Many gamers have played Skyrim. This game has won the hearts of computer and console game lovers with its graphics and features. For example, open world. The player creates a character, after which he will be able to travel, complete tasks and even build houses! In The Elder Scrolls V you can find a lot of interesting items. One of these is a pickaxe. In Skyrim, many are interested in this object. But why is it needed? How and where to find it?
Short description
A pickaxe is a tool that is a kind of axe. It is used to extract ore deposits in mines and caves. Initially, the pickaxe in Skyrim had only a peaceful purpose.

This object can be used as a one-handed weapon and can be enchanted. A regular pickaxe cannot be upgraded.
In The Elder Scrolls V you can find:
- regular pickaxe;
- serrated pickaxe;
- Ancient Nordic pickaxe.
Each of the items has the same purpose, but different parameters.
Where to find
A pickaxe in Skyrim can be found or bought. But where?
Regular pickaxe most oftenlocated near single ore locations or in mines. Jagged - on the Throat of the World, between malachite and ebonite veins. This tool can deal 5 electricity damage and upgrades the character's blacksmithing skills.
Nordic pickaxe allows you to mine not only ore, but also stalhrim. You can find it while walking around Stolstheim. The ancient Nord pick in Skyrim is given for completing the Quid for a Favor task. Item sold by Baldor Ironswarm in Stallsheim.
White frost
There is another pickaxe in Skyrim. It's called "White Frost". This object appears after installing Skyrim: Dragonborn. It can be used both as a regular pickaxe and as a weapon.
White Frost hits with cold, slowing the enemy by 50% for 3 seconds and has a chance to freeze them. The charge is enough for 46 hits. The "White Frost" on the pentagram of souls cannot be disassembled.

This pick in "Skyrim" is issued for the quest "Excavations". It can be purchased from Ralis Sedaris in Kolbjorn Barrow.
Codes to receive
There is an easier way to get study objects. It's about using a game console. With it, you can give yourself any item in The Elder Scrolls V.
Here are the pickaxe codes in Skyrim:
- Plain - player.additem E3C16 1.
- Jagged - player.additem 001019D4 1 or 001019D3 1.
- Old Nordic - player.additem XX0398E6 1.
- "Whitefrost" - player.additem XX0179C9 1.