Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding are unique heavy armor gauntlets from Dragonborn and one of the relics of Ahzidal. They look like Ancient Nord Gauntlets but have a base armor rating of 14 and weigh 6. They sit behind a rotating stone wall in Kolbjorn Barrow after the third stage of the dig in the quest Unearthed.

Armor Enchantment

Wards block 25% less, but they absorb half the Magicka of incoming spells.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding Map Location and Quest Guide

Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding map location:

Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding sit on a pedestal behind a rotating stone wall in Kolbjorn Barrow on Solstheim. They are reached after the third 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.
Clear the draugr inside each time a courier brings a letter from Ralis.
Pay 2,000, then 3,000 gold for the next stages of the dig.
Return after the third stage and clear the new section.
Take the Gauntlets of Warding from their pedestal.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Gameplay Tips

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 Gauntlets of Warding 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	+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 Gauntlets of Warding is part of the Relics of Ahzidal set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Armor Categories

All Gauntlets

Light Armor

Every light armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC