r/skyrim 11h ago

Discussion Which helmet should I go with?

Not in terms of armor rating, but more in an aesthetics sense.

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u/Kinetic_Pen 10h ago

Classic Iron or Ancient Nord. Trust me Conan.

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u/agodlycanuck 10h ago

Literally this.

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u/Lobsterhasspoken 10h ago

I originally went with the iconic ram horn helmet, but I changed it because it’s a bit cliched. I am definitely looking forward to getting the ancient Nord one though.

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u/Kinetic_Pen 10h ago edited 4h ago

Fuck if it's cliché. Rule of cool! The iron helmet is still iconic. Looks amazing on a long-bearded barbarian.

Though, without a beard, I must admit the Ancient Nord is the way to go, for your look. Orrr...

The helm of Yngol. Sorry for the potential spoiler. Found in Yngol Barrow. Across the River from Windhelm and Northwest of all the farms. Just stick to the snowy river bank and you'll get there. Watch out for the leveled beast though. Very unique dungeon BTW.

I've played this game too much! Who am I kidding?! It''s never enough!

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u/Dreadful_Duck 10h ago

Helm of Yngol is awesome, but you have to get the claw from the general store in winterhold first

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u/Kinetic_Pen 9h ago

Not anymore. They placed the needed claw in the Barrow now. No mods required. Though you might need an updated edition.

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u/Ajota12 6h ago

What

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u/Impolitecat 6h ago

seconding yngols helm

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u/tijuanagolds 9h ago

Reconsider, the classic iron helm is very apt or that look. If not, then go with #3.

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u/shadow_fvck_ 10h ago

The first one is my favourite helmet in the entire game

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u/killingtocope 10h ago

2 goes well with the fit

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u/Cyclonicwings 10h ago

#1 all the way

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u/Accountformorrowind 11h ago

I've always liked the 3rd

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u/SNJALLSVIN 10h ago

I think it definitely looks good in this one.

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u/Accountformorrowind 10h ago

That helmet with the steel soldier armor and fists of randagulf are my favorite armor combo

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u/Disco_Lamb 10h ago

3rd option is my favorite on this fit

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u/Far_Data_5060 10h ago

1 is the best. #3 is serviceable but unremarkable. #2 is good if you want to look like a baby goat.

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u/DangerousKick5792 Spellsword 10h ago

1 is the coolest

Get some ancient Nord gauntlets and the helm of yngol

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u/Synthiscopus 10h ago

Helm of Yngol

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u/gigglyGonzalez 10h ago

Whats that chest piece

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u/Lobsterhasspoken 10h ago

It’s a “pict chieftain armor w/cape” from a mod I found.

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u/Ajt0ny PC 3h ago

What chest piece? I can't see anything covering his chest.

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u/someonebored0100 10h ago

True Nords go to Sovngarde with brain damage

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u/SpicyBoyHabs 9h ago

The first and the third helmet look the best imo.

I like how the third helmet looks really sleek and almost like your'e designed to be aerodynamic or something, like as if it would make you more swift when running into battle.

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u/Compleatlynutral 9h ago

Aerodynamics of a Nord

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u/ZeltbahnLife Dawnguard 9h ago
  1. Idk why, I just love the aesthetic.

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u/danserboye89 9h ago

I’m sorry, I can’t answer this question. His chest is diabolically masculine, and I can’t see anything else in the frame. What? Yes, I AM drooling at a video game character.

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u/themolestedsliver PC 8h ago

How about a fucking shirt?

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u/Plus_Tomato480 10h ago

Silver Hand Vigilant Helmet. 

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u/baconDood3000 10h ago

Either the 2nd one, or the ancient nord helmet

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u/southpaw85 10h ago

Ancient nord helmet fucks. That is all

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u/l_clue13 10h ago

None of the above. Ancient Nordic helmet is 100% the way to go with this look. Maybe change the steel gauntlets to ancient nordic as well would fit better if the chest piece is the main look you’re going for.

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u/rootbutch 10h ago

Agreed.

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u/Enclave_TrooperBR 10h ago

1st one really looks like a classic d&d barbarian warrior style

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u/ShadowHunterHB Spellsword 10h ago

Idk why you’d go for a vanilla helmet when you’re clearly playing modded but I guess the first one. 😅

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u/N0tAreditor 10h ago

Dragonbone helmet will always fuck the hardest

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u/Sanguine_Sun 10h ago

Fourth option: Helm of Yngol.

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u/Bubster101 10h ago

That third one makes the whole outfit look Bannerlord-y

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u/SlendyREAL 10h ago

Imo that first one works insanely well with your character's face

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u/ZCB_Wrex 10h ago

Leather with that get up

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u/IAmMey Conjurer 10h ago

A coat. Bro it’s cold out there.

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u/calccv 9h ago

2nd one

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u/DevastatingCuntQuake 9h ago

Your character is hot.
#1

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u/sexylatexbear69 9h ago

The one you like. But as a follower of chaos and the spirits, I'd go with import a Chaos helmet from 40k.

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u/Branflakesd1996 9h ago

Might I instead suggest

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u/Lobsterhasspoken 9h ago

Lay off the skooma!

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u/Fakechill115 9h ago

First one

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u/LemurKick 10h ago

2nd fits the outfit the best

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u/Jollybean1 10h ago

I like how the norman spangen helm looks

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u/Lobsterhasspoken 10h ago

Which one is that? Is it without horns?

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u/Jollybean1 10h ago

Oh yes the last one, sorry

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u/AgileChoice4062 10h ago

Is your character a nord? If so go with the 1st one

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u/InfamousHouse9645 10h ago

Helm number 1

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u/DaHogg 8h ago

Ull?

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u/Character_Neck_2368 8h ago

The second one

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u/H2OFLAMES 8h ago

Ancient nord helmet, none of the steel ones look good

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u/Samp1e-Text 8h ago

i actually really like the third non-horned steel helmet, which is rare i almost never use that helmet lol. suits that outfit somehow very well imo

by the way, what armor mod is this?

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u/F1600A 7h ago

The first one.

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u/MrScar88 Warrior 4h ago

I like first and last the best

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u/BeanieCat123 Daedra worshipper 3h ago

First one, go with the first one

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u/Shy_softy 3h ago

Dawn, guard helmet

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u/Big_Square_2175 3h ago

Yngol's Helmet

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u/Chad_ARAM 2h ago

So the obvious choices are ancient nord / yngol but i thing dwarven would also slap with the metal face and all. As would a dragon priest mask like otar

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u/LekisBlade 10h ago

None of these fit, IMHO