One of PC gaming's main positives is the ability for gamers to download and install mods. Thankfully, the modding community loves Skyrim. Still, Skyrim was released more than six years ago therefore, despite Bethesda's best efforts, there are very little surprises left to be discovered. The base game is a fantastic experience and offers tons of quests to keep players coming back for more. Okay, we might be rounding up, but Bethesda Softworks has done its absolute best to ensure that not a single gamer forgets about their most recent entry single-player entry into the franchise.
Additionally, the Heavy Armor perk Matching Set provides a 25% bonus to armor if a heavy armor set is worn.Over the years, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been re-released around 9,500 times.
Certain armor sets can provide special bonuses if the full set is worn. There are several different armor sets available in Skyrim, both in heavy and light variants.
(Achieved via shield spells such as Stoneflesh and Ironflesh.)Īrmor sets Main article: Armor Sets (Skyrim)Īn armor set is defined as a complete set of armor that includes one matching armor piece for the head, chest, hands and feet. When not wearing any pieces of armor: 667 armor rating for 80% damage reduction. When wearing 4 pieces of armor or less without a shield: 567 armor rating for 80% damage reduction. When wearing 4 pieces of armor plus a shield: 542 armor rating for 80% damage reduction. There are three scenarios that provide maximum protection at different armor ratings: The maximum damage reduction is capped at 80%. Offers much less protection from physical attacks.Īrmor increases the Dragonborn's armor rating, which decreases how much physical damage is dealt to them. Offers fewer number of Perks to choose from. Offers fewer variety of armors available to craft. Less stamina is drained while sprinting. Makes less noise than heavy armor, so sneaking is easier. Light Armor Main article: Light Armor (Skyrim) Stamina is drained much quicker while sprinting. Slows down movement much more than light armor. Makes more noise than light armor, so sneaking is harder. Offers much more protection from physical attacks. Offers a greater number of Perks to choose from. Offers a greater variety of armors available to craft. Heavy Armor Main article: Heavy Armor (Skyrim) Use of the Steed Stone can negate many of the disadvantages of heavy armor. Both types have their advantages and disadvantages. There are two types of armor available, Heavy Armor and Light Armor, both with their own skill tree and associated perks.