Daedric Artifact Daedric Artifacts are special items in series . They are artifacts that are said to have been created by the Daedric Princes . A Daedric artifact is usually attributed to just one Daedric Prince , but some Daedric Princes can be attributed to multiple artifacts , such as Hermaeus Mora with the Oghma Infinium and the Black Books , or Hircine with the Savior ' s Hide and his ring . Interestingly , two Daedric artifacts are attributed to and are artifacts of the Dwemer civilization . Their civilizations ' engineers and blacksmiths built weapons and armor of great power and versatility , crafted from the unique ore that Dwemer miners excavated from under the earth . Although not specifically referred to as " Daedric Artifacts " in the game , several of these items make an appearance in . List of Artifacts . Dawnbreaker . The Dawnbreaker is the weapon of Meridia . It possesses a unique enchantment that is quite useful for killing many undead at one time . It burns any target for 10 – 15 points , and , when killing undead , has a chance to cause a fiery explosion that turns or kills nearby undead . Azura ' s Star / The Black Star . Azura ' s Star is a powerful soul gem , and unlike other soul gems , it is reusable . Soul gems are used to enchant or recharge powerful items . Azura ' s Star can also hold powerful souls like Almalexia and Vivec , while the most powerful conventional gem , the Black Soul Gem , cannot . Savior ' s Hide . Savior ' s Hide is a piece of armor created by the Daedric Prince Hircine . It gives the wearer a small resistance to magic . Mace of Molag Bal . A vicious mace with a strength - and - magic - drain enchantment . Mehrunes ' Razor . A powerful daedric artifact created by the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon and has the ability to kill a target instantly using its Daedric Banishing magic . The weapon also has the ability to take the souls of the enemies that it banishes . It is located in the lost Ayleid city of Varsa Baalim . In the fourth age the arch mage Frathen Drothan was excavating the ruins in an attempt to locate it . The fort of Sundercliff Watch was built atop of these ruins during the Reman Dynasty . The Dark Brotherhood has coveted this ebony dagger for generations . This mythical artifact is capable of slaying any creature instantly . History has not recorded any bearers of Mehrunes ' Razor . However , the Dark Brotherhood was once decimated by a vicious internal power struggle . It is suspected that the Razor was involved . Black Books ( Hermaeus Mora ) . Black Books are tomes of esoteric knowledge that are magical and other - worldly in nature . When read , they present the reader with exceptionally powerful knowledge that comes with powers which mortal s could never conceive . These Black Books were created by Hermaeus Mora to lure mortals into his service . When a mortal , or when essentially anyone reads a Black Book , they are transported to Mora ' s realm of Apocrypha , and are lured to find powerful , forbidden knowledge without success , and roaming the endless halls and libraries of Apocrypha for eternity . Some have been written in the past , while others appear to be from the future . There are seven known Black Books , which have all been found on Solstheim . List of Black Books Ring of Khajiiti . A useful tool for any thief , the Ring of Khajiiti has powerful Chameleon and Fortify Speed enchantments upon it , making the user faster and hard to spot . Spellbreaker . Spellbreaker is a powerful Dwemer shield said to have been created by King Rouken , one of the last Dwemer kings , to aid him in his battles against the wizard Shalidor . Since that time , it has often been seen in conjunction with the Daedric Prince Peryite . It either reflects or dispels enemy magic ( depending on the game ) and can silence spellcasters . Volendrung . The Pocket Guide to the Empire relates the story of early Hammerfell history as a Dwemer holding . According to the guide , Hammerfell ' s original name was Volenfell , taken from the name of the Dwemer i Rourken Clan settlement in the region , the " City of the Hammer . " The Rourken were opposed to the creation of the joint Dwemer - Chimer state of Resdayn , which prompted their move westward , sometime during the First Era . A myth arose surrounding their exodus , wherein their chieftain is said to have thrown his " mighty hammer , Volendrung , across Tamriel , promising to lead his clansmer to ' wherever it should fall . ' " The " City of the Hammer " rendition is read by the " Elder Scrolls Translation Dictionary " as a more or less direct translation . " Fell " is the Dwemeri term for city ; and " Volen , " " Hammer . " Volendrung reappears throughout the series , befitting the hammer ' s description as an item " prone to disappearing suddenly , resurfacing sometimes in days , sometimes in eons . " Sheogorath ' s Signet Ring . Sheogorath ' s Signet Ring appears solely in , and is one of the most valuable articles of clothing in Morrowind . The ring formerly belonged to Staada a golden saint in the lead of Sheogorath ' s Daedra in " Azura ' s Quest . " The ring itself grants a constant Personality boost at the cost of draining willpower . Wabbajack . While this weapon makes no appearance in , it originally shows up in . Known only as Wabbajack , this mysterious staff changes any enemy into another random creature . This can completely change a battle by transforming an enemy into something weaker - or possibly something much stronger . As with most all of Sheogorath ' s work , it should be used with caution .