Ancient Nord Helmet
| Ancient Nord Helmet | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 15 |
| Weight | 4 |
| Value | 60 |
| Slot | Head |
| Set | Ancient Nord |
| Level | 1 |
| Class | Helmets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00056a9e |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
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.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
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 belongs 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 Helm of Vision from Dragonborn is a unique version of this helmet.
Armor Categories
All Helmets
Light Armor
All light armor helmets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor helmets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Dragon Priest Masks
The Dragon Priests wore these masks, and each one carries its own enchantment.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahzidal | 
|
23 | 9 | 1165 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Dragonborn |
| Dukaan | 
|
23 | 9 | 1202 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Dragonborn |
| Hevnoraak | 
|
23 | 9 | 891 | Dragon Priest Masks | Iron Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Konahrik | 
|
24 | 7 | 3200 | Dragon Priest Masks | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Krosis | 
|
21 | 5 | 1615 | Dragon Priest Masks | Iron Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Miraak | 
|
27 | 9 | 849 | Dragon Priest Masks | Cannot be upgraded | None | Dragonborn |
| Morokei | 
|
5 | 4 | 637 | Dragon Priest Masks | Refined Moonstone | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Nahkriin | 
|
23 | 9 | 2173 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Otar | 
|
23 | 9 | 1521 | Dragon Priest Masks | Refined Malachite | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Rahgot | 
|
23 | 9 | 962 | Dragon Priest Masks | Orichalcum Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Vokun | 
|
23 | 9 | 2182 | Dragon Priest Masks | Steel Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Volsung | 
|
21 | 5 | 4611 | Dragon Priest Masks | Corundum Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Wooden Mask | 
|
1 | 2 | 51 | Dragon Priest Masks | Cannot be upgraded | None | Skyrim |
| Zahkriisos | 
|
23 | 9 | 1239 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Dragonborn |