The male and female versions of the Leather Armor set.
- For other uses, see Armor.
Armor indicates any type of apparel item worn about the body of the Eternal Champion to protect it from harm in The Elder Scrolls: Arena.
Armor pieces[]
The body is protected by various pieces of armor one can find at an equipment store. They can be classified in the following manner:
| Armor Piece | Protects |
|---|---|
| Helm | Head |
| Right Pauldron | Right shoulder and upper arm |
| Left Pauldron | Left shoulder and upper arm |
| Cuirass | Chest and back |
| Gauntlets | Hands |
| Greaves | Waist and upper legs |
| Boots | Lower legs and feet |
Equipment effects[]
The Agility (AGI) rating can change one's Armor Rating (AR), as can certain types of equipment. Below is a list of the equipment and its effects on the AR. Because of the sheer volume of magical items available, this list can only be a guideline when buying armor or other items.
Equipment type[]
For the Armor Rating, a negative number is considered good, while a positive is disadvantageous. The lower the rating, the better protected the player is. Leather armor pieces reduce AR by three points, chain armor by six, and plate armor by 8–14 depending on the material.
Non-Plate[]
| Type | Armor Rating (AR) |
|---|---|
| Leather | -3 |
| Chain | -6 |
Plate[]
| Type | Armor Rating (AR) |
|---|---|
| Iron | -8 |
| Steel | -9 |
| Silver | -9 |
| Elven | -10 |
| Dwarven | -11 |
| -12 | |
| Adamantium | -13 |
| Ebony | -14 |
Shields[]
| Shield Type | Protects | Armor Rating (AR) |
|---|---|---|
| Buckler | Hands, Left Shoulder | -1 |
| Round Shield | Hands, Left Shoulder, Waist | -2 |
| Kite Shield | Hands, Left Shoulder, Waist, Upper Legs | -3 |
| Tower Shield | Hands, Head, Entire left side | -4 |