Skyrim Survival Mode — Armor Warmth Ratings

Even if a set isn't fully "warm," individual components like boots or gloves can have high warmth ratings.

| Armor Type | Warmth Rating | Survivability | |------------|---------------|----------------| | | Best (30–50 per piece) | Excellent | | Leather / Hide / Studded | Good (20–30 per piece) | Reliable | | Elven / Glass | Medium (15–25 per piece) | Average | | Iron / Steel / Dwarven | Low (5–15 per piece) | Poor | | Orcish / Ebony / Daedric / Dragonplate | Very Low (0–10 per piece) | Deadly |

Certain unique items and specific clothing types defy the standard warmth categories. skyrim survival mode armor warmth ratings

player.getav WarmthRating

While many armor sets share a standard rating of 71, a few "Excellent Warmth" sets reach the maximum of 131. Warmth Rating (Full Set) Fur Armor (with Sleeves) Nightingale Armor Stalhrim Armor Heavy/Light Orcish Armor Daedric Armor Dragonplate/Scale Heavy/Light Even if a set isn't fully "warm," individual

: It offered high protection against the bandits he knew were hiding in the pass. But its Warmth Rating was only 27 . In this weather, he’d be a frozen statue before he even drew his sword.

Use a flame cloak spell to briefly cross freezing water safely. Warmth Rating (Full Set) Fur Armor (with Sleeves)

| Armor / Clothing Set | Warmth Rating | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 54 (Body) | Full Warmth | | Skaal Coat (Full Set) | 54 (Body) / 29 (Head) / 24 (Hands/Feet) | Full Warmth Tier | | Stalhrim Armor | 54 (Body) | Full Warmth Tier | | Nordic Carved Armor | 54 (Body) | Full Warmth Tier | | General Clothing (e.g., Robes) | 27 (Body) | Standard Warmth |