How to Obtain the Ghost Sword in Skyrim
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To obtain the Ghostblade, a unique and powerful ghost sword, you must first find it in the Ansilvund excavation site, a Nordic tomb filled with draugrs and mages, by completing the quest “A Love Beyond Death”. The Ghostblade can be found after entering the Ansilvund excavation site, where you will be given a quest to “Find & Kill Lu’ah Al-Skaven”, a powerful witch who will awaken the ghosts of Fjori and Holgeir, two powerful versions of Draugr Deathlord/Death Overlord.
Introduction to Ghost Weapons
The Ghostblade is one of four special ghost weapons in Skyrim, along with the Drainheart Sword, Drainblood Battleaxe, and Drainspell Bow. These ghost weapons can be found in Labyrinthian during the quest “The Staff of Magnus”, with the exception of the Ghostblade, which is found in Ansilvund.
FAQs
1. Where can I find Ghost Weapons in Skyrim?
Ghost Weapons can be found in Labyrinthian during the quest “The Staff of Magnus”, with the exception of the Ghostblade, which is found in Ansilvund.
2. What is the Ghostblade and how good is it in Skyrim?
The Ghostblade doesn’t deal a lot of damage, as its base damage is only eight, but it has a unique spectral appearance and an effect that allows it to deal three extra points of damage that ignore the enemy’s armor.
3. Can I improve the Ghostblade in Skyrim?
Yes, the Ghostblade is the second lightest weapon in Skyrim and makes a superb backup weapon because of its armor-piercing effect. It can be upgraded with three samples of Ectoplasm and the Arcane Blacksmith perk, but it does not benefit from any Smithing perks.
4. How do I get the Drainheart Sword in Skyrim?
The Drainheart Sword can be looted from a Ghost Draugr in Labyrinthian Thoroughfare during the quest ‘The Staff of Magnus’.
5. Can I disenchant the Drainheart Sword in Skyrim?
Yes, the Drainheart Sword can be disenchanted, meaning that its effect can be used for custom enchantments.
6. How do I get the Gauldur Blackblade in Skyrim?
The Gauldur Blackblade can be looted from Mikrul Gauldurson in the crypt of Folgunthur during the sidequest Forbidden Legend.
7. Can I upgrade the Ghost Blade in Skyrim?
Yes, tempering the Ghostblade requires three samples of ectoplasm, as well as the Arcane Blacksmith perk.
8. What is the most powerful weapon in Blade and Sorcery?
The most powerful weapons in Blade and Sorcery include the Claymore, Riding Sword, Bardiche, Round Shield, Rapier, Flanged Warmace, Long Sword, and Wrist Blade.
9. What does the Ghostblade look like in Skyrim?
The Ghostblade appears to be wrapped in gray and gold-colored burial wrappings, which have loose ends streaming off it on several occasions.
10. Is it better to join the Blades or Greybeards in Skyrim?
The Greybeards give you the location of Dragon Shout walls, while the Blades give you the location of a generic dragon to hunt down.
11. What is the coolest-looking sword in Skyrim?
The Dawnbreaker is often considered the coolest-looking sword in Skyrim, with its unique design and enchantment.
12. What is the weakest sword in Skyrim?
The fork is the weakest weapon in Skyrim, with a base damage of 1.
13. How do I unlock ghost weapons in Skyrim?
Ghost weapons can be unlocked by completing specific quests or finding them in certain locations, such as Labyrinthian or Ansilvund.
14. What is the rarest weapon in Skyrim?
The rarest weapons in Skyrim include the Notched Pickaxe, Wind-Shear, Konahrik, Ahzhidahl’s Armor, Bolar’s Oathblade, Visage of Mzund, Auriel’s Shield, and the Giant’s Club.
15. What kills ghosts in Skyrim?
Silver weapons and Sunfire are effective against ghosts in Skyrim, as they deal extra damage to undead creatures.