Shrouded Gloves are the light armor gauntlets of the Dark Brotherhood's Shrouded set. They have a base armor rating of 8 and double the damage of backstabs. Astrid hands over the set on joining the Dark Brotherhood in With Friends Like These..., and more pieces sit in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary.

Armor Enchantment

Backstab attacks deal double damage.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Gameplay Tips

Temper them at a workbench with one Leather. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Shrouded Gloves 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

Shrouded Gloves is part of the Shrouded set.

Name	Image	Slot	Armor	Weight

Armor Categories

All Gauntlets

Light Armor

Every light armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor pair of gauntlets, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC