Skyrim Survival Mode Armor Warmth Ratings · Premium & High-Quality

Before your next expedition to retrieve the Horn of Jurgen Windcaller, ask yourself: Is my average warmth above 70? Do I have fire salts? Is there a torch in my inventory?

Armor alone is never enough. Survival Mode expects you to layer effects : skyrim survival mode armor warmth ratings

| Armor Set | Warmth Rating | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 85 | Tied with Fur Armor. The best Heavy Armor for survival. | | Daedric | 80 | Very high warmth, but very heavy (increases fatigue/sleep drain). | | Dragonplate | 75 | Excellent warmth. | | Orcish | 65 | A great mid-game choice for warmth. | | Ebony | 60 | Solid standard warmth. | | Dwarven | 55 | Decent insulation from the cold. | | Steel Plate | 50 | Good early Heavy option. | | Nordic Carved | 50 | Aesthetically fitting, good warmth. | | Iron / Banded Iron | 40 | Low warmth. The gaps in the armor let the cold in. | | Steel | 45 | Standard entry-level warmth. | Before your next expedition to retrieve the Horn

transforms the game from a power fantasy into a gritty battle against the elements. While your Armor Rating protects you from a bandit's mace, your is what stops you from freezing to death in a Winterhold blizzard. Armor alone is never enough