Swords are a type of Weapon in The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimSwords 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. Swords strike a good balance between damage, reach and speed, being one of the fastest weapon types in the game, second only to Daggers. They are the most common weapons encountered in the game.

  • See the Weapons page for an overview of Weapon Mechanics pertaining to Swords.
  • See the Combat page for an indepth look at the combat mechanics and other gameplay features.

 

The Best Swords in Skyrim

The following is a short list of some of the best Swords in Skyrim:

  • Windshear - Has a unique effect that staggers opponents on every hit, 100% of the time as long as you do not relent with your attacks.
  • Miraak's Sword - Absorbs 15 points of Stamina with every hit and is one of the lightest swords with the highest base damage.
  • Chillrend - Deals Frost damage and has a chance to paralyze opponents for 2 seconds. It is a leveled weapon, with the best possible version obtainable at Lv. 46+.
  • Dragonbone Sword - The top tier Sword available for crafting and enchanting.
  • Nightingale Blade - Absorbs Health and Stamina with every hit. It is a leveled weapon, with the best possible version obtainable at Lv. 46+.

 

 

All Swords in Skyrim

 

Quick Search of All Skyrim Swords 

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Name Damage Effects
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Dawnbreaker
12

Burns for 10 points, and if killing undead, a chance to cause a firey explosion that turns or destroys nearby undead.

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Akaviri Sword
11

Can be pickpocketed from Dexion Evicus with the Misdirection perk

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Amren's Family Sword
7

Can be obtained during the Quest Amren's Sword

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Ancient Nord Sword
8

Can be found on Draugr and Skeletons within ancient Nordic Tombs

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Blades Sword
11

Can be found in Sky Haven Temple during the Quest Alduin's Wall

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Bloodscythe
13

When wielded with Soulrender, absorbs 15 Health and has a chance to lower the target's armor

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Bolar's Oathblade
11

Does 25 points of Stamina Damage.

Creatures and people up to level 12 flee from combat for 30 seconds.

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Ceremonial Sword
8

Used with the Ceremonial Axe to open the crypt during the Quest Silenced Tongues

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Chillrend
10-15

Target takes 5-30 points of Frost damage.

Chance to paralyze for 2 seconds.

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Daedric Sword
14

Can be made with the Daedric Smithing perk and Smithing level 90

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Dragonbane
10-14

20-40 points of extra damage to dragons.

10 points of shock damage to others, with no damage to Magicka

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Dragonbone Sword
15

Can be made with the Dragon Armor perk and Smithing level 100

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Drainheart Sword
11

Absorb 15 points of Stamina.

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Dwarven Sword
10

Can be made with the Dwarven Smithing perk and Smithing level 30

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Ebony Sword
13

Can be made with the Ebony Smithing perk and Smithing level 80.

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Eduj
11

Target takes 10 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina

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Elven Sword
11

Can be made with the Elven Smithing perk and Smithing level 30

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Falmer Sword
10

Can be found on Falmer

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Forsworn Sword
10

Can be found on Forsworn

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Gauldur Blackblade
8-11

Absorbs 25 points of health

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Ghostblade
8

Does 3 points of extra damage, ignoring armor.

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Glass Sword
12

Can be made with the Glass Smithing perk and Smithing level 70

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Grimsever
12

Target takes 15 points of Frost Damage to Health and Stamina

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Harkon's Sword
8

Absorbs 15 points of HealthMagicka, and Stamina if wielded by a vampire

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Herebane's Courage
11

Cannot be obtained without using console commands

Burns the target for 25 points. Targets on fire take extra damage.

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Hjalti's Sword
8

Can be obtained during the Quest The Ghost of Old Hroldan

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Honed Ancient Nord Sword
11

Can be found on Draugrs and Skeletons within Ancient Nordic Tombs and burial grounds

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Honed Falmer Sword
12

Can be found on Falmer

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Imperial Sword
8

Same as a Steel Sword in damage and weight

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Iron Sword
7

Can be made without any Smithing perk.

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Lunar Iron Sword
7

While the moons are out, burns the target for 10-20 points.

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Lunar Steel Sword
8

While the moons are out, burns the target for 10-20 points.

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Miraak's Sword
12-16

Absorb 15 points of Stamina.

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Nightingale Blade
10-14

Absorb 5-25 points of Health and Stamina.

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Nord Hero Sword
11

Can only be crafted at the Skyforge after completing the Companions questline

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Nordic Sword
11

Can be made with the Advance Armors perk and Smithing level 50

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Orcish Sword
9

Can be made with the Orcish Smithing perk and Smithing level 50.

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Queen Freydis's Sword
8

Can be obtained as part of a Quest from Oengul War-Anvil in Windhelm

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Red Eagle's Bane
11

Undead up to level 13 are set on fire and flee for 30 seconds

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Red Eagle's Fury
8

Burns the target for 5 points. Targets on fire take extra damage.

Turns into Red Eagle's Bane at the end of the Quest The Legend of Red Eagle

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Scimitar
11

Can be found on certain NPCs or in several locations

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Silver Sword
8

Damage increased by 20 points against Undead enemies and werewolves and werebears

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Skyforge Steel Sword
11

Can be bought from Eorlund Gray-Mane

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Stalhrim Sword
13

The Frost Damage enchantment is 25% stronger on this weapon.

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Steel Sword
8

Can be made with the Steel Smithing perk

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Soulrender
13

When wielded with Bloodscythe, absorbs 15 Magicka and has a chance to lower the target's magical defenses.

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The Pale Blade
8-11

Targets take 25 points of frost damage.

Creatures and people up to level 16 flee from combat for 30 seconds

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Vilkas's Sword
11

Can be obtained from Vilkas and given to Eorlund Gray-Mane, as part of the Companions questline.

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Windshear
11

Bash attacks made with this weapon have a chance of knocking enemies down.

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Wooden Sword
2

When given to an adopted child The Gift of Charity ability is granted

 




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