Orichalcum Ore (Skyrim)

For other uses, see Orichalcum Ore.

Orichalcum Ore is a crafting material found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Characteristics

Orichalcum ore is used to make orichalcum ingots at a smelter. Once smelted into ingots, it is used to create and improve Orcish armor and weapons.

Orichalcum Ore Veins

Orichalcum ore veins can be mined with a pickaxe to obtain orichalcum ore. Each vein, when mined, has a chance to produce a precious gem.

Locations

Orichalcum ore can be purchased from merchants or found at the following locations:

Nine veins in Bilegulch Mine, southwest of Fort Sungard. There is also some loose ore in the back of a handcart near the smelter.
Seven veins in Dushnikh Mine, southeast of Markarth.
Seven veins in Mor Khazgur Mine, inside Mor Khazgur, to the far northwest of Skyrim. Also one ore piece on a table next to two ingots be stolen.
Four veins in Giant's Grove, around Malacath's Shrine.
Three veins in Blackreach.
Three veins on the peak overlooking Skyborn Altar.
Two veins due west of Alftand, southeast of Dawnstar, on top of a large hill.
Two veins at Haknir's Shoal^DR
Two veins about halfway between Nightgate Inn and Irkngthand. Shortly east of the road, behind some tree trunks and tall rocks.
Two veins on top of the cliff south of Valtheim Towers and one vein across the bridge, just north from the stool.
Two veins on top of the hill behind the entrance to High Gate Ruins.
One vein near the very peak of the Throat of the World, and along the path to the Throat.
One vein high up on a mountain face southwest of Uttering Hills Cave.
One vein in Chillwind Depths.
One vein in Volskygge passages.
One vein in the cave at Sleeping Tree Camp.
One vein downhill to the east of Frostflow Lighthouse into the glaciers, directly across from the frozen mammoth.
One vein three islands east northeast from Septimus Signus' Outpost, between a glacier and some rocks with barnacles. Watch out for bears.
One vein to the far right of Frostmere Depths within Frostmere Crypt, below and right of the word wall.
One vein directly south of Saarthal, go up the ice trail and stop when coming upon a tree. It will be to the right on the bottom of an icy bed of rocks.
Bonestrewn Crest, southwestern side of the mountain.
In a Troll's cave, north of Ivarstead.
Along the road from Whistling Mine, west of Winterhold and Southwest from an unmarked hunting camp, between some rocks.
Along a cliff to the northwest of Shearpoint, southeast from Korvanjund.
Froki's Shack near Autumnwatch Tower, against the bed of rocks near the wood chopping block.
One vein at the northern edge of the map, north of the wreck of The Pride of Tel Vos.
One vein northwest of Fallowstone Cave at the base of the mountain rocks.
One vein inside Largashbur, in back, at the base of the mountain rocks.
Sometimes found on Dwarven Spiders.

Smelting

Source	Weight	Gold	Ingot	Weight	Gold
Orichalcum Ore (2)	1	20	Orichalcum Ingot	1	45

Trivia

The name of this metal may have been derived from that of the ancient Orichalcum metal.

Appearances

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim