In this guide, players will learn how to obtain the Knights of Nine armor, known as the Divine Crusader, in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Knights of Nine Armor Location in Skyrim
To acquire the Knights of the Nine armor, head to Four Skulls Lookout, located just east of Markarth. Defeat the bandits there to find the armor nearby. Note that there is no specific quest for this armor.
Due to the tougher bandits, including some with magic spells, it is recommended to be at least level 35 to 40 before attempting to retrieve the armor.
Knights of Nine Armor Stats in Skyrim
The Divine Crusader’s Armor set consists of nine different pieces, each with varying stats based on player level.
Helm of the Crusader:
| Level | Base Value | Weight | Base Armor | Armor ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 2800 | 0 | 4 | XX000ECB |
| 7-10 | 2900 | 8 | 5 | XX000EC3 |
| 11-15 | 3000 | 9 | 5.5 | XX000EBD |
| 16-20 | 3050 | 10.5 | 6 | XX000EB7 |
| 21+ | 3200 | 12 | 7.5 | XX000EB1 |
Cuirass of the Crusader:
| Level | Base Value | Weight | Base Armor | Armor ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 7050 | 30 | 10 | XX000ECE* |
| 7-10 | 7600 | 40 | 12.5 | XX000EC6* |
| 11-15 | 8150 | 45 | 13.75 | XX000EC0* |
| 16-20 | 8700 | 52.8 | 15 | XX000EBA* |
| 21+ | 9250 | 60 | 18.75 | XX000EB4* |
Gauntlet of the Crusader:
| Level | Base Value | Weight | Base Armor | Armor ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 1350 | 6 | 4 | XX000ECD* |
| 7-10 | 1450 | 8 | 5 | XX000EC5* |
| 11-15 | 1550 | 9 | 5.5 | XX000ECF* |
| 16-20 | 1650 | 10.5 | 6 | XX000EC9* |
| 21+ | 1750 | 12 | 7.5 | XX000EB3* |
Boots of the Crusader:
| Level | Base Value | Weight | Base Armor | Armor ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 300 | 9 | 4 | XX000ECF* |
| 7-10 | 400 | 12 | 5 | XX000EC7* |
| 11-15 | 450 | 13.5 | 5.5 | XX000EC1* |
| 16-20 | 550 | 15.75 | 6 | XX000ECB* |
| 21+ | 700 | 18 | 7.5 | XX000EB5* |
Greaves of the Crusader:
| Level | Base Value | Weight | Base Armor | Armor ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 800 | 18 | 6 | XX000ECC* |
| 7-10 | 1000 | 24 | 7.5 | XX000EC4* |
| 11-15 | 1200 | 27 | 8.25 | XX000EBE* |
| 16-20 | 1400 | 31.5 | 9 | XX000EB8* |
| 21+ | 1600 | 36 | 11 | XX000EB2* |
Shield of the Crusader:
| Level | Base Value | Weight | Base Armor | Armor ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 4100 | 12 | 12 | XX000ECA* |
| 7-10 | 4900 | 16 | 15 | XX000EC2* |
| 11-15 | 5700 | 18 | 16.5 | XX000EBC* |
| 16-20 | 6500 | 31.5 | 21 | XX000EB6* |
| 21+ | 7300 | 24 | 22.5 | XX000EB0* |
Role-playing as a Divine Crusader
To role-play as Pelinal Whitestrake, the original owner of the armor, players should consider the following:
- Be emotionless and heartless like Pelinal Whitestrake.
- Create an Imperial character to start on the Divine Crusader’s path.
- Upon acquiring the armor, Imperials receive a +5 bonus for leveling up Heavy Armor, One-handed weapons, and Blocking.
- Avoid committing crimes; any crime will prevent wearing the Divine Crusader armor.
- Continue supporting the empire as Pelinal did, even though he didn’t live to see its expansion.
Knights of Nine Armors Mods
There are multiple mods available to fully enjoy the Knights of Nine armor in Skyrim:
- Head west of Winterhold, that is just to the north of Tower Stone.
- Defeat a Knights of the Nine ghost guardian to gain access to the armor and weapons.
- Use a conjure book found in the guardian’s remains to summon the guardian.
- Read the note on the ground to locate the armors.
- Specific amulets are required to create the enchanted armor.
- The Steelsmithing perk is also needed.
- If you drop your helmet, use the console (~) and type
help “knights of the Nine Helmets”followed byplayer.additem xxxxxx 1to retrieve it.