Can I upgrade my scimitar past superior? [duplicate]
By John Campbell •
Ok so I have the steel smithing perk in blacksmith. I've upgraded a scimitar to superior. It will not go any higher at the moment. Is there a skill I can get to upgrade it past superior or will it stay that way?
12 Answers
There are multiple cumulative sources of improvements for smithing:
- Skill
- Perks
- Potions (Fortify Smithing)
- Item Enchantment (Fortify Smithing)
They can all stack and improve your smithing quality.
The quality levels are:
- Fine
- Superior
- Exquisite
- Flawless
- Epic
- Legendary
You can find more details at the UESP Wiki Page
With the relevant perk for the item you're trying to improve, you can hone it to Exquisite with a total skill level of only 40. That's Base skill + Fortify Smithing Potions or Enchants. If you're stashing away the best smithing gear your find in each armor slot, 40 is a trivial target.
