Dwarven Gauntlets
| Dwarven Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 13 |
| Weight | 8 |
| Value | 85 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Dwarven |
| Level | 12 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001394e |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Dwarven Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Dwarven Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 13 and weigh 8. Copies turn up from level 12 at merchants and in Dwemer ruins.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on dwarven Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of dwarven Gauntlets turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Bracers of Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Eminent Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Archery | Fortify Archery | 20 | 13 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 15 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 17 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 20 | 13 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Major Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 25 | 15 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Eminent Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 30 | 17 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Major Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Eminent Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 20 | 13 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Major Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 25 | 15 |
| Dwarven Bracers of Eminent Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 30 | 17 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Dwarven Gauntlets Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell them from level 12, and enchanted copies appear from level 13. Chests and other random loot hold copies. A full set lies behind a locked gate in the Nchuand-Zel Armory.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Dwarven Metal Ingot. The Dwarven Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge them with the Dwarven Smithing perk from 1 Dwarven Metal Ingot, 1 Steel Ingot, 1 Iron Ingot and 2 Leather Strips.
- Four Dwarven 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
Dwarven Gauntlets are made at a forge with the Dwarven Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Metal Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Steel Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Dwarven Gauntlets are improved at a workbench with one Dwarven Metal Ingot per improvement. The Dwarven Smithing 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
Dwarven Gauntlets belong to the Dwarven set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Armor | 
|
Body | 34 | 45 |
| Dwarven Boots | 
|
Feet | 13 | 10 |
| Dwarven Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 13 | 8 |
| Dwarven Helmet | 
|
Head | 18 | 12 |
| Dwarven Shield | 
|
Shield | 26 | 12 |
| Brawler's Dwarven Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 13 | 8 |
Notes
The quest Unfathomable Depths gives the Ancient Knowledge ability. It is meant to make Dwarven armor 25% stronger, but a bug changes how it works.
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.
