Armor Abilities in Skyrim refer to bonuses that are granted to the player when wearing armor or armor sets. These bonuses are granted when wearing the corresponding piece or pieces of armor and will be lost when unequipping them. The abilities are rare and usually require equipping of full sets of armor to get. Armor abilities will show in the Active Effects list of the player's Magic Menu.
All Armor Abilities in Skyrim
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| Name | Source | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Deathbrand Instinct | Deathbrand Armor | Increases armor rating by 100 points if wearing all Deathbrand Armor. |
| Nightingale Armor Full Set | Nightingale Armor | Increases armor rating by 25 points if wearing all Nightingale Armor. |
| Shrouded Armor Full Set | Shrouded Armor | Increases armor rating by 25 points if wearing all Shrouded Armor. |
| Boethiah's Embrace | Ebony Mail | You are able to move more quietly, and opponents that get too close take 5 points poison damage per second if wearing Ebony Mail. |
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