Morrowind:Armor Artifacts

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Contents 1 Boots 1.1 Boots of the Apostle 1.2 Ten Pace Boots 1.2.1 Notes 2 Cuirasses 2.1 Cuirass of the Savior's Hide 2.1.1 Notes 2.2 Dragonbone cuirass 2.2.1 Notes 2.3 Ebony Mail 2.3.1 Notes 2.4 Lord's Mail 2.4.1 Notes 3 Gauntlets 3.1 Fists of Randagulf 3.2 Wraithguard 3.2.1 Notes 4 Helmets 4.1 Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw 4.1.1 Notes 4.2 Masque of Clavicus Vile 4.2.1 Notes 5 Shields 5.1 Auriel's Shield 5.1.1 Notes 5.2 Eleidon's Ward 5.3 Spell Breaker 5.3.1 Notes

An artifact is a unique and unusually powerful magical item. Many of the artifacts in Morrowind have appeared in other Elder Scrolls games, as listed at the Lore article on Artifacts.

Artifacts are specifically defined as anything with a unique appearance. This is opposed to Unique Armor, which are defined as those which there is only one of, but which have the same appearance as other generic items.

There are a number of armor artifacts that can be found throughout the game of Morrowind. For Tribunal and Bloodmoon artifacts, check the Tribunal Artifact Page and the Bloodmoon Artifact Page.

Notes

• Armor Rating is given both as base values and Max values, which apply when you have 100 points in the relevant armor skill.
• Cost Per Use gives the amount of charge required to use the item at an Enchant skill of 1 ^{[verification needed -- is that what we use here?]}.
• Only the most exceptional magical items and artifacts are included here.

Boots

Boots of the Apostle

Artifact: Boots of the Apostle (boots_apostle_unique)
Type	Boots
Statistics
Rating	80 (266 Max)	Health	800
Weight	10 (Light)	Value	55,000
Enchantment
Cast When Used     Levitate 30−40 pts for 30 secs on Self
Charge/Cost = Uses		790/158 = 5

The Boots of the Apostle are a true mystery. The wearer of the boots is rumored to be able to levitate, though nobody has ever seen them used. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Found in the Berandas stronghold (south of Gnisis), Underground section, on a dead warrior (in the large area to the north-east).

The boots are a part of an Imperial Cult quest.

Ten Pace Boots

Artifact: Ten Pace Boots (tenpaceboots)
Type	Boots
Statistics
Rating	80 (266 Max)	Health	800
Weight	60 (Heavy)	Value	140,000
Enchantment
Cast When Used     Fortify Speed 20 pts for 120 secs on Self     Fortify Athletics 20 pts for 120 secs on Self     Drain Fatigue 5 pts for 120 secs on Self     Slowfall 1 pt for 120 secs on Self
Charge/Cost = Uses		1,590/318 = 5

Not much is known about the origin of the Ten Pace Boots. They're made of heavy leather and provide superior travel when jumping.

The boots are found in a locked chest in the Inner Shrine section of Bal Fell (on an islands far south-east of Vivec), in front of the statue to Sheogorath.

Notes

• These boots were perhaps inspired by Seven-league boots of European folklore.
• There is a bug with mesh for these boots, which makes your feet disappear while wearing them.
  • This bug is fixed by the Unofficial Morrowind Patch.

Cuirasses

Cuirass of the Savior's Hide

Artifact: Cuirass of the Savior's Hide (cuirass_savior_unique)
Type	Cuirass
Statistics
Rating	80 (266 Max)	Health	2,400
Weight	15 (Light)	Value	150,000
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Resist Magicka 60% on Self

Another of Hircine's artifacts was the Cuirass of the Savior's Hide. The Cuirass has the special ability to resist magicka. Legend has it that Hircine rewarded his peeled hide to the first and only mortal to have ever escaped his hunting grounds. This unknown mortal had the hide tailored into this magical Cuirass for his future adventures. The Savior's Hide has a tendency to travel from hero to hero as though it has a mind of its own. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Found in a closet on the same level as Divayth Fyr in the tower of Tel Fyr.

Notes

• Resist Magicka does not include elemental spells.
• This armor is also found in Oblivion (called just "Savior's Hide"), with an almost identical (though weaker) enchantment.

Dragonbone cuirass

Artifact: Dragonbone cuirass (dragonbone_cuirass_unique)
Type	Cuirass
Statistics
Rating	100 (333 Max)	Health	3,000
Weight	50 (Heavy)	Value	180,000
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Resist Fire 100% on Self

This cuirass is one of the greatest artifacts any collector or hero could own. It is constructed of real dragon bone and was enchanted by the first Imperial Battlemage, Zurin Arctus, in the early years of the Third Era. It is a truly exquisite piece of work and many have sought to possess it. The properties of the Cuirass allow the wearer to be resist fire, and to damage an enemy with a blast of fire. Little is known about the involvement of Zurin Arctus with the enchantment of the Cuirass, but an old tale speaks of a debt that he owed to a traveling warrior. Like the warrior, the Dragonbone Mail never stays put for long. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Found within the Mudan Grotto (southwest of Ebonheart), Central Vault, in a locked Dwemer closet.

Notes

• Contrary to the in-game description, the armor does not grant the wearer any Fire Damage abilities.

Ebony Mail

Artifact: Ebony Mail (ebon_plate_cuirass_unique)
Type	Cuirass
Statistics
Rating	100 (333 Max)	Health	3,000
Weight	20 (Medium)	Value	120,000
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Resist Fire 75% on Self     Shield 50 pts on Self     Resist Magicka 20% on Self

The Ebony Mail is a breastplate created before recorded history by the Dark Elven goddess Boethiah. It is she who determines who should possess the Ebony Mail and for how long a time. If judged worthy, its power grants the wearer added resistance of fire, magicka, and grants a magical shield. It is Boethiah alone who determines when a person is ineligible to bear the Ebony Mail any longer, and the goddess can be very capricious. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

The armor is obtained via a high ranking quest for the Tribunal Temple. See the Ebony Mail quest for more information.

Notes

• This artifact also appeared in Arena and Daggerfall with similar enchantments.

Lord's Mail

Artifact: Lord's Mail (lords_cuirass_unique)
Type	Cuirass
Statistics
Rating	100 (333 Max)	Health	3,000
Weight	30 (Heavy)	Value	190,000
Enchantment
Cast When Used     Cure Poison on Self     Resist Magicka 20−30% for 30 secs on Self
Charge/Cost = Uses		400/80 = 5

The Lord's Mail, sometimes called the Armor of Morihaus or the gift of Kynareth, is an ancient cuirass of unsurpassable quality. It grants the wearer power to absorb health, resist the effects of spells, and cure oneself of poison when used. It is said that whenever Kynareth deigns the wearer unworthy, the Lord's Mail will be taken away and hidden for the next chosen one.

The Lord's Mail is a legendary armor artifact and precious to the Imperial Legion. The deserter Furius Acilius is suspected in its disappearance, and is thought to hide in the Underground Caves near Ebonheart. See the Lord's Mail quest for more information.

Notes

• Contrary to the in-game description, this armor does not have an Absorb Health enchantment on it. The description more accurately describes the Arena and Daggerfall versions of the armor.
• Though this is part of a high-ranking Imperial Legion quest, you can get the armor anytime.
• The Lord's Mail qualifies as an Imperial Legion Uniform.

Gauntlets

Fists of Randagulf

Artifact: Fists of Randagulf (gauntlet_fists_l/r_unique)
Type	Gauntlets
Statistics
Rating	90 (300 Max)	Health	450
Weight	16 (Heavy)	Value	35,000
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Fortify Agility 20 pts on Self (left)     Fortify Strength 20 pts on Self (right)

Randagulf of Clan Begalin goes down in Tamrielic history as one of the mightiest warriors from Skyrim. He was known for his courage and ferocity in battle and was a factor in many battles. He finally met his fate when King Harald conquered Skyrim. King Harald respected this great hero and took Randagulf's gauntlets for his own. After King Harald died, the gauntlets disappeared. The King claimed that the Fists granted the bearer added strength. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Found in Ilunibi (north-west from Gnaar Mok), Soul's Rattle section, behind the trough on the western side of the large room to the north-east. (next to the Sixth House bells.)

Wraithguard

Artifact: Wraithguard (wraithguard / wraithguard_jury_rig)
Type	Right Gauntlet (Left for jury_rig)
Statistics
Rating	80 (266 Max)	Health	400
Weight	15 (Heavy)	Value	500,000 (10,000 for jury_rig)
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Shield 10 pts on Self     Resist Blight Disease 50% on Self     Reflect 20% on Self     Resist Shock 10% on Self     Resist Fire 10% on Self     Resist Frost 10% on Self     Resist Magicka 10% on Self     Resist Poison 10% on Self

Wraithguard is a legendary gauntlet crafted by the Dwemer Tonal Architect Lord Kagrenac, in order to handle Keening and Sunder. Together they make the tools necessary to handle the Heart of Lorkhan.

The right gauntlet is given to you by Vivec during the Main Quest. Alternatively, you can kill Vivec and have the glove activated by Yagrum Bagarn. See the Hortator and Nerevarine quest for more information.

Notes

• The second ID is the one you get for killing Vivec. This version is left-handed, and has the appearance of a Daedric Left Gauntlet when worn, but can inflict a savage wound, depending on your version of the game.

Helmets

Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw

Artifact: Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw (helm_bearclaw_unique)
Type	Helmet
Statistics
Rating	90 (300 Max)	Health	900
Weight	10 (Heavy)	Value	125,000
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Fortify Agility 40 pts on Self     Fortify Endurance 40 pts on Self

One of Valenwood's legendary heroes is Oreyn Bearclaw. Son of King Faume Toad-Eye, he was a respected clan hunter and a future leader. Wood Elven legend claims Oreyn single handedly defeated Glenhwyfaunva, the witch-serpent of the Elven wood, forever bringing peace to his clan. Oreyn would go on to accomplish numerous other deeds, eventually losing his life to the Knahaten Flu. His Helm stood as a monument of his stature for future generations to remember. The Helm was lost eventually, as the Clan split, and is now a treasured artifact for adventurers. The Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw is rumored to improve the wearers agility and endurance. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Visit the shrine of Malacath located in the Sheogorad region on the long island west of Dagon Fel (right next to the Sanctus Shrine island) to receive the start of the quest for the helm. See the Malacath's Quest for more information.

Notes

• This helm also appears in Oblivion, with a similar enchantment.

Masque of Clavicus Vile

Artifact: Masque of Clavicus Vile (daedric_helm_clavicusvile)
Type	Helmet
Statistics
Rating	80 (266 Max)	Health	800
Weight	15 (Heavy)	Value	15,000
Enchantment
Constant Effect     Fortify Personality 30 pts on Self

Ever the vain one, Clavicus Vile made a masque suited to his own personality. The bearer of the Masque is more likely to get a positive response from the people of Tamriel. The higher his personality, the larger the bonus. The best known story of the Masque tells the tale of Avalea, a noblewoman of some renown. As a young girl, she was grossly disfigured by a spiteful servant. Avalea made a dark deal with Clavicus Vile and received the Masque in return. Though the Masque did not change her looks, suddenly she had the respect and admiration of everyone. A year and a day after her marriage to a well connected baron, Clavicus Vile reclaimed the Masque. Although pregnant with his child, Avalea was banished from the Baron's household. Twenty one years and one day later, Avalea's daughter claimed her vengeance by slaying the Baron. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

This is related to an Imperial Legion quest you receive at Moonmoth Legion Fort. The Masque can be found on a mage in Sorkvild's Tower, just east of Dagon Fel. See the Sorkvild the Raven quest for more information.

Notes

• This masque also appears in Daggerfall and Oblivion, with similar enchantments.

Shields

Auriel's Shield

Artifact: Auriel's Shield (ebony_shield_auriel)
Type	Shield
Statistics
Rating	60 (200 Max)	Health	1,200
Weight	30 (Heavy)	Value	17,000
Enchantment
100 (unenchanted)

Auriel's Shield, an Ebony shield said to have once belonged to the quasi-mythical Elvish deity Auriel, can make its wielder nigh invulnerable. In its resistance to fire and magick, Auriel's Shield is unsurpassed. Like many artifacts of Tamriel, the Shield has life and personality of its own, and does not feel bound to its user. A popular fable tells the tale of it abandoning one wielder in her greatest hour of need, but this is perhaps apocryphal. — Daggerfall description

Held by Drelyne Llenim in Ghostgate, Tower of Dusk. It is a very good item for enchanting.

Notes

• This artifact also appeared in Arena and Daggerfall, though it had a powerful enchantment in those games that it lacks in Morrowind.

Eleidon's Ward

Artifact: Eleidon's Ward (towershield_eleidon_unique)
Type	Shield
Statistics
Rating	100 (333 Max)	Health	2,000
Weight	30 (Heavy)	Value	200,000
Enchantment
Cast When Used     Restore Health 50−100 pts on Self
Charge/Cost = Uses		95/19 = 5

Eleidon was a holy knight of legend in Breton history. He was a sought after man for his courage and determination to set all wrongs right. In one story, it is said that he rescued a Baron's daughter from sure death at the hands of an evil warlord. For his reward, the Baron spent all of his riches to have an enchanted shield built for Eidelon. The Shield granted Eleidon the opportunity to heal his wounds. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Found in Ibar-Dad (along the coast east of Khuul), hanging above the skeleton in the innermost crypt.

Spell Breaker

Artifact: Spell Breaker (spell_breaker_unique)
Type	Shield
Statistics
Rating	70 (233 Max)	Health	1,400
Weight	25 (Heavy)	Value	115,000
Enchantment
Cast When Used     Silence 30 ft for 30 secs on Target     Reflect 10−20% for 30 secs on Self
Charge/Cost = Uses		1,800/360 = 5

Spell Breaker, superficially a Dwemer tower shield, is one of the most ancient relics of Tamriel. Aside from its historical importance in the Battle of Rourken-Shalidor, the Spell Breaker protects its wielder almost completely from any spell caster, either by reflecting magicks or silencing any mage about to cast a spell. It is said that Spell Breaker still searches for its original owner, and will not remain the property of anyone else for long. For most, possessing Spell Breaker for any length of time is power enough. —Yagrum Bagarn, Tamrielic Lore

Found in the Dwemer ruin Bthuand, which is near the northern coast of the mainland just west of the Daedric ruin Zergonipal. The shield is hidden among some rocks in the south-southeast part of the ruins near a dead adventurer. This shield is needed for the vampiric quest from Mastrius, in Salvel Ancestral Tomb.

Notes

• Unless you are a vampire and on Mastrius' quest, the shield won't be there. PC Users may enter the console command spell_breaker_unique->enable at any time from any location to make Spell Breaker appear in Bthuand. Doing this does not disrupt any quests, and is the only way to get the shield without becoming a vampire.
• This shield has appeared in Arena, Daggerfall and Oblivion, all with similar enchantments.