Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking
| Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 14 |
| Weight | 9 |
| Value | 1125 |
| Slot | Feet |
| Set | Relics of Ahzidal |
| Level | - |
| Class | Boots |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | xx01c655 |
| Game/DLC | Dragonborn |
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking are unique heavy armor boots from Dragonborn and one of the relics of Ahzidal. They look like Ancient Nord Boots but have a base armor rating of 14 and weigh 9. They sit on a pedestal in Kolbjorn Barrow after the first stage of the dig in the quest Unearthed.
Armor Enchantment
The wearer can walk on the surface of water. Wearing four relics of Ahzidal also adds 10 points to Enchanting.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking Map Location and Quest Guide
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking map location:
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking sit on a pedestal in Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim. They are reached after the first stage of the dig in Unearthed.
- Travel to Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim and speak to Ralis Sedarys outside.
- Fund the excavation with 1,000 gold to start Unearthed.
- Wait for a courier to bring a letter from Ralis.
- Return to the barrow and clear the draugr inside.
- Take the Boots of Waterwalking from their pedestal.
Map credit by Map Genie.
How It Plays
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking let their wearer walk on the surface of water. Lakes, rivers and flooded caves become solid ground. The wearer walks across instead of swimming, which is faster and keeps the character dry and ready to fight.
Waterwalking saves time on Solstheim and in Skyrim alike. Many paths cross rivers or wrap around lakes. With the boots, the shortest line is often straight across the water.
The boots are heavy armor with a fair rating. They look like Ancient Nord Boots but protect better. They suit a heavy armor character early in the Dragonborn DLC.
Perks and Builds
The Heavy Armor Skill tree covers the boots. Juggernaut raises their rating, and Well Fitted adds a bonus when head, chest, hands and feet are all heavy. Conditioning removes their weight.
The boots are one of the six relics of Ahzidal. Ahzidal's Genius raises the Enchanting Skill when four relics are worn together.
Compared with Other Boots
Waterwalking is rare on gear in Skyrim. Potions of waterwalking exist, but only a few can be found. Ahzidal's Boots give the effect for free, at any time.
Muffled boots, such as the Nightingale Boots or the Shrouded Boots, serve a sneaking character better in a dungeon. Ahzidal's Boots serve a traveler. A character can also carry them only for long trips over water.
Quest Background
The boots are the first relic found during Unearthed. The quest begins at Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim, just northeast of the Old Attius Farm. A Dark Elf treasure hunter named Ralis Sedarys camps outside and asks for 1,000 gold to fund a dig.
A few days after the payment, a courier brings a note. Ralis reports that the draugr have woken and killed his miners. Inside, a skull rests on an altar. Taking it opens the next room, where the boots stand on a plinth.
Ralis then asks for more gold to hire new miners. Each later stage of the dig opens a new part of the barrow and a new relic.
Lore
Ahzidal was the first great Nord enchanter and later a dragon priest. His relics lay buried with him in Kolbjorn Barrow. The boots are the first of them to be found.
Gameplay Tips
- Walk across lakes and flooded areas instead of swimming.
- Temper them at a workbench with one Steel Ingot. The Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement, and the Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed because they are 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 Boots of Waterwalking are 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 | +1 |
| Superior | 31 | 22 | +3 |
| Exquisite | 65 | 40 | +5 |
| Flawless | 100 | 57 | +7 |
| Epic | 134 | 74 | +8 to +9 |
| Legendary | 168 | 91 | +10 |
Armor Set
Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking belong to the Relics of Ahzidal set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahzidal's Ring of Arcana | 
|
Ring | 0 | 0.25 |
| Ahzidal's Ring of Necromancy | 
|
Ring | 0 | 0.25 |
| Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution | 
|
Body | 40 | 38 |
| Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking | 
|
Feet | 14 | 9 |
| Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding | 
|
Hands | 14 | 6 |
| Ahzidal's Helm of Vision | 
|
Head | 19 | 6 |
Armor Categories
All Boots
Light Armor
All light armor boots are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor boots are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
