Blades Gauntlets
| Blades Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 13 |
| Weight | 8 |
| Value | 85 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Blades |
| Level | - |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0004b28d |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Blades Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Blades Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 13 and weigh 8. A set waits at Sky Haven Temple during the main quest.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on blades Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Blades Gauntlets Location
A chest in the armory of Sky Haven Temple holds a set. The chest can be opened after the main quest Alduin's Wall.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Steel Ingot.
- Four Blades pieces count as a matched set for the Matching Set perk, which adds 25% armor.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Blades Gauntlets are improved at a workbench with one Steel Ingot 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
Blades Gauntlets belong to the Blades set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blades Armor | 
|
Body | 44 | 45 |
| Blades Boots | 
|
Feet | 13 | 10 |
| Blades Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 13 | 8 |
| Blades Helmet | 
|
Head | 18 | 12 |
| Blades Shield | 
|
Shield | 26 | 12 |
Armor Categories
All Gauntlets
Light Armor
All light armor gauntlets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor gauntlets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
