- For other uses, see Wuuthrad.
Wuuthrad is a unique two-handed battleaxe that appears in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Acquisition[]
- "When Ysgramor awoke the next morning, Yngol presented him with a mighty axe, hewn from the sorrow that had laid him low just the night before. And the Harbinger of us all embraced his son. He cried out in joy, sadness, and rage. And there on the deck of the last ship from Saarthal, Ysgramor named his axe Wuuthrad, which means "Storm's Tears" in the language of Atmora."
- ―Anonymous[src]
Wuuthrad can be obtained during "Glory of the Dead." It is re-forged by Eorlund Gray-Mane after all the fragments of Wuuthrad are retrieved from the Silver Hand. Later, it is used to open a passage within Ysgramor's Tomb during "Glory of the Dead," but it can be removed from the statue immediately afterwards without incident.
Effect[]
The weapon bears the inherent ability of dealing 1.2x damage to Altmer, Bosmer, Dunmer, and Falmer.
The effect is not considered an enchantment, so Wuuthrad is affected by the Elemental Fury shout. Additionally, it may be enchanted at an arcane enchanter to stack with its inherent ability, although the description "Especially deadly to Elves" will remain.
Physical appearance[]
Wuuthrad is a two-handed battleaxe with blades on both sides. It has a long handle, ending in a sharp point at the top. It has a mostly grayish tone. It also features a screaming Elf on the head of the axe. The two ears of the elf are small and pressed close to the face.
When Wuuthrad is sheathed, it will appear on the Dragonborn's back diagonally, facing downward to the Dragonborn's left, with the handle pointing up and to the Dragonborn's right.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Concept art for Wuuthrad reveals it originally bore the name "Elf-Grinder" (see gallery).
- In Sovngarde, Ysgramor can be seen in the Hall of Valor equipped with his legendary axe.
- In the middle of the battleaxe's blade, there is a carving of a screaming elf—a visual allusion to the fact that Wuuthrad is especially powerful for killing Mer.
Bugs[]
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This section contains bugs related to Wuuthrad (Skyrim). Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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- PC 360 PS3 Wuuthrad may disappear when placed on Ysgramor's statue for the first time.
- Wuuthrad may not use Stamina when using a power attack.
- PC 360 PS3 If placed on a weapons rack and later removed, it is possible for Wuuthrad to be marked as a quest item, and no longer be capable of being dropped or put into a chest. However, it is possible to remove Wuuthrad from one's inventory by using it on a weapons rack again, though it will only be thrown onto the floor nearby and not placed on the rack.
- 360 If placed on a weapon plaque, Wuuthrad may disappear. Sometimes, it can even be found floating in the air across from the weapon plaque.
- Wuuthrad can increase or decrease base damage randomly when loading a saved game.
- PC 360 When equipped, Wuuthrad may become impossible to swing or attack with.
- Orsimer and Falmer may not be affected by the bonus damage.