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If there’s one thing thatSkyrimisn’t lacking in, it’s the sheer amount of armor and cosmetic clothing in the game. The base game has hundreds of unique armor choices available, and the two DLCsDragonbornandDawnguardintroduce dozens and dozens more. TheSkyrimcommunity is always looking for new ways to customize their characters, though.
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The Creation Club offers 15 AlternateArmors to add even more varietyto the game. Many of these creations were introduced for the first time inSkyrim Anniversary Edition –some have questlines tied to them, but the majority can be found everywhere throughout Skyrim. Almost all of these Armors can be crafted with a high Smithing skill and high-level perks, too.
Updated August 05, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: Some of the best pieces of equipment in the game arrived with Anniversary Edition as alternate armors Skyrim featured for the first time. Skyrim Anniversary Edition armor sets vary widely, but these alternate armors serve as aesthetically different options to their vanilla counterparts - Daedric Plate, for example, is essentially just a different version of Daedric Armor. Whichever Skyrim Anniversary Edition new armor you decide to look for, remember that each set still requires players to have certain perks and materials to upgrade them. Ebony Plate can be upgraded with Ebony Ingots, for example, but you also need the Ebony Smithing perk to make full use of this tempering process.
Daedric Mail
Daedric Mail is a Light Armor setthat stands high abovealmost every other Light Armor set inSkyrim. Its design, along with many armors added withAnniversary Edition, was inspired by the Daedric Mail from the mobile gameElder Scrolls: Blades. The Daedric Mail armor set consists of just three pieces: Armor, Boots, and Gauntlets.
To find a full set of Daedric Mail, players can startthe “Missing Merchant” questin Windhelm by talking tothe Innkeeper at Candlehearth Hall.
Daedric Plate
Daedric Plate is a Heavy Armor set that ranks up there in terms of overall Armor Rating, though it is only made up of two pieces: Armor and a Helmet. Othercreations included inAnniversary Editionhave a higher Armor Rating (and a more complete set), though Daedric Plate is still better than most Heavy Armor in the base game.
To find a full set of Daedric Plate, players can startthe “Beyond The Grave” questin Whiterun by readingthe book “Death Of A Crimson Dirk” in the Dragonreach prison.
Studded Dragonscale
Studded Dragonscale Armor is a new Light Armor set with a high Armor Rating if all pieces are equipped. The Studded Dragonscale set consists of five pieces: Armor, Boots, Gauntlets, a Helmet, and a Shield.
To get a full set of Studded Dragonscale armor, players must completethe “Tilted Scales” quest, which begins inWindhelmafter the player readsthe book “The Crimson Dirks, v4”. The quest grants the player the ability to craft this set.
Insulated Dragonplate
The Insulated Dragonplate set is a Heavy Armor set that comes fromThe Elder Scrolls: Blades, and improves on the Dragonplate armor by including a fur lining beneath the armor. It consists of five pieces: Boots, a Cuirass, Gauntlets, a Helmet, and a Shield.
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To find a full set of Insulated Dragonplate armor, players must completethe quest “Bones For A Crow”, which begins after the playerasks any Innkeeper for work(though there is a chance the innkeeper will offer a different quest, instead).
Dwarven Mail
Dwarven Mail is a Light Armor set that looks like it was justexcavated from a Dwemer Ruin. It’s not the most defensive Light Armor set in the game, but it’s one of the most aesthetically appealing. It consists of four pieces: Mail Armor, Boots, Gauntlets, and a Helmet.
To find a full set of Dwarven Mail, players must completethe quest “Fan Favorite”, which begins when the player readsthe Arena Fan’s Note at a camp southeast of Ivarstead.
Dwarven Plate
The Dwarven Plate set is a Heavy Armor set that gives the player the look of a well-dressed Dwarven warrior, perhaps something like a Royal Dwemer Guard. It consists of two pieces: Plate Armor and Boots.
To find a full set of Dwarven Plate, players must completethe quest “Mightier Than The Sword”, which begins after the player readsthe Looter’s Note at Markarth’s Silver-Blood Inn.
Ebony Plate
Ebony Plate is a long-requested Heavy Armor set thatimproves upon the appearanceof Ebony Armor inSkyrim. It takes its design fromThe Elder Scrolls: Blades, like most Alternate Armor addons. This set consists of five pieces: Plate Armor, Boots, Gauntlets, a Helmet, and a Shield.
To find a full set of Ebony Plate, players must completethe quest “Hearts of Crimson”, which begins after the player reads aletter delivered by the Courier after reaching Level 32.
Elven Hunter Armor
The Elven Hunter set is a much more elaborate and colorful version of Elven Armor inSkyrim, featuring a red sash around the waist and intricate carvings all over. It consists of just three pieces: Armor, Boots, and Gauntlets.
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To find a full set of Elven Hunter armor, players must take onthe “Once A Hunter” questby reading theGuard Dossier in Falkreath’s Barracks.
Iron Plate
The Iron Plate set is a Heavy Armor version of normal Iron Armor taken directly fromThe Elder Scrolls: Blades. It features a more interesting Helmet than the default set, as well as mustard-yellow tassets and clothing beneath the metal plates to add some color. It consists of four pieces: Plate Armor, Boots, Gauntlets, and a Helmet.
To find a full set of Iron Plate armor, players must completethe “Brothers in Irons” quest, which starts byreading a note in the Pale’s remote The Nightgate Inn.
Leather Scout
The Leather Scout armor is a Light Armor set that improves on the normal Leather set by replacing its ugly Helm with a leather Hood and by adding a bit more color to the armor overall. It consists of four pieces: Scout Armor, Boots, Gauntlets, and a Helmet (rather, a Hood).
To find a full set of Leather Scout armor, players must completethe “Double-Edged” questby heading to theCliffside Retreat in Whiterun Hold, just southwest of Dragon Bridge.
