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Armor in Oblivion comes in two varieties: Light, Heavy. Clothing is a seperate category with its own set of unique benefits. This article will cover all the basic, unenchanted types of armor you can find in Cyrodiil. For unique, enchanted gear, check out our article on Unique Armor.

Note: The Base Armor values for all these armor pieces are the minimum possible value, which is then enhanced by your skill in that armor type.

Light Armor

Light armor offers roughly half the protection of Heavy Armor, but it weighs much less, allowing you to carry more loot that you find in dungeons without getting overencumbered. It also tends to cost much less, allowing you to purchase it in the store without breaking the bank. Better armor will appear as you progress through the game. Better armor is worth more, can absorb more damage without breaking, and will add more to your armor rating.

Type	Level Available
Fur	1
Leather	3
Chainmail	6
Mithril	10
Elven	15
Glass	20

Fur Armor

Fur Armor is the first Light Armor set you'll find after the tutorial. It isn't much of an upgrade over the Rough Leather you get in the sewers, but it does have an interesting look.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Fur Helmet	2	4	1	00024768
Fur Cuirass	5	15	5	00024766
Fur Gauntlets	2	4	1	00024765
Fur Greaves	3	8	3	00024764
Fur Boots	2	4	2	00024767
Fur Shield	2	8	2	00025056

Leather Armor

Leather Armor is a solid upgrade over the tutorial gear you get. You'll find it as early as level three on bandits, vampires, and other lightly armored humanoids.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Leather Helmet	3	10	2	0002319C
Leather Cuirass	6	35	8	0002319A
Leather Gauntlets	3	10	2	00023199
Leather Greaves	4	20	5	00023198
Leather Boots	3	10	2	0002319B
Leather Shield	8	20	3	00025058

Chainmail Armor

Chainmail armor offers a slight improvement to armor rating over Leather armor. As a result, you'll most likely skip over it on your way to Mithril, which is available just four levels later at character level 10. It's only a little heavier, but it's worth much more Gold.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Chainmail Helmet	3	25	2	0001C6D7
Chainmail Cuirass	8	90	9	0001C6D3
Chainmail Gauntlets	3	25	2	0001C6D6
Chainmail Greaves	4	45	5	0001C6D5
Chainmail Boots	3	25	2	0001C6D4
Light Iron Shield	9	45	4	00032D49

Mithril Armor

Mithril Armor offers a significant upgrade in Base Armor over Chainmail. The seemingly modest increase of +1 to every piece actually becomes much more significant as your Light Armor skill increases, meaning upgrading to Mythril is well worth it.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Mithril Helmet	4	65	2	0002C104
Mithril Cuirass	9	225	11	0002C0FE
Mithril Gauntlets	4	65	2	0002C100
Mithril Greaves	5	115	7	0002C102
Mithril Boots	4	65	3	0002C0FC
Mithril Shield	11	115	4	000352BF

Elven Armor

Only the Elven Cuirass, Greaves, and Shield offer a significant improvement over Mythril, but the value of every piece is much improved. Thanks to its light weight and increased value, you'll likely pick up a lot of Elven gear, if not just to hawk it to local merchants.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Elven Helmet	4	170	3	000229A1
Elven Cuirass	10	600	13	0002299C
Elven Gauntlets	4	170	3	0002299E
Elven Greaves	6	315	8	0002299D
Elven Boots	4	170	4	0002299F
Elven Shield	12	115	5	000229A0

Glass Armor

Glass Armor is the highest-grade Light Armor you'll find in Cyrodiil. It's lightweight, has excellent Base Armor and is worth a pretty Septim. When playing at a high level, it's the best armor type to loot off enemies since it has such an impressive value per pound.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Glass Helmet	5	500	3	0003633F
Glass Cuirass	13	1800	15	00036343
Glass Gauntlets	5	500	3	00036340
Glass Greaves	8	1000	9	00036342
Glass Boots	5	500	5	00036341
Glass Shield	15	1000	6	00036344

Dark Seducer Armor

The Dark Seducer Armor is worn by the Dark Seducer in the Shivering Isles. You'll find the best version of it when you're at or above level 20.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Dark Seducer Helmet	5	0	3	0007EB14
Dark Seducer Armor	30	0	32	0007EB0E
Dark Seducer Shield	15	1000	6	000414F9

Amber Armor

Amber Armor is only available in the Shivering Isles. You must collect a total of 16 chunks of Amber and turn them into Dumag go-Bonk in Bliss to assemble a full set. Your character level determines the armor's quality.

Grade	Minimum Level
Impure	1
Lesser	4
Amber	8
Fine	12
Grand	17
Perfect	23

Here are the minimum stats for a full set of Perfect Amber Armor. If you used a matrix to get the armor, you'll get an enchanted version listed below:

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID	Matrix Enchantment	Enchanted ID
Amber Helmet	5	580	3	00016C6B	Fortify Intelligence 12 pts	00016CC8
Amber Cuirass	13	2100	16	00016C1E	Fortify Agility 12 pts	00016CB5
Amber Gauntlets	5	580	3	00016C23	Fortify Hand-to-Hand 10 ptsFortify Marksman 10 pts	00016CBC
Amber Greaves	8	1200	9	00016C49	Fortify Speed 12 pts	00016CC2
Amber Boots	5	590	5	00016C19	Fortify Acrobatics 12 pts	00016CB0
Amber Shield	16	1200	6	00016C71	Reflect Spell 10%	00016CCE

Light Cataclysm Armor

Light Cataclysm Armor comes with the Oblivion Remastered Deluxe edition. You earn it for completing The Crimson Cave. It's comparable to Glass Armor, but with a Daedric new look. This set's Base Armor depends on the level you are when you receive the items. The following stats are for the version you get at or above level 20.

Base Armor	Value	Weight
Light Cataclysm Helmet	5	0	3
Light Cataclysm Cuirass	13	0	15
Light Cataclysm Gauntlets	5	0	3
Light Cataclysm Greaves	8	0	9
Light Cataclysm Boots	5	0	5
Light Cataclysm Shield	15	0	6

Light Armor of Order

Light Armor of Order comes with the Oblivion Remastered Deluxe edition. You earn it for completing A Wound in Time. It's comparable to Glass Armor, but with a more knightly look. This set's Base Armor depends on the level you are when you receive the items. The following stats are for the version you get at or above level 20.

Base Armor	Value	Weight
Light Helmet of Order	5	0	3
Light Cuirass of Order	13	0	15
Light Gauntlets of Order	5	0	3
Light Greaves of Order	8	0	9
Light Boots of Order	5	0	5
Light Shield of Order	15	0	6

Heavy Armor

Heavy Armor is ideal for anybody with a great Strength rating. It's more durable than Light Armor, provides more protection, more value, but also weighs a lot more, requiring you to eat up a good chunk of your encumbrance to wear it. Better armor is worth more money, can absorb more damage without breaking, and will add more to your armor rating.

Type	Level Available
Iron	1
Steel	3
Dwarven	6
Orcish	10
Ebony	15
Daedric	20

Iron Armor

Iron Armor is the first Heavy Armor you'll find after the tutorial. It's reasonably easy to assemble a set early on, but you'll want to replace it soon with the far superior Steel set.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Iron Helmet	4	25	6	0001C6CE
Iron Cuirass	10	85	30	0001C6D1
Iron Gauntlets	4	25	6	0001C6D2
Iron Greaves	6	45	18	0001C6D0
Iron Boots	4	25	9	0001C6CF
Iron Shield	12	45	12	000352C1

Steel Armor

Steel Armor provides a significant upgrade over Iron and it's likewise fairly easy to find. Several Bandits, Vampires, and other humanoid enemies will have it, as will some friendly NPCs.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Steel Helmet	5	50	7	000229A4
Steel Cuirass	11	180	35	000229A2
Steel Gauntlets	5	50	7	0001C6D8
Steel Greaves	7	95	21	000229A3
Steel Boots	5	50	11	000229A5
Steel Shield	14	95	14	00023923

Dwarven Armor

Dwarven Armor takes a while to appear in the game, but it's well worth your patience. Beyond its stylish look, the Dwarven Curiass and Greaves also provide a heft improvement over Steel.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Dwarven Helmet	5	115	8	00036345
Dwarven Cuirass	13	400	40	00036349
Dwarven Gauntlets	5	115	8	00036346
Dwarven Greaves	8	210	24	00036348
Dwarven Boots	5	115	12	00036347
Dwarven Shield	15	210	16	0003634A

Orcish Armor

Orcish Armor has a modest appearance, but its stats are anything but. Every piece is noticably better than the Dwarven Armor except for the Greaves.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Orcish Helmet	6	250	9	0003634B
Orcish Cuirass	14	940	45	0003634F
Orcish Gauntlets	6	250	9	0003634C
Orcish Greaves	8	460	27	0003634E
Orcish Boots	6	250	14	0003634D
Orcish Shield	17	460	18	00036350

Ebony Armor

Ebony Armor is an especially stylish set of armor that may not offer much over Orcish Armor, but it's significantly more ornate.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Ebony Helmet	6	550	11	00036351
Ebony Cuirass	15	1900	53	0002AD85
Ebony Gauntlets	6	550	11	00036352
Ebony Greaves	9	1000	32	00036354
Ebony Boots	6	550	16	00036353
Ebony Shield	18	1000	21	00036356

Daedric Armor

Daedric Armor is the pinnacle of Heavy Armor in Oblivion. Its very unique appearance will be great for some and less immersive for others. However, everyone can agree that it's a significant improvement over Ebony Armor.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Daedric Helmet	8	1350	12	00036357
Daedric Cuirass	19	4800	60	0003635B
Daedric Gauntlets	8	1350	12	00036358
Daedric Greaves	11	2500	36	0003635A
Daedric Boots	8	1350	18	00036359
Daedric Shield	23	2500	24	0003635C

Golden Saint Armor

The Golden Saint Armor is worn by the Golden Saints in the Shivering Isles. You'll find the best version of it when you're at or above level 20.

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID
Golden Saint Helmet	8	0	12	0007EB20
Golden Saint Armor	45	0	126	0007EB1A
Golden Saint Shield	23	2500	24	00041508

Madness Armor

Madness Armor is only available in the Shivering Isles. You must collect a total of 16 Madness Ore and turn them into Cutter in Crucible to assemble a full set. Your character level determines the armor's quality.

Grade	Minimum Level
Impure	1
Lesser	4
Amber	8
Fine	12
Grand	17
Perfect	23

The following are the minimum stats for a full set of Perfect Madness Armor. If you use a Matrix to acquire a piece of Madness armor, it'll come with the enchantment listed below:

Base Armor	Value	Weight	ID	Matrix Enchantment	Enchanted ID
Madness Helmet	8	1555	12	0001F455	Fortify Willpower 12 pts	0001F466
Madness Cuirass	20	5525	62	0001F446	Fortify Strength 12 pts	0001F477
Madness Gauntlets	8	1555	12	0001F44B	Fortify Blade 10 ptsFortify Blunt 10 pts	0001F4B6
Madness Greaves	12	2915	37	0001F450	Fortify Endurance 12 pts	0001F46C
Madness Boots	8	1545	19	0001F441
Madness Shield	24	2915	24	0001F459	Reflect Damage 10%	0001F460

Heavy Cataclysm Armor

Heavy Cataclysm Armor comes with the Oblivion Remastered Deluxe edition. You earn it for completing The Crimson Cave. It's comparable to Daedric Armor, but with a spiffy new look. This set's Base Armor depends on the level you are when you receive the items. The following stats are for the version you get at or above level 20.

Base Armor	Value	Weight
Heavy Cataclysm Helmet	8	0	12
Heavy Cataclysm Cuirass	19	0	60
Heavy Cataclysm Gauntlets	8	0	12
Heavy Cataclysm Greaves	11	0	36
Heavy Cataclysm Boots	8	0	18
Heavy Cataclysm Shield	23	0	24

Heavy Armor of Order

Heavy Armor of Order comes with the Oblivion Remastered Deluxe edition. You earn it for completing A Wound in Time. It's comparable to Daedric Armor, but with a more knightly look. This set's Base Armor depends on the level you are when you receive the items. The following stats are for the version you get at or above level 20.

Base Armor	Value	Weight
Heavy Helmet of Order	8	0	12
Heavy Cuirass of Order	19	0	60
Heavy Gauntlets of Order	8	0	12
Heavy Greaves of Order	11	0	36
Heavy Boots of Order	8	0	18
Heavy Shield of Order	23	0	24

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