Dragonplate Armor (Skyrim)

Dragonplate Armor

Female
Male

Base Armor	Weight	Base Value
136 (set)	79 (set)	5075 (set)

ID
See below

For other uses, see Dragon Armor and Dragonplate Armor.

Dragonplate Armor is a heavy armor set found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Locations[]

Random loot in chests and containers from level 40
- Can be found under level 40 with the Dragon Armor perk
- Enchanted pieces can be found from level 41

Smithing[]

"Is your armor made of... dragon bones? By the gods, what I wouldn't do for a set of that."

―Hold Guard^[src]

Dragonplate Armor is forged from dragon bones, Dragon scales and leather strips. The Dragon Armor perk, which requires a Smithing skill of 100, must be acquired before this armor type can be crafted.

Dragonplate Armor can be upgraded at a workbench. However, the chest piece and shield require Dragon Bones to be upgraded, while the boots, gauntlets, and helmet require Dragon Scales.

Comparisons[]

Daedric Armor[]

Daedric armor has a higher armor rating than Dragonplate armor at its base value and retains its higher rating, even when both armors have been upgraded to Legendary status. However, with its lower weight, Dragonplate Armor is the more suitable choice when lacking proper Heavy Armor perks. Another consideration is that the relative frequency of dragon attacks as compared to Daedra encounters means that it is usually much easier to obtain the raw materials for Dragonplate armor (bone and scales) versus the Daedric armor (Daedra Hearts). Note also that the higher rating for Daedric armor will not make a difference if either set is taken above the armor cap of 567 through perks and tempering.

Dragonscale Armor[]

While Dragonplate armor has a higher base armor, it also has a much heavier weight compared to Dragonscale. Dragon Scales are also lighter than dragon bones, making it easier to transport the material for the armor. Dragonscale is a light armor, which can make it better for a stealth-based player character or if they have a higher light armor skill. However, if weight is not an issue and all Heavy Armor abilities are unlocked, Dragonplate is a more beneficial choice.

Attributes by piece[]

Piece				Dragon Scales	Dragon Bone	Leather Strips	ID
Dragonplate Armor	46	40	2125	3	2	3	00013966
Dragonplate Boots	17	8	425	3	1	2	00013965
Dragonplate Gauntlets	17	8	425	2	1	2	00013967
Dragonplate Helmet	22	8	1050	2	1	2	00013969
Dragonplate Shield	34	15	1050	3	1	1	00013968
Total (with shield)	136	79	5075	13	6	10	–
Total (without shield)	102	64	4025	10	5	9	–

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

The armbands have Dragon letters carved into them reading "Jonah Lobe." Jonah Lobe was the character artist who created the Dragonplate armor.^[1] ^[2]
The back of the boots is quite similar in appearance to the back of the male version of Ancient Nord Boots.
Zurin Arctus was known to have made a Cuirass from dragon bones, similar to this armor.

Bugs[]

This section contains bugs related to Dragonplate Armor (Skyrim). Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:

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PC 360 PS3 When worn by bestial races, such as Khajiit or Argonians, their cranial features and tails might disappear or function abnormally.
360 The Dragonplate Helmet will sometimes clip into the forehead, showing the hair on the top of the head. Even having no hair (i.e. shaved), and wearing the helmet still causes this bug to occur.
Although it is quite rare, pieces of the set can be found as early as level 30, even without the aforementioned perk.

Appearances[]

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (only an enchanted chestpiece)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls Legends: Heroes of Skyrim

References[]

[1] ttps://www.artstation.com/artwork/KY4g9

[2] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/9rbc12/i_made_the_skyrim_dragon_the_fallout_deathclaw_im/e9gygnn/

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Armor in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Headgear Cuirass Boots Gauntlets Shields
Crafted Armor Sets
Light	Hide Imperial Light Leather Elven Chitin ^DR Scaled Glass Stalhrim Light ^DR Dragonscale
Heavy	Iron Ancient Nord Imperial Steel Bonemold ^DR Dwarven Steel Plate Chitin Heavy ^DR Nordic Carved ^DR Orcish Ebony Dragonplate Stalhrim ^DR Daedric
Non Crafted Armor Sets
Light	Fur Armor Dawnguard Armor ^DG Morag Tong Armor ^DR Penitus Oculatus Armor Shrouded Armor Skaal Armor ^DR Stormcloak Armor Stormcloak Officer Armor Vampire Armor ^DG
Heavy	Blades Armor Dawnguard Heavy Armor ^DG Falmer Armor Falmer Heavy Armor ^DG Falmer Hardened Armor ^DG Wolf Armor
Unique Armor Sets
Ancient Falmer Armor ^DG Ancient Shrouded Armor Armor of the Old Gods Ahzidal's Armor ^DR Blackguard's Armor ^DR Deathbrand Armor ^DR Guild Master's Armor Linwe's Armor Nightingale Armor Thieves Guild Armor Worn Shrouded Armor
Creation Club Armor Sets
Light	Daedric Mail Dwarven Mail Elven Hunter Leather Scout Orcish Scaled Stalhrim Fur Studded Dragonscale
Heavy	Daedric Plate Dwarven Plate Ebony Plate Insulated Dragonplate Iron Plate Orcish Plate Silver Steel Soldier
Related Topics
Light Armor Heavy Armor Smithing Armor in Dawnguard Armor in Dragonborn Armor in Anniversary Edition