The Ebony Blade is a Two-Handed Sword in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Stats[edit]
| Property | Value |
| Weight | 10 |
| Value | 2000 |
| Damage | 11 |
Improving the Ebony Blade[edit]
The Ebony Blade's unique enchantment will improve for every feeding of the "Blood of Deceit" it is given. For every 2 people it is "Fed", its Absorb Health effect will improve by 4 points. By feeding it 10 people, it will reach its maximum of 30 points per hit.
Feeding the Ebony Blade[edit]
There are a number of people that can be "Fed" to the Ebony Blade that will have no real impact on the game. Many of them will have prerequisite things to do before they qualify.
Dark Brotherhood Targets[edit]
- Narfi - For him to could, you must have completed The Straw That Broke prior to acceptiing Narfi
- Beitild - You must have sold her ore prior to accepting Kill Beitild.
- Hern - You must have sold wood to Hert first before accepting Kill Hern.
- Nilsine Shatter-Shield - She can be killed during the quest Mourning Never Comes if you have previously completed Blood on the Ice.
- Amaund Motierre - The kill will count if you are doing it per the Emperor's last request
If you opt for Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!, killing all of them counts. You must have completed Innocence Lost and attacked Astrid. Be sure to have the blade equipped to add her to the count.
Daedric Opportunities[edit]
- Boethiah's Calling - A follower must be sacrificed for this quest to be completed. The Blade of Sacrifice does not have to be used. Many followers can could for this and requires that you raise their disposition toward you.
Side Quests[edit]
- Deeja and Jaree-Ra - They will turn hostile during the Lights Out!
- Saadia - You must have completed In My Time of Need siding with Alik'r
Enemies[edit]
- Ondolemar - You must have previously completed Search and Seizure.
- Eola - During The Taste of Death or after investigating the Hall of the Dead in Markarth
- Lisbet - You must have completed Lisbet's Missing Shipment
- Banning - You must have previously complete the radiant quest for him: Delivery
- Hroggar - You must have sold him firewood before entering Alva's House
NPCs[edit]
- Carlotta Valentia - After having completed her task.
- Lucan Valerius and Camilla Valerius - You must have completed The Golden Claw
NPCs who ask you to mine ore, gather food, ore or other resources can be targetted. Avoid Innkeepers except where noted because many offer quests.
- Eydis - You must have completed The Ghost of Old Hroldan.
- Pavo Attius and Gat gro-Shargakh - Once you have been paid for clearing Kolskeggr Mine.
- Severio Pelagia - You must have sold him cabbage or potatoes previously. He dies during the Battle for Whiterun regardless.
- Beggars can easily be killed as well. Just give them enough gold or alcohol to get the Gift of Charity.
- Merchants you have invested in using the Investor perk will could toward the kills. Many have back-up merchants so no stores are lost.
One Target Method[edit]
If the Dragonborn knows the spell Dead Thrall, they can simply kill and raise the same person repeatedly to power up the sword.
