- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Leather | Thin and light - perfect for thieves. |
| Chain | Fairly thin and light. Cheap alternative to plate. |
| Iron | Poor knight's armour. Heavier and more brittle than steel. |
| Steel | The standard. Strong and fairly light. |
| Silver | Same weight and strength as steel, but some fear to touch it. |
| Elven | Slightly heavier and stronger than Steel. |
| Dwarven | Heavier but stronger than Elven. |
| Orcish | Rarely found. Heavier than Dwarven and almost twice as strong. |
| Mithril | Lighter than Orcish, but significantly more resilient. |
| Adamantium | A little heavier than Orcish, but twice as strong. |
| Ebony | Very rare, heavy and almost impossible to pierce. |
| Daedric | The refined form of Ebony, too heavy for all but the strongest. |
See also
Source
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Manual: Pages 62-63