Imperial Bracers are a piece of heavy armor and part of the Imperial Armor set found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They are identical in appearance to Steel Imperial Gauntlets, but have a lower armor rating and require slightly less crafting materials.
Locations[]
Imperial Bracers typically cannot be found as random loot, however it can be found in certain locations.
Fixed locations[]
- Worn by Haafingar Guards.
- A full set is awarded by Beirand upon joining the Imperial Legion and choosing the heavy Imperial armor when getting outfitted.
- Helgen Keep – the female Imperial Captain wears a full set that can be obtained if Ralof is followed during "Unbound."
- Alftand – Sulla Trebatius wear a set, minus the helmet, which can be obtained after he is killed.
- One pair of Imperial Bracers can be found in Fort Neugrad if the Empire reclaims it after "Season Unending."
- One pair of Imperial Bracers can be found in Fort Dunstad after the Empire claims it during the Civil War.
- Three pairs of Imperial Bracers can be found in Fort Dunstad after the Empire claims it during the Civil War.
- One pair of Imperial Bracers can be found in Fort Kastav if the Empire claims it in the Civil War.
- Four pairs of Imperial Bracers can be found in Fort Greenwall after the Empire claims it in the Civil War.
- One pair of Imperial Bracers can be stolen from the armory in Castle Dour.
- Two pairs of Imperial Bracers can be found in Fort Frostmoth. DR
- One pair can be stolen from the first floor of the New Gnisis Cornerclub.
Smithing[]
Imperial Bracers require a Smithing level of 20 and the Steel Smithing perk to forge. They can be crafted at a blacksmith's forge with the following components:
- 1 × Leather Strips
- 1 × Leather
- 2 × Steel Ingot
They can be upgraded with a Steel Ingot at a workbench and also benefit from the Steel Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.