Hide Shield
| Hide Shield | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 15 |
| Weight | 4 |
| Value | 25 |
| Slot | Shield |
| Set | Hide |
| Level | 1 |
| Class | Shields |
| Skill | Light Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013914 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
The Hide Shield is a light shield and part of the Hide Armor set. It has a base armor rating of 15 and weighs 4. Copies turn up from level 1 all over Skyrim.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Hide Shield at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of a Hide Shield turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Shield of Minor Blocking | Fortify Block | 15 | 1 |
| Hide Shield of Blocking | Fortify Block | 20 | 4 |
| Hide Shield of Major Blocking | Fortify Block | 25 | 6 |
| Hide Shield of Resist Fire | Resist Fire | 15 | 1 |
| Hide Shield of Waning Fire | Resist Fire | 30 | 4 |
| Hide Shield of Dwindling Flames | Resist Fire | 40 | 6 |
| Hide Shield of Resist Frost | Resist Frost | 15 | 1 |
| Hide Shield of Waning Frost | Resist Frost | 30 | 4 |
| Hide Shield of Dwindling Frost | Resist Frost | 40 | 6 |
| Hide Shield of Resist Magic | Resist Magic | 10 | 1 |
| Hide Shield of Waning Magic | Resist Magic | 12 | 4 |
| Hide Shield of Dwindling Magic | Resist Magic | 15 | 6 |
| Hide Shield of Resist Shock | Resist Shock | 15 | 1 |
| Hide Shield of Waning Shock | Resist Shock | 30 | 4 |
| Hide Shield of Dwindling Shock | Resist Shock | 40 | 6 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Hide Shield Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell it from level 1. Chests and other random loot often hold one, and bandits carry it.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a workbench with one Leather.
- From the start of the game, any forge makes it from 4 Leather and 2 Leather Strips.
- The Elven Shield weighs the same 4 and gives 21 armor.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
A Hide Shield is made at a forge.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | 
|
4 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
A Hide Shield 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
Hide Shield belongs to the Hide set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Armor | 
|
Body | 20 | 5 |
| Hide Boots | 
|
Feet | 5 | 1 |
| Hide Bracers | 
|
Hands | 5 | 1 |
| Hide Helmet | 
|
Head | 10 | 2 |
| Brawler's Hide Bracers | 
|
Hands | 5 | 1 |
| Hide Shield | 
|
Shield | 15 | 4 |
Armor Categories
All Shields
Light Armor
All light armor shields are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor shields are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
