Skyrim - TOP 10 Daedric Artifacts in the Elder Scrolls Lore (CAUTION: SUBJECTIVE)

In our latest Elder Scrolls video we discuss the results of our elder scrolls podcast where we subjectively ranked the Daedric Artifacts based on a variety of factors (not just lore).
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an open world action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the fifth main installment in The Elder Scrolls series and was released worldwide on November 11, 2011. The game's main story revolves around the player character and their quest to defeat Alduin the World-Eater, a dragon who is prophesied to destroy the world. The videogame is set two hundred years after the events of Oblivion, and takes place in the fictional province of Skyrim.
At FudgeMuppet, we uncover the elder scrolls lore secrets that make this game so sensational, and also have many discussions regarding our thoughts on the various games. In this video we're going to be diving into the artifacts of the Daedric Princes throughout all elder scrolls games, and ranking them into a top 10. This will include artifacts found in Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Be sure to let us know your favorite Daedric Prince artifact in the comments!
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[@lumpybumpy6909]

The real artifacts are the friends we made on the way.

[@Kevin-vz6dv]

POG comment

[@fiachmccarthy8120]

Specifically the people we sacrified to get said artifacts

[@tuckercoolman5390]

Stop before I cry

[@warpcore9681]

Molag Bal does not approve

[@sirvoltik5122]

That we eventually killed

[@trekker105]

It's always seemed weird to me that the player character could just casually become the champion of every prince at once and none of them seemed to care.

[@andrewhorton6613]

@Samueldedieu yeah but what about oblivion when we aren’t Dragonborn why does none of the Daedric princes care

[@anafu-sankanashi8933]

You'd think Peryite would notice first, as he literally lives to interfere in deadric actions.

[@davidking5256]

It’s all about the Kalpa

[@besserwissersmartass1170]

@Samueldedieu Mortal Kombat: TES Edition

[@besserwissersmartass1170]

@Samueldedieu thank you

[@cobaltprime9467]

Dawnbreaker was my favorite. I just wish it came with an actual scabbard fitting of its beauty. Something that perfectly aligns with the gem.

[@warpcore9681]

You probably know by now that you can dual wield Dawnbreaker.

[@jelessahaynes2416]

I agree, it was also my favorite, buy what bothered me about it was how weak that is was.. bothered me greatly, lol. I mean, like, a weapon like that SHOULD be stronger than what it is, right? Lol

[@raiden3013]

i wish it had a bit of a stronger enchantment though lol

[@XSilver_WaterX]

@@warpcore9681 Oh yeah, that feature of clonking the Necro-Nord and his spirit form makes him drop a duplicate that his human form would use is he was tapped out of magicka. As terrifying as his ice brigade is, a few light swipe and INSTANT decapitation of the player?! This guy is Ebony Warrior or ABOVE?!

[@speakwithanimals]

"CAUTION: SUBJECTIVE" is such a wonderfully self-aware addition to the title

[@fingerboxes]

"This key can unlock the hidden potential inside your mind." Level 1 intelligence character: *stabs self in the head with it*

[@Oswald-Mandus]

How else would it work?

[@randyking2057]

It's funny cuz this would probably work

[@JaelaOrdo]

1. Fork of Horripilation

[@HHLucifer666]

This comment is criminally underrated

[@beairmann]

I support this

[@MrWizeazz]

Always.

[@Reaper419Darkangel]

and its loyal companion, kitchen knife of humilliation

[@bacd-nn2lg]

My list of Deadric Artifacts: 10. Ebony Mail 9. Sanguine Rose 8. Ring of Hircine 7. Azura Star 6. Goldbrand 5. Ring of Khajiiti 4. Skeleton Key 3. Skull of Corruption 2. Wabbajack 1. Oghma Infinium

[@anafu-sankanashi8933]

No spellbreaker? Its Kay but as a worshipper of Peryite I nod willingly

[@asmillingchihuahua9858]

Wirr Ling wabbajack, jabbawack, bajbawack, jbabawack...

[@MrWizeazz]

We all know that Eltonbrand is the real top one and also surprisingly the hardest one to get.

[@anafu-sankanashi8933]

@@MrWizeazz EltonBrand?

[@MrWizeazz]

@@anafu-sankanashi8933 It’s technically considered an Easter egg and is a MUCH greater version of Goldbrand, but I still consider it part of the lore. It’s insanely difficult to get (I’ve only done it twice because it’s such a pain in the ass to go through everything). elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Eltonbrand

[@troperhghar9898]

Why does marphala the goddess of lies and assassins have a two handed odatchi while marons dagon the lord of destruction uses a dagger?

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

"It just works"

[@spacedong3059]

Mehrunes is the lord of change as well. A dagger can be used to assassinate a king or a leader to allow power to change hands.

[@troperhghar9898]

@@spacedong3059 following that logic dagon should also have a daedric artifact of political marriage

[@davidking5256]

@@Im-Not-a-Dog I literally slapped my knee

[@Awoken0]

Because they're not the ones who use the artifacts?

[@evancondon1372]

Nothing makes me happier when I see Fudgemuppet post a video. Especially when the video is about daedric artifacts.

[@BS-gk2cb]

Notice me, senpais

[@joesantos2455]

Evan, my good man! There is another sacred artifact most storied, sacred, and BLESSED in its infinite power and temptation! This SCINTILLATING talisman hath been dubbed, by American civilization, in all its glory: "thee vagina"! I cannot be certain, but it has been known 2 bring more delight than even Elder scrolls KZbin videos...it's close, though, old sport!

[@HareDeLune]

I remember being disappointed to find that Umbra wasn't in Skyrim, as it was my favourite weapon in Oblivion.

[@Kainlarsen]

It wasn't?? I was sure i remember seeing/hearing something about it...

[@HareDeLune]

@@Kainlarsen Not in the vanilla game, no. According to the lore, Umbra was destroyed sometime in the two hundred year span between the events of Oblivion and those of Skyrim. Umbra has been brought to Skyrim through mods, and also through the deplorable 'Kreation Klubb'.

[@MLPDethDealr32]

Umbra is added in if you have the Legacy of the Dragonborn mod. at a certain level you can find an Orc in full Ebony armor in possession of the Sword.

[@RecordedMercury]

@@HareDeLune Honestly the umbra creation club mod isn't terrible. I just bought a for like 1500 points or whatever the fuck and I got some pretty dope shit. There is only like a handful of cool shit on there but the madness pack is hands down the best. Especially if you've played shivering isles. One of the best armor mods on it own is the spell knight armor

[@HareDeLune]

@@RecordedMercury Thank you for the advice, but I for one categorically refuse to support the idea of microtransactions in games. I find the 'Kreation Klubb' to be a horrid and deplorable monstrosity completely beneath my attention. It saddens me that more people don't feel the same way about it, but that's the way life is.

[@snocoldman]

To this day, the wabbajack has to be one of my all-time favs. It just fits so well with Sheogorath as a character.

[@ScottieDo]

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[@skullkrusher-dx4kg]

It's also pretty OP.

[@bobakett5613]

For sure!

[@The_Very_Tall_Midget]

I love the way sheogorath says wabbajack

[@idipped2521]

The wabbajack is what posers throw out first when they are asked about TES Lore. Fucking normie

[@Scotttjt]

For me, it's Dawnbreaker. It's the single best weapon for clearing dungeons filled with undead.

[@BigBadBurch]

I swear that sword lowers the difficulty of the game. It's a buzzsaw.

[@morrigankasa570]

It isn't the best even a measly Dragonbone Dagger I craft and enchant and everything is better then Dawnbreaker for draugr/undead clearing

[@Stryker1297]

@@morrigankasa570 you shouldn't need this explained to you but we're all aware of how insane the crafting triangle of a decade old game is. Scott is clearly just sharing his preference as far as unique weapons go lol

[@morrigankasa570]

@@Stryker1297 I respect his opinion just stating my opinion. Also I've talked with others and read comments in some other Skyrim videos that apparently some players totally missed things cause they don't care for grinding.

[@demircruz6291]

Ok, lets be honest guys... we used and ABUSED the Dawnbreaker in every Undead Dungeon or Quest, specially in Dawnguard. PD: I wish they made a Quest in which you teleport to the Necromancer's Moon Plane and kill(or join) Mannimarco with Dawnbreaker by Meridia's orders.

[@staren1991]

my problem with the weapon is that the explosion sends every piece of loose loot flying over half the dungeon... sometimes even clipping out of reach, which is especially frustrating when it comes to certain quest items (like those bottles you need for that one dragon priest, or the optional golden ship in the TG questline)

[@demircruz6291]

@@staren1991 Yeah bro, I remember the time I fought Othar(My first Dragon Priest). I killed the Drauger and there was an explosion. After 5 minutes I found the Second Skull of Othar's coufin in the other side of the room 😂.

[@unlimitedpower1385]

no and you couldnt kill manimarco anyways since he is a god especially not on his own plane

[@vonfaustien3957]

@@SkeletonoFun i mean he's kind of the main villian or at least the evil option in daggerfall

[@unlimitedpower1385]

@Sam Guevenne mannimarco is comparable to a daedric prince yknow

[@slimretro2659]

I would dare to say that the black books are the most powerful artifacts in the hands of mortals like Vivec and Sotha Sil with great minds, but maybe they're already too power to fully experience limitations. The small glimpses of the black books we've seen show the greatest knowledge of the universe. Just imagine if a reader fully reads the books. Talos would have a rival.

[@PsychoKupo]

I love how the title needed a subjective warning lol

[@IsraeliGirl1997]

Just as I looked for last video to watch before I finish work- you pop up with newest upload. Think it's my fav way to end the day :)

[@DiscordsDrummer]

I cannot wait for the content you all will come up with for ES VI! Imagine what will happen especially with the Daedric artifacts 🤔👀👀

[@warpcore9681]

A whip similar to Malog Bal's mace. Imagine the animation as you grapple enemies.

[@DiscordsDrummer]

A whip would definitely suit his sphere or one of them at least.

[@josephjackson4312]

Hearing the description of the skeleton key makes me want a game that focusses more on it. I can see a leveling system based on using it to unlock stats and abilities. A big part of the game being focused on opening portals and altering abilities and thoughts of people around you.

[@ImmieGlam]

Loved the podcast about this topic, love your podcast in general. 👍

[@chrisjurado5771]

Honestly about to replay the game this made me nostalgic just reading the caption

[@m16chick]

I literally am so excited to hear about Umbra being talked about!

[@DrCawfee669]

I just wish Harkon had dialoge if you have molag bal's mace

[@RestlessRebel]

Agreed I wonder what he'd say

[@DrCawfee669]

@@RestlessRebel Depends on weather he thinks you just have his mace or you are his champion, If he thought you just had the mace, he might think he has a better claim to it because he is a Vampire Lord

[@ZieSpiralOut]

Or better yet serana and valerica, they are daughters of coldharbor after all.

[@morrigankasa570]

My list is this; 10: Spellbreaker, 9: Savior's Hide, 8: Masque of Clavicus Vile, 7: Ebony Blade, 6: Mehrune's Razor, 5: Wabbajack, 4: Sanguine's Rose, 3: Mace of Molag Bal, 2: Dawnbreaker, 1: Azura's Star

[@Lojeb44]

With how much you three love Umbra, I'm literally begging you to make a video (or series?) on The Infernal City and Lord of Souls

[@misterbooga6466]

Really kinda sucks though how none of these artifacts are as cool in the game as they are in the lore :p

[@XJonAye]

I chalk that up to game play mechanics, otherwise the dragon born would be unstoppable

[@kylerBD]

Zims immersive artifacts

[@misterbooga6466]

@@XJonAye I know, but I feel like they shouldn’t write it that way if we can’t actually use it

[@misterbooga6466]

@Samueldedieu that would be so cool, don’t think they have what it takes to do it though :/

[@RestlessRebel]

@@XJonAye I am unstoppable

[@Vahmung]

Good list. My personal favorites though have to be Goldbrand, Bow Of Shadows, Dawnblade, Mehrune's Razor and Ring of Khajiiti. This video make me wish you guys would do a video on some other artifacts like Scourge.

[@RXTRUX1]

One of the problems in Skyrim is that it's very easy to make far stronger items with just a little time learning how to forge and enchant (and that's before mods).

[@amandaparizo7679]

Dawnbreaker has to be my favorite. That weapon is my favorite and just does such amazing damage on undead.

[@teawrecks4140]

I always interpreted that the Masque of Clavicus wasn't a "mask" as you'd previously pointed out, but rather a "trait" given for a temporary time (which explains why others don't comment on the users wearing or using of the artifact). Though a physical item in-game would then be needed cause, well it's a meant to be a quest reward at the end of the day, so they made the mask we now know?

[@samuelbrockett7193]

I love the ebony blade, the dark ways of it is so cool and matches with my crime lord character

[@justabeardedguythatisahero9848]

Nothing better than a double axe after killing a puppy.

[@Esoteraeon]

That shit heavy af

[@VTOLxEmpire99]

Just by looks my favorite is clavicis viles mask. My favorite in general though is the skeleton key.

[@jacobklatzker1678]

My subjective favorite has to be Dawnbreaker due to it being the first one I ever got and also my first build ever was a holy battle mage and I had so much using to the end of my play through. Also it’s really not bad either.

[@aveasatru9815]

Gotta love that podcast become vidoes :)

[@dabeastyman3562]

Damn, I opened KZbin and saw this listed as 3 seconds ago lmao

[@rioti7318]

By the 9 divines i love this channel

[@runningbat1174]

I started playing skyrim a few years ago and probably spended 100s of hours on ot but i love oblivion and started playing it since last year and i love the story and how it feels like i actually earned my weapons even the sword of jygalag. My favourite deadr8c artifact is almost certainly the grey cowel because of the story involed in to getting it and the awesome abilty it grants.

[@jyggalagthedaedricprinceof8459]

We need to have a talk... WHY ISN'T THE SWORD OF JYGGALAG ON THIS LIST 😢

[@jyggalagthedaedricprinceof8459]

@Willian Busch Thank You, I am Amazing... Was that Sarcasm?

[@BrokeHomieTank]

I had no clue this was posted today.

[@ZieSpiralOut]

My favorite is the ebony mail... get my smithing and heavy armor nice and leveled and bam, it’s pretty awesome!

[@domrubeo8050]

Hey fudgemuppet I love all of ur builds and have seen so many of them but being on PS4 mods aren’t very good so I was wondering if u could make a knight/crusader build for vanilla that focuses on melee combat over magic. Like so they can see

[@quaidmoore7997]

The most powerful artifact of all, the fortify restoration potion. unlimited power

[@adephagiaaergia8944]

Nothing like being early to another lore video

[@MLPDethDealr32]

Actually, in regards to the Razor... You can acquire all the pieces BEFORE you get the quest from Silus. >:)

[@sindrimyr5351]

i also like that in some sources Dagon actually gifted the spear to hircine

[@tobyv3538]

Any chance of a spooktober build?;) Edit: A mephala or molag bal twist would be cool

[@christianotto5553]

Mehrunes' Razor is in ESO completely assembled. During the dungeon "City of Ash II" you'll encounter a female Bosmer, Gilraen, who was stranded in the Deadlands for a while. She says she stole something from it. And if you check her hip, you'll see Mehrunes' Razor hanging from it!

[@RedSpade37]

I know this is a late comment for me to make, but how is ESO these days? I started playing it with a friend of mine right after the Morrowind DLC, but when she quit, I quit. Is it worth getting back into? I remember some of the DLC dungeons being very difficult, and I am not sure if I would enjoy that.

[@christianotto5553]

@@RedSpade37 ESO is a bit bland these days. The last two story chapters have been received rather poorly (Greymoor and Blackwood). If you quit after Morrowind, you missed Summerset, however, which is really good and largely regarded the best DLC. Elsweyr is okay, and great if you like cats. I would recommend playing these two. You could try Greymoor, it's free, anyway. Don't pay for Blackwood, though!

[@geraltofrivia7448]

The ebony blade is my favorite It's just too good

[@Aethuviel]

I wonder how the Oblivion Walker achievement could work, lore-wise? Since you will be the champion of all Daedric princes (except for Jyggalag and possibly Nocturnal), some of whom hate each other? I made my Dunmer character over a year ago just to make an "evil" character and who would get all the Daedric artifacts (yes, I'm late, started playing in 2016), only to be sucked into Dunmer lore and now I don't feel comfortable with him getting about 73% of those artifacts...

[@truetitanium1015]

My favorite is the dawnbreaker. It so cool looking and very useful scince most fighting in Skyrim is with undead

[@BigDreamsSmallWalletRC]

People under estimate the True Power of the Skull Of Corruption once you developed the proper rhythm to attack the attack speed is absolutely insane . You can demolish any target essentially before they near you.

[@floppyporpoise5260]

Great list but I think meridas championship in the summerset isles dlc showed a lot of power to dawn breaker as well

[@ChadKakashi]

Yooo what’s the armor set near the Ebony Blade on the table in the beginning.

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

Clavicus Vile : 🎶 " Please allow me to introduce myself , I'm a man of wealth and taste.." 🎵😈

[@Sp0on777]

I used the ritual stone and lemkil to fully charge the ebony blade with only one dead "friend" =)

[@eternal_glitter]

the armor around the ebony blade what is it?

[@albert4197]

The eff reminds me of the oblivion crisis

[@ABurntMuffin]

you had me at (CAUTION: SUBJECTIVE).

[@obscenelobotomy2644]

Does anyone know where the pictures in the thumbnail are from?

[@AleXRuja]

Hey! Which mod adds the spear of bitter mercy to skyrim?

[@creightonsmith819]

How is dawnbreaker not on this list. The affect of the weapon is what is so compelling

[@acheesecake6947]

I agree with the number 1 spot in my first play through of Oblivion I fellt like a god swinging that sword

[@georgehenry7531]

What’s the first song in the background?

[@SirLazriel]

Does anyone know What texture mod they use? Their game always looks so clean

[@purplesnowshark6544]

Yo my music teacher is legit using this as a divider between the baroque and classical periods of music.

[@ironmeteorite1343]

Do a remaster of the Undying!

[@oliverogden4999]

Where is the piece of mehrunes razor in the elder scrolls online i haven’t seen this yet

[@TheRagnus]

#1 Scourge. Never appeared in any of the games so far, but according to lore (namely the Book of Daedra), it is the only daedric artifact designed *specifically* to slay and combat other daedra, and is even cursed to immediately banish/destroy the wielder if said wielder is another daedra besides Malacath. Malacath's Scourge is to the Elder Scrolls what the Crucible is to Doom.

[@RustyMerc4Hire]

It shows up in Battlespire & Morrowind.

[@tekdaystar345]

What mod did the Spear of Bitter Mercy come from?

[@tylertice6588]

Might be from ESO

[@danokysenpai8038]

Is it possible to melt the daedric artifacts in to one lore wise ?

[@Rodiacreed]

I wish I acquired Umbra in Oblivion but I didn't do Clavicus' quest.

[@pulsefel9210]

im starting to think that mora isnt a deadra but the godhead in lucid dreamer form

[@ThatKid7718]

Just realized the ebony blade is literally Elric's sword Stormbringer from Melniboné

[@travisterry5855]

Could the key grant Chim?

[@davidking5256]

I’d really love a return of Mankar Camoran. Think about it; Umaril returned- yet Camoran died only in Mehrunes plane that he made for him..... would be super cool if he is calling the shots for the thalmor!!!

[@Stonedgamerguy21]

Umaril returned because he was half auroran Mankar Camoran is just a mortal a very powerful one but mortal none the less.

[@Zeemis]

It feels like Clavicus Vile works with or for the Ideal Masters because of that Umbra Sword. Don't all souls that get absorbed into Soul Gems go to the Soul Cairn?

[@slimretro2659]

Actually the souls taken by Umbra become Umbra.

[@guardiancologne9034]

Man i love FudgeMuppet

[@FeedEgg]

We become the godhead when using the creation kit.....or really any mod at all, we are in essence altering their universe and then interacting with it.

[@njsanders]

What armor was on the table with the Ebony Blade?

[@morrigankasa570]

Modded Imperial Armor I believes

[@MrWizeazz]

I’m kinda surprised that Goldbrand didn’t make the list.

[@mesektet5776]

Umbra, it is everything.

[@DovahkiinKhajiit]

So Umbra is the same kind of Demon-Sword as Soul Edge, neat.

[@Oswald-Mandus]

No wabbajack? Ok. My feelings aren't hurt in the slightest.

[@Sicarius_Avindar]

The weeb in me will always love Goldbrand/Eltonbrand, cus Demon Katana :P The fact it can be transformed into Eltonbrand is also cool

[@devilishlyhandsome830]

You forgot the Fork of Horripilation

[@sleepy6119]

this made me ghost look at the ones from oblivion. all i gotta say is i hope ES6 has actually stats and negatives bro pls just make me think if i wanna wear something (looking at you oblivion necromancer amulet) oh and spell crafting!! i want my spells back

[@jimboeeek]

Fudge Muppet broll of items 😌😌😌

[@primorock8141]

Umbra sounds cool. Should've been in Skyrim

[@ShinDangaioh]

If you install Legacy of the Dragonborn mod, Umbra shows up along with some other artifacts.

[@adamthompson6669]

CAUTION ⛔️ another awesome video from the kings 🤴 🤴 thank you fudge muppet ahhh next gen almost here and cyberpunk and I’ll be ready for whatever Todd Howard and Phil Spencer throw my way ahhhhh surreal :)

[@emperorpenguin6420]

Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack, Wabbajack...... Wabbajack

[@nizarfeddach5621]

no

[@apolics4015]

@@nizarfeddach5621 yes................................wabbajack

[@Papagiorgio153]

I honestly like your guys lore better than post kirkbride memospore

[@Papagiorgio153]

seriously

[@hrabiagrzegorzalbinos]

Is there a mod for that spear guys?

[@hrabiagrzegorzalbinos]

If there is, then I'm shocked I haven't heard about it

[@brianhernandez3895]

None of the weapons shown in the thumbnail are in the video

[@FyoCoutch187]

Tell me that spear is the one that goblin follower has from the creation club. I keep trying to take it from him but I cant get it. Why does this goblin have a deadric artifact who knows but that little shit is unintelligible.

[@chengzhou8711]

Highly Advanced Aliens who have a super alien metal I guess

[@TeeteringTod]

For your heresy I curse you to forever be accosted by level 60 Xivilai with reflect 15% damage enchanted deadric armour!

[@muhmmadmuneeb219]

The ebony blade....most of my kills are by this sword.

[@paulwei6596]

I never use dawn breaker. Never enough undead for me to kill, what's the point of blowing them away?

[@loganmiller2912]

Wait is umbra in the elder scrolls V or no

[@zurinarctus1329]

In term of power, Staff of Towers is the most powerful artifact in existence.