Is Nightingale Armor good?

The cloaked face, cape attachment, and Nightingale engravings on the armor make it nothing short of a jaw-dropping armor set. In terms of functionality, the Nightingale set offers some useful enchantments for stealth characters, tuned more towards thievery than assassinations.
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Is Nightingale Armor better than Dark Brotherhood armor?

Main armor piece/cuirass/robes/whatever: I'd take stamina increase for the Nightingale armor over 50% poison resistance for the Shrouded, but given that Nightingale also comes with 50% frost resistance (incredibly useful against most dragons, as well as mages) Nightingale comes out as a clear winner.
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Does Nightingale Armor level with you?

The Nightingale Armor does have 3 levelled variants, so if you're a higher level when you receive it, you'll get the stronger version. Once you get it, however, it will not change, even as you grow in level.
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What level should I get Nightingale Armor?

Nightingale Armor – Acquired during the course of the Thieves Guild quest "Trinity Restored" – Best version is available at or above level 32.
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Is Nightingale Armor light or heavy?

The Nightingale Armor is a Light set, and thus benefits from every perk in the Light Armor skill tree. With enough points spent in the tree, the Nightingale Armor is comparable to end-game Heavy Armor.
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What is the coolest armor in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 12 Best Unique Pieces Of Armor (& Where To Find Them)
  1. 1 Konahrik. Helmet has a chance to heal the player and cast Flame Cloak when struck at low health.
  2. 2 Visage of Mzund. ...
  3. 3 Deathbrand Armor. ...
  4. 4 Targe of the Blooded. ...
  5. 5 The Nightingale Armor. ...
  6. 6 The Helm of Yngol. ...
  7. 7 Auriel's Shield. ...
  8. 8 Falmer Armor. ...
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What's the best Armour in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 10 Best Armor Sets & How To Find Them
  • 8 Nightingale Armor. ...
  • 7 Ancient Shrouded Armor. ...
  • 6 Falmer Heavy Armor. ...
  • 5 Dragonplate Armor. ...
  • 4 Guild Master's Armor. ...
  • 3 Deathbrand Armor. ...
  • 2 Ahzidals Armor. ...
  • 1 Daedric Armor. The highest-rated armor in all of the lands, though it comes with a complicated price.
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Is Nightingale Armor enchanted?

Nightingale Armor is part of a set of light armor given to you for joining the Nightingales. Its enchantment grants a Fortify Stamina and Resist Frost effect.
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What is the strongest weapon in Skyrim?

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. Thus, it's no surprise that Auriel's Bow is the most powerful weapon a player can find in Skyrim.
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What is the strongest light armor in Skyrim?

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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Can I upgrade Nightingale blade?

The Nightingale Blade can be upgraded with an ebony ingot with the Arcane Blacksmith perk. However, it does not benefit from any Smithing perks. This means that the weapon cannot be improved past flawless quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100.
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Why can't I improve Nightingale Armor?

All pieces can be upgraded at a workbench with void salts and the Arcane Blacksmith perk, however they do not benefit from any Smithing perks. This means they cannot be improved past flawless quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100.
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Is daedric better than dragon?

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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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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Can you upgrade Nightingale Armor?

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 Dawnbreaker the best sword in Skyrim?

If an undead enemy is killed with the sword, it also causes those enemies to explode in a fiery blast that can either ignite or turn nearby undead. This makes Dawnbreaker one of the game's best weapons for clearing out dungeons filled with Skyrim's Draugr.
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Is Dragonbone better 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 Wuuthrad the best AXE in Skyrim?

Wuuthrad

It deals extra damage to elves, that's it. While that can be handy, this battleaxes other traits make it one of the best in the game. It sports one of the highest base damages in the game and is the most deadly unique battleaxe in Skyrim.
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Is there a nightingale dagger?

I found it very strange and quite stupid that there is no Nightingale dagger. Anyone using nightingale stuff is most likely a stealth character, and it would make sense to have daggers as well as the Sword and Bow.
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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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Is armor of the old gods good?

The Armor of the Old Gods is perhaps the best piece of light body armor in the game. It offers a 24 armor rating and Fortifies Destruction by 15 points. This is fantastic for Spellsword builds or players that enjoy wearing light armor while using Destruction magic.
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Is Nordic better than Ebony?

Stat wise, Ebony is better but you shouldn't look at stats unless you're trying to make the most powerful character, just go with what you think looks the best or like I said, best stats for best character but it ruins the whole experience.
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Can you get two sets of Nightingale armor?

In the base game, there is only one type of the Nightingale armor, with its enchantment magnitude based on your character level.
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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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