Blades:Materials
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Materials are items used in various processes.
General Articles on Materials[edit]
- Alchemy Materials: A complete list of alchemical ingredients
- Building Materials: Materials used to build your town
- Decoration Materials: Materials used for crafting decorations
- Enchanting Materials: Soul Gems and other materials used in enchanting
- Jewelry Materials: Materials used in the construction of jewelry
- Smithing Materials: Materials used in the construction of armor and weapons
- Tempering Materials: Materials used in the tempering of weapons
All Materials[edit]
Name | Rarity | Description
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Amethyst | Uncommon
|
11,850 | 783
|
Amethyst's beauty and color make it a common adornment in tombs and temples, as well as a much sought-after tempering material. | |
Arentine | Epic
|
(?) | 20,088
|
The gem called Arentine is denser and heavier than one would expect, and has the unique property of absorbing all light around it. It is used in high-end weapons and armor tempering. | |
Atronite | Rare
|
(?) | 5,950
|
A mysterious stone literally from another universe - the plane of Oblivion - Atronite is often left behind when an Atronach is defeated or dispelled. It is used in the tempering of high-end weapons and armor. | |
Blue Dartwing | Uncommon
|
300 | 3
|
The Blue Dartwing darts no more, when the wings of this vibrant butterfly are used in potions and poisons. | |
Brass Ingot | Uncommon
|
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. | |
Bronze | Common
|
350 | 140
|
Long ago, smiths forged weapons and armor of bronze, but today, it is used only to craft statues and other decorations. | |
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. | |
Common Soul Gem | Uncommon
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4,875 | 98
|
Filling Soul Gems is dangerous work, as ever more powerful creatures must be hunted to trap their souls in ever larger gems. | |
Copper | Uncommon
|
400 | 15
|
With its unique color and malleability, Copper is generally used for the construction and upgrade of various buildings. | |
Crystal | Uncommon
|
370 | 148
|
Unlike more valuable gemstones, Crystal is commonly used for artistic and decorative purposes. | |
Daedra Heart | Common
|
4,750 | 190
|
The evil and otherworldly Daedra Heart is the core component of any powerful Daedric weapon or armor. | |
Daedroth Tooth | Uncommon
|
(?) | 21
|
Pulled from the bipedal, crocodile-like creatures from Oblivion, a Daedroth Tooth is highly potent and thus prized by alchemists. | |
Deathbell | Common
|
250 | 10
|
As the name would imply, the flower called Deathbell is lethally toxic, and as such has a variety of poison-related uses. | |
Diamond | Rare
|
(?) | 3,967
|
Unlike many gems prized for their color, a Diamond is often judged primarily on its clarity and brilliance, and the difficulty involved in cutting one raises its value even more. | |
Dragon Bones | Common
|
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. | |
Dragon Claw | Uncommon
|
(?) | 32
|
Alchemists and blacksmiths alike both consider a Dragon's Claw to be nearly as valuable as did the dragon it came from. | |
Dragon Scales | Common
|
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. | |
Dwarven Metal Ingot | Common
|
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... | |
Dye | Common
|
390 | 156
|
With its innate ability to modify color almost instantly, Dye is one of the simplest yet most effective decorative items available. | |
Ebony Ingot | Common
|
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. | |
Ectoplasm | Uncommon
|
480 | 4
|
Ectoplasm is a strange, gooey substance left behind by ghosts, and its unique metaphysical properties make it a significant alchemical ingredient. | |
Elevated Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
15,650 | 313
|
The largest Soul Gems are unsurprisingly the most valuable... and tend to be used as quickly as they are obtained. | |
Emerald | Rare
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40,050 | 2,644
|
An Emerald is extremely rare and valuable, and - because many believe the gem possesses innate magical properties - often used in jewelry. | |
Exceptional Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
7,200 | 144
|
Soul Gems are often found powering the ancient machines of the Dwemer, but the secrets of their construction were lost with them... | |
Fabric | Common
|
380 | 152
|
Just as some residents of Tamriel are more refined than others, so too is their clothing, as evidenced by its high-quality Fabric. | |
Faerite | Rare
|
(?) | 8,927
|
The origins of Faerite are a mystery, but it has been noted to appear in locations where great feats of magic once occurred. It is used as an advanced tempering material. | |
Fire Salts | Common
|
250 | 10
|
Fire Salts are used to create Flame-related enchantments, potions and poisons, and great care must be taken when handling them... | |
Firebreath Opal | Epic
|
425 | 30,133
|
The stone known as Firebreath Opal, used in advanced tempering of weapons and armor, looks to be burning white-hot but is actually cool to the touch. | |
Frost Salts | Common
|
250 | 10
|
Frost Salts are used to create Frost-related enchantments, potions and poisons, and are usually collected from the remains of slain Frost Atronachs. | |
Garlic | Uncommon
|
60 | 1
|
Garlic is a common ingredient found in kitchens across Tamriel, and yet uncommonly useful when mixed with the proper alchemical ingredients. | |
Garnet | Uncommon
|
7,900 | 552
|
Common amongst Tamrielic nobility, jewelry crafted using a Garnet stone is more reasonably priced than some alternatives. | |
Giant's Toe | Uncommon
|
1,680 | 14
|
Dangerous to acquire and odorous in the extreme (for obvious reasons), a Giant's Toe can be an invaluable alchemical reagent. | |
Glorious Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
(?) | 679
|
Only well-trained enchanters with the finest equipment can handle the power trapped within this gem. | |
Glow Dust | Common
|
250 | 10
|
Typically collected from Wisps, Glow Dust is a magical component used in enchantments, potions and poisons. | |
Gold Ingot | Rare
|
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. | |
Grand Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
23,050 | 461
|
Trapping the souls of sentient creatures, such as a human or elf, is forbidden by numerous Mage Guilds. | |
Greater Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
10,625 | 213
|
Because the temptation to experiment with Black Soul Gems is strong and dangerous, enchanters tend to learn their craft under heavy supervision. | |
Histcarp | Uncommon
|
180 | 2
|
Found in lakes and rivers across Tamriel, the Histcarp ends up in Alchemy shops as often as it does dinner plates. | |
Honeycomb | Common
|
250 | 10
|
Finding Honeycomb to use in stamina-related enchantments is easy... but safely collecting it is another matter entirely. | |
Imp Stool | Common
|
250 | 10
|
A small fungus found in forests and caves, the Imp Stool can be used in both Health potions and poisons. | |
Iron Ingot | Common
|
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. | |
Lavender | Uncommon
|
120 | 1
|
Often found in soaps and perfumes, Lavender is also used to create weak potions and poisons. | |
Leather | Common
|
200 | 8
|
Blacksmiths willing to add tanning capabilities to their smithies can utilize the resulting Leather to produce impressive light armor. | |
Lesser Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
2,225 | 45
|
With upgraded equipment, and enchanter could use this gem and the weak soul trapped within to enhance weapons, armor, and jewelry. | |
Limestone | Common
|
120 | 4
|
A common material used in the construction and upgrade of Stone-style buildings, Limestone forms the base of most Imperial architecture. | |
Lumber | Common
|
40 | 5
|
The thriving forests of Tamriel provide nearly unlimited Lumber, which is used for the construction and upgrade of town buildings. | |
Malachite Ingot | Common
|
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... | |
Marble | Uncommon
|
360 | 144
|
Marble possesses a strength and beauty that has been utilized in decorations and monuments for centuries. | |
Middling Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
3,300 | 66
|
The more powerful the soul, the larger the Soul Gem must be to contain it... and this one isn't very big. | |
Moon Sugar | Uncommon
|
720 | 6
|
Moon Sugar is an alchemical ingredient used primarily in the production of skooma, an illegal substance traded across Tamriel. | |
Moonstone Ingot | Common
|
1,225 | 49
|
Moonstone is the primary component used for crafting Elven weapons and armor. | |
Nightshade | Uncommon
|
1,080 | 9
|
While often used to produce vicious poisons, a well-trained alchemist can use Nightshade in beneficial potions as well. | |
Orichalcum Ingot | Common
|
500 | 20
|
Orichalcum is a cornerstone of Orcish metalwork, but the unique ore can be forged by blacksmiths of all races. | |
Pearl | Uncommon
|
3,500 | 231
|
Pearls are often used to make common jewelry, such as necklaces and rings. | |
Pelt | Common
|
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. | |
Petty Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
1,500 | 30
|
Soul Gems are used to enchant weapons, armor, and jewelry. | |
Pyrine | Epic
|
(?) | 13,392
|
Few know the true origin of Pyrine, a gold-colored gem of great power, but all can appreciate its remarkable tempering properties. | |
Quicksilver Ingot | Common
|
1,225 | 49
|
Quicksilver is prized among Blacksmiths for its use in crafting powerful arms and armor, including Elven and Daedric. | |
Ruby | Uncommon
|
17,800 | 1,175
|
Rubies can be found in mines and shops across Tamriel, but the foolish sometimes leave them as offerings on Daedric altars. The gemstone is often used in the tempering of weapons and armor. | |
Sapphire | Rare
|
26,700 | 1,763
|
Elegant, impressive, and valuable perfectly describes this magnificent Sapphire, which is also used for advanced tempering. | |
Scrib Chitin | Common
|
325 | 13
|
Scrib Chitin comes from the shell of a scrib, the larval young of large insectoids called Kwama, which are farmed in Morrowind. | |
Seeds | Common
|
370 | 148
|
Every healing herb or beautiful flower begins with the simple Seed. | |
Silver Ingot | Common
|
325 | 13
|
A beautiful metal of surprising versatility, Silver is used for jewelry as well as etched or alloyed into weapons and armor. | |
Stalhrim | Common
|
3,025 | 121
|
The enchanted ice known as "Stalhrim" comes from the island of Solstheim, in the Sea of Ghosts. | |
Steel Ingot | Common
|
200 | 8
|
Steel is used in the crafting of heavy weapons and armor, but doing so requires at least one upgrade to your Smithy. | |
Topaz | Uncommon
|
5,250 | 347
|
While it has no uses in enchanting or alchemy, Topaz is a beautiful stone that is often used to decorate jewelry. | |
Transcendent Soul Gem | Uncommon
|
11 | 1,000
|
The power emanating from this gem sends a shiver down your spine, for what kind of creature has such a powerful soul? | |
Void Salts | Common
|
250 | 10
|
A key ingredient in creating Shock-infused enchantments, potions and poisons, Void Salts are best kept in the laboratory... and off the dinner table. |