Akatosh’s Talon is the warhammer of the Imperial champion, added by the Civil War Champions Creation. It is part of the Imperial Dragon set and hits as hard as a Daedric warhammer, with one of the strongest fire enchantments on any two-hander.
How to get it
It comes from the quest Battle of the Champions. What happens depends on your side in the civil war between General Tullius and Ulfric Stormcloak:
- Imperial side: you are given the hammer to fight the Stormcloak champion.
- Stormcloak side: the Imperial champion uses it against you, and you loot it after you win.
Enchantment
Burns the target for 50 points of fire damage, and targets that are on fire take extra damage. Fifty points is a big number for a weapon enchantment, so it stays useful far into the game.
Stats and handling
27 base damage at a weight of 31 – the same numbers as a Daedric Warhammer, but with steel tempering costs. It uses the Two-handed skill.
Smithing
Improve it with a 
Steel Ingot; Steel Smithing doubles the improvement. UESP lists it as a unique item rather than an artifact.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: top-tier warhammer damage with easy steel upgrades.
- Strength: 50-point fire enchantment.
- Weakness: very heavy and slow like every warhammer.
- Weakness: fire is less useful against fire-resistant enemies such as many dragons and Dunmer.
Tips
- Imperial players get it without having to win a fight for it, so it is a great reward for Legion characters.
- Pair it with the rest of the Imperial Dragon gear for a full champion look.
Added by the Civil War Champions Creation, part of the Skyrim Anniversary Edition. Details checked against UESP and summarised in our own words.
