Heavy Armor Explained • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Heavy Armor is easily one of the best skill lines in the game for consistent damage mitigation – arguably even a bit too powerful. It provides a simple yet incredibly effective defence by preventing damage from both adjacent and distant enemies. Watching opponents defeat themselves just by hitting you when you’ve got Immovable active is both hilarious and satisfying. Then there’s Unstoppable, which lets you effortlessly shove enemies out of your way, and Juggernaut, providing a fantastic source of extra tenacity. Even though it’s powerful, it never stops feeling great to use.

In this video, I explain exactly how each die in the Heavy Armor skill line works, including why the timing and placement of dice in your cooldown track is crucial. I also cover strategies for combining these dice with various builds, and why some effects, like Juggernaut, can completely transform how you manage resources during tough encounters. If you’re curious how to reliably shrug off enemy attacks while building extra tenacity or simply want to see enemies bounce off you as they defeat themselves, Heavy Armor is definitely worth mastering.