Can't improve the Mace of Molag Bal? : V

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:55 pm

So my smithing is level 100 but I can't improve the mace beyond 'flawless' quality...
Anyone know why?

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:44 pm

Not all weapons get the benefits from the perks in smithing line. Though, you can improve it past flawless with Fortify Smithing potions and Enchantments.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:39 pm

IIRC I had the same problem with the Ebony Blade, not sure why though. The only thing I can come up with is maybe the devs didn't want them too overpowered, after all, they're supposed to be more unique than anything.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:41 pm

At least you CAN improve it. So many weapons are bugged and can't be improved.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:35 pm

yeah, you need to get some smithing potions and equipment to get your smithing past 100

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:23 pm

I have the same problem. Can't get my Molag or Ebony sword behind 70 damage. It says: 'You lack the requirements.'

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:22 pm

That weapon is still pretty darn beastly even at vanilla values.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:42 pm

At least you CAN improve it. So many weapons are bugged and can't be improved.

Some weapons are not meant to be improved.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:36 am

Some weapons are not meant to be improved.

I'm not sure what you mean. How do you know? I wonder why you can't improve silver weapons.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:38 am

At least you CAN improve it. So many weapons are bugged and can't be improved.

Like Wuuthrad and the Headsman's Axe...

can be enchanted though. not enough for me..

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:19 pm

Not all weapons get the benefits from the perks in smithing line. Though, you can improve it past flawless with Fortify Smithing potions and Enchantments.

And some benefit from perks you'd least expect. Quite by accident, I discovered yesterday that Savior's Hide benefits from the Ebony perk. Wth? I had to run to UESP to make sure that neither me nor my game were bugged. :blink:

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:41 pm

100 Smithing does not mean legendary for upper tier weapons. You'll need potions or equipment of fortify smithing to bring ebony quality items to legendary.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:06 pm

That's because alot of the Daedric Artifacts, do not benefit from the "Daedric Smithing" perk, which allows you to improve by double. My Nord Warrior can improve a Daedric Warhammer up to 133 Damage, but can only improve Volendrung up to 108 damage with his current +Smithing gear. Volendrung is alot faster though, and allows me to spam Power Attacks, so i use it instead of the Daedric Warhammer. I was able to improve my Mace of Molag Bal up to like 80 damage with low +Smithing enchants.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:12 am

Yep, Smithing gear and a potion is the ways to go

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:45 am

MB takes ebony to upgrade. Doesn't it? If I remember correctly, ( and that in itself is a miracle ) you need a Smithing of 300.

That would be 100 base, The Ebony Perk and a total of 100 with Enchants and/or a potion. OR
100 base, 100 with Enchants and 100 w/ a potion.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:43 pm

Not all weapons get the benefits from the perks in smithing line. Though, you can improve it past flawless with Fortify Smithing potions and Enchantments.

This ^^^

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:24 pm

If you must, abuse restoration alchemy and get it to the point you feel is "just right" :laugh:

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:19 pm

So many weapons are bugged and can't be improved.

I bet all those "NERF EXPLOITS" whiners are happy.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:00 pm

Some weapons are not meant to be improved.

Which is a flaw since it essensially makes many artifacts too weak.

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:57 am

Daedric artifacts and some unique weapons, for some reason only beth knows why, can not be improved passed flawless, not matter the smithing skill and perks.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:47 am

Daedric artifacts and some unique weapons, for some reason only beth knows why, can not be improved passed flawless, not matter the smithing skill and perks.

Any item that can be improved by smithing can reach legendary you just need a little magic.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:39 am

Prettysure you need Arcane smtihing and either the Ebony or Daedric perk, I forget which. (Or a lot of Fortify Smithing effects to supplant the perks)

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:38 am

Anybody knows how to get fortify smithing potions?

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:45 pm

Anybody knows how to get fortify smithing potions?

You can make them: (wiki)

The following ingredients contain this effect:

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Blisterwort
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Glowing_Mushroom
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Sabre_Cat_Tooth
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Spriggan_Sap

» Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:20 pm

this brings up one of my complaints with the game, which is artifacts being outclassed by handcrafted daedric weapons.