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Glorious Defender

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

TypeArena
Where to get itMaelstrom Arena
Max equipped pieces5 pieces
Bonus lines4
Perfected versionNo
Slot typesShield Weapons(All) Heavy(All) Neck Ring

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pcAdds 28-1206 Maximum Health
3 pcAdds 28-1206 Maximum Health
4 pcAdds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage
5 pcWhen you Bash an enemy, you gain Glorious Defense for 10 seconds, allowing you to dodge the next attack made against you and all others afterwards for 1 second. This effect can occur once every 13 seconds.

Who actually runs Glorious Defender?

Tracked creator guides that mention it (1)

From the creator pages we monitor — a mention, not an endorsement; dates shown.

CreatorGuideUpdated
XynodeThe Elder Scrolls Online - Veteran Maelstrom Arena Guide2025-11-24

What else drops here?

Other sets from Maelstrom Arena (17)

…and 5 more.

Where & how to get it

Where to get it: Maelstrom Arena

Access: Base game — free since Update 49 (originally Orsinium) — per UESP dungeon/trial/arena data; check the DLC checker.

Slots (5):

ShieldWeapons(All)Heavy(All)NeckRing

FAQ

What does Glorious Defender do?

Glorious Defender is a Arena set with 4 bonus lines. At 5 pieces, its top bonus is: When you Bash an enemy, you gain Glorious Defense for 10 seconds, allowing you to dodge the next attack made against you and all others afterwards for 1 second. This effect can occur once every 13 seconds. See the full table above for every piece tier.

Where do you get Glorious Defender?

Maelstrom Arena.

Is there a perfected version of Glorious Defender?

No — Glorious Defender has no perfected variant in the datamined data.

What slots can Glorious Defender go in?

Shield Weapons(All) Heavy(All) Neck Ring.

How many pieces do you need for the full Glorious Defender bonus?

5 pieces equipped for the full set.