Blackguard's Gloves are unique light armor gauntlets from Dragonborn and part of the Blackguard's set. They have a base armor rating of 8 and make lockpicking 40% easier. 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

Lockpicking is 40% easier.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Blackguard's Gloves Map Location and Quest Guide

Blackguard's Gloves map location:

The Blackguard's Gloves are 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 Gloves from the basement of Glover Mallory's House.

Map credit by Map Genie.

The set respawns when the basement resets.

Gameplay Tips

Temper them at a workbench with one Leather. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed because of the enchantment.
Their lockpicking bonus of 40% beats the 35% of the Guild Master's Gloves.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Blackguard's Gloves 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	+1
Superior	31	+3
Exquisite	65	+5
Flawless	100	+7
Epic	134	+8 to +9
Legendary	168	+10

Armor Set

Blackguard's Gloves is part of the Blackguard's set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Armor Categories

All Gauntlets

Light Armor

Every light armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC