| Armor Set | Warmth Rating | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (If mod/addon present) | Varies | Survival Mode adds "Fur Cloaks" which slot over armor. | | Necromancer / Hooded Robes | 10 - 15 | Very low. The hoods do not add significant warmth. | | Mage Robes (College) | 5 - 10 | You will freeze almost instantly in Winterhold. | | Clothes / Tunics | 0 | No protection. Only wear indoors. |
Warmth ratings range significantly, with a standard full set of armor usually providing a total of , while the maximum achievable rating for an armor set is 131 points .
Do you have a favorite warm armor set or a clever survival trick? Share your warmth ratings and stories in the comments below. And remember: The coldest hour is always just before dawn—right when a Frost Dragon usually spawns.
Theron stood before the forge, looking at two sets of armor. His tactical mind fought with his survival instinct.
Want to survive the arctic ice floes in a blizzard without a torch? Here is the absolute highest warmth possible in vanilla Skyrim Survival Mode: