Ancient Nord Gauntlets
| Ancient Nord Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 10 |
| Weight | 4 |
| Value | 25 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Ancient Nord |
| Level | 1 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00056b17 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Ancient Nord Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Ancient Nord Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 10 and weigh 4. The Skyforge in Whiterun makes them after the Companions questline.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on ancient Nord Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Ancient Nord Gauntlets Location
The dragon cultists in Forelhost wear full sets during the quest Siege on the Dragon Cult. Only the Skyforge in Whiterun can make them, and only after the Companions questline ends with Glory of the Dead.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Iron Ingot. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge them at the Skyforge from 3 Steel Ingots, 2 Iron Ingots, 2 Leather and 3 Leather Strips.
- The base stats match Iron Gauntlets.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
Ancient Nord Gauntlets are made at the Skyforge with the Daedric Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
3 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
Ancient Nord Gauntlets are 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 | +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
Ancient Nord Gauntlets belong to the Ancient Nord set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Nord Armor | 
|
Body | 25 | 28 |
| Ancient Nord Boots | 
|
Feet | 10 | 5 |
| Ancient Nord Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 10 | 4 |
| Ancient Nord Helmet | 
|
Head | 15 | 4 |
Notes
Ahzidal's Gauntlets of Warding from Dragonborn are a unique version of these gauntlets.
Armor Categories
All Gauntlets
Light Armor
All light armor gauntlets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor gauntlets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
