Mehrunes’ Razor is a unique and powerful dagger in the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, prized by many players for its small chance to instantly kill any adversary. Acquiring this artifact involves completing a specific quest and seeking out its scattered parts across Skyrim. Below, we delve into the details of how to obtain Mehrunes’ Razor, what makes it special, and its relevant game ID.
Quest to Obtain Mehrunes’ Razor
Mehrunes’ Razor is attained by completing the quest “Pieces of the Past,” which players can initiate in Dawnstar. Here is a step-by-step guide to embarking on this quest:
- Level Requirement: The quest becomes available at level 20.
- Starting the Quest: A courier will deliver a Museum Pamphlet to the player, inviting them to visit the Museum of the Mythic Dawn in Dawnstar.
- Meeting Silus Vesuius: At the museum, speak with Silus Vesuius, who will task the player with recovering three pieces of Mehrunes’ Razor.
- Collecting the Pieces: The three pieces are located at:
- Pommel Stone: Dead Crone Rock (ID: 000240d4)
- Hilt: Jorgen and Lami’s House (ID: 000240d3)
- Shards: Cracked Tusk Keep (ID: 000240d5)
- Final Assembly: After collecting all pieces, head to the Shrine of Mehrunes Dagon with Silus Vesuius, where you will reassemble the dagger.
- The Final Decision: Mehrunes Dagon will command the player to kill Silus. Compliance with this command will grant the player Mehrunes’ Razor.
What Mehrunes’ Razor Is Famous For
Mehrunes’ Razor stands out for its unique enchantment, which provides a small chance to instantly kill an opponent upon striking them. Here are the detailed statistics and features of the dagger:
| Type | One-handed Dagger |
|---|---|
| Damage | 11 |
| Weight | 3 |
| Value | 860 gold |
| Speed | 1.3 |
| Reach | 0.7 |
| Tempering | Ebony Ingot |
| Enchantment | 2% Chance to instantly kill an opponent |
Despite its lower weight compared to an unenchanted Daedric dagger, and its identical damage output, the true power of Mehrunes’ Razor lies in its lethal enchantment. Although intended to have a 1% instant kill chance, a scripting anomaly results in a 1.98% chance. It’s worth noting, however, that key NPCs such as Miraak and Karstaag are immune to this effect.
Mehrunes’ Razor can be tempered with an ebony ingot, but initially, it does not benefit from any Smithing perks. This issue is addressed by the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch, which allows the dagger to receive benefits from the Daedric Smithing perk.
ID Code
For players who prefer to use console commands, the item ID code for Mehrunes’ Razor is 000240d2. This can be helpful for testing, modding, or simply if you encounter bugs during your playthrough.
