Unique Items of the Known World
From Valyrian steel swords and ancient crowns to wildfire and the armor of fallen lords, A World of Ice and Fire is filled with rare and powerful equipment. This guide lists every unique weapon, armour set, and special item, and where to find them and what they do.
Non-Valyrian Steel Weapons
There are many weapons to be found in the Seven Kingdoms and beyond, often strange and wondrous with an edge to match. While not forged of Valyrian steel, these weapons are surely fearsome tools of war in the hands of any wielder.
King’s Hammer
King’s Hammer is Robert Baratheon’s unique warhammer, which he used to kill Rhaegar Targaryen. It can be obtained via a chest in King’s Landing that only the owner of King’s Landing can open.
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Redwyne
Redwyne is a custom-made sword used by Paxter Redwyne. Contrary to popular belief, this weapon is not a Valyrian steel blade and, as such, will not harm white walkers.
It can only be obtained by either executing Paxter Redwyne or sending him to the wall.
Keep in mind that if you execute a lord, all lords from across the 7 Kingdoms will hate you, and if you send him to the wall, all lords in his faction will hate you.
Lightbringer
Lightbringer is a weapon said to be forged by an ancient hero to fight off the darkness and ensure light prevailed. It is currently owned by Stannis Baratheon, a worshipper of the Lord of Light. This weapon is not Valyrian steel and cannot harm white walkers. It can be obtained by executing Stannis or sending him to the Wall (same consequences as above).
Dawn
Dawn is the ancestral greatsword of House Dayne, said to be forged from a falling star. The wielder is given the title Sword of the Morning. Unlike other unique weapons, Dawn is not passed down by blood but given to a worthy knight. It is not Valyrian steel and cannot harm White Walkers, but its unique properties allow it to kill wights.
Dawn can be obtained via a chest in Starfall that only the owner of Starfall can open.
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Flaming Longsword
A longsword owned by Thoros of Myr that has permanent flame effects. The sword is said to be blessed by the Lord of Light. Because it burns, it can kill wights and White Walkers. Its item name only displays as a generic “Longsword.”
You can obtain it by recruiting Thoros of Myr and taking the sword from his inventory.
Silence
The dagger Silence is obtained by killing all the Lannister troops during the opening sequence of the game. It can kill wights but not White Walkers.
Ice Weapons (White Walkers)
The White Walkers carry Ice Cleavers and Ice Swords, which cannot be obtained by the player through normal means.
Valyrian Steel
Valyrian steel is an ancient material that can no longer be forged. It is stronger, lighter, and sharper than any castle-forged steel, and it is one of the few things that can permanently kill White Walkers. While the secret of its creation died with Valyria, the smith in Qohor can reforge existing Valyrian steel into new weapons — for a great price.
Valyrian weapons are unique weapons that do not break, swing faster, and can damage and kill the White Walkers and their minions, but are difficult to acquire.
Ice
Ice is the ancestral greatsword of House Stark. It is described as being a massive blade that is taller than a full-grown man, and as wide as someone’s hand. Because of the fact that the sword is so massive, it has enough steel in it to be able to make two entirely new longswords. The heirloom sword has been in the Starks’ possession for 4 centuries. The sword has been used in both warfare and celebrations, though it is often most used for executions. The sword was forged in ancient Valyria before the doom, and has been passed throughout the Stark family for several generations.
As Ice has no owner, you will need to obtain it in a nontraditional manner. To obtain Ice, you have to conquer Winterfell, then look for the Weirwood tree; there will be a chest underneath the tree with Ice.
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Lamentation
The Valyrian steel sword Lamentation was lost during the storming of the Dragonpit in 130 AC. It can now only be recovered by fishing at sea. There is a small baseline chance (5%) of finding it, and foraging skill increases the odds of positive fishing events, including obtaining Lamentation.
From the Smith in Qohor
A Valyrian steel weapon can be acquired from the weapons merchant in Qohor. You need 600+ renown, or he will turn you away. Knowledge of his services spreads through tavern rumours.
He can craft:
- A two-handed greatsword: 90,000 stags.
- Two different one-handed longswords: 120,000 stags each. (One has better stats, presumably due to less Valyrian steel.)
You can also bring him the Valyrian Steel you receive after finishing the main questline, and for 50,000 stags he will forge a longsword (no renown requirement). All of his Valyrian weapons can be upgraded to masterwork.
Main Questline ‘Valyrian Steel Longsword’
The sword obtained after completing the main questline.
Valyrian Steel Greatsword
The sword can be purchased from the smith in Qohor.
Valyrian Steel Longsword (first option)
One of the two longsword options from the Qohor smith.
Valyrian Steel Longsword (second option)
If you chose the first longsword, you can also buy this one afterwards.
R’hllor’s Glory (War for Dawn quest)
A flaming Valyrian steel greatsword awarded for completing The War for Dawn quest (defeating all White Walker armies). You must follow R’hllor to receive the quest.
Owned Valyrian Steel Weapons
Many lords possess Valyrian steel weapons. You can obtain them by executing the lord (all lords will hate you) or by sending them to the Wall after becoming king/queen (only the lords from that faction will hate you).
Longclaw
Longclaw is the ancestral sword of House Mormont and has been for the last 5 centuries. Lord Commander Jeor Mormont eventually retired from his position as head of the family and as a lord. Once he had done so, he headed to the Wall to take the black, and eventually became the Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. The sword was supposed to be passed onto Jorah Mormont after Jeor Mormont took the black, but after Jorah Mormont went into exile for selling poachers into slavery, the sword was given back to Jeor Mormont. Years after this event, the sword was given to Jon Snow, a bastard of the Great House Stark. He had the pommel of the sword reshaped into a direwolf, the sigil of House Stark.
Longclaw is owned by Jon Snow, a member of the Night’s Watch. Unlike most others who own Valyrian weaponry, Jon Snow is not a lord and the weapon must be acquired in different ways than normal. To get Longclaw, Jon must first be captured and be a prisoner. Upon rescuing him (ex: siege), you can ask him to join you; alternatively, you can take him prisoner and ask him to join you as well. Once he is a companion, you can take his weapon and any other item in his inventory.
Blackfyre
Blackfyre was the most famous sword of House Targaryen and perhaps the most famous Valyrian steel sword to date. The sword was once wielded by Aegon the Conqueror, the man who conquered all of Westeros. (With the exception of Dorne.) The sword’s blade is a smoky black color, and it has been the premise for an entire rebellion. King Aegon IV Targaryen passed the sword down to a warrior named Daemon Waters, his bastard son. He chose to give this man the sword over his own legitimate son. Daemon Waters eventually renamed his last name to Blackfyre and created House Blackfyre. The sword was viewed as a royal weapon that was passed down from kings, which eventually led to the first Blackfyre Rebellion, a bloody conflict that led to the deaths of many dragons and Targaryen family members. Eventually, after the rebellion was over, a man by the name of Bittersteel took the weapon to Essos, where he created the Golden Company with the intention of sailing back to Westeros one day and reclaiming the throne. Rumor has it that the weapon is still passed down through their line.
Blackfyre is with Aegon; he appears in the book version of the game and comes into the game after the player has completed quests from Varys.
Dark Sister
Dark Sister is a sword owned by House Targaryen that was designed for a woman’s hand, as evidenced by the slender grip. The weapon was put to very effective use by Visenya Targaryen, one of Aegon Targaryen’s sister wives. She assisted in his conquest of Westeros atop her dragon with this sword in hand, and it was even used to save Aegon during an assassination attempt in which the guards were unable to react in time. Aegon insisted that his guards were adequate enough to protect him, but when Visenya drew dark sister and cut Aegon’s cheek before the guards could react, he let her train his Kingsguard. Over time, the sword was passed down through the line but eventually was lost during the Blackfyre Rebellion.
Dark sister is with Daenerys Targaryen; she appears in the TV series version of the game and comes into the game after the player has completed all quests from Varys.
Heartsbane
Heartsbane is the ancestral sword of House Tarly. The sword has been in the possession of the house for 5 centuries, and is treasured as such. The hilt is mentioned to be wrought in the shape of a bow and arrow, and the cross guard forms the limbs of a bow. Both of these features reflect House Tarly’s sigil, The Huntsman. Like other swords of its type, this sword was made in the Valyrian Freehold and is kept close by on a mantle inside Horn Hill, House Tarly’s castle.
Randyll Tarly is the owner of Heartsbane.
Crescent Shadow
Khal Pono has a Valyrian steel arakh named Crescent Shadow. Crescent Shadow has been forged out of Valyrian steel from the blade of an adversary of a great Khal long ago and has been wielded by a number of Khals over time.
Dark Vengeance
Brog Matter wields the Valyrian steel blade Dark Vengeance, upon which Brog swore a blood oath to avenge the death of Rhaegar and the fall of the Targaryen household. Brog obtained the Valyrian steel sword through slaying its previous owner, Lord Rogare of Lys. This fearsome weapon can only be acquired through choosing to execute Brog Matter after he is defeated in the quest “Bringing a Warlord to Justice”.
However, killing him eliminates the possibility of having either him or his brother Reed as companions/lords, as they are two of the best and most powerful in the game.
Celtigar Axe
Adrien Celtigar of House Celtigar of Claw Isle wields a Valyrian steel axe. House Celtigar is an ancient and proud house, with the blood of old Valyria in its veins.
Retribution
The High Bearded Priest Calypso Eranelar wields the Valyrian steel glaive Retribution. The player can obtain Retribution by executing Calypso Eranelar. The player can do this by razing the Temple of the Bearded Priests and then defeating the army led by Calypso Eranelar, and then selecting the option to execute Calypso Eranelar.
Red Rain
The sword came into the possession of House Drumm when Hilmar Drumm took the blade from an armored knight with nothing but his wits and a wooden cudgel. From then on, he was called “Hilmar the Cunning”.
The knight Hilmar took Red Rain from is theorized to be from House Reyne.
Sea Serpent
Lord Monford Velaryon of House Velaryon possesses the Valyrian sword Sea Serpent.
Lady Forlorn
Ser Lyn Corbray of House Corbray wields the Valyrian sword Lady Forlorn.
Vigilance
Leyton Hightower of House Hightower wields the Valyrian sword Vigilance.
Orphan-Maker
Titus Peake of House Peake wields the Valyrian sword Orphan-Maker.
Truth
The claimant Lysyra Rogare wields the Valyrian sword Truth. You can get it after promising her to help her regain her throne. She only spawns in the book version of the game, and she only spawns after Aegon has invaded. You need to complete all quests given by Varys for this to happen. On how to do this, look here
Remember that you can only get her into your party and take the sword if you don’t own any castles/lands.
Unobtainable Valyrian Steel Weapons
These weapons exist in the game but cannot be acquired without cheating.
Reaper’s Vengeance
The companion Reed Matter has in his possession a Valyrian steel sword named Reaper’s Vengeance. After Rhaegar died, Brog and Reed went on many a grand adventure together. They scoured the land beyond the Wall in an attempt to find a tomb where a legendary blade of a long-past Wildling Warlord was rumored to be buried. After much searching, they eventually discovered the tomb and its entrance. Deep in the tomb, Reed found a beautiful and deadly Valyrian blade clutched in the skeleton hands of a long-dead Warlord. Reed named the sword Reaper’s Vengeance.
This blade is unattainable using normal, in-game means.
Widows Wail
One of the two swords made from the Valyrian Steel sword Ice in the show/books.
Valyrian Steel Longsword
This might be another texture of the currently existing Valyrian Steel Longsword (quest version) since they have the same stats.
Valyrian Blade
This might be another texture of the currently existing Valyrian Steel Longsword (non-quest version) since they have the same stats.
Unique Armours
Valyrian Steel Armor
Valyrian Steel Armor is worn by Euron Greyjoy of the Iron Islands. It can be obtained by killing him or sending him to the wall if you own King’s Landing
Kingsguard
Kingsguard armor is accessible if you own King’s Landing. You can buy it through the faction blacksmith in the town.
Gold Cloaks
Gold Cloak armor is accessible if you own King’s Landing. You can buy it through the faction blacksmith in the town. (they wear the same mittens and boots as the Kingsguard)
The Mountain
The Mountain (Ser Gregor Clegane) wears one of the best pieces of armor in the game. You can obtain it by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Mace Tyrell
You can obtain it by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Brog Matter
You can obtain it by executing him after doing “Bringing a Warlord to Justice”.
Princess Khiarai
Acquired from Princess Khiarai. When Princess Khiarai is recruited as a companion, it can be taken off of her through the inventory.
Individual Armor Pieces
Helmets
Crown of the Seven Kingdoms
You can obtain it by sending King Joffrey Baratheon to the wall or executing him.
Aegon Targaryen Helmet
You can obtain it by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Body Armor
Brienne’s Plate Armor
Plate Armor from Brienne of Tarth can be acquired if Brienne is recruited as a companion, and then the armor is taken off her inventory. The armor is a heavy plate armor that has a golden chestplate and pauldrons, steel arm guards, golden elbow plates, and a blue bottom kilt-esque feature that complements the top. This armor is one of the best plate armors in the game, stat-wise.
Targaryen Plate Armor
Targaryen Plate Armour can be acquired by killing the Hedge Knights in Varys’s questline; he will give it to you as a reward. The armor is a heavy plate chestplate that is dark grey in color. Upon the chest is the sigil of House Targaryen, the 3 headed dragon. The armor looks very simplistic but effective overall, with only the body area and shoulders having any real protection, the arms covered by leather. The armor will look different depending on if you choose the book or show version. The book version is red whilst the show is grey. Looking similar to the Kingsguard armor worn by Ser Arthur Dayne in the GoT TV series
Jon Snow’s Armor
You can obtain Lord Commander(Jon Snow)’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Tywin Lannister
You can obtain Tywin Lannister’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Joffrey Baratheon
You can obtain Joffrey Baratheon’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Stannis Baratheon
You can obtain Stannis Baratheon’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Renly Baratheon
You can obtain Renly Baratheon’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Paxter Redwyne
You can obtain Lord Paxter Redwyne’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Jason Mallister
You can obtain Jason Mallister’s armor by sending him to the wall or executing him.
Wildfire
Wildfire is a green substance that is created by the alchemists’ guild in King’s Landing, and it is known as an extremely volatile chemical. Once wildfire takes effect, it will burn until it is no more, and it can even burn while it is floating on water, making it difficult to handle as well as dangerous. Combine that with the fact that some forms of Wildfire can randomly go off and burst into flames simply by being placed in daylight or moved around too much. No one besides the alchemists knows how Wildfire is made, though the alchemists’ guild does claim that it involves magic and is difficult to make. Most wildfire is stored in pots, and these pots can be thrown to create an extremely volatile explosion.
Wildfire can be used to kill white walkers because it is a fire-type weapon, making it very valuable. Wildfire is also a throwing weapon in AWoIaF. It is great in sieges due to its ability to be thrown easily over the battlements. It has an area of effect that delivers large damage to surrounding enemies. The AoE does not have friendly fire.
- Acquisition: Wildfire can be acquired once you are the owner of King’s Landing by visiting the alchemist. Purchasing is limited to a quantity of 9 for 9,000 stags at a time and requires 1 week to create them.