Rare sword, Hoes fire or true flame..somthin

[fable]

Perhaps I'm running a mod that changed it; but I just looked up its default values within the game: 10-30 points of fire damage, not 50.

All I can say is that I'm even more massively underwhelmed than before. At least the version I've got does something a bit different than standard fare. This Goldbrand actually does less fire damage than the sword I enchanted, myself, and I use no cheese or cheats, nor is my current character very advanced in levels or skills.

[Maruchan]

OK BUT how is its NORMAL damage as good, better or a little less than umbra and I think your right about the fire damage but ontop of normal attack itsa alot stronger than umbra and its a ONE handed weapon so you get a SHIELD ya no

[fable]

I think normal damage is best. Reflect can be pretty nasty, and many serious enemies have it. And inate resistance can completely cancel elemental attacks. Normal damage will wear down Shield spells, and it will never bounce back at you.

[Maruchan]

but why dont you just carry more than one weapon anyways, not to do your job for you but who do I talk to in order to start the missions I need to do to get true flame

[fable]

But like I said, when you're facing tough enemies, you can expect to encounter Reflect and natural resistances. I don't even bother using an enchanted blade when it's not going to do any damage; what's the point? About the only enchant that does on-strike damage worth having around is Drain Health. And Goldbrand doesn't do that. It's just a long blade that does poorer fire damage than you could make for yourself by mid-game.

[Maruchan]

Ok fable first of all its fun to get it cost 2000 its fairly light and it looks good ontop of that you were freakin out out that umbra is stronger now its fire damage sucks, of course its guna suck it came with the game but besides the point WHO DO I TALK TO TO GET TRUE FLAME thank you

[fable]

and it looks good ontop of that you were freakin out out that umbra is stronger now its fire damage sucks...

Um, no, I never mentioned Umbra. Perhaps you're confusing me with somebody else? My only comment was that Goldbrand was wimpy, then somebody (*cough* you *cough*) freaked out about that.

But getting back to the main theme of the thread, I think the best enchanted weapon type is one that boosts your own stats, like the Titan and Apollo broadswords. The difference may seem minor, but it works everytime you use it, and it can't be reflected or resisted. It's also a constant effect. There are still far better swords out there if you want to administer normal damage, but for enchantments, it's flawless.

[Maruchan]

Ok fable your right Im wrong Im sorry I wont bother you again I wont challenge you again your the all knowing masta MY BAD ok....................BUT who do I talk to get true flame or hopes fire whatever the things are

[fable]

Im sorry I wont bother you again I wont challenge you again

Oh, come now. Where would be the fun in that?

Besides, your opinions is as correct as my own, since it's based on personal preferences. By all means, carry around all the weapons you want. Personally, I suggest enchanting a good weapon or two, but the choice is yours.

[Maruchan]

lol good point maybe a little then and as for my other weapons I use summoned ones like axes, bows and swords I llloooovvveee the bonuses for it

[Anonononomous]

You get trueflame and hopesfire from the main tribunal quest.

[Maruchan]

I mean who (person) do I talk to start the main quest

[Anonononomous]

After you get attacked by the Dark Brotherhood it starts.

[Rookierookie]

Drain and absorb health are temporary effects.

[fable]

No, they aren't. If you're below your maximum health and acquire more through an absorb health spell, you'll keep all the health you get provided it doesn't go above your maximum. This applies as well to fatigue.

Drain isn't temporary in effect, either. If you're cursed with a Drain Strength attack, for instance, that's permanent unless you get it Restored.