Dragonscale Shield
| Dragonscale Shield | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 29 |
| Weight | 6 |
| Value | 750 |
| Slot | Shield |
| Set | Dragonscale |
| Level | 46 |
| Class | Shields |
| Skill | Light Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013941 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Dragonscale Shield is a light shield forged from dragon scales and part of the Dragonscale Armor set. It has a base armor rating of 29 and weighs 6. Copies turn up in chests from level 46.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Dragonscale Shield at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of a Dragonscale Shield turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonscale Shield of Eminent Blocking | Fortify Block | 30 | 47 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Extreme Blocking | Fortify Block | 35 | 50 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Peerless Blocking | Fortify Block | 40 | 53 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Fire Suppression | Resist Fire | 50 | 47 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Fire Abatement | Resist Fire | 60 | 50 |
| Dragonscale Shield of the Firewalker | Resist Fire | 70 | 53 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Frost Suppression | Resist Frost | 50 | 47 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Frost Abatement | Resist Frost | 60 | 50 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Warmth | Resist Frost | 70 | 53 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Magic Suppression | Resist Magic | 17 | 47 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Magic Abatement | Resist Magic | 20 | 50 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Nullification | Resist Magic | 22 | 53 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Shock Suppression | Resist Shock | 50 | 47 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Shock Abatement | Resist Shock | 60 | 50 |
| Dragonscale Shield of Grounding | Resist Shock | 70 | 53 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Dragonscale Shield Location
Chests and other random loot hold copies from level 46, and enchanted copies appear from level 47. Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell it at high levels.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a workbench with one Dragon Scales. The Dragon Armor perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge it with the Dragon Armor perk, which needs Smithing 100, from 4 Dragon Scales, 2 Iron Ingots and 2 Leather Strips.
- Its 29 armor beats the 27 of the Glass Shield at the same weight of 6.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
A Dragonscale Shield is made at a forge with the Dragon Armor perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Scales | 
|
4 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
A Dragonscale Shield 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
Dragonscale Shield belongs to the Dragonscale set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonscale Armor | 
|
Body | 41 | 10 |
| Dragonscale Boots | 
|
Feet | 12 | 3 |
| Dragonscale Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 12 | 3 |
| Dragonscale Helmet | 
|
Head | 17 | 4 |
| Brawler's Dragonscale Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 12 | 3 |
| Dragonscale Shield | 
|
Shield | 29 | 6 |
Armor Categories
All Shields
Light Armor
All light armor shields are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor shields are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
