Maces are a type of Weapon in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Maces belong to the One-Handed weapon class, with their effectiveness in combat governed by the One-Handed Skill and Perk trees. This weapon type can be dual-wielded with other one-handed weapons, or used in tandem with Shields, Staves or Spells in the off-hand. Maces typically deal the most damage among all one-handed weapons and they have decent range, on par with War Axes and Swords. However, they also have the slowest swing speeds. They perform very well in trading blows playstyles, especially when used with a Shield.
- See the Weapons page for an overview of Weapon Mechanics pertaining to Maces.
- See the Combat page for an indepth look at the combat mechanics and other gameplay features.
The Best Maces in Skyrim
The following is a short list of some of the best Maces in Skyrim:
- Mace of Molag Bal - A Daedric Artifact that deals damage to an opponent's Magicka and Stamina, as well as casting Soul Trap on them with every hit. It is also only 1 damage point lower than the Dragonbone Mace and is much lighter.
- Dragonbone Mace - The top tier Mace that can be crafted. Outclassed by the Mace of Bolag Bal in terms of overall DPS, but can come out on top with strong enchantments.
- Stalhrim Mace - Slightly weaker than the Dragonbone Mace but can be crafted earlier, with a lower Smithing perk requirement.
All Maces in Skyrim
Quick Search of All Skyrim Maces
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| Name | Weight | Damage | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mace of Molag Bal |
18 | 16 | Comes with 25 points of Magicka and Stamina damage enchantments dealing extra damage per hit. Also enchanted with Soul Trap, casts Soul Trap for 3 seconds allowing players to fill their soul gems from killing foes. |
 Daedric Mace |
20 | 16 | Can be made with the Daedric Smithing perk and Smithing level 90 |
 Dragonbone Mace |
22 | 17 | Can be made with the Dragon Armor perk and Smithing level 100 |
 Dwarven Mace |
16 | 12 | Can be made with the Dwarven Smithing perk and Smithing level 30 |
 Ebony Mace |
19 | 15 | Can be made with the Ebony Smithing perk and Smithing level 80 |
 Elven Mace |
17 | 13 | Can be made with the Elven Smithing perk and Smithing level 30 |
 Glass Mace |
18 | 14 | Can be made with the Glass Smithing perk and Smithing level 70 |
 Horksbane |
14 | 10 | Deals 20 more damage to horkers |
 Iron Mace |
13 | 9 | Can be made without any Smithing perk |
Lunar Iron Mace |
13 | 9 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 10-20 points. |
 Lunar Steel Mace |
14 | 10 | While the moons are out, burns the target for 10-20 points. |
 Nordic Mace |
16 | 13 | Can be made with the Advanced Armor perk and Smithing level 50 |
 Orcish Mace |
15 | 11 | Can be made with the Orcish Smithing perk and Smithing level 50 |
 Prelate's Mace |
7 | 13 | Cannot be obtained, Cannot be used even when added with console commands |
 Rusty Mace |
13 | 7 | Placed at the Altar of Molag Bal to become the Mace of Molag Bal |
 Stalhrim Mace |
18 | 16 | The Frost Damage enchantment is 25% stronger on this weapon. |
 Steel Mace |
14 | 10 | Can be made with the Steel Smithing perk |
