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This World Atlas page forThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimdetailsHeavy armor skills.
These skills are largely related to the warrior archetype.
How to increase skill: This skill can be increased by receiving damage during battles while wearing heavy armor.
Main purpose of developing this skill: Increasing the value of character’s defense and therefore receiving less damage.
Best perks: Juggernaut, Well Fitted, Conditioning.
Requirements(rank 1): None.
Requirements(rank 2): Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 20 points.
Requirements(rank 3): Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 40 points.
Requirements(rank 4): Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 60 points.
Requirements(rank 5): Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 80 points.
Description(rank 1); Armor rating increased by 20% (only for heavy armors).
Comments: It’s a good idea to regularly unlock new perks from this group.
FISTS OF STEEL
Requirements: Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 30 points.
Unlocked Juggernaut perk (rank 1).
Description: Dealing more damage in unarmed attacks while wearing heavy gauntlets.
CUSHIONED
Requirements: Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 50 points.
Unlocked Fists of Steel perk.
Description: 50% less damage received as a result of a high altitude fall.
Note that the damage is cut by half only if your character was wearing a complete heavy armor set.
CONDITIONING
Requirements: Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 70 points.
Description: Removal of all penalties to character’s agility due to wearing a heavy armor.
Nevertheless you should definitely take this one under consideration.
TOWER OF STRENGTH
Requirements: Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 50 points.
Unlocked Well Fitted perk.
Description: 50% less chances of being staggered when wearing heavy armor.
Comment: It’s not something you must unlock right away, because the main character rarely becomes staggered.
MATCHING SET
Requirements: Heavy Armor skill increased to at least 70 points.
Unlocked Tower of Strength perk.
you’re free to search for matched sets on your own or craft one using your smithing abilities.
REFLECT BLOWS
Requirements: Heavy Armor skill increased to 100 points.
Unlocked Matching Set perk.
Description: 10% chance of reflecting a melee attack.
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