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 a Blades Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

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

A Blades Gauntlets is 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 is part of the Blades 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