Not really no... I was getting something better ALMOST every Cave I entered in the Fjords.
Barnabus one handed Hammer, I used for some time.
Plus Bellagar's Cave gave me another good hammer.
I didn't do any reloads either, so what was dropped was set in stone on my playthroughs
Before entering the Hall of Echoes I was using, and axe and a sword. Damages of 47-109 (PLUS MELEE INCREASES) and 50-84 (PLUS MELEE INCREASE)
