Blackguard's Armor is a unique light armor cuirass from Dragonborn and the body of the Blackguard's set. It has a base armor rating of 33 and raises carrying capacity by 50 points. The set waits in the basement of Glover Mallory's House in Raven Rock, which opens to Thieves Guild members after Paid in Full.

Armor Enchantment

Carrying capacity rises by 50 points.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Blackguard's Armor Map Location and Quest Guide

Blackguard's Armor map location:

The Blackguard's Armor is kept in the basement of Glover Mallory's House in Raven Rock, on Solstheim. Glover gives the basement key to guild thieves at the end of Paid in Full.

Join the Thieves Guild through Taking Care of Business.
Travel to Raven Rock on Solstheim.
Ask Glover Mallory about the shadowmark by his door.
Recover the bonemold formula from Esmond Tyne in Castle Karstaag Caverns.
Give Glover the formula and take the key to his basement.
Take the Blackguard's Armor from the basement of Glover Mallory's House.

Map credit by Map Genie.

The set respawns when the basement resets.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Leather. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed because of the enchantment.
Its carry bonus of 50 matches the Guild Master's Armor, which gives 38 armor against 33.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Blackguard's Armor 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

Blackguard's Armor is part of the Blackguard's 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