Armor Sets (Skyrim)
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An Armor Set is defined as a complete set of armor that includes one matching armor piece for the head, chest, hands and feet.
There are several different armor sets available in Skyrim, both in heavy and light variants. Certain Armor set can provide special bonuses if the full set is worn.
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Heavy Armor Sets
| Armor | Location |
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A complete set is located in Forelhost or crafted via Smithing. | |
| Blades Armor |
A complete set is located in Sky Haven Temple. |
| Daedric Armor |
A complete set only available via Smithing, The Atronach Forge or, very rarely, pieces as random loot. |
| Dragonplate Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing, or, very rarely, found as random loot. |
| Dwarven Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing or found as random loot. |
| Ebony Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing or found as random loot. |
| Falmer Armor |
The only complete set is located in Mzinchaleft. |
| Imperial Armor |
A complete set available from Imperial Soldiers or crafted via Smithing. |
| Iron Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing or found as random loot. |
| Orcish Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing or found as random loot. |
| Steel Plate Armor | A complete set available via Smithing or found as random loot. |
| Wolf Armor | A complete set can be bought from Eorlund Grey-Mane or looted off of Skjor (No helmet) during the Companion's quest The Silver Hand. |
Light Armor Sets
| Armor | Location |
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| Elven Armor |
A complete set is located in Northwatch Keep, Thalmor Embassy (multiple, as loot from Diplomatic Immunity) or crafted via Smithing. |
| Fur Armor |
A complete set can be found on Bandits. |
| Glass Armor |
A complete set is located in Northwatch Keep, Thalmor Embassy (as loot from Diplomatic Immunity) or crafted via Smithing. |
| Dragonscale Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing or extremely lucky random loot. |
| Hide Armor |
A complete set can be found on Bandits or crafted via Smithing. |
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A complete set available from Imperial Soldiers throughout Skyrim | |
| Leather Armor |
A complete set can be found on Bandits or crafted via Smithing. |
| Penitus Oculatus Armor |
A complete set available from Penitus Oculatus soldiers |
| Scaled Armor |
A complete set available via Smithing or found as random loot. |
| Shrouded Armor |
A complete set is granted upon joining the Dark Brotherhood or during the quest: Destroy the Dark Brotherhood! |
| A complete set available from Stormcloak soldiers. | |
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Complete set is a reward for the Civil War quest: The Battle for Fort Snowhawk or looted from Galmar Stone-Fist after Battle For Windhelm. |
Unique Armor Sets
| Armor | Location |
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| Ancient Shrouded Armor |
The complete set is found in Deepwood Redoubt after obtaining Olava's Token. |
| Armor of the Old Gods | The complete set is granted upon completion of No One Escapes Cidhna Mine. |
| Cicero's Armor |
The complete set can be obtained during the Dark Brotherhood quest The Cure for Madness. |
| Guild Master's Armor Set | The complete set is granted upon becoming the Guildmaster of the Thieves Guild |
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The complete set can be looted from the corpse of Linwe located at Uttering Hills Cave during the quest Summerset Shadows. | |
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The complete set is obtained during the quest Trinity Restored. | |
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The complete set is granted upon joining the Thieves Guild. | |
| Worn Shrouded Armor |
Found inside the Dawnstar Sanctuary during The Cure For Madness |
Perks
There are also several perks that influence armor sets, these can provide certain benefits when a full set is worn:
| Heavy Armor Perk | Description |
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| Well Fitted | 25% armor bonus if wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet |
| Cushioned | Half damage from falling if wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet |
| Tower of Strength | 50% less stagger when wearing only Heavy Armor |
| Matching Set | Additional 25% armor bonus if wearing a matched set of Heavy Armor |
| Reflect Blows | 10% chance to reflect melee damage back to the enemy while wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet |
| Light Armor Perk | Description |
| Custom Fit | 25% armor bonus if wearing all Light Armor: head, chest, hands, feet |
| Wind Walker | Stamina regenerates 50% faster in all Light Armor: head, chest, hands, feet |
| Matching Set | Additional 25% Armor bonus if wearing a matched set of Light Armor. |
| Deft Movement | 10% chance of avoiding all damage from a melee attack while wearing all Light Armor: head, chest, hands, feet |