Why is Auri-El's shield heavy armor?

The shield maintains its charged glow when dropped or put on a shield rack, making it an interesting decoration piece. The shield is a piece of heavy armor but it benefits from having the Elven Smithing perk, which primarily applies to a set of light armor.
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How does Auriel's shield work?

Stores the energy of blocked attacks. Performing a power bash will release the stored energy. Auriel's Shield is a powerful shield allegedly created and used by the elven god Auri-El.
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Do heavy armor perks affect shields?

The shield has nothing to do with those perks, so you're good! Show activity on this post. No, shields do not count towards armor sets. However, if, for example, you were a light armor user with all the light armor perks, heavy armor shields would not receive any bonuses from Agile Defender.
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Is there an Auriel sword?

Auriel's Sword – which is added by this mod – is an Elven blade from Adonnay. Its power is that of Dawnbreaker, but more powerful with an enhanced silver status. The legendary Elvish Sword of Akatosh. Offered to the Dragonborn, its divine light is feared by the Undead.
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What if you give Auri-El's bow to Harkon?

At this point, Lord Harkon will demand that you give him Auriel's Bow. If you refuse to give it to him, he will attack you. Likewise, if you give him the bow, he will betray you and attack.
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Skyrim SE - Auriel's Shield and how it works.



Is Auri-El's bow leveled?

The bow is not leveled as far as I can tell, it seems to increase in power if your archery skill is high and you can also increase it to Legendary at a Grindstone with some Refined Moonstone.
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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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What is the toughest armor in Skyrim?

Daedric Armor might not have any special perks, but it's the strongest — and best looking — armor in Skyrim without taking bonus effects into consideration. You'll find Daedric Armor pieces as boss fight rewards from level 49 on.
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What is the most protective armor in Skyrim?

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 spellbreaker the best shield in Skyrim?

The best shields in Skyrim are the following: Spellbreaker - Armor: 38, Weight: 12. The coveted Spellbreaker shield summons a ward that grants players +50 protection from magic damage while blocking. Players can get it by completing "The Only Cure" questline.
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Is spellbreaker leveled?

Spellbreaker is not listed here. Shows no leveled statistics.
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Is Auriels shield leveled?

Auriel's Shield can be upgraded at a workbench with refined moonstone and the Arcane Blacksmith perk.
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Is there a ancient Falmer helmet?

Ancient Falmer Crown is an armor piece in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. It serves as the helmet for the Ancient Falmer Armor set, but is classified as a circlet rather than as a piece of armor.
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Can you improve spellbreaker?

Spellbreaker can be upgraded at a workbench with a Dwarven metal ingot and the Arcane Blacksmith perk, however, it does not benefit from any Smithing perks. This means the shield cannot be improved past flawless quality without boosting the Smithing skill over 100.
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Can you return for valerica?

After completing Beyond Death and leaving the Soul Cairn, if you return and talk to Valerica, she can be asked to turn 5 Soul Husks into a Soul Husk Extract. She no longer offers this option after relocating to her study in Castle Volkihar.
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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 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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What is the coolest looking armor in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 10 Most Stylish Armor Sets, Ranked
  1. 1 Nightingale Armor. Nightingale armor is one of the best armor sets in the game and also one of the coolest.
  2. 2 Daedric Armor. ...
  3. 3 Steel Plate Armor. ...
  4. 4 Glass Armor. ...
  5. 5 Vampire Royal Armor. ...
  6. 6 Dragonscale Armor. ...
  7. 7 Ancient Falmer Armor. ...
  8. 8 Ebony Armor. ...
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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 daedric better than Dragon?

When it comes to Daedric or Dragonplate, it's hard to argue against the numbers. Daedric clearly has higher stats when it comes to armor rating and value. That being said, some may argue against Daedric being “better.” Like many things in Skyrim it comes down to playing style and personal preference.
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What happens if I use Seranas blood?

Upon completion of "Touching the Sky," Serana provides a service where she converts normal Elven Arrows into Bloodcursed Elven Arrows in groups of twenty. Large supplies of Elven Arrows appear in both Fort Dawnguard and Castle Volkihar which Serana can turn into Bloodcursed Arrows.
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Can you explode the sun in Skyrim?

Sunhallowed Arrows

"Causes sunburst attacks to nearby targets if shot at the sun with Auriel's Bow" Shooting a Sunhallowed Elven Arrow from Auriel's Bow at the sun will cause the sun to undergo an explosion, causing beams of harmful sunlight to rain down on all enemies similar to the effect of the Storm Call shout.
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Is Auri-El bow a Daedric artifact?

Auriel's Bow is an Aedric artifact not Daedric, to get the trophy you need to get both the Savior's Hide and the Ring of Hircine from the quest Ill Met by Moonlight.
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