- Main article: Armor
Armor denotes material worn about the body to protect it from damage, typically that which is inflicted by weapons such as swords, arrows, and blunt weaponry.
Types | Area of protection |
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Helm | Head |
Right Pauldron | Right shoulder and arm |
Left Pauldron | Left shoulder and arm |
Cuirass | Chest and back |
Gauntlets | Hands |
Greaves | Waist and upper legs |
Boots | Lower legs and feet |
Material | Type of protection |
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Leather | Thin and light - perfect for thieves. (Weight: 1x, Armor: +3) |
Chain | Fairly thin and light. Cheap alternative to plate. (Weight: 2x, Armor: +6 |
Iron | Poor knight's armor. Lighter and more brittle than steel. (Weight: 2x, Armor: +7) |
Steel | The standard. Strong but heavy. (Weight: Weight: 3x, Armor: +9) |
Silver | Lighter than steel, but just as strong. (Weight: 2x, Armor: +9) |
Elven | As heavy as silver, but stronger. (Weight: 2x, Armor: +11) |
Dwarven | Stronger and lighter than Elven (Weight: 1.5x, Armor: +13) |
Mithril | A metal as light as Elven and stronger than Dwarven. (Weight: 2x, Armor: +15) |
Adamantium | Although the same weight and strength as Mithril, is twice as rare. (Weight: 2x, Armor: +15) |
Ebony | Although only as heavy as Leather, Ebony ranks as one of the most resilient metals. (Weight: 1x, Armor: +17) |
Orcish | Of superb protection, Orcish is about twice the weight of Ebony (Weight: 2x, Armor: +19) |
Daedric | The heaviest and strongest of armors, deflects all but the strongest of blows. (Weight: 3x, Armor: +21) |
Shields[]
There are four types of Shields in Daggerfall.
Types | Description |
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Buckler | A small basic shield |
Round Shield | A small round shield |
Kite Shield | A more shapely shield |
Tower Shield | A long Shield for protecting more of the body |
Other[]
There are many styles of clothing in Daggerfall, such as Kimonos. They offer no armor rating.
See also[]
Sources[]
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall User's Guide: Pages 62–63