While early-game players should look for , high-level characters can reach a maximum armor warmth of 131 by wearing full sets of the following: Heavy Armor: Stalhrim, Daedric, Dragonplate, and Orcish .
| 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. |
Setup A: Light armor (Elven glass set), W_total = 30
If you are struggling with the cold, follow this priority list:
The number one cause of death in Skyrim Survival Mode is not a Draugr Deathlord or a Legendary Dragon. It is on the path between Morthal and Dawnstar.
