Path to the Ebony Warrior: Chapter 6 - Gearing Up

• Posted by Ponty January 30, 2013 - 976 views

  "We're going to need the very best equipment Skyrim has to offer. Grab your favourite armor - we're going to do it up to be quite something. Also grab all those soul gems and dragon bits out of your house - how dozens of dragon skeletons fit in that box is beyond even my knowledge - and grab some Elixirs of the Healer and Blacksmith's Elixirs."

  "Right, got it."

  Travelling to Fort Dawnguard for a new set of armor, Marcellus walked with a spring in his step, knowing the ridiculous training was over. On the way back, he purchased several of the potions the voice requested.

  "I got all the stuff. I presume I'm to make some smithing-enchanted equipment, and then make some impossibly good improvements on my gear?"

  "Right on, buddy."

  Going up to Dragonsreach, Marcellus enchanted a Ring, Necklace, Apron, and Glove with a smithing enchantment.

  "Now, back down to the forge - we're going to need 2 weapons I think. Made from Dragon bones - more durable and rigid than steel, and they can hold their edge for some time. Now, first make a sword, and then a mace. While the mace may be slow, it'll easily crush through the Ebony Warrior's armor."

  "Smart. Might make it difficult to block - what is he armed with?"

  "No idea, but that's what the sword is for."

  "Hmm. Over to the workbench and grindstone then?"

  "Make sure you first drink the Healer's potion, then quickly down the Smithing one and don your equipment."

  "Okay..."

  With amazing skill, Marcellus quickly removes flaws in the weapons and armor.

  "Goddamn perfect. I feel invincible wearing this."

  "And the weapons?"

  "Almost took my finger off with a touch."

  "Well, we're not done yet. Up to the Enchanting table next."

  "I'll have to make a note to destroy the Dominion single-handedly when we're done."

  "I wouldn't be surprised if you could."

  Marcellus proudly strode up to Dragonsreach with his new armor and weapons. Author's Note: The Dawnguard Armor, Gauntlets and Boots have a rating of 294, 136 and 136 respectively, with Auriel's Shield adding another 79 - my displayed armor rating is 695. The Dragonbone Sword has 151 damage (before any One-Handed gear) and the Mace 157.

  "Leave the weapons unenchanted. We'll want to use Elemental Fury on them - apparently the Warrior is very resistant to magic attacks. Now, start with the armor. Put Health and Stamina on that one..."

  Marcellus worked away at the Enchanter and created equipment to rival the best of them.

  "Screw the Dominion. I think I could give all of Akavir a try."