Ethereal Weapon?

[gamenode]

So, I found this enchanted axe but there's not description of what it does.

 

It just says "ethereal weapon" or something like that.

 

I was able to unenchant it so I could imbue another weapon but before I do I should probably know what it does.

 

I think the ethereal weapons bypass armor. Is that correct?

 

Playing Skyrim Legendary version.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Valkasha]

That doesn't sound like a vanilla weapon. What's the exact name? As far as I know it's just a visual appearance. Bound weapons are ethereal weapons (the ones you summon with conjuration) http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Bound_Weapons_(Skyrim)

[Kestrellius]

Could be the Ghostblade? Although that's a sword. Oh, oh. I know what you're talking about. You got it from a ghost draugr in Labrynthian, right? Can't remember precisely what those are called. I think the axes drain stamina. Or possibly magicka. The swords are called "Drainheart Blades" or somesuch. Hold on, I'll look it up.

 

EDIT: Okay, yeah. You're almost certainly looking at a Drainblood Battleaxe, correct? They absorb fifteen points of health, meaning that the health is removed from the enemy and given to you.

Edited September 21, 2014 by Kestrellius

[gamenode]

No. I don't remember where I got it but it's a new game start so it was found near Whiterun. It's just a steel axe that is enchanted with "ethereal weapon."

 

I think it's a glitch where a summoned weapon is dropped somehow and what was carrying it dies but the weapon remains on the ground.

 

I think it could be from Belua Sanguinare Vampiris Mod. There are summoned axes that float around and attack your enemies. They may have gotten disarmed and a naked but resurrected zombie may have picked it up.

[Kestrellius]

Okay yeah. If your game is modded, and the weapon isn't one of the spectral Ancient Nord weapons, then it's going to be something to do with a mod.