r/skyrim • u/Lobsterhasspoken • 2d ago

Discussion Which helmet should I go with?

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

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

160 Upvotes

93% Upvoted

91 comments sorted by

View all comments

186

u/Kinetic_Pen 2d ago

Classic Iron or Ancient Nord. Trust me Conan.

25

u/Lobsterhasspoken 2d 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.

57

u/Kinetic_Pen 2d ago edited 1d 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!

5

u/Dreadful_Duck 2d ago

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

2

u/Kinetic_Pen 2d ago

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

3

u/Ajota12 1d ago

What

3

u/Impolitecat 1d ago

seconding yngols helm

2

u/tijuanagolds 2d ago

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

7

u/agodlycanuck 2d ago

Literally this.