Imperial Helmet
The Imperial Helmet is a heavy armor helmet and part of the Imperial Armor set. It has a base armor rating of 15 and weighs 5. Many Imperial Legion soldiers in Skyrim wear it.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on an Imperial Helmet at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies spawn with these effects:
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 12 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 15 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 12 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 15 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Major Alteration | Fortify Alteration | 17 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Archery | Fortify Archery | 15 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Archery | Fortify Archery | 20 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 12 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 15 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Major Destruction | Fortify Destruction | 17 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 12 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 15 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Major Illusion | Fortify Illusion | 17 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 20 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Magicka | Fortify Magicka | 30 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Minor Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 12 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 15 | - |
| Imperial Helmet of Major Restoration | Fortify Restoration | 17 | - |
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Imperial Helmet Location
Joining the Imperial Legion and asking Beirand in Solitude for heavy armor gives a full set.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper it at a workbench with one Steel Ingot.
- Forge it with the Steel Smithing perk from 2 Steel Ingots, 1 Leather and one set of Leather Strips.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
An Imperial Helmet is made at a forge with the Steel Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
1 |
Upgrades
An Imperial Helmet is improved at a workbench with one Steel Ingot 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
Imperial Helmet is part of the Imperial set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|
Notes
The Imperial Officer's Helmet and a closed Imperial Helmet are similar helmets that are found rather than forged.
Armor Categories
All Helmets
Light Armor
Every light armor helmet, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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Heavy Armor
Every heavy armor helmet, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
|---|
Dragon Priest Masks
The masks worn by the Dragon Priests, each with its own enchantment.
| Name | Image | Armor | Weight | Value | Set | Upgrade | Perk | DLC |
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