Steel Nordic Gauntlets
| Steel Nordic Gauntlets | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armor Rating | 12 |
| Weight | 4 |
| Value | 55 |
| Slot | Hands |
| Set | Steel |
| Level | 2 |
| Class | Gauntlets |
| Skill | Heavy Armor |
| Unique | - |
| Item ID | 00013953 |
| Game/DLC | Skyrim |
Steel Nordic Gauntlets are heavy armor gauntlets and part of the Steel Armor set. They have a base armor rating of 12 and weigh 4. Copies turn up from level 2 at merchants and in chests.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on steel Nordic Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Enchanted copies of steel Nordic Gauntlets turn up with one of the effects below.
| Variant | Enchantment | Magnitude | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Gauntlets of Minor Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 12 | 7 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 15 | 9 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Major Alchemy | Fortify Alchemy | 17 | 11 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Minor Archery | Fortify Archery | 15 | 7 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Archery | Fortify Archery | 20 | 9 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Major Archery | Fortify Archery | 25 | 11 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Minor Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 15 | 7 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 20 | 9 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Major Wielding | Fortify One-Handed | 25 | 11 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Minor Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 12 | 7 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 15 | 9 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Major Smithing | Fortify Smithing | 17 | 11 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Minor Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 15 | 7 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 20 | 9 |
| Steel Gauntlets of Major Sure Grip | Fortify Two-Handed | 25 | 11 |
The Enchantment Effects page lists every armor enchantment.
Steel Nordic Gauntlets Location
Blacksmiths and general goods merchants sell them from level 2, and enchanted pairs appear from level 3. Chests and other random loot hold pairs. Bandits wear them.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with one Steel Ingot. The Steel Smithing perk doubles the improvement.
- Forge them with the Steel Smithing perk from 2 Steel Ingots, 1 Iron Ingot and 2 Leather Strips.
- Steel Imperial Gauntlets share the same armor rating and weight.
- Any mix of the Steel variants counts 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
Steel Nordic Gauntlets are made at a forge with the Steel Smithing perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Ingot | 
|
2 |
| Iron Ingot | 
|
1 |
| Leather Strips | 
|
2 |
Upgrades
Steel Nordic Gauntlets are improved at a workbench with one Steel Ingot per improvement. The Steel 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
Steel Nordic Gauntlets belong to the Steel set. The table shows every piece of the set.
| Name | Image | Slot | Armor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Armor | 
|
Body | 31 | 35 |
| Steel Cuffed Boots | 
|
Feet | 12 | 8 |
| Steel Shin Boots | 
|
Feet | 12 | 8 |
| Steel Imperial Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 12 | 4 |
| Steel Nordic Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 12 | 4 |
| Steel Helmet | 
|
Head | 17 | 5 |
| Steel Horned Helmet | 
|
Head | 17 | 5 |
| Steel Shield | 
|
Shield | 24 | 12 |
| Brawler's Steel Gauntlets | 
|
Hands | 12 | 4 |
Notes
The Ironhand Gauntlets are a unique enchanted pair of Steel Nordic Gauntlets.
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.
