Light Armor (Skyrim)



Those trained to use Light Armor make more effective use of Hide, Leather, Elven, and Glass armors.

Light Armor is a confirmed skill that is to be introduced in Skyrim. Light Armor is one of the 18 skills and falls under The Thief play-style. Light Armor skill is raised by the use of certain kinds of armor that the in-game character can equip, this armor typically weighs less than Heavy Armor allowing for quicker movement, but provides less protection.

Obviously, there will be different types of light armors that give different attributes to the player. Although not many light armors have been revealed, it has been confirmed that there will be lots of them. This skill will generally improve the effectiveness of the light armors you wear in addition to the perks you can select.
 * Governing Guardian Stone: The Thief

Light Armor Books
The following books provide a permanent skill up to Light Armor.
 * Jornibret's Last Dance - found ontop of the northern most tower at Autumnwatch Tower, which is South/Southwest of Ivarstead.
 * The Refuges - found in the black smith shop of Solitude. Top floor bedroom on a single shelf.

Light Armors
The following are the confirmed light armors that will benefit from this skills Note: Not a complete list
 * Hide - Shield, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * Imperial Light Armor - Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * Studded Armor - Armor,
 * Leather Armor - Shield, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * Thieves Guild Armor
 * Dark Brotherhood Armor
 * Nightingale armor
 * Elven Armor - Shield, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * 'Light' Elven Armor - Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * Scaled Armour - Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * Glass Armor - Shield, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots
 * Forsworn Armor
 * Stormcloak Armor (Officer Armor as well)
 * Dragonscale Armor - Shield, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots

Light Armor Perks
The following are the perks that become available to select as the skill is leveled up

Related Pages

 * Race - In The Elder Scrolls Universe
 * Perks - In Skyrim
 * Skill - List of skills in Skyrim
 * Heavy Armor - In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 * Apparel - List of armor and clothing in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim