Orcish Gauntlets
| Orcish Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 15 |
| Weight | 7 |
| Value | 200 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Orcish |
| Level | 25 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013958 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Orcish Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Orcish Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 15 and weigh 7. Copies turn up from level 25, at merchants and in chests.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on orcish Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of orcish Gauntlets turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcish Gauntlets of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 26 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Eminent Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 20 | 28 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Extreme Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 22 | 30 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 26 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Eminent Archery | Fortify Archery | 30 | 28 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Extreme Archery | Fortify Archery | 35 | 30 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Major Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 25 | 26 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Eminent Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 30 | 28 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Extreme Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 35 | 30 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Major Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 17 | 26 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Eminent Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 20 | 28 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Extreme Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 22 | 30 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Major Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 25 | 26 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Eminent Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 30 | 28 |
| Orcish Gauntlets of Extreme Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 35 | 30 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Orcish Gauntlets Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell them from level 25, and enchanted copies appear from level 26. Chests and other random loot hold copies.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Orichalcum Ingot. The Orcish Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge them with the Orcish Smithing perk from 2 Orichalcum Ingots, 1 Iron Ingot and 2 Leather Strips.
- Four Orcish 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
Orcish Gauntlets are made at a forge with the Orcish Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orichalcum Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Orcish Gauntlets are improved at a workbench with one Orichalcum Ingot per improvement. The Orcish 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
Orcish Gauntlets belong to the Orcish set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orcish Armor | 
|
Body | 40 | 35 |
| Orcish Boots | 
|
Feet | 15 | 7 |
| Orcish Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 15 | 7 |
| Orcish Helmet | 
|
Head | 20 | 8 |
| Orcish Shield | 
|
Shield | 30 | 14 |
| Brawler's Orcish Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 15 | 7 |
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.
