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Thunderbug's Carapace Set - ESO
Thunderbug's Carapace is an armor set in the Elder Scrolls Online that can be obtained in Malabal Tor. It is part of the base game.
Overland
Level 50 - CP 160
(2 items) Adds 1487 Armor
(3 items) Adds 1487 Armor
(4 items) Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
(5 items) When you take Physical Damage, you deal 714 Shock Damage in a 5 meter radius around you. This effect can occur once every 3 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.
(3 items) Adds 1487 Armor
(4 items) Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
(5 items) When you take Physical Damage, you deal 714 Shock Damage in a 5 meter radius around you. This effect can occur once every 3 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.
Jewels
Weapons
Heavy Armor
Champion Points that buff this armor set
- Backstabber (only while slotted)
- Deadly Aim (only while slotted)
- Fighting Finesse (only while slotted)
- Master-at-Arms (only while slotted)
- Mighty
- Piercing
- Precision
- Untamed Aggression (only while slotted)
- War Mage
Drop information:
This is an Overland set. Overland sets drop according to the following rules:
- Delve bosses drop waist and feet
- World bosses drop head, chest, legs and weapons
- Public dungeon bosses drop shoulders, hands and weapons (In zones without public dungeons these drop for other mentioned sources)
- Dark Anchors (and equivalent world events) and treasure chests drop rings and necklaces (in zones without Dark Anchors these drop from treasure chests)
Golden Vendor:
Certain items of this set have been available at the Golden Vendor in the past.
- Golden Vendor Week 03, 2025: Thunderbug's Carapace – Ring
- Golden Vendor Week 26, 2024: Thunderbug's Carapace – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 05, 2024: Thunderbug's Carapace – Ring
- Golden Vendor Week 47, 2023: Thunderbug's Carapace – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 12, 2023: Thunderbug's Carapace – Ring
- Golden Vendor Week 25, 2022: Thunderbug's Carapace – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 34, 2021: Thunderbug's Carapace – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 21, 2021: Thunderbug's Carapace – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 46, 2020: Thunderbug's Carapace – Necklace
What do other players think of this armor set?
This armor set was discussed on Reddit. Learn what other players think about Thunderbug's Carapace.
Unique Thunderbug's Carapace set items
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Axe of the Houndslayer | Axe | Infused | Malabal Tor Dra'bul | Quest reward for Reap What Is Sown |
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Blade of the Ayleid King | Sword | Charged | Malabal Tor Belarata | Quest reward for Buyer Beware |
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Gold Coast Gauntlets | Gauntlets | Ornate | Malabal Tor Baandari Trading Post | Quest reward for A Tangled Net |
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Helmet of the Planes | Helm | Infused | Malabal Tor Falinesti Summer Site | Quest reward for The Summer Site |
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Storm Shield | Shield | Infused | Malabal Tor Jode's Pocket | Quest reward for The Captain's Honor |
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Sword of Sizzling | Sword | Charged | Malabal Tor Near Sleepy Senche Overlook | Quest reward for Shock to the System |
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Thunderbug Carapace Boots of Clomping | Sabatons | Invigorating | Malabal Tor Shael Ruins | Unique drop from Arrai |
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Thunderbug Carapace Bugslayer | Dagger | Sharpened | Malabal Tor Hoarvor Pit | Unique drop from Oghezai |
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Thunderbug Carapace Heretic's Necklace | Necklace | Arcane | Malabal Tor Tomb of the Apostates | Unique drop from Gwaeregil |
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Thunderbug Carapace Quicksilver Axe | Axe | Sharpened | Malabal Tor Roots of Silvenar | Unique drop from Adavos Dren |
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Valenwood Heartleaf | Necklace | Healthy | Malabal Tor Deepwoods | Quest reward for The Tale of the Green Lady |
Top builds using Thunderbug's Carapace
Recently seen listings EU
| Item | Amount | Price | Location | Seller | Last seen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Healthy, Champion 160
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1x |
5,000 
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Comptoir de Bordeciel Shuruthikh, Blackwood |
@Daguenfell | 28 minutes ago | |
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Defending, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,899
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Brave Cat Trade Lhotahir, Blackwood |
@JN_Squire | 31 minutes ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
4,444
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Der Tante Emma Laden Azarati, Stormhaven |
@Barb2708 | 1 hour ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
39,000
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GILDE FÜR ALLES Yat, Alik'r Desert |
@BaoLiSilafu | 1 hour ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
39,000
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GILDE FÜR ALLES Yat, Alik'r Desert |
@BaoLiSilafu | 1 hour ago | |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
200
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GILDE FÜR ALLES Yat, Alik'r Desert |
@Buerstenbinder | 1 hour ago | |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
333
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GILDE FÜR ALLES Yat, Alik'r Desert |
@alabama1337 | 1 hour ago | |
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Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
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Finalheaven Terorne, Wrothgar |
@Dogman65 | 1 hour ago | |
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Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,200
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Ultimate Trader Makmargo, Stros M'Kai |
@SirK_McFluffybunny | 2 hours ago | |
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Decisive, Champion 160
|
1x |
990
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Ultimate Trader Makmargo, Stros M'Kai |
@SirK_McFluffybunny | 2 hours ago | |
| More listings | ||||||
Recently seen listings NA
| Item | Amount | Price | Location | Seller | Last seen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
998
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Ender's Jeesh Noveni Adrano, Clockwork City |
@bzervr | 3 hours ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,500
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Blackbriar Barter Co Lorthodaer, Vvardenfell |
@RPCarraway | 5 hours ago | |
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,500
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Mammoth Trading Company Erwurlde, Deshaan |
@RedAlpheus | 5 hours ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
12,000
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Mammoth Trading Company Erwurlde, Deshaan |
@wilfred31 | 5 hours ago | |
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Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
5,500
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Trusty Skeever Emporium Shuhasa, Craglorn |
@TheCheeseMasticator | 5 hours ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
15,000
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Five Finger Trading Huzzin, Summerset |
@Forice | 6 hours ago | |
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
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Five Finger Trading Huzzin, Summerset |
@Hokulol | 6 hours ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,100
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Five Finger Trading Huzzin, Summerset |
@Slash13xxx | 6 hours ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
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Maxwell House Guards Faedre, Glenumbra |
@Kanari40 | 6 hours ago | |
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Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
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Maxwell House Guards Faedre, Glenumbra |
@Kanari40 | 6 hours ago | |
| More listings | ||||||
Recent Sales EU
| Item | Amount | Price | Guild | Seller/Buyer | Sale time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
333
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Ferengi Allianz |
@Rock1953
@KainLegend
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1 hour ago |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
249
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Merchants of Magnus |
@doccotaurus
@KurumiMercury
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8 hours ago |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
300
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Die Quacksalber |
@GuuMoonRyoung
@Rintoss
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10 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
850
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The Most Honest Traders |
@cedoj174
@Tishima
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14 hours ago |
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Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
240
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Spring Rose |
@Hamselv1
@aedan65
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15 hours ago |
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Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
850
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Flipping Coins |
@Susan_Sto-Helit
@Kovurr
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15 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
144
|
Comptoir des Artisans II |
@Dame_Thym
@smeshnunka
|
15 hours ago |
|
Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
270
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Der Klan |
@Karb2254
@NOHARRYTONY
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15 hours ago |
|
Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,199
|
SEKTAURUS TRADE |
@Sharno
@CathyN1602
|
19 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,300
|
Traders of the Covenant |
@robskij
@Dark-Sidious
|
19 hours ago |
|
Impenetrable, Champion 160
|
1x |
990
|
Ostmarsch Handelsgilde |
@Flying_Stone
@Dark-Sidious
|
19 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
555
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Shining Coins |
@ch3rnyj
@Dark-Sidious
|
19 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
299
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The Noble Merchants |
@AgtoEs
@ArtyrUfa
|
1 day ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
550
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Mystical League of Eireen |
@ValeriDay
@Christopher217
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1 day ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,155
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North Watch Order |
@Krasmitya
@Rockduarh
|
1 day ago |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
180
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Fair Trade Society |
@Sin_Arcain
@SkyeLynSea
|
1 day ago |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
149
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Zur ehrbaren Khajiit |
@Senchaler
@SkyeLynSea
|
1 day ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
649
|
Hanse Kontor |
@HexManx
@Wrath_Spirit
|
1 day ago |
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Sturdy, Champion 160
|
1x |
500
|
Red Panda Pact |
@Vovo4ka
@rexxaroo
|
1 day ago |
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Decisive, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,422
|
Red Panda Pact |
@Lummer333
@rexxaroo
|
1 day ago |
Recent Sales NA
| Item | Amount | Price | Guild | Seller/Buyer | Sale time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
|
No Frills Trade Service |
@lady_cambria
@ChandlerS04
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4 hours ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
|
No Frills Trade Service |
@graebeerd
@ChandlerS04
|
4 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
|
Maxwell House Guards |
@Kanari40
@Doganis69
|
5 hours ago |
|
Impenetrable, Champion 160
|
1x |
5,090
|
WARmart Blade'n'Trade |
@zIXMeRCuryXIz
@ParadoxNoah
|
5 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
|
Maxwell House Guards |
@Kanari40
@GameGrover
|
6 hours ago |
|
Well-fitted, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,000
|
Unstable Unicorns |
@ta2dlibrarian
@osuraepiphysis
|
8 hours ago |
|
Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,699
|
Unstable Unicorns |
@Etupa
@osuraepiphysis
|
8 hours ago |
|
Well-fitted, Champion 160
|
1x |
90
|
I'kiia Home Goods |
@Patohmid
@ateuuptwo
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9 hours ago |
|
Sharpened, Champion 160
|
1x |
500
|
Market Palace |
@dicky5477
@AireonDayne
|
10 hours ago |
|
Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,000
|
The Ninja Squirrels |
@Storake
@SupportEboy
|
14 hours ago |
|
Well-fitted, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,000
|
The Ninja Squirrels |
@Storake
@SupportEboy
|
15 hours ago |
|
Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,000
|
Wandering Stars |
@snow13wolf
@glimmerman99
|
1 day ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,900
|
Drunk Dungeon Crasher's |
@QualoAzul
@mason25611
|
1 day ago |
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
900
|
Iron Forge AH |
@Joe_theBird
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
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Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
500
|
Iron Forge AH |
@FUZZYDOGGNUTS2
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
|
Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
499
|
Three Corner Alliance |
@ps3joe47
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
|
Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
644
|
Three Corner Alliance |
@Furemer
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
|
Well-fitted, Champion 160
|
1x |
499
|
Three Corner Alliance |
@ps3joe47
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
335
|
Redfur Trading Caravan |
@DAPARS
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
300
|
Redfur Trading Caravan |
@Thornblood73
@BombBlade.exe
|
1 day ago |
Available Apparel traits
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Divines | Increases Mundus Stone effects by 9.1%. |
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Impenetrable | Increases Critical Resistance by 132 and this item takes 50% less durability damage. |
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Infused | Increase armor enchantment effect by 25%. |
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Invigorating | Increases Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery by 16. |
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Nirnhoned | Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 253. |
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Reinforced | Increases this item's Armor value by 16%. |
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Sturdy | Reduces the cost of Block by 4%. |
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Training | Increase experience gained from kills by 11%. |
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Well-fitted | Reduces the cost of Roll Dodge and Sprint by 6%. |
Available Weapon traits
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Charged | Increases chance to apply status effects by 117.5%. |
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Decisive | When you gain Ultimate you have a 27.5% chance to gain 1 additional Ultimate. |
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Defending | Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 1638. |
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Infused | Increases weapon enchantment effect by 30% and reduces enchantment cooldown by 50%. |
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Nirnhoned | Increases Damage of this weapon by 15%. |
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Powered | Increases healing done by 4.5%. |
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Precise | Increases Weapon and Spell Critical by 3.6%. |
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Sharpened | Increases Physical and Spell Penetration by 1638. |
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Training | Increases experience gained from kills by 4.5%. |
Available Jewelry traits
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Arcane | Increases Maximum Magicka by 877. |
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Bloodthirsty | Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage against enemies under 90% Health by up to 350. |
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Harmony | Activating a synergy restores 880 Health, Magicka, and Stamina. |
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Healthy | Increases Maximum Health by 965. |
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Infused | Increases jewelry enchantment effectiveness by 60%. |
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Protective | Increases Spell Resistance and Physical Resistance by 1190. |
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Robust | Increases Maximum Stamina by 877. |
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Swift | Increases movement speed by 7%. |
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Triune | Increases Maximum Magicka by 439, Maximum Stamina by 439, and Maximum Health by 482. |
Available Enchantments
| Weapon glyph | ||
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Glyph of Absorb Health | Life Drain Enchantment |
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Glyph of Absorb Magicka | Absorb Magicka Enchantment |
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Glyph of Absorb Stamina | Absorb Stamina Enchantment |
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Glyph of Crushing | Crusher Enchantment |
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Glyph of Decrease Health | Decrease Health Enchantment |
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Glyph of Flame | Fiery Weapon Enchantment |
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Glyph of Foulness | Befouled Weapon Enchantment |
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Glyph of Frost | Frozen Weapon Enchantment |
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Glyph of Hardening | Hardening Enchantment |
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Glyph of Poison | Poisoned Weapon Enchantment |
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Glyph of Prismatic Onslaught | Enchantment |
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Glyph of Shock | Charged Weapon Enchantment |
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Glyph of Weakening | Weakening Enchantment |
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Glyph of Weapon Damage | Weapon Damage Enchantment |
| Jewel glyph | ||
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Glyph of Bashing | Bashing Enchantment |
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Glyph of Bracing | Bracing Enchantment |
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Glyph of Decrease Physical Harm | Physical Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Decrease Spell Harm | Spell Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Disease Resist | Disease Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Flame Resist | Flame Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Frost Resist | Frost Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Health Recovery | Health Recovery Enchantment |
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Glyph of Increase Magical Harm | Spell Damage Enchantment |
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Glyph of Increase Physical Harm | Weapon Damage Enchantment |
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Glyph of Magicka Recovery | Magicka Recovery Enchantment |
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Glyph of Poison Resist | Poison Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Potion Boost | Alchemical Amplification Enchantment |
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Glyph of Potion Speed | Alchemical Acceleration Enchantment |
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Glyph of Prismatic Recovery | Multi-Effect Enchantment |
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Glyph of Reduce Feat Cost | Reduce Stamina Cost Enchantment |
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Glyph of Reduce Skill Cost | Reduce Prismatic Cost Enchantment |
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Glyph of Reduce Spell Cost | Reduce Spell Cost Enchantment |
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Glyph of Shock Resist | Shock Resistance Enchantment |
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Glyph of Stamina Recovery | Stamina Recovery Enchantment |
| Armor glyph | ||
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Glyph of Health | Maximum Health Enchantment |
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Glyph of Magicka | Maximum Magicka Enchantment |
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Glyph of Prismatic Defense | Multi-Effect Enchantment |
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Glyph of Stamina | Maximum Stamina Enchantment |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from other players
Which DLC do I need to obtain Thunderbug's Carapace in ESO?
Thunderbug's Carapace is part of the base-game, you do not need any additional DLC packs to obtain it
Where does Thunderbug's Carapace drop in ESO?
Thunderbug's Carapace drops in Malabal Tor
Related Sets
Overland
Level 50 - CP 160
(2 items) Adds 129 Stamina Recovery
(3 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Stamina
(4 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(5 items) When you Block, you cause all enemies within 5 meters of you to bleed for 1932 Bleed damage over 10 seconds. This effect can occur once every 10 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.
(3 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Stamina
(4 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(5 items) When you Block, you cause all enemies within 5 meters of you to bleed for 1932 Bleed damage over 10 seconds. This effect can occur once every 10 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.
Overland
Level 50 - CP 160
(2 items) Adds 1206 Maximum Health
(3 items) Adds 129 Stamina Recovery
(4 items) Adds 1487 Armor
(5 items) When you deal direct damage, you apply one of 5 random Major debuffs to enemies within 8 meters of you for 18 seconds. This effect can occur once every 8 seconds and only if an enemy is in range. Eligible effects are Major Breach, Major Cowardice, Major Defile, Major Maim, and Major Vulnerability.
(3 items) Adds 129 Stamina Recovery
(4 items) Adds 1487 Armor
(5 items) When you deal direct damage, you apply one of 5 random Major debuffs to enemies within 8 meters of you for 18 seconds. This effect can occur once every 8 seconds and only if an enemy is in range. Eligible effects are Major Breach, Major Cowardice, Major Defile, Major Maim, and Major Vulnerability.
Overland
Level 50 - CP 160
(2 items) Adds 1206 Maximum Health
(3 items) Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
(4 items) Adds 1206 Maximum Health
(5 items) Adds 171 Weapon and Spell Damage, Gain Minor Protection at all times, reducing your damage taken by 5%.
(3 items) Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
(4 items) Adds 1206 Maximum Health
(5 items) Adds 171 Weapon and Spell Damage, Gain Minor Protection at all times, reducing your damage taken by 5%.