Is Deathbrand armor better than daedric?

Who has either of these upgraded to max without perks? Which has better armor rating? I know that total rating of non-upgraded Daedric Armor has a total rating of 108 without shield and Deathbrand has 178.5 when wearing a full set.
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Is Deathbrand Armor the best in the game?

The best Light Armor sets in Skyrim ranked

Deathbrand Armor is arguably the best armor in the game - certainly if you don't have max-level Smithing and Enchanting skills. It can be found one piece at a time as part of the "Deathbrand" Dragonborn quest.
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Is there any armor better than daedric?

Dragonplate is lighter than Daedric armor (88 vs. 108), thus taking up less of a player's available carry weight. 2. Dragonplate takes more skill to craft (Smithing Level 100) as opposed to Daedric (Smithing Level 90).
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Is Stalhrim armor better than daedric?

My Opinion On Why Stalhrim Heavy Armor Is Better Than Dragonplate and Daedric | Fandom. 1, This armor is lighter than Dragonplate but has the same armor rating, meaning its better. 3, Daedric Armor, while having a slightly better armor rating, is still heavier and requires the perk "Daedric Smithing".
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Is Deathbrand Armor better than Stalhrim?

The Deathbrand Armor is a unique set of stalhrim light armor that appears in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn. Individually, each piece is weaker than dragonscale armor; however, when the whole set is worn, it ranks higher than Daedric armor that is not tempered, due to the full set bonus.
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Is Madness armor better than daedric?

Madness armor is a variety of heavy armor. The armor is stronger than Daedric armor, and is slightly heavier.
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Is Deathbrand leveled?

Deathbrand is one of the Dragonborn Sidequests available as part of the Dragonborn DLC. The quest (level 36 minimum) revolves around a treasure hunt for the armor of the famous pirate Haknir Deathbrand, whose enchanted armor was buried in locations around Solstheim.
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What is the rarest armor in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 12 Best Unique Pieces Of Armor (& Where To Find Them)
  • 8 Falmer Armor.
  • 7 Auriel's Shield.
  • 6 The Helm of Yngol.
  • 5 The Nightingale Armor.
  • 4 Targe of the Blooded.
  • 3 Deathbrand Armor.
  • 2 Visage of Mzund.
  • 1 Konahrik.
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Is Dragon armor better than daedric?

Dragon has a higher armor rating when upgraded evenly against daedric. The only downside is you spend a perk point on the armor and there are no dragon weapons.
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Which is better ebony or Stalhrim?

Stalhrim weapons do the same amount of damage as ebony weapons, and weigh less. Resist frost and frost damage enchantments are 25% stronger when placed on stalhrim items. Chaos damage enchantments are also 25% stronger, due to its frost damage effect.
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What is the coolest armor in Skyrim?

No doubt the coolest and best heavy armor set in Skyrim, the Daedric armor set is both a statement and a great choice. Even better, it requires a lower level of Smithing than Dragonplate armor, only 90, as well as the Daedric Smithing perk.
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Is Dragon Bone stronger than daedric?

Dragonplate weigh's less and the weapon's do the most damage, heavier than Daedric though. Remember the armour cap is 567 (80% physical damage resistance), so with good smithing, potion's, enchanted smithing equipment and some high armour perk's a lot of the armour's, light or heavy, can reach the armour cap.
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Is daedric better than Ebony?

Daedric weapons/armor often have a statistical advantage in-game over Ebony weapons/armor, which I assume implies a quality that makes Daedric inherently superior to normal Ebony.
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Why is Deathbrand Armor so good?

The Deathbrand Armor set provides powerful enchantments and an exceptionally high armor rating of 178.5. Wearing it as a full set provides you with tons of cool buffs, including increased carrying capacity and water-breathing. Arguably the most unique part of the Deathbrand Armor is its enchantments.
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What armor does AELA wear?

Aela's default armor is Ancient Nord Armor. If married, a copy can be purchased from her shop. Aela will equip any armor better than her default set.
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Is Miraak armor light or heavy?

Mir-Aak, "Allegiance-Guide") is a light or heavy armor mask found in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.
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What's the best light armor in Skyrim?

Skyrim: The 15 Best Light Armor Sets, Ranked
  1. 1 Best: Dragonscale Armor Set. Full Set Armor Rating: 111 points (with shield)
  2. 2 Stalhrim Light Armor Set. ...
  3. 3 Glass Armor Set. ...
  4. 4 Chitin Armor Set. ...
  5. 5 Guild Master's Armor Set. ...
  6. 6 Nightingale Armor Set. ...
  7. 7 Imperial Light Armor Set. ...
  8. 8 Scaled Armor Set. ...
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What weapon has the highest damage in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 15 Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked
  • 8 Blade Of Woe. ...
  • 7 Harkon's Sword. ...
  • 6 Drainblood Battleaxe. ...
  • 5 Bloodscythe & Soulrender. ...
  • 4 Zephyr. ...
  • 3 Dwarven Black Bow Of Fate. ...
  • 2 Nightingale Bow. ...
  • 1 Auriel's Bow. The ability to damage foes from a distance where they can't retaliate makes bows naturally the strongest weapons in the game.
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Does the skyforge make a difference?

No, it doesn't. But it should. I would be surprised if there are no mods that give you a smithing bonus while standing next to the Skyforge.
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Is the Nightingale Blade leveled?

The Nightingale Blade is a leveled, unique, one-handed weapon that appears in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Are daedric weapons better than Dragonbone?

Dragonbone weapons have a higher base damage than Daedric in my games on PS3 Legendary Edition. They're higher base rating with 100 in One-Handed/Two-Handed, but Daedric still weighs less then Dragon anything. It's even in the tool tip on the loading screens.
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How much gold is Gyldenhul Barrow?

The barrow's door is locked. The key for the door is obtained from Thormoor Gray-Wave as a reward for completing The Cursed Captain quest. Treasure inside the barrow includes: 10,110 gold.
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What level should I get Deathbrand armor?

On my first couple of playthroughs I ended up doing most if not all of the main quest before Dragonborn DLC, and the Deathbrand has a requirement to be lvl 36 to start, so even if you visit Solstheim occasionally you can't get your hands on the quest until later in the game.
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Can Nightingale Armor be improved?

The armor can be upgraded at a workbench with void salts and the Arcane Blacksmith perk, however it does not benefit from any Smithing perks. This means it cannot be improved past flawless quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100.
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Is Dragon plate armor good?

Dragonscale Armor

Dragonscale is a light armor, which can make it better for a stealth-based player character or if they have a higher light armor skill. However, if weight is not an issue and all Heavy Armor abilities are unlocked, Dragonplate is a more beneficial choice.
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