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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hints
Two-Handed Weapons
Aegisbane
This unique iron warhammer has the following enchantment: Frost Damage 5 points. It can be disenchanted.
It's in the possession of Alain Dufont in Raldbthar. See the "Sentenced to Death" Dark Brotherhood faction quest for details.
Ebony Blade
This unique two-handed sword has the following enchantment: Absorb Health 10-30. It starts out at 10, and goes up to 30 (two points at a time) as you use it to kill people you've befriended on quests. It has unlimited charge.
It's gotten during the "The Whispering Door" Daedric quest.
Honed Ancient Nord Greatsword of Burning
This unique draugr greatsword has the following enchantment: Fire Damage 10 points.
It's in the possession of the draugr named Red Eagle, which can only be encountered during the "Find Red Eagle's sword" Markarth miscellaneous quest.
Honed Ancient Nord Greatsword of Scorching
This unique draugr greatsword has the following enchantment: Fire Damage 15 points.
It's in a locked side room in Labyrinthian, which is only accessible during the "The Staff of Magnus" College of Winterhold faction quest.
The Longhammer
This unique orcish warhammer is lighter and can be swung faster than any other warhammer. It can be enchanted.
It's on the altar next to Rahd's body in the final cave chamber in Liar's Retreat. (If it's not there, crouch down and look for it under the altar.)
The Rueful Axe
This unique battleaxe has the following enchantment: Stamina Damage 20 points.
It's gotten during the "A Daedra's Best Friend" Daedric quest.
Steel Battleaxe of Fiery Souls
This unique steel battleaxe has the following enchantments: Fire Damage 10 points, Soul Trap for 5 seconds. It can be disenchanted.
It's on the back of a throne in Ironbind Barrow. See the "Looting Ironbind Barrow" Winterhold undocumented quest.
Trollsbane
This unique steel warhammer has the following enchantment: Fire Damage 15 points on trolls.
It's on Frofnir Trollsbane's corpse in a small outdoor troll lair directly east of Valthume.
Volendrung
This unique warhammer has the following enchantment: Absorb Stamina 50 points.
It's gotten during the "The Cursed Tribe" Daedric quest.
Wuuthrad
This unique battleaxe does 20% extra damage to elven NPCs (altmer, bosmer, and dunmer). It can be enchanted.
It's gotten during the "Glory of the Dead" Companions faction quest.
