The Dawnguard Shield is a heavy shield from Dawnguard. It has a base armor rating of 26 and weighs 10. Gunmar at Fort Dawnguard sells it after joining the Dawnguard.

Armor Enchantment

Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Dawnguard Shield at an arcane enchanter.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Dawnguard Shield Location

Gunmar, the blacksmith of Fort Dawnguard, sells Dawnguard gear once the Dawnguard side is chosen.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Steel Ingot. The Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement.
Its shield bashes deal extra damage to vampires.
Its 26 armor matches the Dwarven Shield for 2 less weight.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

A Dawnguard Shield is improved at a workbench with one Steel Ingot per improvement. The Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement, so each quality tier needs less Smithing skill. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Quality	Smithing	With Perk	Armor
Fine	14	14	+1
Superior	31	22	+3
Exquisite	65	40	+5
Flawless	100	57	+7
Epic	134	74	+8 to +9
Legendary	168	91	+10

Armor Set

Dawnguard Shield is part of the Dawnguard Heavy set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Notes

The Dawnguard Rune Shield is a unique version of this shield.

Armor Categories

All Shields

Light Armor

Every light armor shield, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor shield, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC