Ebony Helmet
| Ebony Helmet | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 21 |
| Weight | 10 |
| Value | 750 |
| Slot | Head |
| Set | Ebony |
| Level | 32 |
| Class | Helmets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013963 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Ebony Helmet is a heavy armor helmet and part of the Ebony Armor set. It has a base armor rating of 21 and weighs 10. Copies turn up from level 32, at merchants and in chests.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on an Ebony Helmet at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of an Ebony Helmet turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebony Helmet of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Archery | Fortify Archery | 35 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Conjuring | Fortify Conjuration | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Conjuring | Fortify Conjuration | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Conjuring | Fortify Conjuration | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 40 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 50 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 60 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Recharging | Fortify Magicka Rate | 40 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Replenishing | Fortify Magicka Rate | 60 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Resurgence | Fortify Magicka Rate | 80 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Major Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 17 | 33 |
| Ebony Helmet of Eminent Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 20 | 35 |
| Ebony Helmet of Extreme Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 22 | 38 |
| Ebony Helmet of Waterbreathing | Waterbreathing | - | 33 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Ebony Helmet Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell it from level 32, and enchanted copies appear from level 33. Chests and other random loot hold copies.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot. The Ebony Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge it with the Ebony Smithing perk from 3 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
An Ebony Helmet is made at a forge with the Ebony Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ebony Ingot | 
|
3 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
An Ebony Helmet is 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 Helmet belongs 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 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 |