Swords are the most common weapon type in anyElder Scrollstitle. From as far back asThe Elder Scrolls: Arena, there have been multiple unique swords for players to use.Skyrimis no different, having over 30 unique one-handed swords and two-handed greatswords.
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Excluding crafting, some of these weapons are the best lootable items in all ofSkyrim. Weapons that fire projectiles or stun enemies with every strike are just a few examples of what unique blades can do. On the flip side, some ofSkyrim’sswords are so terrible that they should never be considered. Here are all ofSkyrim’sswords ranked from worst to best.
31Amren’s Family Sword
Amren’s Family Sword is a typical Iron Sword but is considered a quest item. Since players will stumble across multiple Iron Swords at Helgen, this weapon is useless beyond completing an NPC quest.
30Ceremonial Sword
Inside of the Volunruud dungeon, players will need to obtain a Ceremonial Sword and Axe to open a unique tomb. This sword is the same as an Ancient Nord Sword excluding its unique name.
29Hjalti’s Sword
Yet another quest item, the Hjalti’s Sword bears the same properties as an Ancient Nord Sword. Since players can obtain an Ancient Nord Sword in Bleak Falls Barrow rather early, this sword serves little practical use besidesprogressing a questline.
28Queen Freydis’s Sword
Queen Freydis’s Sword is a quest sword similar to Hjalti’s Sword, only this time it’s a Steel Sword. By the time players stumble across this weapon, they’ll have found something better.
27Akaviri Sword
Dexion Evicus, the Moth Priest introduced inDawnguard, has a unique weapon named the Akaviri Sword. It is the same as a Blades Sword excluding its unique name. Players can plant a better weapon on Dexion, wait a few days, then pickpocket it from him.
26Drainheart Sword
The Drainheart series of weapons are ethereal weapons that weigh next to nothing and have a unique effect. In the Drainheart Sword’s case, it absorbs 15 Stamina per attack. It’s a solid choice forSkyrim’searly-game.
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25Balgruuf’s Greatsword
Balgruuf’s Greatsword is a normal Steel Greatsword that can be obtained from Adrianne Avenicci incredibly early in aSkyrimplaythrough. Instead of giving the sword to Jarl Balgruuf, players can wield it until they find a better Greatsword.
24Vilkas’s Sword
As is the case with Balgruuf’s Greatsword, Vilkas’s Sword is a traditional Steel Sword that players can obtain right after joining the Companions. Instead of turning in the weapon to Eorlund Gray-Mane, they can instead keep it until they find something better to help with leveling.
23Red Eagle’s Fury
Some ofSkyrim’sbooks talk about the legend of Red Eagle and his blade. Players can find it at the Sundered Towersin The Reach. While it might be an Ancient Nord Sword, it deals 5 points of fire damage and lights targets aflame with each swing. It does great damage considering how early players can obtain it.
22Lunar Iron Sword
Inside the Silent Moons Camp lies a unique forge that can craft Lunar gear. These weapons havea unique enchantmentthat burns struck targets for 20 damage when the moon is out. That said, it’s still just an Iron Sword. If players are willing to wait for nighttime before most fights, however, this weapon is incredibly strong for the early-game.
