Helm of Yngol
| Helm of Yngol | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 21 |
| Weight | 8 |
| Value | 565 |
| Slot | Head |
| Set | - |
| Level | - |
| Class | Helmets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | 000295f3 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Helm of Yngol is a unique heavy helmet that once belonged to Yngol. It has a base armor rating of 21 and weighs 8. It rests on Yngol's remains on the throne of Yngol Barrow, guarded by Yngol's Shade.
Armor Enchantment
The helmet raises Frost Resistance by 30%.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Helm of Yngol Map Location and Quest Guide
Helm of Yngol map location:
The Helm of Yngol rests on Yngol's remains on the throne in Yngol Barrow. The puzzle door on the way needs the Coral Dragon Claw.
- Travel to Yngol Barrow.
- Take the Coral Dragon Claw from the pedestal in the barrow, or buy it from Birna in Winterhold.
- Open the puzzle door with the claw.
- Defeat Yngol's Shade in the tomb.
- Take the Helm of Yngol from the skeleton on the throne.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a workbench with one Steel Ingot. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed, and the Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement.
- It counts as a Steel Plate helmet for the Matching Set perk, so it can complete a Steel Plate set.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Helm of Yngol is improved at a workbench with one Steel Ingot per improvement. The Advanced Armors 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 |
Notes
It is one of very few helmets with an elemental resistance enchantment.
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 |