does heavy armor protect more than light armor

[sexgod69]

i want to know im making a knight character

[King Nerevar]

the protection depends on ability lvl

[WolfWrag]

well, light armor are more for characters who depends on speed, while heavy for more tank type chr. for exp. high level tanky chr. with good heavy armor and block is - HARD TO KILL :D

[Asus]

I like strong light armor (Glass). You can move faster, and carry more weight.

[Hargalaten]

I don't have any statistical information on that, but from my experience, light armor has always been better for me in Morrownid, Oblivion, and Skyrim. I would honestly just make a mage/rogue type character in Morrowind, it tends to be more fun.

[Egoboo]

While protection level does depend on ability level, the best heavy armor severely outclasses the best light armor in terms of protection. I think its somewhere around...250-ish for the best possible heavy armor combination at 100 skill level (more than that with artifacts!), while the best light armor combination can grant up to around 150-ish protection.
Medium armor is mostly bad without the two addons, but is a very good choice with them, doing exactly what you would expect from a medium armor compared to light and heavy.

In short: light armor weighs a metric f-ton less, making you move MUCH faster. But it will never give you anywhere near the level of protection from damage heavy armor grants you.

[Logorouge]

Also take into consideration the better durability and the bigger enchanting potential of heavy armor compared to light.

[[SNP]Rancor]

Highest Armour rating :
Boots : Heavy / Light same. (Daedric vs Light armour Artifacts, similar rarity tbh)
Greaves : Heavy (Daedric)
Cuirasses : Heavy / Medium. (Artifacs)
Pauldrons : Heavy (Daedric)
Gauntlets/Bracers : Heavy (Daedric)
Helmets : Heavy (Artifacs)
Shields : Heavy (Artifacs)

Summary : Yes, Heavy Armour DOES protect the most. Whereas other armour types only match it in two cathegories. The difference is vast too, with Heavy Armour having 80 (up to 100 with artifacts) base rating. Wheras Light has barely 50 and medium 45.

[Hjelpmooglene]

引用自 logorouge：

Also take into consideration the better durability and the bigger enchanting potential of heavy armor compared to light.

Some light armor has better enchanting than daedric. But I think it really depends on your playstyle. Some people like mix and matching different types of armor to wear.

[Asus]

OF COURSE the best heavy armor will outclass the best light armor in protection, BUT you need a VERY STRONG level character to move effectively with heavy armor. Also, if you have a weak character, you might be overburden by the weight of the heavy armor (+ items you wish to carry), and not even be able to move… AT ALL.

So, good luck using a new character that has NO STRENGTH to even wear heavy armor!

Strong light armor (Glass) is strong enough for combat, plus you get the added benefits of speed, and the ability to carry MUCH MORE weight. Try carrying 30 + items of Raw Ebony Ore (and other items) with heavy armor!

Tip: Equip your character with repair tools (Armorer's Hammers) and repair your own armor when it becomes damaged. The better your character's Armorer skill and the better quality Hammer or Tongs used, the better chance of successfully repairing an item.

[Zara]

heavy is good for warriors and maybe mages will light armor is good for thieves for a mix of warrior and thieves id do light armor or if you want to just have a heavy armor set with light armor boots or have both skills

[Asus]

引用自 the cystal gems #freeamerican：

heavy is good for warriors and maybe mages will light armor is good for thieves for a mix of warrior and thieves id do light armor or if you want to just have a heavy armor set with light armor boots or have both skills

My character in an Imperial Warrior, and Fighters Guild Master. I've done just fine with light Glass Armor. I do have a heavy shield, but I got that much later in the game.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=474771258
For a Warrior, I would never use INFERIOR light armor, e.g., Nordic Fur, Netch Leather, and Chitin Armor.

[Bob of Mage]

引用自 Asus：

For a Warrior, I would never use INFERIOR light armor, e.g., Nordic Fur, Netch Leather, and Chitin Armor.

The issue is that most armours are in fact worse then being naked. I was messing with the editer and found that most NPCs will go naked if you max thier level. The reason is that at level 100 unarmoured provides a better boost than most armours. The only good armours are the rarer ones (glass and ebony for example), and most of the ones from the add-ons.

[Asus]

引用自 Bob of Mage：

引用自 Asus：

For a Warrior, I would never use INFERIOR light armor, e.g., Nordic Fur, Netch Leather, and Chitin Armor.

The issue is that most armours are in fact worse then being naked. I was messing with the editer and found that most NPCs will go naked if you max thier level. The reason is that at level 100 unarmoured provides a better boost than most armours. The only good armours are the rarer ones (glass and ebony for example), and most of the ones from the add-ons.

I didn't know 'the issue' was about unarmoured, but regardless... interesting to know.

[Bob of Mage]

引用自 Asus：

引用自 Bob of Mage：

The issue is that most armours are in fact worse then being naked. I was messing with the editer and found that most NPCs will go naked if you max thier level. The reason is that at level 100 unarmoured provides a better boost than most armours. The only good armours are the rarer ones (glass and ebony for example), and most of the ones from the add-ons.

I didn't know 'the issue' was about unarmoured, but regardless... interesting to know.

Well it's more an issue that most of the common armour is worse than being naked. It doesn't matter if it's light or heavy, it's all useless below a cretain level (no clue what that level is since it has been so long since I last checked). For example most guards will go naked if you make them level 100 due to the awful stats of their armour.

Without the addons the only really good non-heavy armour was glass or a few rare one of a kind items. With the addons they added some okay armour for all types. Most of the "best" armour still comes from the base game, but at least there is usable medium armour.