The Armor of the Old Gods is a unique light armor cuirass and a special version of Forsworn Armor. It has a base armor rating of 24, weighs only 3 and makes Destruction spells cheaper. It is a reward for helping Madanach in No One Escapes Cidhna Mine, the Markarth jailbreak that follows The Forsworn Conspiracy.

Armor Enchantment

Destruction spells cost 15% less Magicka to cast.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Armor of the Old Gods Map Location and Quest Guide

Armor of the Old Gods map location:

The Armor of the Old Gods is handed over during the escape from Cidhna Mine in Markarth. It is a reward for No One Escapes Cidhna Mine, which follows The Forsworn Conspiracy.

Complete The Forsworn Conspiracy and go to jail in Cidhna Mine.
Get a shiv for Borkul the Beast to reach Madanach.
Talk to Madanach in his cell.
Follow Madanach's instructions and escape with the prisoners.
Take the Armor of the Old Gods when it is handed over before the breakout.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Killing Madanach after he hands over the set also earns the Silver-Blood Family Ring.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Leather. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.
It weighs 3 against 6 for the plain Forsworn Armor, for 24 armor against 26.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Armor of the Old Gods is improved at a workbench with one Leather per improvement. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Quality	Smithing	Armor
Fine	14	+2
Superior	31	+6
Exquisite	65	+10
Flawless	100	+13
Epic	134	+17
Legendary	168	+20

Armor Set

Armor of the Old Gods is part of the Old Gods set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

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