Tsun’s Judgement is the two-handed battleaxe of the Stormcloak side, added by the Civil War Champions Creation. It is named after Tsun, the Nordic god of trials, and it carries the strongest frost enchantment in the champion sets.
How to get it
It is part of the quest Battle of the Champions:
- Stormcloak side: it is given to you before the duel, on behalf of Ulfric Stormcloak.
- Imperial side: Klija Wolf-Claw or the Stormcloak champion uses it, and you loot it after defeating them.
Enchantment
Deals 50 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina and slows the target for 3 seconds. That combination makes enemies tired and slow, which suits a heavy axe well.
Stats and handling
27 base damage at a weight of 31 – more damage than a Daedric Battleaxe. It uses the Two-handed skill.
Smithing
Improve it with a
Steel Ingot; Steel Smithing doubles the improvement.
Known issue
The axe has the warhammer keyword by mistake, so perks that check the weapon type (like the battleaxe bleed bonus) do not behave as expected. The Unofficial Patch fixes this.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: very high damage and a 50-point frost enchantment.
- Strength: steel tempering.
- Weakness: heavy, and the keyword bug affects perks without a patch.
Tips
- Combine it with the Storm-Bear Sword as a backup one-hander for a Stormcloak loadout.
Added by the Civil War Champions Creation, part of the Skyrim Anniversary Edition. Details checked against UESP and summarised in our own words.

