Orcish Weapons (Skyrim)

For other uses, see Orcish Weapons (Morrowind).

Orcish Weapons are a type of weapon found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Orcish weapons can be found throughout Skyrim or crafted at a forge. They are stronger than Steel Weapons and weaker than Dwarven Weapons. Orcish weapons can be found as early as level 1. However, the armor is found much later.

Smithing

Main article: Smithing (Skyrim)

With the Orcish Smithing perk, Orcish Weapons may be crafted at any forge using the smithing skill and the necessary materials. Orcish Weapons are made from iron ingots and Orichalcum Ingots. All items also require Leather Strips, except the Orcish Bow and Arrows. Orcish weapons are considerably weaker than dwarven weapons, despite its perk being higher up on the skill tree. However, the armor is much stronger.

Item	Damage	Weight	Value	Leather Strips	Iron Ingot	Orichalcum Ingot	Firewood
Orcish Arrow †	12	0	1	0	0	1	1
Orcish Dagger	6	3	30	1	1	1	0
Orcish Sword	9	11	75	1	1	2	0
Orcish Greatsword	18	18	75	3	2	4	0
Orcish War Axe	10	13	90	2	1	2	0
Orcish Battleaxe	19	25	165	2	1	4	0
Orcish Mace	11	15	105	1	1	3	0
Orcish Warhammer	21	26	180	3	1	4	0
Orcish Bow	10	9	150	0	1	2	0

† Crafting Orcish Arrows requires The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard to be installed. Each recipe yields 24 arrows.

Locations

Can be found in blacksmith shops frequently and less frequently in general stores, once the Dragonborn reaches higher levels. Can also be found in random treasure chests, loot, and on enemies. They are also carried by Orcs in Orc camps scattered around The Reach

Bugs

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PC Orcish Weapons can be placed on a weapon rack but don't settle right.

Appearances

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Weapon classes in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Arrows Bolts ^DG Bows Crossbows ^DG Battleaxes Daggers Greatswords Maces Swords War Axes Warhammers
Weapon Sets
Amber Weapons Creation Club Ancient Nord Weapons Daedric Weapons Dark Weapons Creation Club Dragonbone Weapons ^DG Dwarven Weapons Ebony Weapons Elven Weapons Falmer Weapons Forsworn Weapons Glass Weapons Golden Weapons Creation Club Iron Weapons Lunar Weapons Madness Weapons Creation Club Nord Hero Weapons Nordic Weapons ^DR Orcish Weapons Silver Weapons Skyforge Steel Weapons Stalhrim Weapons ^DR Steel Weapons
Related Topics
Staves Enchanted Weapons Unique Weapons Console Commands
Combat Skills
Archery One-Handed Two-Handed

Orcish Weapons (Skyrim)

Contents

Smithing

Locations

Bugs

See also

Appearances

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