I recently required an artifact, Mace of Molag Bal that has a Soul Trap if target dies in 3 seconds. I've been using it, but every time the soul trap triggers it says "No soul gem large enough" I have empty Grand, Common, Petty, Black all sorts of soul gems ready and waiting.

Is this working as intended? A new bug? I've search around and didn't find any mention of this issue here or anywhere else. Maybe the new patch caused it?

Might be a bug introduced with 1.2

I've got the mace as well, its stored at the momment, I'll go get it and see if I run into this as well. I acquired the mace pre 1.2 though.

Molag Bal's mace needs to be charged, as well.
Check the charge level.

Yep, just tested it, its not capping souls now like it should. I've got Azura's star as well and its empty, and im getting the "No soul gem large enough" message as well.

It was fully charged, but thanks, though.

My mace is working fine.
Still on 1.1.

Hi there,I have that mace and it's my most commonly used weapon so far.

It seems to be working the vast majority of the time, post patch 1.2. Other times, no text will appear, or 'no soul gem large enough'. I checked my misc. inventory and indeed, I've filled up all the larger soul gems, so it's working as intended, except for the occasional no text appearing.


The only change I've noticed post patch, is actually selecting a soul gem to charge the weapon. I used to be able to scroll through all gems, now I can only see 3 at a time. Cursor keys or mouse wheel doesn't work for up/down.

I gave it to my companion and I believe I acquired it after 1.2, and I've never once seen the soul trap effect be applied. Haven't tried using it myself, but iirc other soul trap weapons I gave my companions worked before.