How to Get Oblivion Akaviri Sunderblade in Oblivion Remastered

Of all The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's mythic blades, none are more aptly brutal, and more endearingly unkempt, than the Akaviri Sunderblade. This zany, magical katana not only slashes foes, it melts their gear. With each swing, it can instantly shatter an enemy's sword and armor, exposing them to deadly finishers. In fact, even though it does resemble an endgame-only weapon for endgame characters, the magic is that you can obtain the Akaviri Sunderblade relatively early in your playthrough, if you have enough gold and a bit of luck.

What Makes the Akaviri Sunderblade So Powerful

The Akaviri Sunderblade is a more advanced, magical version of the base Akaviri Katana, a katana used by Blades and Imperial agents. The special feature is that it is dual enchanted with Disintegrate Weapon 100 pts and Disintegrate Armor 100 pts on impact.

Every impact deals 100% toughness damage to your opponent's weapon and armor, destroying them to nothing at once. A single good hit can thus destroy the enemy's defense and offense simultaneously. Even Daedric-plate warriors will be reduced to nothing when their armor is reduced to nothing, and spell-weakening staff-wielding mages will lose their weapons. The reward: an opponent with all the benefits of their equipment taken away, getting all raw damage for all attacks you subsequently land on them.

Where To Get the Akaviri Sunderblade Oblivion Remastered

To purchase the Akaviri Sunderblade, head to the Imperial City Market District. Your destination is the Three Brothers Trade Goods shop, a general goods shop that sometimes has special items available for purchase, including this sword.

Inside, you’ll need to locate Sergius Verus, one of the three brothers who own the shop. However, Sergius isn’t always around; he often roams the Market District, so timing is key. Check back at different times of day or wait inside the shop until he returns.

When you purchase him, you can acquire the Akaviri Sunderblade for around 5100 Gold, depending on your Mercantile and any active Speechcraft effects. That's a steal given how broken this sword is, especially if you can earn so much more through mere dungeon scrolls or selling fallen loot.

How the Sunderblade's Enchantment Works

The Disintegrate Weapon/Armor spell destroys gear from an opponent. A 20-point spell would normally remove 20% durability from an item, but the Akaviri Sunderblade removes 100 points per hit. That is:

• Single hit = destruction of equipment in situ.
• Enemies have no defensive barrier from armor.
• Enemies deal greatly reduced damage with shattered weapons.

It's essentially the same as killing and disenfranchising your opponent outright in one blow. Against humanoid foes, particularly shielded knights, guards, or armored bandits, this weapon is entirely unfair in the best possible way.

The only drawback is that the spell is useless against unarmored or naked foes (such as trolls, wraiths, or daedra). Its minimum damage and speed are retained, however, so it is still a good backup sword.

Master Tricks for Fighting with the Akaviri Sunderblade

Being clueless when using the Akaviri Sunderblade in Oblivion Remastered amounts to blind slashing. Take a look at these pro-level tricks to make the most of its disintegration power:

• Follow up with Shield Bash After Breaking Gear: If a weapon and armor are broken on an enemy, follow up with a power attack or shield bash in urgency. This stuns them easily as they cannot block properly.
• Use as a Couple to Power Attacks: Broken armor negates damage reduction entirely, so your next power attack will do full, uninterrupted damage.
• Leverage Magic Weaknesses: Enemies with magic armor with elemental resistances have those advantages negated when their gear shatters. Your lightning bolts and fireballs will now cause marvelous damage.
• Synergize Blade Skill Positive Effects: Journeyman and Master Blade perks that have "Weakness to Damage" effects are even stronger, affecting an enemy's basic resistance head-on.
• Blunt Weapon Use: Without armor, blunt weapons inflict more stagger and knockdown. Apply a Warhammer or Mace to weak foes.
• Active Soul Trap: Cast Soul Trap as you swing the Sunderblade to keep your Soul Gems charged automatically. This permits you to keep the sword charged without end while you are on the move.

Since the spell on the weapon drains quickly, you will need to employ Grand Soul Gems or Varla Stones so that you can always keep it fully enchanted. Farming gems from Oblivion Gates or necromancer dungeons is easily done so that you can maintain your inventory stocks.

Why You Need the Akaviri Sunderblade

The Akaviri Sunderblade is not just lethal - it's a declaration. It's a stunning blend of ancient aesthetics and cruel magical artistry. The Akaviri were actually skilled swordsmen and mages, and this sword is their greatest legacy.

Even at the endgame, where players are equipped with Daedric or enchanted glass equipment, the Sunderblade comes in handy because of its property. There is no other Oblivion Remastered weapon that will incapacitate an enemy's equipment completely like it.

If you’re playing as a Warrior, Crusader, Knight, or Spellsword, this katana fits perfectly into your build. It’s also a fantastic choice for stealth builds who prefer ambushes; a single strike can neutralize a dangerous opponent before they even land a hit.

Quick Tips for Managing the Akaviri Sunderblade

1. Recharge it frequently with Grand Soul Gems or Varla Stones.
2. Pair it with Fortify Blade potions to deal even more damage.
3. Use Repair Hammers consistently to keep your own equipment in one piece after fierce fights.
4. Save before fighting major NPCs; breaking their gear can have long-lasting effects.
5. Combine with Reflect Damage or Absorb Health enchantments for nearly unbeatable dueling skills.