Iron Gauntlets
| Iron Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 10 |
| Weight | 5 |
| Value | 25 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Iron |
| Level | 1 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00012e46 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Iron Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Iron Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 10 and weigh 5. Copies turn up from level 1 all over Skyrim.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on iron Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of iron Gauntlets turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Gauntlets of Minor Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 12 | 1 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 15 | 4 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 6 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Minor Archery | Fortify Archery | 15 | 1 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Archery | Fortify Archery | 20 | 4 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 6 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Minor Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 15 | 1 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 20 | 4 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Major Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 25 | 6 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Minor Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 12 | 1 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 15 | 4 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Major Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 17 | 6 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Minor Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 15 | 1 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 20 | 4 |
| Iron Gauntlets of Major Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 25 | 6 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Iron Gauntlets 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 2 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 Gauntlets are made at a forge.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Iron Gauntlets 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 Gauntlets 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 |
Notes
The Forgemaster's Fingers are a unique enchanted version of these gauntlets.
Armor Categories
All Gauntlets
Light Armor
All light armor gauntlets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
Heavy Armor
All heavy armor gauntlets are listed below with their armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.
