What does the Black Star do in Skyrim?

The Black Star in Skyrim is a unique, reusable Black Soul Gem that traps the souls of humanoids (which are always Grand-level souls), making it incredibly valuable for endlessly enchanting or recharging enchanted gear, offering a major gameplay advantage for leveling Enchanting and powering weapons, unlike normal soul gems that break after one use.
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Which is better, Azura's star or Black Star?

For gameplay, the Black Star is generally better because it traps powerful human (black) souls, common for bandits, allowing infinite grand soul recharging; Azura's Star traps only creature (white) souls, often weaker. For roleplaying, Azura's Star is more "moral," while the Black Star suits evil characters, though players often choose the Black Star for its utility despite lore, as there are few in-game consequences from Azura. 
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Is the Black Star worth it?

Considering the abundance of enemies with black souls and the scarcity of enemies with Grand-level white souls, the Black Star is recommended over Azura's Star for players who want to develop the Enchanting skill at a fast pace, especially when used in conjunction with soul-trapping weapons such as Mace of Molag Bal.
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Who should I give the Black Star to in Skyrim?

You should give the broken Azura's Star to Nelacar the mage to get the Black Star, which is widely considered more powerful because it can trap any soul, especially valuable human (black) souls for enchanting, whereas Azura's Star only traps creature (white) souls; however, giving it to Aranea Ienith restores Azura's Star and offers her as a follower, a more "good-aligned" choice for roleplaying.
 
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Is the Black Star one time use?

The Black Star is a Black Soul Gem with infinite uses. Obviously you can only store one soul in it at a time.
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Is Azura good or evil in Skyrim?

Azura is the Deadric Prince of Dusk and Dawn in the Elder Scrolls series. She is often considered as being one of the more benevolent Deadra, although she can be wrathful at times.
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Why is Black Star so powerful?

Madness (発狂, Hakkyō):After an encounter with the Great Old One of Power and being induced by the Madness of Power, Black☆Star gained the power to call upon his own inner madness in which has manifested from his desire to not lose to anyone and seeking power for the sole sake of power.
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Who is the best person to give Azura's star to?

You should bring Azura's Star to either Aranea Ienith (for the standard, good Azura's Star and a follower) or Nelacar (for the more powerful, "evil" Black Star that traps sentient souls) in Skyrim, a choice that depends on your character's morality and gameplay preference for reusable soul gems. 
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What's the difference between Black Star & Azura's Star?

Well, The Black Star is capable of trapping an infinite amount of Black Souls, which are found in Humans, Elves and Orcs, but nowhere else. Azura's Star is capable of doing the same, except it can Trap any souls BUT Black ones, so if it can't be trapped by the Black Star, Azura's Star can hold it.
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What is the most powerful soul gem in Skyrim?

The strongest soul gems in Skyrim are the Black Soul Gem, the Grand Soul Gem, and the unique reusable versions, The Black Star and Azura's Star, all capable of holding the most potent Grand level souls for maximum enchantment power. While Grand Soul Gems hold creature souls, Black Gems capture human/NPC souls (always Grand), making them highly efficient, with The Black Star being the reusable version of the Black Gem, and Azura's Star the reusable Grand Gem.
 
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Is the Black Star still a Daedric artifact?

Yes, the Black Star absolutely counts as a Daedric artifact in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and counts towards the "Oblivion Walker" achievement, just like its counterpart, Azura's Star, counts for the "Daedric Influence" achievement. Both choices in Azura's Daedric quest give you a usable artifact from Azura, the Daedric Prince, making either one valid for the achievement, though the Black Star is generally considered more useful in gameplay. 
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Why is Blackstar so good?

It has that vibe that makes you feel like you're somewhere else but not where you actually are. It is very pleasant and easy to listen to as well. To me, this album really feels like a David Bowe swan song.
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Is there a reusable soul gem in Skyrim?

No, regular soul gems in Skyrim are single-use and break after capturing a soul or recharging an item, but Azura's Star (or its darker version, The Black Star) is a unique, reusable soul gem you get from a Daedric quest that can capture any soul type and be refilled infinitely.
 
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Should you give Martin Azuras star?

No, you should not give Azura's Star to Martin in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion because it's an incredibly powerful, reusable soul gem that's essential for enchanting, and giving it to him means losing it permanently for that playthrough. Instead, find another Daedric artifact you don't use much, like the Mace of Molag Bal or Wabbajack, to sacrifice for the main quest. 
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Is the Black Star unlimited?

the black star you need to fight a boss for, but the reward is that you can use the (unlimited use) black star for enchanting and recharging items with the same level of power as using a (consumable) black soul gem in its place.
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What happens if I choose Azura over Nelacar?

Alternatively, if Azura's Star is chosen over the Black Star, Nelacar will also be angry towards the Dragonborn.
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Is Azura the only good Daedra?

Depends on the culture. For example, the book Darkest Darkness says that "the Good Daedra are Boethiah, Azura, and Mephala." For example, Boethiah, who is associated with the usually negative concepts of deceit, murder, and treason, is viewed as one of, if not the most important daedric princes in Dunmeri culture.
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Is it better to bring the star to Aranea or Nelacar?

For gameplay, giving the star to Nelacar for the Black Star is generally better because it easily traps powerful human (grand) souls, while giving it to Aranea yields the standard Azura's Star (only non-human grand souls); however, choosing Aranea unlocks her as a powerful mage follower, making it a choice between utility (Black Star) and companionship (Aranea). 
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Is it worth keeping Azura's star?

"It is highly recommended that you do NOT give up Azura's Star; this item is much too useful to lose. It is essentially a reusable Grand Soul Gem, and it becomes particularly valuable as you start to rely on enchanted weapons later in the game.
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Can Azura's star be reused?

Yes, Azura's Star is a reusable grand soul gem in The Elder Scrolls games (Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim), meaning it can capture and release souls for enchanting and recharging items infinitely without being consumed, unlike regular soul gems. While the soul trapped within is used up, the Star itself remains in your inventory, ready to be refilled, making it extremely valuable for players.
 
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Is Black Star a boy or girl?

Black☆Star appears as a teenage, young man with bright, blue spiky hair with the spikes sticking in out in the manner similar to that of a star. He's also somewhat short, being shorter than his weapon partner Tsubaki Nakatsukasa.
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What does 42 42 564 mean in Soul Eater?

42-42-564. This "mirror number" is used to communicate with Lord Death directly, via mirrors, windows, and other reflective surfaces. The user attempting contact will find a "mirror", breathe moisture over the surface, then write 42-42-564 "if you ever want to knock on Death's door"
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Is Black Star a good guy or bad guy?

Despite his rather large ego, there are more positive sides to his personality. Although it is hard to tell through his arrogance, he does genuinely care for his friends. He always arrives to his friends' aid if they are in danger, seeing himself as a protector of the people whom he classes as weaker than himself.
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