Smithing – Items – p.1 | Crafting
This section of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim guide provides an overview of blacksmithing, one of the crafting categories in the game. The tutorial also includes a comparison of woven, draugr, and iron objects that can be created with blacksmithing.
- Hide items
- Draugr items
- Iron items
- Studded items
- Imperial items
- Steel items
- Leather items
Hide items
Comments: You can manufacture armor from this category without unlocking any perks from the Smithing skill tree. This category only contains armor. The defense column shows the default values, which can increase along with the main character’s skills, creating better items later in the game.
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ITEM NAME |
REQUIREMENTS (MATERIALS) |
ATTACK |
DEFENSE |
WEIGHT |
VALUE |
|
Hide shield (light armor) |
leather strips x2 leather x4 |
– |
15 |
4 |
25 |
|
Hide armor (light armor) |
leather strips x3 leather x4 |
– |
20 |
5 |
50 |
|
Hide boots (light armor) |
leather strips x2 leather x2 |
– |
5 |
1 |
10 |
|
Hide bracers (light armor) |
leather strips x2 leather x1 |
– |
5 |
1 |
10 |
|
Hide helmet (light armor) |
leather strips x1 leather x2 |
– |
10 |
2 |
25 |
Draugr items
Comments: You can manufacture weapons from this category after joining the Companions (the warrior guild in Skyrim) and completing all primary quests of the organization (the last primary quest is named “Glory to the Fallen”). Once you fulfill these requirements, you can interact with a Skyforge (shown above), which can be found on top of a small hill to the north of Jorrvaskr in Whiterun. This category only contains weapons, and in order to manufacture them, you must have old nord weapons with you. The best way to acquire these materials is to explore various dungeons and ruins, because nord weapons are often used by draugrs. The attack column shows the default values, which can increase along with the main character’s skills, creating better items later in the game.
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ITEM NAME |
REQUIREMENTS (MATERIALS) |
ATTACK |
DEFENSE |
WEIGHT |
VALUE |
|
Nord hero sword (weapon) |
ancient sword x1 steel ingot x2 leather strips x2 |
11 |
– |
9 |
135 |
|
Nord hero war axe (weapon) |
Requires: ancient nord war axe x1, steel ingot x2, leather strips x2 |
Attack: 12 |
Defense: – |
Weight: 11 |
Value: 165 |
|
Nord hero battle axe (weapon) |
Requires: ancient nord battle axe x1, steel ingot x3, leather strips x3 |
Attack: 21 |
Defense: – |
Weight: 20 |
Value: 300 |
|
Nord hero greatsword (weapon) |
Requires: ancient nord greatsword x1, steel ingot x3, leather strips x3 |
Attack: 20 |
Defense: – |
Weight: 16 |
Value: 250 |
|
Nord hero bow (weapon) |
Requires: ancient nord bow x1, steel ingot x3 |
Attack: 11 |
Defense: – |
Weight: 7 |
Value: 200 |
Iron items
Comments: You can create objects from this category without unlocking any perks from the Smithing skill tree. This category includes weapons and armor. The Attack and Defense columns show the default values, which can increase as the main character’s skills improve, allowing for better items to be created later in the game.
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ITEM NAME |
REQUIREMENTS (MATERIALS) |
ATTACK |
DEFENSE |
WEIGHT |
VALUE |
|
Banded iron shield (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x1, iron ingot x4, corundum ingot x1 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 22 |
Weight: 12 |
Value: 100 |
|
Iron mace (weapon) |
Requires: iron ingot x3, leather strips x2 |
Attack: 9 |
Defense: – |
Weight: 13 |
Value: 35 |
|
Banded iron armor (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x3, iron ingot x3, corundum ingot x1 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 28 |
Weight: 35 |
Value: 200 |
|
Iron shield (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x1, iron ingot x4 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 20 |
Weight: 12 |
Value: 60 |
|
Iron armor (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x3, iron ingot x5 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 25 |
Weight: 30 |
Value: 125 |
|
Iron boots (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x2, iron ingot x3 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 10 |
Weight: 6 |
Value: 25 |
|
Iron gauntlets (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x2, iron ingot x2 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 10 |
Weight: 5 |
Value: 25 |
|
Iron helmet (heavy armor) |
Requires: leather strips x2, iron ingot x3 |
Attack: – |
Defense: 15 |
Weight: 5 |
Value: 60 The table shows different types of iron weapons and their crafting requirements, attack power, weight, and value. The studded items category only has one armor that can be crafted without unlocking any perks, while the imperial items category requires the Steel Smithing perk to be unlocked. The defense values for both categories are default and can increase with the main character’s skills. The table also includes the required materials for crafting each item. The imperial category includes heavy armors and a shield, while the studded category only has a light armor. The table retains its original HTML formatting, including headings and paragraphs, and the |
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Heavy armor called Imperial boots |
2 leather strips 1 leather 2 iron ingots |
– |
10 |
8 |
20 |
|
Heavy armor called Imperial bracers |
2 leather strips 1 leather 2 iron ingots |
– |
10 |
4 |
15 |
Steel items
Notes: You can create objects from this category after obtaining the Steel Smithing perk (with a minimum Smithing skill of 20 points), and optionally the Advanced Armors perk (with a minimum Smithing skill of 50 points). This category includes weapons and armor. Plate armors are superior to standard steel armors, but if you prefer something lighter, you should consider scaled armors. The Attack and Defense columns show the default values, which can increase as the character’s skills improve, allowing for the creation of better items later in the game.
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ITEM NAME |
REQUIREMENTS (MATERIALS) |
ATTACK |
DEFENSE |
WEIGHT |
VALUE | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel plate armor |
1 iron ingot 3 steel ingots 3 leather strips 1 corundum ingot |
– |
40 |
38 |
625 | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel plate boots |
2 steel ingots 1 corundum ingot 2 leather strips 1 iron ingot |
– |
14 |
9 |
125 | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel plate gauntlets |
1 corundum ingot 2 steel ingots 2 leather strips 1 iron ingot |
– |
14 |
6 |
125 | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel plate helmet |
1 iron ingot 2 steel ingots 2 leather strips 1 corundum ingot |
– |
19 |
6 |
300 | ||||
|
Weapon called Steel mace |
3 steel ingots 1 leather strip 1 iron ingot |
10 |
– |
14 |
65 | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel shield |
1 leather strip 3 steel ingots 1 iron ingot |
– |
24 |
12 |
150 | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel armor (two types) |
3 leather strips 4 steel ingots 1 iron ingot |
– |
31 |
35 |
275 | ||||
|
Heavy armor called Steel cuffed boots |
2 leather strips 1 iron ingot 3 steel ingots |
– |
12 |
8 |
55 The table shows the materials needed and the stats of different types of steel armor and weapons in the game. The armor includes heavy armor such as imperial gauntlets, nordic gauntlets, shin boots, helmet, horned helmet, and light armor like scaled armor, boots, and bracers. The weapons consist of a sword, warhammer, dagger, battle axe, war axe, and greatsword. The required materials vary for each item, with leather strips, steel ingots, and iron ingots being the most common. The stats include armor rating, weight, and value. For crafting Leather x1, you need Leather strips x2. |
– |
9 |
2 |
70 |
|
Scaled helmet (light armor) В |
Corundum ingot x1 Steel ingot x2 Leather x1 Leather strips x1 |
– |
14 |
2 |
175 |
Leather items
Notes: You don’t need to unlock any perks from the Smithing skill tree to create objects from this category. This category only includes armors. The Defense column shows the default values, which may increase with the main character’s skills, allowing for better items to be created later in the game.
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ITEM NAME |
REQUIREMENTS (MATERIALS) |
ATTACK |
DEFENSE |
WEIGHT |
VALUE |
|
Leather armor (light armor) |
Leather x4 Leather strips x3 |
– |
26 |
6 |
125 |
|
Leather boots (light armor) В |
Leather x2 Leather strips x2 |
– |
7 |
2 |
25 |
|
Leather bracers (light armor) |
Leather x1 Leather strips x2 |
– |
7 |
2 |
25 |
|
Leather helmet (light armor) В |
Leather x2 Leather strips x1 |
– |
12 |
2 |
60 |
FAQ
What is Smithing in crafting?
Smithing is a crafting skill in various video games that allows players to create and improve weapons, armor, and other items made of metal. It involves melting down ores and other raw materials, and then using a forge or anvil to shape the metal into the desired item. In some games, players can also enchant their creations for additional bonuses.
What are some common materials used in Smithing?
In Smithing, players can use a variety of materials to create weapons and armor. The most common materials are iron, steel, and various types of ores, such as gold and silver. Some games may also include rare materials like mithril or adamantite, which are stronger and more durable than their common counterparts.
How do players improve their Smithing skill?
Players can improve their Smithing skill by creating items and using the forge or anvil. Each item created gives a certain amount of experience points, and as players gain more experience, their Smithing skill level increases. In some games, players can also purchase or find skill books that provide additional experience points and unlock new crafting recipes.
What are some benefits of leveling up Smithing?
Leveling up Smithing can provide several benefits for players. They can create stronger and more durable weapons and armor, which can improve their combat effectiveness. Some games also allow players to craft unique items that cannot be found or purchased elsewhere. Additionally, players can sell their creations for a higher price, which can help them earn more gold or other valuable resources.
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