src1425 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Okay, so I have 91 smithing, the heavy perks up through daedric, and a fortify smithing bonus of +44% from my smithing outfit, for an effective smithing skill of 131. Shouldn't everything I create (within my applicable perks) be legendary? When I go to upgrade items, I'm not getting the tier I'm expecting. For example: Dawnbreaker (ebony) only upgrades to flawlessBlades Armor (steel) only upgrades to flawless Other ebony and steel items upgrade to legendary as I would expect. Am I missing something here? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbrex Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 You actually even need more of a smithing bonus to get legendary on certain items, like those you listed. You can either try to find better enchanted gear or try using a potion to further boost your smithing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kultan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 They likely don't fall into the category of your perks (or any Smithing perk). I've noticed that some items that cannot be crafted (like Blades armor) either fall under a specific perk, or none at all. The table that shows the skill needed for upgrading non-perked items can be found here. You need 168 Smithing to make them Legendary. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Smithing#Item_Quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONEDSTONER Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you already Smithed an item to flawless can you make it legendary later on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosisab Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Do you gave levels on smithing but do you have perks there too? I mean you open the ability to craft that specific grade material with the level but still need perks to be able to improve armors and enchanted weapons. Check the smithing tree for perks you may not have. Edited January 2, 2012 by nosisab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surg23 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you already Smithed an item to flawless can you make it legendary later on? Yep, providing your skill has increased since last upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONEDSTONER Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you already Smithed an item to flawless can you make it legendary later on? Yep, providing your skill has increased since last upgrade.Thanks, i try get my smith up to 168 or more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surg23 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 No problem. Just a friendly word of warning, achieving the armor cap may ruin your game. Which is roughly 576 armor rating (80%) physical damage reduction. Ultimately nothing can hurt you, even on Master, with the exception of Magic, Poisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONEDSTONER Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) No problem. Just a friendly word of warning, achieving the armor cap may ruin your game. Which is roughly 576 armor rating (80%) physical damage reduction. Ultimately nothing can hurt you, even on Master, with the exception of Magic, Poisons.I use Ebony plate (or mail cant remember the stealth heavy armor) And dont use armor set perks, so i think i be ok Edited January 2, 2012 by STONEDSTONER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadiast Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I long since stopped looking at Armor Ratings. I play with the Armor I like visually most and/or fits my character best and smith it with normal game methods to its maximum (dont care if its only "flawless") and rather enjoy the game. I like not being able to withstand everything, makes the game a lot more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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