Ebony Mail
The Ebony Mail is a unique heavy armor cuirass and the Daedric artifact of Boethiah. It has a base armor rating of 45 and weighs 28. It is taken from the Champion of Boethiah at Knifepoint Ridge, during the Daedric quest Boethiah's Calling.
Armor Enchantment
The wearer moves more quietly. Enemies that come close take 5 points of poison damage per second. The effect switches on while sneaking or in combat and wraps the wearer in dark smoke.
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Ebony Mail Map Location and Quest Guide
Ebony Mail map location:
The Ebony Mail is taken from the Champion of Boethiah at Knifepoint Ridge. It is the reward of Boethiah's Calling, which opens from level 30.
- Read Boethiah's Proving or travel to the Sacellum of Boethiah.
- Find the cult at the Sacellum of Boethiah.
- Lure someone onto the Altar of Sacrifice and kill them there.
- Kill all the cultists at the shrine.
- Travel to Knifepoint Ridge and kill everyone inside.
- Take the Ebony Mail from the Champion of Boethiah and equip it.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Clearing Knifepoint Ridge before the quest can block it.
Gameplay Tips
- Its 45 armor beats the 43 of Ebony Armor, and it weighs 10 less.
- Temper it at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot. The Ebony Smithing perk doubles the improvement, and the Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Ebony Mail 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 | +2 |
| Superior | 31 | 22 | +6 |
| Exquisite | 65 | 40 | +10 |
| Flawless | 100 | 57 | +13 |
| Epic | 134 | 74 | +17 |
| Legendary | 168 | 91 | +20 |
Armor Categories
All Chest Armor
Light Armor
Every light armor chest piece, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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Heavy Armor
Every heavy armor chest piece, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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