Notched Pickaxe Base Damage Weight Base Value 5 10 150 Additional Effects Raises the wielder's Smithing abilities, and does 5 shock damage to enemies on hit Class One-Handed Upgrade Material Iron Ingot FormID 001019D4

For other uses, see Pickaxe.

The Notched Pickaxe is a unique pickaxe found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Its appearance is identical to a regular pickaxe, but it possesses a unique enchantment.

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Location Edit

It can be found at the very top of the Throat of the World. The intended path to get there is through completion of the quest "The Throat of the World." Just to the side of the Time Wound, opposite of the word wall is a slope that can be climbed to reach the summit. The pickaxe lies just below the peak, embedded into the rock. Alternatively, with enough patience, the mountain can be scaled on horseback or by jumping repeatedly. Upon reaching the top, the pickaxe can be acquired.

Attributes Edit

The pickaxe grants the Dragonborn +5 towards Smithing. In the base game, this does not break the cap of 100 Smithing. When used as a weapon, it inflicts 5–7 shock damage, in addition to its regular damage.

Gallery Edit

The pickaxe as it appears on the Throat of the World.

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Trivia Edit

Points towards Smithing are capped at 5. The shock damage varies as per standard enchanting rules. Dual Wielding two enchanted Notched Pickaxes does not increase the Smithing bonus over 5.

Despite its name, it shows no visible notches.

When viewed in the Creation Kit, its Editor ID is dunVolunruudPickaxe even though it has no relation to Volunruud.

even though it has no relation to Volunruud. The Notched Pickaxe may be a reference to Markus Persson, a.k.a "Notch," who is the creator of Minecraft, as pickaxes are tools prominently featured in Minecraft. In addition, the Notched Pickaxe gives a bonus to Smithing, a skill similar to crafting items in Minecraft.[1]

Bugs Edit

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PC 360 PS3 In the base game, the Notched Pickaxe can be disenchanted to learn the unique "Notched Pickaxe" enchantment.

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