The Riften Guard's Helmet is the light armor helmet worn by the guards of the Rift. It has a base armor rating of 11 and weighs 2, like every hold guard helmet. Copies come from the hold's guards.

Armor Enchantment

Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Riften Guard's Helmet at an arcane enchanter.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Riften Guard's Helmet Location

The guards of the Rift wear it, so copies come from them.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Iron Ingot.
Every hold guard helmet shares the same armor rating and weight.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

A Riften Guard's Helmet is 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

Riften Guard's Helmet is part of the Riften Guard'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