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{{Confuse|Ancient Nord Armor (Armor Piece)}}
  
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{{Quote|Ugh, that armor stinks of death. Have you been grave robbing?|[[Hold Guard]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}}
  
{{Quote|Ugh, that armor stinks of death. Have you been grave robbing?|[[Hold Guard]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}}
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'''Ancient Nord Armor''' is a [[Armor Sets (Skyrim)|set]] of [[Heavy Armor (Skyrim)|heavy armor]] that appears in {{Skyrim}}.
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'''Ancient Nord Armor''' is a [[Heavy Armor (Skyrim)|heavy armor]] [[Armor Sets (Skyrim)|set]] in {{Skyrim}}.
   
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It is a variant of the [[Iron Armor (Skyrim)|iron armor]] set and has similar base attributes, though it is slightly lighter, and benefits from the [[Daedric Smithing]] perk, vastly increasing its armor rating when improved. This makes it comparable with some of the higher tier armors. It does not include a shield as part of the set. It is relatively rare, as it cannot be obtained from fallen [[Draugr (Skyrim)|draugr]] or crafted under normal circumstances.
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A variant of the [[Iron Armor (Skyrim)|iron armor]] set, the Ancient Nord Armor has similar base attributes, albeit slightly lighter, and benefits from the [[Daedric Smithing]] perk. The set does not include a shield.
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Relatively rare, it cannot be collected from [[Draugr (Skyrim)|draugr]], or crafted under normal circumstances.
   
 
==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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*Entire sets can be looted from [[dragon cultist]]s in [[Forelhost (Skyrim)|Forelhost]] during the quest "[[Siege on the Dragon Cult]]."
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*Full sets may be found on [[dragon cultist]]s in [[Forelhost (Skyrim)|Forelhost]] during "[[Siege on the Dragon Cult]]."
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*The entire set can be looted from the [[Ghost (Skyrim)|ghost]] encountered at [[Kjenstag Ruins]] between 8:00 PM and 4:00 AM.
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*The [[Ghost (Skyrim)|ghost]] encountered at [[Kjenstag Ruins]] between 4:00 AM-8:00 PM may have a full set.
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*All pieces, except the helmet, can be bought from [[Aela the Huntress (Skyrim)|Aela the Huntress]] if she is [[married]], but only after trading her stronger armor.
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*All pieces, sans the helmet, may be purchased from [[Aela the Huntress (Skyrim)|Aela the Huntress]] if [[Marriage (Skyrim)|married]], but only after trading her stronger armor.
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*The chest, boots, and gauntlets can be looted from [[Necromancer (Skyrim)|Ascendant Necromancers]] if the Dragonborn [[Character Level|level]] is above 81.
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*Ancient Nord Boots, Chest and Gauntlets may be loot from [[Necromancer (Skyrim)#Variations|Ascendant Necromancers]] if the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]]'s [[Character Level|level]] is above eighty-one.
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*Several boots and helmets can be found inside nooks and on several tables inside the [[Forsaken Cave|Forsaken Crypt]].
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*Several Ancient Nord Boots and Helmets may be found in [[Forsaken Crypt]].
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*The helmet can be found in [[Ysgramor's Tomb]], atop a table.
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*An Ancient Nord Helmet may be found in [[Ysgramor's Tomb]].
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*The helmet can also be found in [[Valthume]], right next to [[Valdar]]'s throne.
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*An Ancient Nord Helmet may be found in [[Valthume]], adjacent to [[Valdar]]'s throne.
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*The boots can be found in [[North Shriekwind Bastion]].
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*Ancient Nord Boots can be found atop [[North Shriekwind Bastion]], adjacent an unlit brazier filled with an [[Ancient Nord War Axe]] and [[Soul Gem (Skyrim)|soul gems]].
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*[[Bashnag]] in [[Southfringe Sanctum]] wears the chest piece.
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*[[Bashnag]] dons a chestpiece in [[Southfringe Sanctum]].
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*Two helmets may be found in [[Labyrinthian (Skyrim)|Labyrinthian]]'s Tribune level.
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*The armor can be looted from ghosts wearing the armor.
  
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*Two helmets can be found in [[Labyrinthian]] Tribune level. One unique version [[Ancient Helmet of the Unburned]] is behind closed gate with iron floor fireplace, second one is behind [[Dragon Priest (Skyrim)|Dragon Priest]] next to the large urn.
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**A unique version, [[Ancient Helmet of the Unburned]], is behind a closed gate with iron-floored fireplace. The second is behind [[Morokei (Skyrim)|Morokei]], adjacent the large urn.
   
 
==Smithing==
  
==Smithing==
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The entire set can only be crafted at the [[Skyforge]] once the Companions' [[The Companions#Quests|main questline]] has been completed and [[Eorlund Gray-Mane]] has been spoken to about the forge.
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The set may only be [[Smithing (Skyrim)|forged]] at the [[Skyforge (Skyrim)|Skyforge]] once the Companions' [[The Companions#Quests|main questline]] has been completed and [[Eorlund Gray-Mane]] has been spoken to about the forge.
   
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The armor is displayed in the Daedric section of the crafting list. This is because the armor benefits from the [[Daedric Smithing]] perk, which doubles the improvement. All pieces can be upgraded with an [[Iron Ingot (Skyrim)|Iron Ingot]] at a [[workbench]].
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The armor is displayed in the [[Daedra|Daedric]] section of the crafting menu. It's requirement, the [[Daedric Smithing]] perk, doubles the improvement level on it. All pieces may be upgraded with an [[Iron Ingot (Skyrim)|Iron Ingot]] at a [[workbench]].
   
 
==Attributes by piece==
  
==Attributes by piece==
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==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
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AncientNordArmor Female.png|Ancient Nord Armor on a female elf.
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Ancient Nord Armor Set - Male Argonian (Skyrim).png|The armor on an Argonian character.
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KhajiitANA.jpg|Screenshot of a [[Khajiit (Skyrim)|Khajiit]] wearing the armor.
  
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Rekwire Argonian 1.jpg|Ancient Nord Argonian
 
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Rekwire Argonian 2.jpg|Argonian Nord Armor
  
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Rekwire Argonian 4.jpg|Argonian Nord Helm
 
 
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Ancient Nord Armor is worn by [[Hakon One-Eye]], several other [[Hero of Sovngarde|Nord Heroes]] in [[Sovngarde (Location)|Sovngarde]], and [[Aela the Huntress (Skyrim)|Aela the Huntress]].
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*The armor set is worn by [[Hakon One-Eye]], several other [[Heroes of Sovngarde]], and [[Aela the Huntress (Skyrim)|Aela the Huntress]].
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*Although Ancient Nord Armor is classed as heavy armor, it has an appearance much more like that of light armor on females.
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*Despite being classified as heavy armor, it's appearance much more that of light armor on females, being some of the most revealing in-game.
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*[[Hold Guard]]s will often comment about the armor, stating that it ''"stinks of death"'' and ask if the Dragonborn was grave robbing, possibly because this armor is usually worn by [[Draugr (Skyrim)|Draugr]].
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*Like other armor types, [[Hold Guard]]s will often comment about the armor, stating that it ''"stinks of death,"'' and ask if the Dragonborn was grave robbing.
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*One of the first screenshots for {{Skyrim|!}} showed a [[Khajiit (Skyrim)|Khajiit]] in front of a [[Shrine of Talos]] wearing the armor.<ref>http://cdnstatic.bethsoft.com/akqacms/files/tes/screenshots/KhajiitTemple.jpg</ref>
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*One of the first screenshots for ''Skyrim'' displayed a [[Khajiit (Skyrim)|Khajiit]] in front of a [[Shrine of Talos]] wearing the armor.<ref>http://cdnstatic.bethsoft.com/akqacms/files/tes/screenshots/KhajiitTemple.jpg</ref>
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*Draugr wear many variations of Ancient Nord Armor. A [[Draugr Scourge (Skyrim)|Draugr Scourge]] wears the original helmet, and a [[Draugr Deathlord (Skyrim)|Draugr Deathlord]] wears a helmet that shares the appearance of the [[Helm of Yngol]].
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*Draugr wear many variations of Ancient Nord Armor.
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**A [[Draugr Scourge (Skyrim)|Draugr Scourge]] wears the original helmet, and a [[Draugr Deathlord (Skyrim)|Draugr Deathlord]] wears a helmet that shares the appearance of the [[Helm of Yngol]].
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*Ancient Nord Armor does not include a shield.
  
   
 
==Bugs==
  
==Bugs==
 
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*{{ALLPLAT}} A graphical issue exists with the "skirt" of the chest piece, on the back of the character's left leg when moving or sprinting. It is more prominent on heftier male characters.
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*{{PC}} The armbands are missing in the male first person.
 
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*{{ALLPLAT}} There is a graphical clipping issue with the "skirt" area of the chest piece, mainly on the back of the character's left leg when moving or sprinting. It seems to be more prominent on larger (bulkier) characters. This is also present on the female model, around the right shoulder on the back when walking.
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**This is also present on the female model, around the right shoulder.
 
*{{ALLPLAT}} The helmet might not appear on a [[mannequin]].
  
*{{ALLPLAT}} The helmet might not appear on a [[mannequin]].
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*{{PC}} The armbands are missing in the male first-person.
 
*{{XBOX360}} May disappear on a mannequin.
  
*{{XBOX360}} May disappear on a mannequin.
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*{{XBOX360}} There are some small places on the armor that are missing texture. This is most easily seen on a [[Follower (Skyrim)|follower]]; on the side of the chest part of the armor there are a couple small triangles (near their upper arms) where one can see through their body to scenery beyond.
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*{{XBOX360}} There are spots on the armor that are missing texturing, easily seen on a [[Follower (Skyrim)|follower]]; on the upper arms, there are a couple small triangles where one can see through their body to scenery beyond.
   
 
==See also==
  
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==Appearances==
  
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Revision as of 12:31, 24 August 2020

Not to be confused with Ancient Nord Armor (Armor Piece).
"Ugh, that armor stinks of death. Have you been grave robbing?"
―Hold Guard[src]

Ancient Nord Armor is a heavy armor set in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

A variant of the iron armor set, the Ancient Nord Armor has similar base attributes, albeit slightly lighter, and benefits from the Daedric Smithing perk. The set does not include a shield.

Relatively rare, it cannot be collected from draugr, or crafted under normal circumstances.

Locations

Smithing

The set may only be forged at the Skyforge once the Companions' main questline has been completed and Eorlund Gray-Mane has been spoken to about the forge.

The armor is displayed in the Daedric section of the crafting menu. It's requirement, the Daedric Smithing perk, doubles the improvement level on it. All pieces may be upgraded with an Iron Ingot at a workbench.

Attributes by piece

Template:ArmorAttributes

Variants

Gallery

Trivia

  • The armor set is worn by Hakon One-Eye, several other Heroes of Sovngarde, and Aela the Huntress.
  • Despite being classified as heavy armor, it's appearance much more that of light armor on females, being some of the most revealing in-game.
  • Like other armor types, Hold Guards will often comment about the armor, stating that it "stinks of death," and ask if the Dragonborn was grave robbing.
  • One of the first screenshots for Skyrim displayed a Khajiit in front of a Shrine of Talos wearing the armor.[1]
  • Draugr wear many variations of Ancient Nord Armor.

Bugs

This section contains bugs related to Ancient Nord Armor. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:

  1. Please reload an old save to confirm if the bug is still happening.
  2. If the bug is still occurring, please post the bug report with the appropriate system template  360  /  XB1  ,  PS3  /  PS4  ,  PC  /  MAC  ,  NX  /  PS5  ,  XS  , depending on which platform(s) the bug has been encountered on.
  3. Be descriptive when listing the bug and fixes, but avoid having conversations in the description and/or using first-person anecdotes: such discussions belong on the appropriate forum board.
  •  PC   360   PS3   A graphical issue exists with the "skirt" of the chest piece, on the back of the character's left leg when moving or sprinting. It is more prominent on heftier male characters.
    • This is also present on the female model, around the right shoulder.
  •  PC   360   PS3   The helmet might not appear on a mannequin.
  •  PC   The armbands are missing in the male first-person.
  •  360   May disappear on a mannequin.
  •  360   There are spots on the armor that are missing texturing, easily seen on a follower; on the upper arms, there are a couple small triangles where one can see through their body to scenery beyond.

See also

Appearances

References

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