The Dawnguard War Axe is a war axe found in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. These war axes are in use by the Dawnguard in their crusade against vampires.
Locations
Dawnguard aligned
- A full set can be bought from Gunmar at any time.
- Found inside Fort Dawnguard.
- Outside Ruunvald Excavation, inside a tent.
Volkihar aligned
- Looted from various members of the Dawnguard, such as the Dawnguard Vampire Hunter and Dawnguard Scouts.
Enchantment
The weapon's innate enchantment deals 10 points of additional damage to vampires. This weapon can be also be successfully enchanted, however the enchantment will not appear in the menu. The weapon's description will always read "Does additional damage to Vampires" however after it is enchanted the weapon will demonstrate the appropriate color change and unsheathing sound when you ready the weapon.
By enchanting this weapon using the "Extra Effect" perk, one may wield a Dawnguard War Axe with a total of 3 enchantments. This can be extended to 4 if the Fiery Soul Trap is used.
This weapon cannot be disenchanted to learn its effect.
Smithing
All pieces can be upgraded with a steel ingot at a workbench and also benefit from the Steel Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.
Bugs
- You cannot place the war axe on a weapon rack, weapon plaques, or weapon cases