Iron Boots
| Iron Boots | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 10 |
| Weight | 6 |
| Value | 25 |
| Slot | Feet |
| Set | Iron |
| Level | 1 |
| Class | Boots |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00012e4b |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Iron Boots are heavy armor boots and part of the Iron Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 10 and weigh 6. Copies turn up from level 1 all over Skyrim.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on iron Boots at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of iron Boots turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Boots of Lifting | Fortify Carry Weight | 25 | 1 |
| Iron Boots of Hauling | Fortify Carry Weight | 30 | 4 |
| Iron Boots of Strength | Fortify Carry Weight | 35 | 6 |
| Iron Boots of Minor Stamina | Fortify Stamina | 20 | 1 |
| Iron Boots of Stamina | Fortify Stamina | 30 | 4 |
| Iron Boots of Major Stamina | Fortify Stamina | 40 | 6 |
| Iron Boots of Resist Fire | Resist Fire | 15 | 1 |
| Iron Boots of Waning Fire | Resist Fire | 30 | 4 |
| Iron Boots of Dwindling Flames | Resist Fire | 40 | 6 |
| Iron Boots of Resist Frost | Resist Frost | 15 | 1 |
| Iron Boots of Waning Frost | Resist Frost | 30 | 4 |
| Iron Boots of Dwindling Frost | Resist Frost | 40 | 6 |
| Iron Boots of Resist Shock | Resist Shock | 15 | 1 |
| Iron Boots of Waning Shock | Resist Shock | 30 | 4 |
| Iron Boots of Dwindling Shock | Resist Shock | 40 | 6 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Iron Boots Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell them from level 1. Chests and other random loot often hold a pair, and bandits wear them.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Iron Ingot.
- From the start of the game, any forge makes them from 3 Iron Ingots and 2 Leather Strips.
- Four matching Iron pieces count as a matched set for the Matching Set perk, which adds 25% armor.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
Iron Boots are made at a forge.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot | 
|
3 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Iron Boots are improved at a workbench with one Iron 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
Iron Boots belong to the Iron set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Armor | 
|
Body | 25 | 30 |
| Iron Boots | 
|
Feet | 10 | 6 |
| Iron Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 10 | 5 |
| Iron Helmet | 
|
Head | 15 | 5 |
| Iron Shield | 
|
Shield | 20 | 12 |
| Brawler's Iron Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 10 | 5 |
| Dented Iron Shield | 
|
Shield | 15 | 12 |
Armor Categories
All Boots
Light Armor
All light armor boots are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor boots are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
