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Benefit of Item Sets? - Elder Scrolls Online

Pick your Traits

Weapons, armor and jewelry can come in 9 different traits each. A trait is a special bonus that is usually already on an item, and in most times randomly applied, or is added specifically on crafted weapons, armor or jewelry.

You can change the trait of an item by using a Transmutation Station if you have access to one via your guild or a friend's house, or in the Clockwork City DLC. Be aware though that you need to have researched the trait that you want to change to, and that trait changing will lock the item to your account.

Trait Research: If you want to learn more about how to research traits, I recommend checking out the Trait Research Guide.
Transmute Traits: If you want to learn more on how you can change an already existing trait on a set, I recommend checking out the Transmutation Guide.

The quality of an item improves the trait and makes it stronger; a common quality item will have a less powerful trait bonus than for example a Legendary upgrade.

Armor Traits

Trait	Effects	Normal	Fine	Superior	Epic	Legendary
Divines	Increases Mundus Stone Effects by:	5.1%	6.1%	7.1%	8.1%	9.1%
Infused	Increase Armor Enchantment effects by:	9%	13%	17%	21%	25%
Invigorating	Increases Magicka, Stamina and Health Recovery by:	8	10	12	14	16
Impenetrable	Reduces item's durability damage by 50% and increases Critical Resistance by:	116	119	122	124	127
Nirnhoned	Increases Spell and Physical Resistance by:	220	229	238	244	253
Reinforced	Increases Armor by:	12%	13%	14%	15%	16%
Sturdy	Reduces Block Cost by:	2%	2.5%	3%	3.5%	4%
Training	Increases Experience gained from kills by:	7%	8%	9%	10%	11%
Well-Fitted	Reduces the cost of Sprinting and Roll Dodge by:	1.2%	2.4%	3.6%	4.8%	6%

Jewelry Traits

Trait	Effects	Normal	Fine	Superior	Epic	Legendary
Arcane	Increases Max Magicka by:	767	797	827	847	877
Robust	Increases Max Stamina by:	767	797	827	847	877
Healthy	Increases Max Health by:	844	877	914	932	965
Protective	Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by:	1053	1091	1128	1153	1190
Triune	Increases Max Health, Stamina, & Magicka:	422 384 384	438 399 399	455 414 414	466 424 424	482 439 439
Infused	Increases Enchantment Effectiveness by:	24%	33%	42%	51%	60%
Swift	Increases Movement Speed by:	3%	4%	5%	6%	7%
Harmony	Increases Synergy Effectiveness by:	12%	14%	16%	18%	20%
Bloodthirsty	Increases Weapon and Spell Damage against enemies under 90% Health by up to:	70	140	210	280	350

Weapon Traits

Unlike armor, weapons can hold two slots or be wielded twice, so these stats are for one weapon. For two weapons the bonuses count double, unless otherwise indicated.

1 Handed: Stats shown in the Weapons table
2 Handed: 2x Stats

Trait	Effects	Normal	Fine	Superior	Epic	Legendary
Charged	Increases chance to apply Status Effects by:	70%	80%	90%	100%	110%
Decisive	Chance to gain 1 additional Ultimate anytime that Ultimate is gained by:	19.1%	21.2%	23.3%	25.4%	27.5%
Defending	Increases total Physical and Spell Resistance by:	1428	1485	1542	1580	1638
Infused	Reduces Enchantment cooldown by 50% Increases Weapon Enchantment effect by: (doesn't count double for 2H)	10%	15%	20%	25%	30%
Nirnhoned	Increases Weapon Damage by: (doesn't count double for 2H)	11%	12%	13%	14%	15%
Powered	Increases Healing done by:	2.5%	3%	3.5%	4%	4.5%
Precise	Increases Weapon and Spell Critical values by:	1.6%	2.1%	2.6%	3.1%	3.6%
Sharpened	Increases Armor and Spell Penetration by:	1428	1485	1542	1580	1638
Training	Increases Experience gained from kills by:	2.5%	3%	3.5%	4%	4.5%

Other Purpose Traits

As you might have already seen, we have two more traits which you can find on all items. These traits offer no combat bonuses, and are not meant to be worn or wielded. You can't research or craft them either.

Trait	Effects
Ornate	Increased value upon sale to an NPC vendor.
Intricate	Increased Inspiration Experience gained upon deconstruction.

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