the -100 you are doing is actually the hidden armor we're talking about. You'll note that the armor rating required for no armor worn is 667. Isabella X Posts: 3373 Joined: Sat 3:44 am So, while you'll have a 592 AR, the added 25 aren't actually doing anything unless the other guy has both a mace and the armor bypass perk, and that's pretty damn rare. HiddenArmorRating = 25*NumPieces shields don't count, so max of 4 TotalArmorRating = HiddenArmorRating+DisplayedArmorRating Your armor rating will increase, but it wont actually matter. The cap does not increase if you add a helmet, as it's based on the mitigation cap of 80%. You can still reach the cap without a helmet, but if you stop at 567 and are not wearing a helmet, you are not at the cap.Д®DIT: I heard it was 25 for each piece, but you could be right about it being 40 for armor and 20 for each of the other pieces. Remember, if you are not wearing a helmet, the armor cap goes up to 592 because of the hidden 25 you get just by putting on a helmet. Kitana Lucas Posts: 3421 Joined: Sat 1:24 pm Completing this quest grants a bugged effect of +25% AR and +15% Smithing permanently, in the same manner as 'Sailor's Repose' from the Frostfloe Lighthouse quest. If you're seeking the 567 Armor cap though, you should also remember the quest given by the Argonian in Riften's wharfs, 'From-Deepest-Fathoms'. (Similar to Armorer in Morrowind-Oblivion) I play on Master and I find that smithing abuse is uncessary, though basic smithing is nearly mandatory. That's not even counting things like Necromage Artisan or Fortify Restoration potions. It's too easy to break the game with the buffs. Personally though, I don't use Smithing perks except for Steel (Necessary to access->) and Arcane blacksmithing on my Nightblade. Light armor really gets shafted, thankfully the Diadem of the Savant counts as Light Armor, but you lose a custom enchantment slot. To be fair, all of the Helmets in game are really ugly, except for the Daedric and Iron. Is defence only secondary to prettiness for you? if so then you should really start wearing a dress.

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