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Ebony Armor is an exceptionally strong and durable armor set in the world of Skyrim, with a total of 96 base armour rating and 128 with a shield, making it one of the best heavy armor sets in the game. The Ebony set is considered to be one of the best in the game, only being beaten out by the Dragonbone and Daedric sets in terms of popularity and weapon damage/absorption.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is the total base armour rating of a full set of Ebony armor? A full set of Ebony armor has a total base armour rating of 96, and 128 with a shield.
- Is Ebony armor the best armor in Skyrim? No, Daedric armor is considered the strongest, but Ebony armor is still an excellent choice, with some players preferring its look over Daedric.
- How strong is Ebony compared to other materials in Skyrim? Ebony is far stronger than any material on Earth, and is even stronger than Dwemer metal, which is considered to be the best non-magical metal.
Stats and Comparison
- How does Ebony armor compare to other heavy armor sets in terms of stats? Stats-wise, Ebony Armor boasts 128 Armor with the shield and 76 Weight, making it the third-best heavy armor set after Daedric and Dragonplate Armor.
- What is better than Ebony armor in Skyrim? The Dragonbone and Daedric sets are considered to be better than Ebony armor in terms of popularity and weapon damage/absorption.
- Is Ebony armor rare in Skyrim? Yes, Ebony is obscenely rare, with the entire town of Raven Rock being established just for one mine, and the Orcish Stronghold in Skyrim being proud of their ebony vein.
Enemy and Character-Related Questions
- Who is the strongest entity in Skyrim? The Ebony Warrior is considered to be the ultimate human enemy in Skyrim, and will only appear once the player has reached level 80.
- What makes the Ebony Warrior so strong? The Ebony Warrior has the Reflect Blows perk, allowing him to reflect 10% melee damage back at the player, and his enchanted armor gives him 50% resistance to fire, frost, and shock magic.
- What is the Ebony Warrior weak to? The Ebony Warrior can be defeated using the Unrelenting Force Shout, or by flinging him off a cliff, dealing massive ragdoll damage.
Game-Related Questions
- Can Ebony armor be crafted or upgraded? Yes, Ebony armor can be crafted and upgraded with the Smithing skill and the Ebony Smithing perk.
- What is the toughest armor in Skyrim? The Daedric Armor is considered to be the toughest armor in Skyrim, but Ebony armor is still an excellent choice.
- Is the Ebony Blade leveled? No, the Ebony Blade is not leveled through Smithing, but rather through killing friends and people the player has helped in the game world.
Miscellaneous Questions
- Why is black ebony so expensive? Black ebony is expensive due to the low supply and high demand, as ebony trees are slow-growing and small.
- What is the rarest enemy in Skyrim? The Dremora is considered to be the rarest enemy in Skyrim, with other rare enemies including Spriggans, Werewolves, and Hagravens.
- What is the most loved character in Skyrim? Paarthurnax is considered to be one of the most likable characters in Skyrim, with other popular characters including J’zargo, Neloth, and M’aiq The Liar.