Ebony Gauntlets
| Ebony Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 16 |
| Weight | 7 |
| Value | 275 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Ebony |
| Level | 32 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013962 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Ebony Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Ebony Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 16 and weigh 7. Enchanted pairs turn up from level 33, at merchants and in chests.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on ebony Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of ebony Gauntlets turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebony Gauntlets of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Eminent Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 33 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 35 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Archery | Fortify Archery | 35 | 38 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Major Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 25 | 33 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Eminent Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 30 | 35 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 35 | 38 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Major Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Eminent Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Major Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 25 | 33 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Eminent Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 30 | 35 |
| Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 35 | 38 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Ebony Gauntlets Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell them, and chests and other random loot hold pairs. Enchanted pairs appear from level 33.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot. The Ebony Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge them with the Ebony Smithing perk from 2 Ebony Ingots and 2 Leather Strips.
- Four Ebony 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
Ebony Gauntlets are made at a forge with the Ebony Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ebony Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Ebony Gauntlets are improved at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot per improvement. The Ebony 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
Ebony Gauntlets belong to the Ebony set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebony Armor | 
|
Body | 43 | 38 |
| Ebony Boots | 
|
Feet | 16 | 7 |
| Ebony Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 16 | 7 |
| Ebony Helmet | 
|
Head | 21 | 10 |
| Ebony Shield | 
|
Shield | 32 | 14 |
| Brawler's Ebony Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 16 | 7 |
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.
