Blades:Smithing Materials
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The following are a list of the materials used in Smithing.
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Description
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Brass Ingot | Uncommon
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2,500![]() |
165![]() |
A metallic alloy typically used to temper lower-tier weapons and armor, Brass looks similar to gold... but it is, most assuredly, not. |
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Chaurus Chitin | Common
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1,925![]() |
77![]() |
Sourced from the exoskeletons of giant - and terrifying - subterranean insects, Chaurus Chitin is strong, light, and perfectly suited for pieces of armor. |
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Daedra Heart | Common
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4,750![]() |
190![]() |
The evil and otherworldly Daedra Heart is the core component of any powerful Daedric weapon or armor. |
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Dragon Bones | Common
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7,475![]() |
299![]() |
Dragons are largely presumed to be extinct, and so an ancient Dragon Bone is highly prized for its incredible durability, which a talented craftsman can mold into power weapons and armor. |
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Dragon Scales | Common
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7,475![]() |
299![]() |
A Dragon Scale is nearly as tough as its bones, and in the hands of a highly skilled blacksmith, can be used to create some of the finest weapons and armor in all Tamriel. |
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Dwarven Metal Ingot | Common
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775![]() |
31![]() |
The secret to creating a Dwarven Ingot was lost with the sudden disappearance of the Dwemer millennia ago, but blacksmiths can still melt down and reuse the scraps that remain... |
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Ebony Ingot | Common
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3,025![]() |
121![]() |
The Ebony Ingot is the condensed, smith-ready version of a volcanic glass so rare and durable, some believe it to be the crystallized blood of the god Lorkhan himself. |
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Gold Ingot | Rare
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15,500![]() |
1,023![]() |
Most gold in the Empire is minted into coins, but in the hands of a skilled blacksmith, a Gold Ingot can instead be transformed into the finest jewelry. |
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Iron Ingot | Common
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125![]() |
5![]() |
A common metal used for creating basic weapons and armor, Iron is also used in the crafting and tempering of Steel and Silver items. |
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Leather | Common
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200![]() |
8![]() |
Blacksmiths willing to add tanning capabilities to their smithies can utilize the resulting Leather to produce impressive light armor. |
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Malachite Ingot | Common
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1,925![]() |
77![]() |
When a skilled blacksmith blends Malachite with orichalcum and moonstone, the resulting Glass weapons and armor are far stronger than the name might suggest... |
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Moonstone Ingot | Common
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1,225![]() |
49![]() |
Moonstone is the primary component used for crafting Elven weapons and armor. |
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Orichalcum Ingot | Common
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500![]() |
20![]() |
Orichalcum is a cornerstone of Orcish metalwork, but the unique ore can be forged by blacksmiths of all races. |
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Pelt | Common
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125![]() |
5![]() |
Pelts (i.e. untanned animal hides) are typically used to create armor that offers less damage resistance than leather, but better protection against the elements. |
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Quicksilver Ingot | Common
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1,225![]() |
49![]() |
Quicksilver is prized among Blacksmiths for its use in crafting powerful arms and armor, including Elven and Daedric. |
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Scrib Chitin | Common
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325![]() |
13![]() |
Scrib Chitin comes from the shell of a scrib, the larval young of large insectoids called Kwama, which are farmed in Morrowind. |
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Silver Ingot | Common
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325![]() |
13![]() |
A beautiful metal of surprising versatility, Silver is used for jewelry as well as etched or alloyed into weapons and armor. |
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Stalhrim | Common
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3,025![]() |
121![]() |
The enchanted ice known as "Stalhrim" comes from the island of Solstheim, in the Sea of Ghosts. |
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Steel Ingot | Common
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200![]() |
8![]() |
Steel is used in the crafting of heavy weapons and armor, but doing so requires at least one upgrade to your Smithy. |
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