Dragonplate Gauntlets
Dragonplate Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Dragonplate Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 17 and weigh 8. Pairs turn up in chests from level 40.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Dragonplate Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Eminent Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 20 | 41 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Extreme Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 22 | 44 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Peerless Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 25 | 47 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 41 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Extreme Archery | Fortify Archery | 35 | 44 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Peerless Archery | Fortify Archery | 40 | 47 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Eminent Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 30 | 41 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Extreme Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 35 | 44 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Peerless Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 40 | 47 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Eminent Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 20 | 41 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Extreme Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 22 | 44 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Peerless Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 25 | 47 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Eminent Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 30 | 41 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Extreme Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 35 | 44 |
| Dragonplate Gauntlets of Peerless Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 40 | 47 |
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Dragonplate Gauntlets Location
Chests and other random loot hold pairs from level 40, and enchanted copies appear from level 41.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Dragon Scales. The Dragon Armor perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge them with the Dragon Armor perk from 2 Dragon Scales, 1 Dragon Bone and 2 Leather Strips.
- Their 17 armor matches Stalhrim Gauntlets and sits 1 below Daedric Gauntlets.
- Four Dragonplate 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.
Crafting
A Dragonplate Gauntlets is made at a forge with the Dragon Armor perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Scales | 
|
2 |
| Dragon Bone | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
A Dragonplate Gauntlets is improved at a workbench with one Dragon Scales per improvement. The Dragon Armor 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
Dragonplate Gauntlets is part of the Dragonplate 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 |
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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 |
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