I think it would be hard to test, is the main problem. The enchantment is supposed to do three points of damage ignoring armor, but it still does damage beyond that dependent on armor. So you'd have to know the enemy AR and calculate how much damage the blade should be doing vs. how much it is. Still, the aesthetic is undeniably bada**, and the Drainheart sword probably makes up for any weakness handily.

Hm...perhaps you could clothe a follower in daedric armor (or above), dismiss them, and test with the (upgraded) ghostblade - and then with another upgraded weapon with higher base damage! That way, you'll be certain about the enemy's armor rating...right? O;

Edit: Oh, but yes. It wouldn't matter anyway since the Drainheart Sword will more than make up for things!

That would probably work. It might not give anything like specific numbers, but it should be pretty clear whether the sword is hitting for all it's damage, or just a fraction of it. You'd probably need the second weapon to be close to equal in damage, though.

The problem is this build doesn't use smithing, so I never upgraded it during the play through.Either way drain heart will make up for any weakness, and of course the 5/5 arms man will make the swords absolute killing machines. P.S. I agree Borommokat, the aethstetic is sick:-) 

That's Recognized, sir ;D

Thank you so much to everyone who liked this build. I'm literally flipping out right now. Can't believe this build made it to recognized so quickly.

Excellent look for a character and the skill set ties in flawlessly. First time I have seen a build using the ghost blades. I am definitely going to play this. Which is your favorite race for the build?

+1

Thanks for the like Ken. My personal favorite races for this build is Imperial, Redguard and Nord. All of them make for good roleplay and stats.

It's a shame this character has so many quest requirements for his final form, but what a final form! Greatt build!  

Thanks for the feedback Goober. Yes it does take a while to reach the final form, but when you do, you'll feel like a death machine. That's the when the build fully shines