The Gauntlets of the Old Gods are unique light armor gauntlets and a special version of Forsworn Gauntlets. They have a base armor rating of 7, weigh only 0.5 and make bows hit 20% harder. They are a reward for helping Madanach in No One Escapes Cidhna Mine, the Markarth jailbreak that follows The Forsworn Conspiracy.

Armor Enchantment

Bows do 20% more damage.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Gauntlets of the Old Gods Map Location and Quest Guide

Gauntlets of the Old Gods map location:

The Gauntlets of the Old Gods are handed over during the escape from Cidhna Mine in Markarth. They are a reward for No One Escapes Cidhna Mine, which follows The Forsworn Conspiracy.

Complete The Forsworn Conspiracy and go to jail in Cidhna Mine.
Get a shiv for Borkul the Beast to reach Madanach.
Talk to Madanach in his cell.
Follow Madanach's instructions and escape with the prisoners.
Take the Gauntlets of the Old Gods when it is handed over before the breakout.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Killing Madanach after he hands over the set also earns the Silver-Blood Family Ring.

Gameplay Tips

Temper them at a workbench with one Leather. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Gauntlets of the Old Gods is improved at a workbench with one Leather per improvement. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Quality	Smithing	Armor
Fine	14	+1
Superior	31	+3
Exquisite	65	+5
Flawless	100	+7
Epic	134	+8 to +9
Legendary	168	+10

Armor Set

Gauntlets of the Old Gods is part of the Old Gods set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Armor Categories

All Gauntlets

Light Armor

Every light armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC