Linwe's Hood is a unique light armor helmet with a base armor rating of 16 and a weight of 2. It makes bows hit 15% harder. Linwe, leader of the Summerset Shadows, wears it in Uttering Hills Cave, and it comes from his body during the Thieves Guild quest Summerset Shadows.

Armor Enchantment

Bows do 15% more damage.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Linwe's Hood Map Location and Quest Guide

Linwe's Hood map location:

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

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

Map credit by Map Genie.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it 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 Hood 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 Hood is part of the Linwe's set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

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

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