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Defending Warrior

Trial set · exact bonuses below, straight from the game data.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

TypeTrial
Where to get itCraglorn, Aetherian Archive
Max equipped pieces5 pieces
Bonus lines4
Perfected versionNo
Slot typesHeavy(All) Shield Weapons(All) Neck Ring

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pcAdds 34-1487 Armor
3 pcAdds 34-1487 Armor
4 pcAdds 28-1206 Maximum Health
5 pcWhen 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):

Heavy(All)ShieldWeapons(All)NeckRing

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.