Imperial Sword
Base Damage: 8	Weight: 10	Base Value: 23
Class: One-Handed, Sword
Upgrade Material: Steel Ingot
Perk: Steel Smithing
FormID: 000135B8

For other weapons in this set, see Imperial Weapons.

The Imperial Sword is a One-Handed weapon found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It serves as the primary melee weapon used by the Imperial Legion in Skyrim.

AppearanceEdit

It seems to vaguely resemble the historical Roman Gladius Hispaniensis, (or "Spanish Sword") which was the primary weapon of the Roman Legions until the 3rd Century A.D., a reference the Greco-Roman traits shown by the Empire throughout the series, especially after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind onwards. The Imperial symbol is carved into the hilt.

LocationsEdit

The Imperial sword can typically be found wielded by most Imperial Soldiers and Hold Guards in Imperial controlled Holds.

Fixed locationsEdit

• On Corrupted Shades at Meridia's Shrine, during The Break of Dawn.
• Can be stolen from the armory in Castle Dour in Solitude.
• Two can be found in Whitewatch Tower on the weapon rack.
• Two can be found in Fort Greymoor, on the Weapon Rack.
• Any Imperial camp contains 5-8 imperials who all wield a sword.
• The Abandoned Prison

SmithingEdit

The Imperial sword cannot be crafted, but it can be upgraded with a Steel Ingot at a grindstone and also benefits from the Steel Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.

TriviaEdit

• The damage and weight are identical to the Steel Sword, the only difference being its appearance and value.

AppearancesEdit

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (First appearance)