliterate its wielder's foes."

―Florentius Baenius

Dawnguard Rune Hammer is a unique Dawnguard Warhammer found in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard.

Acquisition

It is obtained from a radiant location during the Dawnguard side quest "Lost Relic". Possible locations include:

• Treva's Watch
• Redwater Den
• Fort Fellhammer
• Red Eagle Redoubt
• Greywater Gorge

Enchantment

Block bashing with the warhammer places a Fire Rune on a nearby surface. Rather that expending Magicka to place the rune, Stamina is instead used in the act of block bashing.

Once the rune has been placed, it behaves much like a regular rune and will explode for 50 points of fire damage when enemies touch it. Only one rune may be placed at a time, as attempting to place another will remove the previous rune.

In addition, the Destruction skill increases with runes that damage enemies.

Usefulness

• Can be useful for characters looking to level up the Destruction skill by expending Stamina rather than Magicka.
• The enchantment makes the warhammer a powerful weapon for lower level characters as it grants the ability to create powerful fire runes that would otherwise require an Apprentice level of skill in Destruction magic as well as large amounts of Magicka.

Bugs

•  360   Bashing a surface sometimes does not place a rune.
•  360   PC   The hammer disappears if placed in a weapon rack or display.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard Template:1st