Smithing progression
Craft Daedric equipment at the Atronach Forge
After obtaining the Sigil Stone, the Atronach Forge provides a distinct recipe-based route to Daedric equipment using…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Craft Daedric equipment at the Atronach Forge
The Midden beneath the College of Winterhold.
Before you go
- Reach the College of Winterhold and access the Midden.
- Meet the Conjuration Ritual Spell progression requirements to obtain the Sigil Stone.
- Gather the exact inputs listed for the Daedric recipe you intend to use.
Farming steps
- Travel into the Midden beneath the College of Winterhold and locate the Atronach Forge.
- Complete the Conjuration Ritual Spell when eligible and obtain the Sigil Stone.
- Place the Sigil Stone on the forge’s pedestal to enable the stronger recipe set.
- Choose a Daedric item recipe and read its required ingredients before crafting.
- Collect each listed input, checking the recipe again so no substitute is assumed.
- Place the required items in the offering box and activate the forge.
- Collect the result and compare its use against the value of the consumed materials before repeating.
- Use the forge for a specific equipment target; gathering rare inputs without a chosen recipe can create unnecessary detours.
- Keep recipe inputs separate from ordinary crafting stock until you are ready to activate the forge.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat only when you have another full set of inputs for a chosen recipe. Every craft consumes materials; the Sigil Stone unlock is a progression step, not a repeatable reward.
Common mistakes
- Do not expect stronger Daedric recipes before placing the Sigil Stone.
- Do not improvise recipe inputs; use the exact ingredients required by the selected forge recipe.
- Do not assume the forge creates items for free or replaces all ordinary smithing needs.
When to stop or switch
Stop crafting when you have the Daedric item or items needed for your build, or when the next recipe’s materials are more valuable than its likely use.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.