How do you know when Ebony Blade is fully upgraded?
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You know when the Ebony Blade is fully upgraded when it reaches a maximum Absorb Health enchantment of 30 points, which occurs after killing 10 friendly NPCs with the blade, and Mephala’s dialogue confirms the upgrade, saying “At last, my blade is returned to its full glory.” The Ebony Blade is a unique Daedric Artifact that can be upgraded by killing friendly NPCs, and its power is measured by the Absorb Health enchantment, which increases by 4 points for every 2 friendly NPCs killed.
Understanding the Ebony Blade Upgrade Process
To fully upgrade the Ebony Blade, players must kill 10 friendly NPCs, which includes characters who have completed quests for them, hired mercenaries, and those who have paid the player for work.
Identifying Friendly NPCs
Friendly NPCs are characters whose dialogue changes after completing a quest for them, those who have paid the player for work, and mercenaries hired in pubs.
FAQs
- What is the Ebony Blade’s unique effect? The Ebony Blade’s unique effect is to increase the power of its Absorb Health enchantment based on the number of friendly NPCs that the player kills.
- Can the Ebony Blade be upgraded through smithing? No, the Ebony Blade, unlike other Daedric Artifacts, cannot be upgraded through smithing.
- How many kills does it take to fully upgrade the Ebony Blade? It takes 10 kills of friendly NPCs to fully upgrade the Ebony Blade, with 2 kills per upgrade.
- Does the Ebony Blade scale with level? The Ebony Blade has the same absorbing effect when obtained, regardless of the player’s level.
- How does the Ebony Blade get better? The Ebony Blade’s Absorb Health enchantment increases by 4 points for every 2 friendly NPCs killed.
- Can you increase the Ebony Blade damage? No, the Ebony Blade’s damage cannot be improved, but the Drain Health effect can be increased to 30 points by killing 10 friendly NPCs.
- Why is my Ebony Blade not upgrading? The Ebony Blade effect is upgraded when killing a friend, which includes NPCs that have completed quests for the player, not just hired followers.
- How do you check the Ebony Blade level? The Ebony Blade is obtained in the Daedric quest “The Whispering Door“, and its level can be checked by the Absorb Health enchantment.
- What is the most powerful melee weapon in Skyrim? One of the most powerful melee weapons in Skyrim is the Wuuthrad battleaxe, a massive two-handed battleaxe.
- Is the Ebony Blade the Necrosword? No, the Ebony Blade is an unrelated black-tinted super-sword and the weapon of Dane Whitman/Black Knight, while the Necrosword is the weapon of Gorr the God Butcher.
- What is the max DMG on Ebony Blade? The maximum damage rating of the Ebony Blade is 30 points, achieved by killing 10 friendly NPCs.
- Is the Ebony Blade the best weapon in Skyrim? The Ebony set of weapons and armors are widely considered to be among the best in the game, although the Dragonbone and Daedric sets are more popular.
- Who should I use the Ebony Blade on? The Ebony Blade should be used on NPCs who consider the player a friend, including characters who have completed quests, paid the player, or been hired as mercenaries.
- How powerful can the Ebony Blade become? With 100 Enchantment Skill and using Enchanter’s Elixir, the Ebony Blade can have a base damage of 70-80.
- Can you enchant the Ebony Blade in Skyrim? Originally, the Ebony Blade cannot be enchanted or upgraded, but with certain modifications, it can be given the stats of a Daedric greatsword and enchanted like any other weapon.