Studded Dragonscale Gauntlets
Studded Dragonscale Gauntlets are light armor gauntlets from the Alternative Armors - Dragonscale creation. They have a base armor rating of 14 and weigh 3. The quest Tilted Scales hands over a full set.
Armor Enchantment
Any armor enchantment can be placed on a Studded Dragonscale Gauntlets at an arcane enchanter.
Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.
Studded Dragonscale Gauntlets Location
A full set waits in the chest at the end of Tilted Scales. The quest starts by reading The Crimson Dirks, v4 in Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm. Finishing the quest also unlocks the forge recipe, which needs the Dragon Armor perk.
Gameplay Tips
- Temper them at a workbench with Dragon Scales.
- They give 14 armor against 12 for the regular Dragonscale Gauntlets, at the same weight.
- Wearing all four Studded Dragonscale pieces together earns the extra 25% armor of the Matching Set perk.
Smithing Guide
Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.
Crafting
A Studded Dragonscale Gauntlets is made at a forge with the Dragon Armor perk.
| Material | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Scales | 2 | |
| Iron Ingot | 1 | |
| Leather | 1 | |
| Leather Strips | 2 |
Upgrades
A Studded Dragonscale Gauntlets is improved at a workbench with one Dragon Scales per improvement. The Dragon Armor 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 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 |
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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 |
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