Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution is a unique heavy armor cuirass from Dragonborn and one of the relics of Ahzidal. It looks like Ancient Nord Armor but has a base armor rating of 40 and weighs 38. It lies behind a puzzle gate in Kolbjorn Barrow, after the fourth stage of the dig in the quest Unearthed.

Armor Enchantment

Enemies who strike the wearer with a melee attack have a small chance of being paralyzed.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution Map Location and Quest Guide

Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution map location:

Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution sits on a pedestal behind a puzzle gate in Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim. It is reached near the end of Unearthed, after the fourth stage of the dig.

Travel to Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim and speak to Ralis Sedarys outside.
Fund the excavation with 1,000 gold to start Unearthed.
Clear the draugr inside each time a courier brings a letter from Ralis.
Pay 2,000, then 3,000, then 5,000 gold for the next stages of the dig.
Return a final time and fight through the last section.
Open the puzzle gate.
Take the Armor of Retribution from its pedestal.

Map credit by Map Genie.

The armor is part of a four piece set; wearing four relics of Ahzidal grants Ahzidal's Genius.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Steel Ingot. The Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement, and the Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed because it is enchanted.
Wearing exactly four relics of Ahzidal grants Ahzidal's Genius, which raises Enchanting by 10 points. A fifth relic cancels the bonus.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution is improved at a workbench with one Steel Ingot per improvement. The Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement, so each quality tier needs less Smithing skill. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Quality	Smithing	With Perk	Armor
Fine	14	14	+2
Superior	31	22	+6
Exquisite	65	40	+10
Flawless	100	57	+13
Epic	134	74	+17
Legendary	168	91	+20

Armor Set

Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution is part of the Relics of Ahzidal set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Armor Categories

All Chest Armor

Light Armor

Every light armor chest piece, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor chest piece, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC