Dawnguard Armor (2024)

Dawnguard Armor is a light armor set found in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. It is worn by several members of the Dawnguard, an order of vampire hunters.

Contents

  • 1 Physical appearance
  • 2 Locations
    • 2.1 Dawnguard aligned
    • 2.2 Volkihar aligned
  • 3 Enchantment
  • 4 Smithing
  • 5 Attributes by piece
    • 5.1 Red
    • 5.2 Gray
    • 5.3 Brown
  • 6 See also
  • 7 Appearances

Physical appearance[]

The chest piece comes in three different variants:

  • A dark brown version with long sleeves and no pauldrons, worn by Isran. Attached to the chain belt in the back, there is also a small hip flask.
  • A crimson/red dust colored version with no sleeves and no pauldrons, worn by Gunmar.
  • A grey version with long sleeves and one pauldron on the left shoulder, emblazoned with a grey Dawnguard symbol, worn by Celann.

Locations[]

Dawnguard aligned[]

  • A full set is automatically given to the Dragonborn by Gunmar after completing "A New Order."
  • A full set can be bought from Gunmar at any time.
  • Several pieces can be found around Fort Dawnguard.

Volkihar aligned[]

Enchantment[]

Only two pieces of this set are enchanted:

Neither of these unique enchantments can be disenchanted and applied to other items.

Smithing[]

All pieces can be upgraded with a steel ingot at a workbench and also benefit from the Advanced Armors perk, which doubles the improvement.

Attributes by piece[]

Red[]

PieceDawnguard Armor (1)Dawnguard Armor (2)Dawnguard Armor (3)ID
Dawnguard Armor296220xx00f3fb
Dawnguard Boots81.525xx00f400
Dawnguard Gauntlets81.540xx00f3fe
Dawnguard Helmet161.5100xx01989e
Total6110.5385

Gray[]

PieceDawnguard Armor (4)Dawnguard Armor (5)Dawnguard Armor (6)ID
Dawnguard Armor296220xx00f402
Dawnguard Boots81.525xx00f400
Dawnguard Gauntlets81.540xx00f3fe
Dawnguard Helmet161.5100xx01989e
Total6110.5385

Brown[]

PieceDawnguard Armor (7)Dawnguard Armor (8)Dawnguard Armor (9)ID
Dawnguard Armor296220xx00f404
Dawnguard Boots81.525xx00f400
Dawnguard Gauntlets81.540xx00f3fe
Dawnguard Helmet161.5100xx01989e
Total6110.5385

See also[]

Appearances[]

Armor in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Crafted Armor Sets
Light
Heavy
Non Crafted Armor Sets
Light
Heavy
Unique Armor Sets
Creation Club Armor Sets
Light
Heavy
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Dawnguard Armor (2024)

FAQs

Is Dawnguard armor worth it? ›

When wearing a full set of armor (body armor, boots, gauntlets, and helmet), Dawnguard armors reduce incoming damage from vampires by 25% and the magnitude of hostile spells cast by vampires is reduced by 25%. Mixing the light and heavy sets will not confer the bonus, however.

How to get free Dawnguard heavy armor? ›

Locations
  1. When first talking to Gunmar, he gives the Dragonborn the armor, accompanied by Dawnguard boots and gauntlets, but not the helmet.
  2. The full set can be bought from Gunmar.
  3. Several pieces can be found around Fort Dawnguard.

Can you get Dawnguard armor as a vampire? ›

Accepted Answer. You can get the armor and most basic crossbow and bolts from dead dawnguard members. You may also be able to calm the members of Fort Dawnguard and buy the unique spells. The improved crossbows are quest locked on the Dawnguard side and aren't available to you.

Is Dawnguard armor leveled? ›

Dawnguard doesn't have any leveled gear, but Dragonborn has a couple items that cap at level 60. Neither have particularly good enchantments, but one is a unique sword with the highest base damage in the game when it's level 60.

Is there heavy Dawnguard armor? ›

While wearing a complete set of Dawnguard heavy armor, the armor grants 25% less damage from vampire attacks and drain life spells.

Is it better to be a Dawnguard or vampire? ›

Overall, the physical rewards (weapons, etc) are better if you choose Dawnguard. However, you cannot regularly use the powerful Vampire Lord form until after you've completed the main questline, or else the Dawnguard members will not accept you.

Are the Dawnguard OK with werewolves? ›

What does the Dawnguard think of werewolves? Do they have any interest in them, or do they only hate vampires? They don't care.

Is there a Dawnguard sword? ›

There are no Dawnguard Swords. You do, however, get an improved enchanted version of both the Dawnguard Hammer and Axe.

What happens if you wear all Heavy Armor in Skyrim? ›

Half damage from falling if wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet. Heavy Armor weighs nothing and doesn't slow you down when worn. 25% Armor bonus if wearing all Heavy Armor: head, chest, hands, feet. 50% less stagger when wearing only Heavy Armor.

How to get free Daedric armor? ›

The easiest way to randomly find Daedric equipment is to reach a high enough level and start clearing out as many dungeons as you can. This involves making your way through the dungeon, fighting monsters, bypassing traps and then defeating the boss monsters at the end of the dungeon.

Can you still marry Serana if you join the Dawnguard? ›

While it is possible to turn your spouse into a vampire in the Dawnguard expansion, once you yourself have become a vampire, it isn't possible to marry someone who is already a vampire, like Serana. Fortunately, this is where fan mods come in to pick up the slack and give players what they want.

Can you be a vampire lord if you join the Dawnguard? ›

Even if you side with the Dawnguard, you can still become a Vampire Lord later, with the help of Serana before she is cured. However, you'll definitely be given access to Vampire Lord if you side with the Volkihar. Vampire Lord's enjoy the benefits and detriments of regular vampires, including the four stages.

What's the best heavy armor in Skyrim? ›

The best Heavy Armor sets in Skyrim ranked
Armor SetTotal DefenseEffect
Daedric Armor108None
Stalhrim Armor10225% stronger Resist Frost enchantments
Dragonplate Armor102None
Ebony Armor*965 Poison damage per second to nearby enemies, Muffle - Ebony Mail part only
1 more row
Nov 11, 2021

How do you get the full helmet in Dawnguard? ›

Locations
  1. Sold by Gunmar, if the Dawnguard is joined.
  2. Fort Dawnguard – In the main lobby, on top of a crate.
  3. Worn by Dawnguard Scouts if the Volkihar vampires are joined.

Can you get a full set of wolf armor Skyrim? ›

You can buy it from the Eorland Graymane any time. It's called Wolf Armor and he has a full set.

How do you get a full set of steel plate armor in Skyrim? ›

Atar in Sanuarach Mine wears a full set after level 18. Rigel Strong-Arm in Pinewatch. Full sets are worn by bandit chiefs after level 18. You can kill Uthgerd and loot hers, and I think one of the npcs from Iron Bind Barrow has a full set at level 1 (have to kill her too).

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