Iron Armor (Skyrim)

"That's good armor you've got there,friend. Iron,solid and true"

- Guards when wearing Iron Armor

 is the basest Heavy Armor set in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The cheapest form of heavy armor, both in cost and protection, Iron Armor pieces increase in armor rating and value as skill level in Heavy Armor increases. Iron Armor consists of leather and cloth garments covered with iron plating.

Loot

 * Parts of Iron Armor, such as the shield and helmet, can be found in Helgen Keep- the shield is in the torture chamber, while the helmet is the caves just before the encounter with the bear, next to a wagon.
 * The entire set can be found in Riverwood, the first town visited in Skyrim. The shield, gauntlets, boots, and chest piece are located inside Alvor and Sigrid's house.
 * An Iron Helmet can be stolen from Riverwood Trader, which can be taken when Lucan and Camilla are sleep or otherwise absent.

Merchants

 * Blacksmiths and spouses sell Iron Armor starting at level 1.

Smithing
Iron Armor can be crafted at a Forge using the most basic Smithing skill. It can be improved at a Workbench.

Variations
"You wear the armor of a mercenary, now that's a life."

- Guards when wearing Banded Iron Armor


 * A variation of Iron Armor which has the same stats is Ancient Nord Armor which can only be created at the Skyforge after finishing The Companions questline.
 * Banded Iron Armor is slightly better than standard Iron Armor, and has a different style. There are only two pieces of banded armor: Banded Iron Armor and Banded Iron Shield. They are upgraded using corundum ingots rather than iron ingots.