Helm of the Crusader
| Helm of the Crusader | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 21 |
| Weight | 10 |
| Value | 1655 |
| Slot | Head |
| Set | Relics of the Crusader |
| Level | - |
| Class | Helmets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | Yes |
| Item ID | FExxx806 |
| Game/DLC | Creation Club |
The Helm of the Crusader is a unique helmet from the Divine Crusader Creation. It belongs to the Crusader's Relics, the equipment of the Divine Crusader Pelinal Whitestrake. The set turns up at Four Skull Lookout during the quest Relics of the Crusader.
Armor Enchantment
Illusion spells cost 10% less to cast. Restoration spells cost 8% less to cast. Prices are 8% better.
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Helm of the Crusader Map Location
Helm of the Crusader map location:
The Helm of the Crusader is worn by the bandit thieves at Four Skull Lookout. Killing Eigorn and Oren recovers it with the other Crusader's Relics during Relics of the Crusader.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Upgrades
Helm of the Crusader is improved at a workbench with one Corundum Ingot per improvement. The Steel 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
Helm of the Crusader belongs to the Relics of the Crusader set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boots of the Crusader | 
|
Feet | 16 | 7 |
| Cuirass of the Crusader | 
|
Body | 43 | 38 |
| Gauntlets of the Crusader | 
|
Hands | 16 | 7 |
| Helm of the Crusader | 
|
Head | 21 | 10 |
| Shield of the Crusader | 
|
Shield | 32 | 14 |
How It Plays
The Helm of the Crusader is the heavy helmet of the Crusader's Relics, the holy armor of Pelinal Whitestrake. Its enchantment carries three bonuses. Illusion spells cost 10 percent less, Restoration spells cost 8 percent less and prices are 8 percent better.
The mix suits a paladin who heals in battle, calms or frightens foes with Illusion and trades between adventures. The price bonus helps sell the loot from every dungeon.
The helm is tempered at a workbench with a Corundum Ingot. As an enchanted artifact, it needs the Arcane Blacksmith perk for tempering.
The Full Set
The heavy Crusader's Relics have five pieces. The Boots of the Crusader make Restoration spells cheaper. The Cuirass of the Crusader adds Health and a Holy Aura that raises armor and cuts damage from undead while the matched set is worn. The Gauntlets of the Crusader add 50 percent Disease Resistance. The Shield of the Crusader raises a ward against spells while blocking. Four pieces each cut the cost of Restoration spells by 8 percent.
Perks and Builds
The Restoration and Illusion skill trees build on the helm. In each tree, the Novice through Master perks let spells of their level be cast for half the Magicka. Regeneration makes healing spells cure 50 percent more. Kindred Mage lets Illusion spells work on higher level people, which helps the helm's Illusion bonus reach stronger foes.
Quest Background
The Crusader's Relics come from the Divine Crusader Creation. The official description says the armor can be found by exploring Four Skull Lookout, far east-northeast of Markarth. In the quest Relics of the Crusader, bandits at the lookout hold the stolen relics. Oren carries the heavy Crusader's Relics and the Mace of the Crusader, while Eigorn carries the light Reforged Relics of the Crusader and the Sword of the Crusader. Defeating the bandits and looting both bodies recovers the full collection.
The relics can also carry a heavy penalty to Stamina regeneration and carry weight. The quest The Pilgrim's Path lifts it with a journey to pray at nine shrines across Skyrim.
Lore
The Crusader's Relics belonged to Pelinal Whitestrake, the Divine Crusader and champion of the slave queen Alessia in the First Era. Pelinal used them in his battle against Umaril the Unfeathered, an Ayleid sorcerer king. After Pelinal's death, the relics were scattered and lost.
Near the end of the Third Era, Umaril returned. The Hero of Kvatch gathered the relics again, reformed the Knights of the Nine and destroyed Umaril for good.
Notes
A reforged version of the Crusader's Relics also exists.
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |