Quick questions on the ebony blade

Post » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:11 am

I killed my wife with it, some old followers and the orc encampment (After doing forgemaster quest) so I think its fully charged now.

It only does 15 base damage which is really weak but since the wiki states that it ABSORBS 30 health at max charge, does that mean I can add a flat 30 damage on it making it do 45 damage per hit?

Im also wondering if the absorb health is lowered by magic resistance. Does the ebony blade deal pure/true damage or is it lowered by resist magicka, armor and other factors?

Also... this artifact feels VERY powerful. As it has unlimited charges it seems to heal more than enemies do damage. Does the ebony blade make you practicly invulnerable if you have decent mitigation (armor, resist)?

Im roleplaying an evil dunmer so the Ebony blade is PERFECT for roleplaying. I feared it was going to be too weak, but now I fear it is too strong :)
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Bryanna Vacchiano
 
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Post » Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:42 am

This weapon is "very strange"
In my eyes it's not clear if it's buggy or intended to be so.

The weapon is a 2hd greatsword but its damage, weight, weapon reach, sound files, impact force, and stamina usage are all configured to one-handed skill values.
It uses 1hd skill modif + perks but you will level up your 2hd skill.

The absorb health is lowerd by magic resistance.

(edit nr. 5..... my english svcks)
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Post » Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:45 pm

Glitched-perhaps deliberately
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