Skyrim - Top 10 Daedric Artifacts Ranked

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  • @theWelshWizard
    @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +264

    Hey Wizards, hope you're all doing well and enjoyed the vid 🧙‍♂This was certainly a long one for only 10 rankings and honorables and I learned a good number of new things throughout this vid that I didn't know before. Hopefully I could teach you something new too :)
    Which Daedric Artifact do you think looks the most badass? 🔥
    *FAQs* 👇
    Q: Doesn’t the Unofficial Patch mod allow the Daedric Artifacts to benefit from Smithing perks?
    🧙‍♂️: It does indeed, I forgot to mention that. With the Unofficial Patch mod, all Daedric Artifacts (weapons and armor) will benefit from a smithing perk.
    Q: What about the Ring of Khajiit?
    🧙‍♂️: Truth be told, I must have completely missed it and skimmed over the Fishing Creation entirely! Apologies for that. But with that being said, the effect on the ring is rather cool; “You move 10% faster. Allows you to cast the spell "Hide”. I wouldn’t rank it in the top 10 but would definitely mention it in the honourable mentions.
    Q: Why bother with Daedric Artifacts when you can make your own with max smithing and max enchanting?
    🧙‍♂: There are certainly benefits of crafting your own gear and I won’t argue against that, instead, I’ll offer some reasons as to why you might choose Daedric Artifacts (unique weapons and armor):
    1. Daedric Artifacts all have a unique look to them, most looking pretty badass imo.
    2. Most Daedric Artifacts can be retrieved at the beginning or very close to the beginning of the game offering a great early advantage.
    3. Most Daedric Artifacts have unobtainable enchantments on them and they’re pretty darn good (Dawnbreaker, Mehrunes Razor and Wabbajack are great examples).
    4. Some Daedric Artifacts have innate enchantments and never need to be recharged, but if anything does need to be recharged, Azura’s got your back with her star or The Black Star.
    5. While nearly all Daedric Artifacts do not benefit from Smithing perks in vanilla Skyrim, the Unofficial Patch changes this allowing all Daedric Artifacts to benefit from smithing perks.
    6. One could use the Restoration loop (before installing the Unofficial Patch) to improve any unique weapon or armor until satisfied. You don’t have to go overboard with the loop either, so long as you use it sensibly and can produce upgrades of realistic quality for your level.

    • @Alibium
      @Alibium Рік тому +4

      I don’t really like it because the black star is much better, but Azura’s star looks absolutely stunning!

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +4

      @@Alibium I didn't even think of Azura's Star! It sure is an exquisite artifact 👌

    • @TheImmoralAuthor
      @TheImmoralAuthor Рік тому +1

      The Mace of Molag Bal is a object I'd likely to get in real life, it looks intimidating.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +2

      @@TheImmoralAuthor it sure is! 💀

    • @vineousvondrake2456
      @vineousvondrake2456 Рік тому

      rating by which looks the most badass or like crap could be the next video(s)

  • @devilsmessanger
    @devilsmessanger Рік тому +1704

    A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to. and so does the video !

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +94

      Thank you sir for the kind words and for the donation, that is much appreciated and a great help! 😊

    • @Garfield4317
      @Garfield4317 Рік тому +10

      A Welsh wizard arrives precisely now in a minute 😂

    • @jake5773
      @jake5773 Рік тому +2

      I love Krull!!!!!!

    • @tmfyi8048
      @tmfyi8048 Рік тому +1

      It would be cool to be stronger or as strong as shalidor

    • @sabin97
      @sabin97 Рік тому

      @@Garfield4317
      only if the english allow him.

  • @thebritishbagman
    @thebritishbagman Рік тому +13

    The reason the ebony blade acts like a one handed weapon is because of a bug where the game reads it as a one handed weapon so it takes it's perks from the one handed tree and another way to power the blade is to befriend the Orks everyone in a stronghold

    • @hedgehog3362
      @hedgehog3362 Рік тому +2

      I don’t think it’s a bug at all, I’m very certain it was purposely designed like that. The ebony blade in oblivion was one handed

    • @platinumchromee3191
      @platinumchromee3191 Рік тому +1

      Ebony Blade is getting damage boost from both one handed and two handed if i remember correctly

  • @thereap6390
    @thereap6390 Рік тому +4

    I never dug in the Skyrim universe, until now. And maaaan am i overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff this game has. I just got the Thane of whiterun and i am confused what to do next but seeing this video gave me some objectives to pursue. Thank you sir!

  • @skillz8524
    @skillz8524 Рік тому +4

    I'm not sure if it just happens with Bow of Shadows but I've noticed when you're crouched if you pull the bow off your back while crouched then you'll move a lot faster than any base crouch movment. You can really see it in 3rd person.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +2

      That might be the Ranger perk I think 🤔

    • @jeremykelker8908
      @jeremykelker8908 8 місяців тому

      That's the normal behavior of bows in Skyrim. It helps when you're over-encumbered: pull out a bow and notch it. Just don't release accidentally into guards or something. Same effect when crouched.

  • @LoneSilverW0lf
    @LoneSilverW0lf Рік тому +3

    So nice to see you back, Master Wizard. Excellent work, as always.
    For another video, if it catches your fancy, could you rank the Shouts added by the Thunderchild mod? It’s understandable if you don’t, just thought it’d be cool.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching! And that’s a good idea, but I’ve already started my next one.. maybe in future though 👍

    • @LoneSilverW0lf
      @LoneSilverW0lf Рік тому

      @@theWelshWizard cool beans! And no worries about when, take whatever time you need. A wizard arrives precisely when he means to after all.
      And thank you!

  • @mylesstewart6733
    @mylesstewart6733 Рік тому +2

    A Wizard has to make tough choices so they can show off the best magic to the world, but that is always why I love Wizards and why I play a Mage in any game that you can play a mage or wizard... Love you and you're videos Welsh Wizard keep doing the best you can and being the best wizard on the internet!

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kinds words man, appreciate it! 😊

  • @Codoloco1
    @Codoloco1 Рік тому +1

    Loved the video. That thumbnail had me clicking, monster thumbnails will pull in.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed! And that's good to hear about the thumbnail 👍

  • @brothersgt.grauwolff6716
    @brothersgt.grauwolff6716 Рік тому +7

    Spellbreaker + Warlock Ring = Unstoppable 😋

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      I did think about this but it looks like Warlock's Ring and Spellbreaker do not stack: en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim_talk:Warlock%27s_Ring

  • @xplosivegames
    @xplosivegames Рік тому

    Wow someone who actually still makes skyrim content thank god

  • @Vult_Ira317
    @Vult_Ira317 7 місяців тому

    10:41 😂 They like what you gonna do with Mehrunes Razor, 1 hit us?
    Miraak and Karstaag : **insert Tom cruiselaughing meme**

  • @fevart.v.5414
    @fevart.v.5414 Рік тому

    It's crazy for me how more than a decade later we all still love Skyrim and the entire Elder Scrolls series. Just shows how great Bethesda is at making some of the best RPG's in the world. I think the fact that they allow mods even on systems is what makes them so damn great!

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      That's very true, modding sure has kept this game thriving! I hope other RPGs take note and allow for more modding, as it greatly increases the logevity of any game

  • @konodioda6969
    @konodioda6969 Рік тому +9

    Fun Fact: You can take 2 Dawnbreakers. Meridia wants you to double the fun. 😂

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +4

      Yeah, I have seen that glitch lol but never actually tried it. Though, I’m sure I dual wielded them with the duplication glitch at some point ⚔️ 2 will send draugr into a coma 😅

    • @bebe8574
      @bebe8574 Рік тому

      I found 20 of them

  • @shadowfire6117
    @shadowfire6117 11 місяців тому

    New drinking game: take a drink every time he says “doesn’t benefit from smithing perks”.

  • @fatlaed6251
    @fatlaed6251 Рік тому

    Yessssss been waiting for this one!

  • @SkrapMetal84
    @SkrapMetal84 Рік тому +1

    should of mentioned the best level to get each Artifact as the Artifact's change depending on your level.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      All Daedric Artifacts are not levelled, so it’s best to pick them up as soon as you can!

    • @SkrapMetal84
      @SkrapMetal84 Рік тому

      @@theWelshWizard not from what iv seen so far or experienced.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      The damage of your weapons will increase depending on their corresponding skill levels and perks invested too. For each skill level, weapon damage increases by 0.5%.

  • @JasperForge
    @JasperForge Рік тому

    I learned the dangers of using Mehrunes Razor on the ebony warrior the way

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Yeah! Got to be careful of that Reflect Blows perk 👀

  • @rallyj
    @rallyj Рік тому

    I somehow got 2 dawn breakers and didn't even realize these items were daedric artifacts

  • @azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700
    @azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700 6 місяців тому

    The only downside to Umbra is the fact that it's a Two-Handed greatsword in Skyrim, whereas it was a One-Handed sword in Oblivion. Which is a shame, since I generally prefer One-Handed weapons, and Umbra was my favorite weapon in Oblivion.

  • @xavierguinan4098
    @xavierguinan4098 Рік тому

    Waiting for a part 2 because there are still 21 artifacts to uncover yet but the Umbra sword is my favorite

  • @PhantoRoyce
    @PhantoRoyce Рік тому

    I got skyrim when I was 14 and it was one of my first real RPGs. I’ll never forget accidentally stumbling upon the dawn breaker quest and thinking it was the coolest sword ever.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      My first proper RPG too, and yeah, getting Dawnbreaker or any unique weapon/armor was always a wow moment!

  • @paulhinterberger7438
    @paulhinterberger7438 6 місяців тому

    For some reason the invisibility on the Bow of Shadows wouldn't ever proc due to the quest for it not completing for some reason, even after killing the assassin and picking up the bow. Tried reloading a few times but same thing every time, so Zephyr is my pick 🤷‍♂️

  • @arwahsapi
    @arwahsapi Рік тому

    It is said that if you hand the sanguine rose to Serena and let her conjure it, after the fight the dremora will act like she does, interacting with things

  • @pikachumaster97
    @pikachumaster97 Рік тому

    My favorite thing to do with the black star is duplicate it a few times so I have multiple

  • @justrob9869
    @justrob9869 Рік тому +2

    Yeaaaa new vid 😁🎉🎉

  • @N0rthernSparrow1945
    @N0rthernSparrow1945 Рік тому +1

    Me earlier today:
    *Casually playing skyrim as a necromancer
    *Finds a funny or
    Orb: GO KILL THIS NECROMANCER!!
    Me: You and I will not get along later

  • @yootdoot
    @yootdoot Рік тому

    i like to use the mace of molag bal plus black star plus any leeching one-handed weapon. i prefer the nightingale blade for the leech. the ebony mail is a very good heavy armor breastplate, especially if you have frequent encounters with wolves. the base armor can kill a wolf after one attack from it, and its defence won’t let you take much damage. i adore enchanted weapons in the game and the black star allows me to get some insanely good shit because i dont have to delegate ~20-30 weight for soul gems. molag bal lets me refill the star, and the other weapon lets me tank way more hits

  • @nyctasiaselesq
    @nyctasiaselesq Рік тому +1

    The Skeleton Key, Savior's Hide, Spell Breaker and Dawnstar are top usefull ones. Perhaps Chillrend added, but I tend to keep away from enchanted weapons. The rest are useless junk that get sold instantly. Ebony Mail is, I believe, the most useless out of them all. For sneaking around, the aura will hit opponents before you do, and ruin your sneak attack.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, unfortunately that is one of the flaws of Ebony Mail, giving away your position - I think it is fixed by the Unofficial Patch though

  • @wijn1008
    @wijn1008 Рік тому

    I struggled with the Alduin battle. Equiped Mehrunes razor and oneshot him. Anti climactic at best ^^

  • @ThunderKat
    @ThunderKat Рік тому

    They should give special gems upon finishing any quest and this gems can be socket into any gear you have without any type of lock system...
    No idea why games in general don't find a simpler way to reward questing even if you are completely gear up.

  • @deadsenpai6914
    @deadsenpai6914 Рік тому

    I think the most badass looking artifact is the nightmare staff😍😍i know its not a deadric artifact but my fav weapon is still the bloodskaal blade ❤️👹♥️

  • @Willzb-xk4ew
    @Willzb-xk4ew Рік тому

    Imo
    Mehrunes razor is right at the bottom considering how much damage stealty attacks with daggers do

  • @ГлебХабаров-ж7о
    @ГлебХабаров-ж7о Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the content! Long live the Nurgle and his OP shield! Didn't know Dremora summon from the Rose is stronger than ''conjured'' one - gotta do this quest at least once after all these years, I guess... Also, could anyone please name the mod for resource bars, used in this video?

  • @walnzell9328
    @walnzell9328 Рік тому

    Hear me out. Have you ever seen Mephala and Boethiah in the same place at the same time?
    One is the Daedric prince of plots and the other one is... the Daedric prince of murder, lies, and deception. You know. Plots.

  • @kepler7257
    @kepler7257 Рік тому

    Hello welsh, i'm new in this account but i have a question, are you breton, or what type of class did u choose? then, what class do you recomend if i wanna be a mage in skyrim (i'm new at skyrim too btw)

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Hi there! I am a Nord and of course a Wizard 🧙‍♂️ I use a variety of magic, but don't hesitate to use weapons here and there should I require them. Since you're completely new to the game, I'd recommend just playing it first and figuring out what you like along the way, so as not to bottleneck yourself too early on.

    • @kepler7257
      @kepler7257 Рік тому

      @@theWelshWizard thank you so much hehe, I chosed breton, I really like magic things and games

  • @GlitchFade2077
    @GlitchFade2077 Рік тому

    The statetment of choosing one two handed weapon, I wouldn't choose Volendrung. I'd choose the Bloodskaal Blade. Dont believe it's a daedric artifact nor am I sure it's anytjing amazing, I just think it is the most fun two handed weapon.

  • @evanlandis990
    @evanlandis990 Рік тому

    Updated list of ALL artifacts over the span of ALL games

  • @weluvncsu
    @weluvncsu Рік тому

    What are the odds of getting a break down of the mods you use? Or even just a list somewhere?

  • @silentsnake8882
    @silentsnake8882 4 місяці тому

    I dont remember where I get Torment and Scourge but I love their combination
    dont ask me why

  • @paulkielty8385
    @paulkielty8385 6 місяців тому

    I'm late to the party, I just restarted playing Skyrim last week.
    If I get the Black Star, can I still have the woman from Azuras shrine as a follower?

  • @Judgement_Kazzy
    @Judgement_Kazzy Рік тому

    Have you posted your mod list anywhere? Your game looks fantastic.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, this mod list is the Animonculory Visual Overhaul from Wabbajack

  • @gamemasteranthony2756
    @gamemasteranthony2756 Рік тому

    NGL: I was pondering what would happen if you had all of the armaments of the Pantheon. Now I know and... (very dark sounding MWA HA HA HA can be heard)

  • @autisticgameandwatch3839
    @autisticgameandwatch3839 Рік тому

    Thru the magic of bucket lvl one ebony blade

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      A cool trick, but not recommended, as you can’t increase its power

  • @edux54
    @edux54 Рік тому

    good top, good video

  • @HelpMeFindMyDad
    @HelpMeFindMyDad Рік тому

    The only reason Umbra can be improved with smithing is because it's just a lazy product made by renaming a vanilla sword that has an enchantment

  • @Janoha17
    @Janoha17 Рік тому +2486

    There is an entirely moral way to charge the Ebony Blade: Take the Ritual Stone as suggested, and then Destroy the Dark Brotherhood. Mephala will reward you for destroying the rivals of her Morag Tong.

    • @animefan8591
      @animefan8591 Рік тому +226

      I used reiklings

    • @botsboy4086
      @botsboy4086 Рік тому

      I used farmers.
      Give them one cabbage become there friend, then stab them in the back.

    • @l0sts0ul89
      @l0sts0ul89 Рік тому +62

      Genius

    • @_You_Are_Not_Him_
      @_You_Are_Not_Him_ Рік тому +147

      Orc camps if you want a first class ticket to hell

    • @byronrush9802
      @byronrush9802 Рік тому +65

      Storm cloaks or the empire depending on which one you've joined and gained the respect of any random camp will do

  • @DoomedFenix
    @DoomedFenix Рік тому +613

    Wabbajack is one of the few daedric artifacts that's given by doing something good, like curing pelagius nightmares, insecurities and fears, seems rather wholesome

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +101

      Yeah, it's one of the best Daedric Quests too

    • @GabrielStanard
      @GabrielStanard Рік тому +15

      And then go turn the jarl of whiteout into a dragon, super wholesome

    • @Deadlyswing75
      @Deadlyswing75 Рік тому +26

      There's actually a book called wabbajack, it's a story with just wabbajack being repeated over and over at times

    • @DanielVast
      @DanielVast Рік тому +23

      It's because the one giving you Wabbajack is the hero from the previous game

    • @Rain-1945
      @Rain-1945 9 місяців тому +8

      Yep the Hero of Kvatch

  • @ItsSkeletor
    @ItsSkeletor Рік тому +173

    When getting Dawnbreaker, use a scroll of Fireball next to it while it’s in the pedestal and a second copy will fly out of it and across the room, pick it up before pulling the one from the Alter and you get two Dawnbreakers. If you use two, it will sweep dungeons as if you swing both, it doubles the chance for the explosion effect every time

    • @c1rcu267
      @c1rcu267 Рік тому +3

      that sounds very broken

    • @ItsSkeletor
      @ItsSkeletor Рік тому +27

      @@c1rcu267 It’s been a glitch since day 1, on every release. It’s not all that OP, oversmithing and over enchanting weapons is where the real Broken Power is.

    • @jasonluetge6681
      @jasonluetge6681 Рік тому +5

      You can also just use unrelenting force. Works as well

    • @ItsSkeletor
      @ItsSkeletor Рік тому +1

      @@jasonluetge6681 I haven’t gotten it to work with Unrelenting Force before, Fireball I just know has some funky collision going on to it works most of the time, tho it also throws everything else in the room along with it.

    • @Rosemarytwigs
      @Rosemarytwigs 9 місяців тому

      i did this with unrelenting force once on accident!!

  • @samwill7259
    @samwill7259 Рік тому +261

    I love skyrim videos that show you all of this cool, badass magic lore stuff
    But also never let you forget that you can glitch through a wall just by mashing your face into a plate.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +37

      One never forgets, but is only reminded 😉

  • @spectre19641
    @spectre19641 Рік тому +485

    For spell breaker, getting Agent of Mara completing the Book of Love quest also gives a 15 percent permanent magic resist .

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +50

      Very true!

    • @nyctasiaselesq
      @nyctasiaselesq Рік тому +33

      So does Savior's Hide, and Lord Stone is 25%, and 3 levels in Resist Magic (alteration tree) give 30%, and Breton blood another 25%. But even if you reduce spell damage, spell effect is not reduced. This is why I always go atronach way.

    • @GazzyD
      @GazzyD Рік тому +9

      @@nyctasiaselesq but the thing with 100% absorb spells is that it also prevents you from using summoning spells in the conjuration tree because the summons get “absorbed”.

    • @nyctasiaselesq
      @nyctasiaselesq Рік тому +1

      @@GazzyD I have not tested that. But with the rune spels, it works when you get the perk for extra range. Perhaps it is same for summons.
      But I gave up on playing with summons or hirelings. They always get in my way.

    • @harleyleedavidson8751
      @harleyleedavidson8751 Рік тому +9

      ​@@GazzyDso that's why my pure mage can't use summoning spells anymore.
      Thanks

  • @DaveC2729
    @DaveC2729 Рік тому +869

    I like Dawnbreaker 'cause it's the only one that doesn't seem evil, and one of the few that doesn't require you to do something dicky to get it.

    • @DaveC2729
      @DaveC2729 Рік тому +169

      Come to think of it, Wabbajack is the only Daedric artifact I like better: again, you don't have to be a dick to get it, and the only thing better than life and light is CRAZY!

    • @mr44mag
      @mr44mag Рік тому +107

      Lady Nocturnal isn't "evil", the thieves guild just use her because her very nature is that of the unknown. And thieves value many things including being not known. Because it is unknown what will happen next, she's also considered to be the daedra of fortune or luck as well.

    • @charizardfan1017
      @charizardfan1017 Рік тому

      Unfortunately Dawnbreaker and the Wabbajack are the artifacts of 2 of the biggest douches when it comes to Daedric Princes
      Meridia hates free will, and will take away the free will of all her followers, willing or not
      And Sheogorath is Sheogorath, need I say more?

    • @RandomPerson-hd6wr
      @RandomPerson-hd6wr Рік тому +43

      @@mr44mag so lady nocturnal is neutral

    • @RandomPerson-hd6wr
      @RandomPerson-hd6wr Рік тому +1

      Yeah, and pretty sure she isn't evil

  • @mattbatesteacher
    @mattbatesteacher Рік тому +84

    A NEW HAND HITS THE LIKE BUTTON!

  • @charlesc4511
    @charlesc4511 Рік тому +57

    By Shor, is that... is that Azura's Star? How did you come to possess such a rare treasure?

  • @OpticalGreen
    @OpticalGreen Рік тому +128

    Even for a Skyrim veteran, your videos are simply amazing and very enjoyable to watch!

    • @biowiener7825
      @biowiener7825 Рік тому +1

      can only agree, there was nothing new for me here except the creation club stuff but it was great to watch and made me wanna play skyrim again, damn

  • @MrLandShark55_55
    @MrLandShark55_55 Рік тому +25

    My favorite is the Masque of Clavicus Vile. It has a decent defense rating on its own, it is cool looking, and it can drastically increase the amount of cash you get on trading runs.

  • @PriceMw123
    @PriceMw123 Рік тому +107

    Agreed. The Black Star is amazing. And Azura is somewhat tolerable compared to the other Princes. (Other than Merida and her Dawnbreaker. She's annoying, but she doesn't seem evil at least)

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +22

      Glad you agree and yeah Meridia with her “A new hand touches the beacon” 😑

    • @plainperson7797
      @plainperson7797 Рік тому

      meridia turns her followers into slaves without free will

    • @azathoththe3rd
      @azathoththe3rd Рік тому +2

      I am playing a sword and board nord and after I had a full suit of heavy silver armor and doing merida's quest for dawnbreaker I decided to role play as a paladin for marida specifically seeking out all forms of undead and general evil

    • @nezzysan
      @nezzysan 3 місяці тому

      Idk Bout you but I actually don't mind meridia at all... I defiled her dungeon on my legendary playthrough and got 5k gold just from looting all the dead bodies.. easily one of the best quests for early game gold

  • @Killerwale-hk4wy
    @Killerwale-hk4wy Рік тому +90

    The ebony blade is amazing for a light armor two handed build. Dodging attacks and recovering every hit you take. it's absolutely op, since it doesn't drain any stat. Magic drains your magica, melee drains your health and ranged drains a lot of your time and sometimes even stamina. The blade makes your fighting capability basically infinite, which with the blade fury shout, is very op. It makes you kind of unbeatable, only outmatched by fortify enchanting and stealth archer.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +23

      I completely forgot about Elemental Fury! That would make for one one fast Kanmuri-otoshi style nodachi 😳
      Edit: I can confirm that Elemental Fury does not work with the Ebony Blade

    • @byronrush9802
      @byronrush9802 Рік тому +3

      I didn't think you could use it with the ebony blade Good to know I'm going to try on my next build

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +8

      @@byronrush9802 just tested to be sure and unfortunately, Elemental Fury does not work with the Ebony Blade

    • @Killerwale-hk4wy
      @Killerwale-hk4wy Рік тому +3

      @@byronrush9802 I tested it,, and it doesn't. It only works on my account with mods, but that are like 300 mods and I don't know which one

    • @byronrush9802
      @byronrush9802 Рік тому

      @@Killerwale-hk4wy well that sucks still going to try a two handed build

  • @SamFromSolitude
    @SamFromSolitude Рік тому +67

    Lots of my personal favourites are on here :) Sanguine Rose for how awesome it looks, Mehrunes Razor for sneaking around, Dawnbreaker is great before I become a vampire, and Umbra/Mace of Molag Bal for the insane damage + Soul Trap.
    Only artifact of mine that wasn't here is the Ring of Namira. Let's just say I like how it Synergises with Vampire characters

    • @vineousvondrake2456
      @vineousvondrake2456 Рік тому +5

      would probably go with a werewolf character too lol

    • @HappyBeezerStudios
      @HappyBeezerStudios Рік тому +1

      @@vineousvondrake2456 On my latest playthrough I went and became a werewolf through the Companions before starting that quest.
      The ring is nice, but it's a bit dissapointing that nobody in that quest notices.

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 Рік тому +6

      Lmao, Ring of Namira does work well there

  • @porterstout1851
    @porterstout1851 Рік тому +106

    This video's editing is absolutely incredible. I am in awe of your dedication and skill!

  • @fruitpigenthusiast120
    @fruitpigenthusiast120 Рік тому +25

    If you haven't done any of the daedric quests before you get the ebony blade then they are a good way of powering it up as most of them require you to turn on an ally

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +2

      Good point

    • @NaughtiusMaximmus
      @NaughtiusMaximmus Рік тому +5

      I.e.: the vigilant that accompanies you in the spooky house. Or some of the cannibals, like Eola and the shopkeeper(if you do her misc. quest beforehand)

  • @paulsmith5752
    @paulsmith5752 Рік тому +11

    The Mace of Molag Bal is the only Daedric weapon that can rival a hand-crafted one for usability and DPS. I liked your tip about the Razor in the left hand, and must try that.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +4

      With upgrades, any Daedric weapon could equal the damage of a hand-crafted weapon, but of course not the enchantment. And yeah, the Kingslayer is a must have in the left hand when dual-wielding 👌

  • @reveredrogue9725
    @reveredrogue9725 Рік тому +15

    The Mace of Molag Bal is my favorite and I combine it with the Black Star. Besides the enchantments, it just looks cool and menacing. Dawnbreaker is good for exploring dungeons and Mehrunes' Razor is good for dual wielding.

  • @ericb3157
    @ericb3157 Рік тому +48

    i think it's worth mentioning that recharging an item with a soul also gem earns you some Enchantment XP.
    also, and it took me a long time to figure this out, "Magicka damage" actually means the enemy loses MP.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +7

      Ah yes, another reason why Azura’s Star/The Black Star is so good 👌
      Oh did I get it wrong? 🤔 I know I mentioned “Magicka Damage” for Nerveshatter, but aren’t the terms “points” and “damage” synonymous in this case (they both mean the target loses Magicka)? Please let me know if I’m mistaken or it was somewhere else - will correct for future.

    • @ericb3157
      @ericb3157 Рік тому +1

      @@theWelshWizard well, it used to confuse me...

    • @MistaOppritunity
      @MistaOppritunity Рік тому +3

      @@theWelshWizard I mean it is kind of confusing. It says damage, and damage to me means health. It's worded in a confusing manner.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Рік тому

      @@MistaOppritunity Seems self explanatory to me. What else could it mean?

  • @Tucher97
    @Tucher97 Рік тому +9

    The Dawnbreaker is to much of a great benefit in one's arsenal but I never liked it for how "good" it was, like too good but it is a perfect and ideal weapon for Dawnguard as vampires count as undead.

  • @Andrew-yq4vb
    @Andrew-yq4vb Рік тому +5

    My favorite wabbajack mishap: fighting an assassin in solitude, turned him into a pile of gold coins.

  • @DataDrain02
    @DataDrain02 Рік тому +4

    You know something that bothers me about the Black Star?
    You're going against the wishes of Azura.... One of, if not, THE most wrathful Daedric Princes....
    Like, this lady cursed a whole race of Mer because 3 of them wanted to be Gods. And according to one story, killed some Dwemer who tried to trick her.
    Why does she let the Dragonborn off so easy here...? I feel like there should have been SOME punishment for taking the Black Star instead of Azura's Star....

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, that’s true 🤔 perhaps her revenge on us will take more time and planning because we are the LDB. But yeah, from a role playing perspective, siding with Nelecar sure is risky business!

    • @LoneSilverW0lf
      @LoneSilverW0lf Рік тому

      Lore wise: Azura’s Star, hands down
      Gameplay wise: Black Star is the only way to go

  • @MrCosmik1
    @MrCosmik1 Рік тому +26

    Damn I've played this game for thousands of hours and have watched probably hundreds of hours of skyrim content. And yet the editing, rythm, content, humor is perfect and made that video hugely entertaining. Gonna click the bell icon to not miss anyone of those !

  • @Alibium
    @Alibium Рік тому +8

    The arch mage is back! He’s returned to tamriel with another banger!

  • @claireb.5232
    @claireb.5232 Рік тому +7

    The wizard riding the chicken absolutely killed me 💀🤣 Love the production value and humor in your videos!!

  • @artic3615
    @artic3615 Рік тому +6

    Spell breaker is a useful sheild to block not just draugr thu'ums, but also lesser dragon thu'ums.

  • @sorvennevros6681
    @sorvennevros6681 Рік тому +6

    Although not exactly a daedric artifact, I still count the sword of Jyggalag as one of my favorites due to the fact that you can enchant it yourself with whatever you want to put on it.

  • @jacobharper6649
    @jacobharper6649 Рік тому +2

    I know there are better weapons and enchantments but I personally like dual wielding dawnbreaker and chillrend.

  • @ashleybonner5423
    @ashleybonner5423 Рік тому +10

    Exquisite as always, Welshie! Your clips have sold me - - please do a large compilation of your best and favourite kill cams complete with your legendary commentary! Thanks,
    - Half-Welsh Paladin

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Haha that's a good idea! Thanks for watching :)

  • @kaelang12
    @kaelang12 Рік тому +3

    ebony mail plus full stealth skill equals watching the life drain from some poor bastard as you crouch just inches from them, fading into nothing 😈

  • @iyfan2961
    @iyfan2961 Рік тому +6

    I like dawn breaker for a few reasons 1. I fight the undead all the time, 2. By doing a duplicating glitch I make a few copies to give all of my followers, 3. As a vampire lord my self it always glowes for me and so I can get just a little bit more light. Though I usually use night vision as a VL, but it makes it easier to find my followers in the dark.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +3

      Yeah, Draugr have to be one of the most common enemies in Skyrim, if not, the most common, and so having a weapon dedicated to slaying these undead as well as other undead proficiently is awesome! And it looks cool too 😎
      Also, if you’re needing some light, don’t forget Candlelight and be careful as a vampire, as Dawnbreaker’s explosion will deal you damage.

    • @iyfan2961
      @iyfan2961 Рік тому +2

      @@theWelshWizard was my favorite weapon though the explosion thing never happened for me, was that a later patch? Mind you I had legendary edition with all 4 expansions. Also did ever keep copies of the unique weapons, such as the rusty mace that turns into malog-bols mace? You can do so by putting it in a weapon rack at one of you houses and then killing the dude inside the cage. You might could do a video on unique quest items you can keep by using a glitch or pickpoketing from who you deliver it to.

    • @humbuk0
      @humbuk0 Рік тому

      I just give them torches :)

  • @pipergreen5430
    @pipergreen5430 Рік тому +6

    fun little tid bit bout dawnbreaker, there's a coding over sight. If you kill the mage in the temple of Meridia before he can get to dawn breaker's pedestal you can have two dawn breakers. One from the sheath and one dropped by the mage.

    • @amunra4256
      @amunra4256 Рік тому +1

      Ahh, that's explains how I randomly ended up with two of them years ago. Had no idea how it happened lol

  • @OlaftheGreat
    @OlaftheGreat Рік тому +3

    DEFINITELY don't use Dawnbreaker as a vampire...learned that one the hard way

  • @Amairca01
    @Amairca01 Рік тому +17

    I would love a ranking based on LORE! as to which lorewise is more powerful/busted/unreal! Ty for the video

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the idea and thank you for watching!

    • @koLdZ1
      @koLdZ1 Рік тому +1

      Lore wise, skeleton key would top with the whole metaphysical unlocking of potential

    • @swampsect
      @swampsect Рік тому +1

      @@koLdZ1 People seem to be forgetting about the Oghma Infinium..

    • @CalenFenwick
      @CalenFenwick 8 місяців тому

      Umbra also has some very interesting lore

  • @Alibium
    @Alibium Рік тому +4

    One of the best! Loved it

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Alibium, it means a lot! ❤

  • @zuonealasde4787
    @zuonealasde4787 Рік тому +3

    “Oh, thank you! Divines bless your kind heart.”

  • @thalmor_justiciar
    @thalmor_justiciar Рік тому +2

    Damn I was really hoping I could turn Alduin into a sweet role,
    Shame.

  • @kingofbel6499
    @kingofbel6499 Рік тому +29

    The Black Star is by far my favorite and most memorable artifact for me. I will never forget how much easier it made my Skyrim life after I first got it.
    When you dont have it, it can be pretty annoying to keep casting soul trap on enemies to fill soul gems with the right type of souls just to recharge your enchanted weapons. And if I remember well, the biggest soul gem stones are pretty hard to find, and expensive if you buy them.
    With Azura's Stars, you never have to worry about that process again.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +8

      Yeah, it really is a huge time-saver and money-saver, especially The Black Star variant as it captures all types of souls. Though, this seems to be a bug/glitch as Nelecar claims that it can only capture Black Souls… not that any of us are complaining 👀

  • @Bergen98
    @Bergen98 Рік тому +3

    I remember finding Pyrite shrine by accident and getting the Spellbreaker - and the number of times it has saved my noob ass was staggering. Still one of my most favorite peaces of weaponry/armor in the game - together with mace of Molag Bal and Dawnbreaker

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Shield on back mod so you can still dual wield weapons? Sounds cool! ⚔️

  • @indybrown9992
    @indybrown9992 Рік тому +4

    Really good content with charm and personality, keep up the great work

  • @S0n0fG0D
    @S0n0fG0D 3 місяці тому +1

    For easy soul trapping capabilities for recharging a specific weapon if you have dawnguard, use the soul trap shout on humans with the black star. Or on animals with azuras star. And make sure to take a few swings first before using it. Really easy, especially in the bandit camp near whiteruns west tower.

  • @Rex-The-Wolf
    @Rex-The-Wolf Рік тому +17

    The story of the ebony blade and how it gained its ability to vanish from mortal hands when used for too long, thank alanwe for that.
    nerien'et could've been very powerfull if he wasnt defeated in the end
    Ps: i don't know how many times I've turned my own char into a pile of dust and still kept using the dawn breaker 🤣🤣🤣

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, it's pretty cruel story! But I guess you can't expect much less from the Webspinner

    • @Rex-The-Wolf
      @Rex-The-Wolf Рік тому

      @@theWelshWizard argreed, but alanwe saved alot of lives by what she did

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      @@Rex-The-Wolf that’s true

  • @DaddyVeo1911
    @DaddyVeo1911 Рік тому +1

    I once ran a melee rogue build where I had both Mehrunes razor and luckys dagger.
    Named my character "Two Shanks Bleakwake"

  • @octofett
    @octofett Рік тому +8

    Always love your amazing content. You are the Gandalf of Skyrim.
    You have a naturally very calming voice, how about, hear me out, Skyrim - Top 10 Vacation Spots (with Honourable Mentions)??
    Maybe you can tell us about the Cloud District, I am sure a Wizard of your calibre has been there.

  • @treybrzezowski3259
    @treybrzezowski3259 Рік тому +1

    Honestly the "Drain Stamina" Enchantment is pretty damn useless. Vegetable Soup (and Venison Stew) gives 1 Stamina a second, and that's all you need to Power Attack or Block Bash indefinitely... well, for the 720 second duration of the soup. But all you need to make Veggie Soup is Cabbage + Leek + Potato + Tomato, all 4 you can take from Carlotta's Stall in Whiterun after beating up a bard for her. Makes Volendrung (and the Stamina Drain on Umbra) pretty useless.
    This is one of the Reasons that the Rueful Axe is complete ass... the other being that it has the single slowest swing speed in the game. Yeah they really punish you for killing Barbas.

  • @Pologistt
    @Pologistt Рік тому +3

    Babe wake up, another theWelshWizard vid!

  • @jenovazincorporated2958
    @jenovazincorporated2958 7 місяців тому +1

    As much as I hate the quest that leads to Dawnbreaker, The sword makes Nordic Ruins and burying the Dawnguard DLC a complete breeze, especially if you improved it and wield gear that gives more one handed damage like the Ironhand Gauntlets

  • @xseros2110
    @xseros2110 Рік тому +3

    there is an exploit with the dawnbreaker where if you use unrelenting force on it before taking it, you could get 2, essentially dual wielding dawnbreaker

  • @fobbitoperator3620
    @fobbitoperator3620 Рік тому +1

    Todd needs to re-make Skyrim in the UE5, with MMAAAAAASSIVE new bonus content...without micro-transactions!

  • @TheImmoralAuthor
    @TheImmoralAuthor Рік тому +3

    If I could I would donate to you, and you're the only content creator I would say that for. Simply amazing video and your voice is perfect for the commentary. Keep up the great work.

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому +1

      Thank you man, that is very kind of you to say ☺️ and don’t feel like you have to donate at all, likes and comments like this are more than enough and still have a huge impact! I tweaked my voice again for this one and think I’ve found the sweet spot now 👌 glad to hear it sounded good too! Thanks again :)

  • @Blackstonelegion
    @Blackstonelegion Рік тому +1

    If only the Scourge mace was any good in skyrim, it only banishes summoned Daedra up to level 35, and while the effect certainly fits the weapon, I feel like the level limit makes it almost useless.
    The only reason you would ever pick up scourge is as a Wall Hanger Because it does look cool.
    The Mace known as scourge is added with "The Cause" Creation and is one of Malacaths Artifacts and it wielded by a Dremora in the deadlands, and in the lore, the mace would banish all Daedra with with the mace to the void, even if a Daedra tried to wield the mace (Tho the Dremora who wields scourge also wears a pair of enchanted Gauntlets of negate magic which probably explains why he is able to wield it)

  • @senerio2124
    @senerio2124 Рік тому +6

    Black star definitely deserves the number one spot imo. If your build can at all utilize it, its basically a necessity because of how useful it is. That being said, late game its usefulness dies off a little because you get access to places with soul gems that respawn like the College of Winterhold, but it will never be useless.

  • @rockowlgamer631
    @rockowlgamer631 Рік тому +4

    I like weapon that are innate with enchantments, makes it feel more unique. Also having just an elemental damage seems boring to me
    Kinda wished more of the creation club items had better enchantments, and surprisingly the crusader armor is a pain to wear cause if you do ONE misdead, the armor because a bag of boulders strapped onto you. Plus the enchantments aren't as useful compared to Oblivion where I could wear that armor until the end of the game where this just is meh

    • @theWelshWizard
      @theWelshWizard  Рік тому

      Yeah, and it's nice to know that you'll never have to recharge, otherwise, Azura's Star/Black Star is a must! And I agree, I prefer absorption effects myself

  • @YOUR_NARRATOR975
    @YOUR_NARRATOR975 Рік тому +2

    The ebony blade is the best for a few reasons:
    1. It's fast
    2. Absorbs health
    3. Pairs perfectly with the dark brotherhood armor
    4. It's badass

  • @kakonoteouji4876
    @kakonoteouji4876 Рік тому +1

    I definitely use the ebony blade, ebony armor, ring of Namira, Sanguine Rose, Wabbajack azura star.

  • @pekomsneko7667
    @pekomsneko7667 Рік тому +2

    ebony blade is kinda disappointing but the way you upgrade the stats lorewise is amazing