Blackguard's Hood
The Blackguard's Hood is a unique light armor helmet from Dragonborn and part of the Blackguard's set. It has a base armor rating of 18 and makes prices 25% better. 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
Prices are 25% better when buying and selling.
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Blackguard's Hood Map Location and Quest Guide
Blackguard's Hood map location:
The Blackguard's Hood 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 Hood 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 barter bonus of 25% beats the 20% of the Guild Master's Hood.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Blackguard's Hood 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 Hood is part of the Blackguard's set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
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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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