Bonemold Armor (Dragonborn)

Bonemold Armor
Base Armor	94.5
Weight	57
Base Value	640
Class	Heavy Armor
Upgrade Material	Bone Meal
Perk	Steel Smithing
ID	See below

For other uses, see Bonemold Armor.

Bonemold Armor is a set of heavy armor that appears in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

It is fashioned from actual bone that's been reinforced with a resin-like material and then shaped to form the armored plating. Although it may appear brittle, it is said to be comparable to iron or steel armors.

It is primarily worn by Redoran guards patrolling Raven Rock, however it can also be crafted. The set comes in two variants, regular and improved, and, in addition, the set also includes two individual chest piece variants, which includes the Bonemold Pauldron Armor and the Bonemold Guard Armor.

History

The invention of Bonemold armor can be traced back to Dunmer folklore. Legend tells of a noble lord by the name of Arslic Oan. As a servant to the king, he was granted a castle and land for his service. Arslic built himself a walled stronghold and settled down with his slaves to enjoy a quiet life.

Soon after, a tribe of cannibalistic Nords began attacking Arslic's slaves in the fields, and then slowly grew bolder, until they held the very stronghold itself under siege. After several failed attempts at sending his slaves to fetch water from a river, Arslic asked his armorer, Gorkith, to forge an armor sturdier than leather but lighter than metal. Bonemold armor was his answer and although seventeen of his slaves were killed and eaten in the subsequent attempt, one made it back with a jar of water.

Locations

This armor piece can only be found on the island of Solstheim. Locations include:

• Sold by Glover Mallory in Raven Rock.
• Worn by Reavers throughout Solstheim.
• Redoran Guards wear a full set of Bonemold Armor.

Fixed locations

• Old Attius Farm – A full set can looted from the corpse of a Redoran Guard lying by the farmhouse.
• Ashfallow Citadel – During the "Served Cold" quest, two dead Redoran Guards wearing full suits can be found just outside the entrance.

Smithing

Bonemold Armor requires a Smithing level of 15 and the Steel Smithing perk to create. Pieces can be forged at a blacksmith's forge with the following components:

• Bone Meal
• Netch Leather
• Iron Ingots

Pieces can be upgraded with bone meal at a workbench and also benefit from the Steel Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.

Attributes by piece

Regular

The default Bonemold armor can be crafted at any blacksmith forge. The required components are shown in the table.

Piece				Bone Meal	Netch Leather	Iron Ingot	ID
Bonemold Armor	32	34	290	10	2	1	xx01cd93
Bonemold Guard Armor	32	34	290	10	2	1	xx037564
Bonemold Pauldron Armor	32	34	290	10	2	1	xx037563
Bonemold Boots	12	7	60	6	1	1	xx01cd92
Bonemold Gauntlets	12	3.5	60	4	1	1	xx01cd94
Bonemold Helmet	17	4.5	135	6	1	1	xx01cd95
Bonemold Shield	21	8	95	8	1	1	xx026234
Total (with shield)	94.5	57	640	34	6	5	–
Total (without shield)	73	49	545	26	5	4	–

Improved

The improved armor can only be forged after completing the quest "Paid in Full." It requires the same components as regular Bonemold Armor, along with what is shown in the table.

Piece				Stalhrim	Netch Jelly	Void Salts	ID
Improved Bonemold Armor	35	43	290	1	1	1	xx03ab26
Improved Bonemold Boots	13	9	60	1	1	1	xx03ab25
Improved Bonemold Gauntlets	13	7	60	1	1	1	xx03ab22
Improved Bonemold Helmet	18	11	135	1	1	1	xx03ab23
Improved Bonemold Shield	26	11	95	1	1	1	xx03ab24
Total (with shield)	105	81	640	5	5	5	–
Total (without shield)	79	70	545	4	4	4	–

Gallery

Improved Bonemold Armor.

A Loading Screen featuring a Redoran Guard in Bonemold Guard Armor wielding a Daedric Greatsword.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
• The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn