Elven Gauntlets
| Elven Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 8 |
| Weight | 1 |
| Value | 45 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Elven |
| Level | 12 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Light Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 0001391c |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Elven Gauntlets are the light armor gauntlets of the Elven set. They have a base armor rating of 8 and weigh only 1. They turn up from level 12, and the Elven Smithing perk lets any forge make them.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on elven Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of elven Gauntlets turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elven Bracers of Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 15 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 20 | 17 |
| Elven Bracers of Archery | Fortify Archery | 20 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 17 |
| Elven Bracers of Lockpicking | Fortify Lockpicking | 20 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Lockpicking | Fortify Lockpicking | 25 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Lockpicking | Fortify Lockpicking | 30 | 17 |
| Elven Bracers of Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 20 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 25 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 30 | 17 |
| Elven Bracers of Deft Hands | Fortify Pickpocket | 20 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Deft Hands | Fortify Pickpocket | 25 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Deft Hands | Fortify Pickpocket | 30 | 17 |
| Elven Bracers of Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 15 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 17 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 20 | 17 |
| Elven Bracers of Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 20 | 13 |
| Elven Bracers of Major Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 25 | 15 |
| Elven Bracers of Eminent Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 30 | 17 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Elven Gauntlets Location
Pairs appear in random loot from level 12, with enchanted ones from level 13. Blacksmiths sell them.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Refined Moonstone. The Elven Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Wearing all four Elven pieces together earns the extra 25% armor of the Matching Set perk.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
Elven Gauntlets are made at a forge with the Elven Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Moonstone | 
|
1 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Elven Gauntlets are improved at a workbench with one Refined Moonstone per improvement. The Elven 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
Elven Gauntlets belong to the Elven set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elven Armor | 
|
Body | 29 | 4 |
| Elven Gilded Armor | 
|
Body | 35 | 4 |
| Elven Boots | 
|
Feet | 8 | 1 |
| Elven Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 8 | 1 |
| Elven Helmet | 
|
Head | 13 | 1 |
| Brawler's Elven Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 8 | 1 |
| Elven Light Armor | 
|
Body | 26 | 4 |
| Elven Light Boots | 
|
Feet | 7 | 1 |
| Elven Light Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 7 | 1 |
| Elven Light Helmet | 
|
Head | 12 | 1 |
| Elven Shield | 
|
Shield | 21 | 4 |
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.
