After a quick search of the forum, I couldn't find an answer to my question... So here goes!

Are there any plans to patch the bug with the Bound Battleaxe where the weapon doesn't appear and prevents your character from taking other actions? Also, is there a fix to enable the Limbsplitter perk to work with the bound battleaxe?

I know that both of these have been identified issues in the community for a long time, but I have not been able to identify whether there has been any official patch or fix for them.

Thank you!

I doubt any more patches will be happening even for bugs since Bethesda is no longer working on Skyrim and are working on their next project.

I suppose that makes sense... It isn't a new game anymore.

That said, are you aware of any fixes for the issues I listed (official or otherwise)?

For all I know they might have addressed it in a previous patch, but I wanted to get answers before I get too attached to my new character build and invest time/effort into a bugged concept.

If on the PC the unofficial patch might have it fixed. All 4 unofficial patches plus the HD unofficial patch is to fix glitches and bugs.

Also some magic mods might have fixed them as well.

I'll check them out. Thanks!

When summoning the battleaxe, it sometimes does not show up and attacks cannot be made. To remedy this, switch weapons, or use items and cast the spell again.

If this is not enough, swap to a different spell, try (and fail) to use it, which changes your stance, then a save and reload will return you to normal.

• If the Power "Beast Form" is available the player can turn werewolf, making attacks possible again. When the effects wear off you can re-equip and attack again. (Save and reload unnecessary)
• It is also possible to avoid this glitch entirely by equipping the spell, going to a first person view, and using the spell. The battleaxe will appear and be usable, and if the player switches to Third Person at this point, they can still utilize the spell.
• Sitting down will fix this.
• Equipping a one handed weapon will fix this.
• The invisible bound axe can be "unequipped" by equipping hotkeyed spells.

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> is there a fix to enable the Limbsplitter perk to work with the bound battleaxe? <

Bound Battleaxe when cast, summons an ethereal version of the Daedric Battleaxe.

However, the Limbsplitter perk to work, the weapon needs to have at least a material, since the bound weapon has its appearance but it doesn't have any material (it's ethereal) - so the perk won't apply .