Skyrimis full of magical artifacts that help players contend with the fearsome enemies they must face. Some of these items are small, but they hold immense power, and can easily turn the tide of any battle.
Enchanted jewelry items don’t add to the player’s armor rating, but they provide the Dragonborn with powerful buffs and can even provide access to new abilities. Many of them can be difficult to obtain, however. So before setting off to acquire them, it is important that players know exactly what these jewelry pieces do, where they can be found, and what quests players must complete to find them.
10The Bond Of Matrimony
This ring is one of the easier jewelry pieces to find, but it provides players with a useful10% reduction to the cost of Restoration spells. All players need to do to acquire this ring is to get married. Simply find Maramal in Riften’s Bee and Barb (or the Temple of Mara) and ask him about marriage. The hardest part of this quest is actuallyfinding someone to marry!
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The Bond of Matrimony may not be the most powerful ring inSkyrim, but it’s an excellent addition to any build focusing on Restoration, especially in the early game.
9Azhidal’s Ring Of Arcana
Travel to the island of Solstheim, added by theDragonbornDLC, and players might come across an intrepid Dunmer working to dig his way into an ancient Nordic barrow. Offer to help him, and as the dig progresses, players will find numerous powerful artifacts once belonging tothe dragon priest Azhidal.
This ring, found in the third phase of the dig, gives playerstwo powerful spells:Ignite and Freeze.They’re both Apprentice-level Destruction spells, yet stronger and more versatile than Firebolt and Ice Spike. They definitely enhance the arsenal of any Destruction mage.
8The Gauldur Amulet
Acquiring and forging this powerful amulet requires players to trek all overSkyrim, delving into numerous Nordic ruins, to find all three of its fragments. The piecescan then be joinedtogether in Reachwater Rock to create a singular amulet, giving players a30 point boost to Health, Magicka, and Stamina.
Players will likely come across the first fragment of the Gauldur Amulet during the quest Under Saarthal, which can be started by joining the College of Winterhold. However, the quest can also be started by visiting any of the associated locations listed above, or by reading the book Lost Legends.
7Ring Of The Hunt
This ring can simply be bought from Majni at Frostmoon Crag on Solstheim, but there’s a catch: the player can only access Majni’s shop if they are a werewolf. The rings he sells areonly useful to werewolves, with this particular ring giving a100% boost to Health regeneration, plus an extra 1% of maximum Health per second, while in Beast Form.
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There aren’t many jewelry pieces useful while in Beast Form, so this item is great for any werewolf to keep handy. For those building a playstyle around werewolf transformations, this will keep players alive longer.
6Savos Aren’s Amulet
This amulet provides a fantastic boost of a whopping50 points to Magicka, making it a powerful item for any mage. It can be a bit of a challenge to get, however, as it is a reward for completing one of the later quests in the College of Winterhold. But the 50 point bonus makes it worth it.
Players must first join the College by speaking to Faralda on the bridge in Winterhold. They will eventually start Containment by following the College’s quest line. To complete the quest, defeat the magic anomalies attacking the town.
5Ring of the Erudite
This is one of two rings acquired by completing the associated side quest, which players can begin after completing The Bloodstone Chalice, accessed by siding with the Volkihar vampires in theDawnguardquest line. Speak to Feran Sadri in Volkihar Keep, and hunt down the random leveled enemy to acquire it.
While wearing the ring, players will get an astounding100 point boost to their Magicka pool while also regenerating Magicka faster.These bonuses apply even while in Vampire Lord form.
4Ring Of The Beast
This ring can be acquired in the same quest as the Ring of the Erudite, but it will be held by a different enemy in a different location. Speak to Feran Sadri after completing The Bloodstone Chalice, and he will mark the location of the ring.
While worn, the Ring of The Beast (even while in Vampire Lord form) gives players a100 point bonus to Health, and the Vampire Lord’s claw attacks do an additional 20 points of damage.
3Nightweaver’s Band
This ring has a dual enchantment providing great utility for a nightblade or sneak-mage builds. It fortifies sneak and reduces the cost of Destruction spells by 10%. However, it can be easy for players to miss this ring. It can only be acquired as a reward for completing the optional objectives inthe Dark Brotherhoodquest Recipe for Disaster.
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If players want this ring, they must complete every optional objective in the associated quest, otherwise they’ll miss out. To get the bonus, hide the Gourmet’s body after killing him, then report back to Festus Krex. He’ll give the player the Nightweaver’s Band as a reward for completing the optional objective.
2Amulet Of Bats & Amulet Of The Gargoyle
After joining the Volkihar vampires and completing The Bloodstone Chalice quest, players will have access to this side quest given once again by Feran Sadri. Players must complete two random dungeons and find the necklaces on the bosses or in the dungeons' final chest.
While wearing the Amulet of Bats, players will be able todrain the Health of nearby enemieswhile using the Bats abilityin Vampire Lord form. The Amulet of The Gargoyle, acquired from the same quest, allows Vampire Lords tosummon two gargoyles instead of one.
1Necromancer Amulet
Players will come across this amulet while investigating the murders in Windhelm during Blood on the Ice. By finding outwho the Butcher is, players will have access to its powerful enchantment: a50-point Magicka boost and a 25% reduction in the cost of Conjuration spells.However, using this dark artifact comes with a cost:Health and Stamina regenerate 75% slower.
This penalty may be a dealbreaker for some, but for many Conjuration-focused builds, the sacrifice can be worth the boon. It’s up to players to decide whether to use this necklace.
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