For other uses, see Unique Weapons . This page lists all Unique Weapons that can be obtained in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Weapons range from swords and maces to war axes , battleaxes , greatswords , warhammers , bows , and daggers .
Unique weapons can be found during exploration or as quest items as part of a specific quest. Each of the weapons has a unique name and/or unique enchantment which set it apart from other weapons of that type.
Some of these weapons' damage scale according to the level they are acquired.
Name
Enchantment
Quest Item
Item ID
Akaviri Sword DG 11
10
300
-
xx
Amren's Family Sword
7
9
25
-
✔
000647AC
Bloodscythe DR 13
10
1859
When wielded with Soulrender , absorbs 15 health and has a chance to lower the target's armor
xx
Bolar's Oathblade
11
10
1014
Does 25 points of Stamina damage. Creatures and people up to level 12 flee from combat for 30 seconds
000C1989
Ceremonial Sword
8
12
5
-
✔
0008ADFC
Chillrend
15
16
1442
Target takes 30 points of Frost damage . Chance to paralyze for 2 seconds
Level 46+: 000F8318
Dawnbreaker
12
10
740
Burns for 10–15 points, and if killing undead , a chance to cause a fiery explosion that turns or destroys nearby undead
0004E4EE
Dragonbane
14
14
2596
40 points of extra damage to dragons , 10 points of shock damage to others
Level 46+: 000F71D0
Drainheart Sword
11
3
73
Absorb 15 points of stamina
000F71DD
Eduj
11
9
300
Target takes 10 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina
0008FFDF
Gauldur Blackblade
11
15
1286
Absorb 25 points of health
Level 36+: 000F5D1D
Ghostblade
8
1
300
Does 3 points of extra damage, ignoring armor
00094A2B
Grimsever
12
14
727
Target takes 15 points of frost damage to health and stamina
✔
00053379
Harkon's Sword DG 8
9
1472
Absorbs 15 points of Health, Magicka, and Stamina if wielded by a vampire
020067CF
Herebane's Courage
11
13
639
Burns the target for 25 points. Targets on fire take extra damage
000F9648
Hjalti's Sword
8
12
13
-
✔
00068976
Lunar Iron Sword
7
9
158
While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points
Level 6+: 0003B0C4
Lunar Steel Sword
8
10
138
While the moons are out, burns the target for 20 points
Level 8+: 0003B0BD
Miraak's Sword DR 16
3
427
Absorb 15 points of stamina
xx
Nightingale Blade
14
15
1665
Absorb 25 points of health and stamina
Level 46+: 000F6527
Queen Freydis's Sword
8
10
45
-
✔
000AB85D
Red Eagle's Bane
11
15
100
Undead up to level 13 are set on fire and flee for 30 seconds
000AB703
Red Eagle's Fury
8
12
97
Burns the target for 5 points. Targets on fire take extra damage
0009FD50
Soulrender DR 13
10
1000
When wielded with Bloodscythe , absorbs 15 magicka and has a chance to lower the target's magical defenses
xx
The Pale Blade
11
15
667
Targets take 25 points of frost damage . Creatures and people up to level 16 flee from combat for 30 seconds
Level 27+: 000F5D2D
Vilkas's Sword
11
10
70
-
0009F25C
Windshear
11
10
40
Bash attacks made with this weapon have a chance of knocking enemies down
0006EA8B
Aetherial Staff DG Dawnguard ; can be crafted at the Aetherium Forge . Summons a Dwarven Spider or Dwarven Sphere for 60 seconds.Dragon Priest Staff – Unique staff found inside Forelhost , looted from Rahgot himself. Wall of Flames effect.Dragon Priest Staff – A unique variant of the staves normally wielded by Skyrim Dragon Priests found in Skuldafn , which can be taken from the priest Nahkriin using certain methods.Eye of Melka – Unique staff found in Four Skull Lookout 's attached cave. Note: This location changes based on level and whether or not certain dungeons are cleared. Agree to assist Melka , the Hagraven the Dragonborn meets at the start, and she will reward the player with the staff at the end. Causes a fiery explosion, damage is levelled to the character.Gadnor's Staff of Charming – A unique staff that, despite its name, actually causes fury. Found on the body of Gadnor in Crystaldrift Cave .Halldir's Staff – Unique staff found inside Halldir's Cairn , looted from Halldir himself. Pacify and Soul Trap effects.Hevnoraak's Staff – Unique staff found inside Valthume , looted from Hevnoraak himself. Wall of Storms effect.Miraak's Staff DR At the Summit of Apocrypha .Sanguine Rose – Daedric artifact of Sanguine . Obtained at the end of the quest A Night to Remember . Summons a Dremora Lord for 60 seconds.Skull of Corruption – Daedric artifact of Vaermina . Possible reward from the quest Waking Nightmare . Deals additional damage if charged with dreams, which can be collected from sleeping NPCs.Spider Control Rod – Located within the Dwemer Museum in Markarth .Staff of Arcane Authority – Found on the shelves in the room right of the front bar in The Frozen Hearth in Winterhold.Staff of Hag's Wrath – Found upon completing the quest Repentance . Creates a wall of fire/ice/lightning (spawns at random with one of three effects).Staff of Jyrik Gauldurson – Found at the end of the quest Under Saarthal , on the table near Jyrik Gauldurson . Deals shock damage.Staff of Magnus – Wielded by the Dragon Priest Morokei , and necessary towards the end of the College of Winterhold questline. Absorbs Magicka then Health when target is out of Magicka.Staff of Repulsion – Unique staff found in Shalidor's Maze in Labyrinthian , with a similar name to the common Grand Staff of Repulsion .Wabbajack – Daedric artifact of Sheogorath . Obtained during the quest The Mind of Madness . A blast from the Wabbajack will have an unpredictable effect.See also [ ]
