Dwarven Helmet
| Dwarven Helmet | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 18 |
| Weight | 12 |
| Value | 200 |
| Slot | Head |
| Set | Dwarven |
| Level | 12 |
| Class | Helmets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001394f |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Dwarven Helmet is a heavy armor helmet and part of the Dwarven Armor set. It has a base armor rating of 18 and weighs 12. Copies turn up from level 12 at merchants and in Dwemer ruins.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Dwarven Helmet at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of a Dwarven Helmet turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Helmet of Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 15 | - |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | - |
| Dwarven Helmet of Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Archery | Fortify Archery | 20 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Conjuring | Fortify Conjuration | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Conjuring | Fortify Conjuration | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Conjuring | Fortify Conjuration | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 30 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 40 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 50 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 15 | 13 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Major Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 17 | 15 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Eminent Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 20 | 17 |
| Dwarven Helmet of Waterbreathing | Waterbreathing | - | 13 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Dwarven Helmet Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell it 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. In Mzinchaleft, one sits on a table with a pair of Dwarven Boots.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a workbench with one Dwarven Metal Ingot. The Dwarven Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge it with the Dwarven Smithing perk from 2 Dwarven Metal Ingots, 1 Steel Ingot, 1 Iron Ingot and 2 Leather Strips.
- At 12, it is one of the heaviest helmets in its armor class.
- 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
A Dwarven Helmet is made at a forge with the Dwarven Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarven Metal Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Steel Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
A Dwarven Helmet is 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 Helmet belongs 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 Visage of Mzund is a unique enchanted version of this helmet.
- 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 Helmets
Light Armor
All light armor helmets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor helmets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Dragon Priest Masks
The Dragon Priests wore these masks, and each one carries its own enchantment.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahzidal | 
|
23 | 9 | 1165 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Dragonborn |
| Dukaan | 
|
23 | 9 | 1202 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Dragonborn |
| Hevnoraak | 
|
23 | 9 | 891 | Dragon Priest Masks | Iron Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Konahrik | 
|
24 | 7 | 3200 | Dragon Priest Masks | Gold Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Krosis | 
|
21 | 5 | 1615 | Dragon Priest Masks | Iron Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Miraak | 
|
27 | 9 | 849 | Dragon Priest Masks | Cannot be upgraded | None | Dragonborn |
| Morokei | 
|
5 | 4 | 637 | Dragon Priest Masks | Refined Moonstone | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Nahkriin | 
|
23 | 9 | 2173 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Otar | 
|
23 | 9 | 1521 | Dragon Priest Masks | Refined Malachite | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Rahgot | 
|
23 | 9 | 962 | Dragon Priest Masks | Orichalcum Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Vokun | 
|
23 | 9 | 2182 | Dragon Priest Masks | Steel Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Volsung | 
|
21 | 5 | 4611 | Dragon Priest Masks | Corundum Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Skyrim |
| Wooden Mask | 
|
1 | 2 | 51 | Dragon Priest Masks | Cannot be upgraded | None | Skyrim |
| Zahkriisos | 
|
23 | 9 | 1239 | Dragon Priest Masks | Ebony Ingot | Daedric Smithing | Dragonborn |