The Forgemaster's Fingers are a unique pair of enchanted Iron Gauntlets and a quest item. An Orc at a stronghold asks for them in the quest The Forgemaster's Fingers, and they lie in a place picked at random. Bringing them to the chief makes the character Blood-Kin to the Orcs.

Armor Enchantment

The gauntlets improve weapons and armor 12% better at the grindstone and workbench.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Gameplay Tips

Temper them at a workbench with one Iron Ingot. The Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed because they are enchanted.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

The Forgemaster's Fingers 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 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