Nahkriin is a dragon priest mask, a unique heavy armor helmet with a base armor rating of 23 and a weight of 9. It adds 50 Magicka and makes Destruction and Restoration spells cheaper. It is taken from the dragon priest Nahkriin at Skuldafn during the main quest The World-Eater's Eyrie, and Skuldafn can never be visited again.

Armor Enchantment

Magicka rises by 50 points, and Destruction and Restoration spells cost 20% less to cast.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Nahkriin Map Location and Quest Guide

Nahkriin map location:

The Nahkriin mask is taken from the Dragon Priest Nahkriin at Skuldafn. Skuldafn is reached only during the main quest The World-Eater's Eyrie.

Set Odahviing free and talk to him.
Fly with Odahviing to Skuldafn.
Fight through Skuldafn to Alduin's portal to Sovngarde.
Kill the Dragon Priest Nahkriin.
Take the Nahkriin mask from his remains.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Missable: Skuldafn can never be visited again after the portal.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement, and the Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.
Place it on its bust at the shrine in Bromjunaar Sanctuary, together with the other seven masks of Skyrim, to reveal Konahrik.
Take it before entering the portal to Sovngarde, because the mask is lost for good otherwise.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Nahkriin is improved at a workbench with one Ebony Ingot per improvement. The Daedric Smithing perk doubles the improvement, so each quality tier needs less Smithing skill. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Quality	Smithing	With Perk	Armor
Fine	14	14	+1
Superior	31	22	+3
Exquisite	65	40	+5
Flawless	100	57	+7
Epic	134	74	+8 to +9
Legendary	168	91	+10

Armor Set

Nahkriin is one of the Dragon Priest masks.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Notes

Nahkriin means "vengeance" in the dragon language.

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