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Elder Scrolls

For other uses, see Pickaxe.

Hoarfrost is a unique ancient Nordic pickaxe found in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Acquisition[]

It can be pickpocketed off Ralis Sedarys (southeast of Raven Rock), looted from him after he is killed, or taken from his inventory if he is made a follower.

Enchantment[]

"Targets take 15 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina, and have a small chance of being frozen solid."

  • Note: This weapon cannot be disenchanted.

Trivia[]

  • Hoarfrost is named after hoar frost, a type of ice crystal.

Bugs[]

This section contains bugs related to Hoarfrost. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:

  1. Please reload an old save to confirm if the bug is still happening.
  2. If the bug is still occurring, please post the bug report with the appropriate system template  360  /  XB1  ,  PS3  /  PS4  ,  PC  /  MAC  ,  NX  /  PS5  ,  XS  , depending on which platform(s) the bug has been encountered on.
  3. Be descriptive when listing the bug and fixes, but avoid having conversations in the description and/or using first-person anecdotes: such discussions belong on the appropriate forum board.
  •  360   If Ralis Sedarys is pickpocketed and the Dragonborn is detected, it appears to be stuck in the ground and moves with Ralis Sedarys, but it is unable to be picked up. It will not show up in the Dragonborn's inventory nor in Ralis Sedarys' inventory.
  • It is possible to receive a second Hoarfrost if Ralis is used as the sacrifice during "Boethiah's Calling."

Appearances[]

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