Soulrender

Haknir Death-Brand’s second scimitar – absorbs magicka when paired with Bloodscythe.

Soulrender is the second of Haknir Death-Brand’s cursed scimitars in the Dragonborn add-on. Wielded together with Bloodscythe, it feeds on magicka instead of blood.

How to get it

It lies by the skeletal remains of Haknir Death-Brand in Gyldenhul Barrow at the end of “Deathbrand”. An Ancient Nordic Pickaxe is needed to break the stalhrim at the entrance.

Enchantment

When dual-wielded with Bloodscythe: absorbs 15 magicka and has a chance to lower the target’s magical defenses. On its own, the enchantment does nothing – yet it still loses charge.

Using the pair

Light-armor fighters love the combo with the Deathbrand Armor, which raises one-handed damage up to 40% when dual-wielding and adds armor to make up for not carrying a shield.

Smithing

Ebony Ingot; benefits from Daedric Smithing.

Known quirk: Soulrender fits on weapon racks while Bloodscythe sometimes doesn’t – handy to know when you’re decorating your house.

Quest reward from

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Where it appears

Sources checked: Fandom Elder Scrolls wiki export (Weapons: weapon article + Unique Weapons (Skyrim) list)

Soulrender

Type
Material
Damage
13
Weight
10
Value
1000 gold
Enchantment
When dual-wielded with Bloodscythe: absorb 15 magicka, chance to lower the target’s magical defenses
Upgrade with
Smithing perk
Daedric Smithing
How to get
Unique / fixed location
Where

By Haknir Death-Brand’s remains in Gyldenhul Barrow at the end of Deathbrand (Dragonborn).

Item ID
XX036689 (Dragonborn)