Ancient Nord Armor is a heavy armor cuirass in the style of the armor worn by draugr. It has a base armor rating of 25 and weighs 28. The Skyforge in Whiterun makes it after the Companions questline.

Armor Enchantment

Any armor enchantment can be placed on an Ancient Nord Armor at an arcane enchanter.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Ancient Nord Armor Location

The dragon cultists in Forelhost wear full sets during the quest Siege on the Dragon Cult. Only the Skyforge in Whiterun can make it, and only after the Companions questline ends with Glory of the Dead.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Iron Ingot. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
Forge it at the Skyforge from 5 Steel Ingots, 2 Iron Ingots, 2 Leather and 4 Leather Strips.
The base stats match Iron Armor.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Crafting

An Ancient Nord Armor is made at the Skyforge with the Daedric Smithing perk.

Material	Image	Amount
Steel Ingot		5
Iron Ingot		2
Leather		2
Leather Strips		4

Upgrades

An Ancient Nord Armor is improved at a workbench with one Iron Ingot per improvement. The Daedric Smithing 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

Ancient Nord Armor is part of the Ancient Nord set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Notes

Ahzidal's Armor of Retribution from Dragonborn is a unique version of this cuirass.

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