Linwe's Boots

Linwe's Boots are unique light armor boots with a base armor rating of 11 and a weight of 2. They make sneaking 15% better. Linwe, leader of the Summerset Shadows, wears them in Uttering Hills Cave, and they come from his body during the Thieves Guild quest Summerset Shadows.

Armor Enchantment

Sneaking is 15% better.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Linwe's Boots Map Location and Quest Guide

Linwe's Boots map location:

Linwe's Boots are worn by Linwe, the leader of the Summerset Shadows, in Uttering Hills Cave. They are taken from his body during Summerset Shadows in the Thieves Guild questline.

1. Complete five small jobs in Windhelm for the Thieves Guild.
2. Take the special job from Delvin Mallory in the Ragged Flagon.
3. Speak to Torsten Cruel-Sea in Windhelm.
4. Speak to Niranye in Windhelm.
5. Travel to Uttering Hills Cave.
6. Kill Linwe and take Linwe's Boots from his body.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Gameplay Tips

Temper them at a workbench with one Leather. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Linwe's Boots 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

Linwe's Boots is part of the Linwe's set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Armor Categories

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All Boots

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Light Armor

Every light armor pair of boots, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor pair of boots, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC