The Shellbug Helmet is a heavy armor helmet from Dawnguard. It has a base armor rating of 22 and weighs 6. It counts as part of the Falmer Heavy set.

Armor Enchantment

Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Shellbug Helmet at an arcane enchanter.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Shellbug Helmet Location

Any forge makes it from 2 Shellbug Chitin and 2 Iron Ingots.

Gameplay Tips

Temper it at a workbench with one Shellbug Chitin. The Advanced Armors perk doubles the improvement.
Worn with Falmer Heavy Armor, Boots and Gauntlets, it completes a matched set for the Matching Set perk.
Its 22 armor beats the 21 of the Falmer Heavy Helm and matches the Dragonplate Helmet.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Crafting

A Shellbug Helmet is made at a forge with the Advanced Armors perk.

Material	Image	Amount
Shellbug Chitin	Shellbug Chitin	2
Iron Ingot		2

Upgrades

A Shellbug Helmet is improved at a workbench with one Shellbug Chitin per improvement. The Advanced Armors 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

Shellbug Helmet is part of the Falmer Heavy 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