Unfortunately, some of the best armor in the game, such as Daedric and Ebony ... you can find immediately after leaving Helgen. Orcish Battleaxe Weapon Type One-Handed Weapon Damage 11 Weight ...

The Rueful Axe is an artifact of the Daedric Prince Clavicus Vile, originally given to a mage to cure his daughter of lycanthropy, but the battleaxe is also available to the Dragonborn.