Magebane is a two-handed sword built to ruin a spellcaster’s day. It comes from Morrowind, and the Ghosts of the Tribunal Creation puts it on display in the Tribunal armory at Ashfall’s Tear on Solstheim.
How to get it
Finish the three tasks of the Ghosts of the Tribunal quest to open the armory room at Ashfall’s Tear (in the Raven Rock region). Magebane sits in a display case with Light of Day and Skull Crusher.
Enchantment
Each hit does 60 points of magicka damage. Two or three hits usually leave an enemy mage unable to cast.
Stats and handling
22 base damage at a weight of 20 – the damage of an Ebony Greatsword at a lighter weight. It uses the Two-handed skill.
Smithing
Improve it with 
Refined Moonstone. It needs Arcane Blacksmith, and Elven Smithing doubles the improvement.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: shuts down mages, Dragon Priests and other casters.
- Strength: high damage for its weight.
- Weakness: the enchantment does nothing against warriors and beasts.
Tips
- Keep it as a “mage killer” for magic-heavy places such as mage-filled forts and Dragon Priest lairs.
- The model is shared with Breathtaker from The Elder Scrolls: Blades.
Added by the Ghosts of the Tribunal Creation, part of the Skyrim Anniversary Edition. Details checked against UESP and summarised in our own words.
