Defending Warrior
Trial set · exact bonuses below, straight from the game data.
data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Set bonuses
| Pieces | Bonus (exact datamined text) |
|---|---|
| 2 pc | Adds 34-1487 Armor |
| 3 pc | Adds 34-1487 Armor |
| 4 pc | Adds 28-1206 Maximum Health |
| 5 pc | When you Block, you deal 1196 Magic damage to all enemies within 10 meters of you and heal for 100% of the damage done. This effect can occur once every 5 seconds and scales off your Max Health. |
What else drops here?
Other sets from Aetherian Archive (2)
Other sets from Craglorn (19)
…and 7 more.
Where & how to get it
Where to get it: Craglorn, Aetherian Archive
Access: not specified on page (no DLC/chapter icon shown for Craglorn heading) — per UESP dungeon/trial/arena data; check the DLC checker.
Slots (5):
FAQ
What does Defending Warrior do?
Defending Warrior is a Trial set with 4 bonus lines. At 5 pieces, its top bonus is: When you Block, you deal 1196 Magic damage to all enemies within 10 meters of you and heal for 100% of the damage done. This effect can occur once every 5 seconds and scales off your Max Health. See the full table above for every piece tier.
Where do you get Defending Warrior?
Craglorn, Aetherian Archive.
Is there a perfected version of Defending Warrior?
No — Defending Warrior has no perfected variant in the datamined data.
What slots can Defending Warrior go in?
Heavy(All) Shield Weapons(All) Neck Ring.
How many pieces do you need for the full Defending Warrior bonus?
5 pieces equipped for the full set.