Ancient Nord Helmet
The Ancient Nord Helmet is a heavy armor helmet and part of the Ancient Nord Armor set. It has a base armor rating of 15 and weighs 4. The Skyforge in Whiterun makes it after the Companions questline.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on an Ancient Nord Helmet at an arcane enchanter.
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Ancient Nord Helmet 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 3 Steel Ingots, 2 Iron Ingots, 2 Leather and 3 Leather Strips.
- The base stats match the Iron Helmet.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
An Ancient Nord Helmet is made at the Skyforge with the Daedric Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
3 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
3 |
Upgrades
An Ancient Nord Helmet 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 | +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 Helmet is part of the Ancient Nord set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|
Notes
Ahzidal's Helm of Vision from Dragonborn is a unique version of this helmet.
Armor Categories
All Helmets
Light Armor
Every light armor helmet, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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Heavy Armor
Every heavy armor helmet, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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Dragon Priest Masks
The masks worn by the Dragon Priests, each with its own enchantment.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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