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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 |
1,050 
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Dark Shadow Trading Rinami, Vvardenfell |
@Bastruck | 3 minutes ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,144
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Handelsgilde Canda, Reaper's March |
@Henri1805 | 18 minutes ago | |
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Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,700
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Handelsgilde Canda, Reaper's March |
@Henri1805 | 18 minutes ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
599
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Handelsgilde Canda, Reaper's March |
@Henri1805 | 18 minutes ago | |
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Well-fitted, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,999
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Tüdelmors Narril, Vvardenfell |
@Vizzyi | 36 minutes ago | |
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Impenetrable, Champion 160
|
1x |
666
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Tüdelmors Narril, Vvardenfell |
@Wehrwolf1445 | 36 minutes ago | |
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Impenetrable, Champion 160
|
1x |
300
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Tüdelmors Narril, Vvardenfell |
@Viebes | 37 minutes ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
300
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Tüdelmors Narril, Vvardenfell |
@Viebes | 37 minutes ago | |
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Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
750
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Gnolams Orion Guild Nindenel, Malabal Tor |
@Awaranatum | 43 minutes ago | |
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Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
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Gnolams Orion Guild Nindenel, Malabal Tor |
@ZerefD | 43 minutes ago | |
| More listings | ||||||
Recently seen listings NA
| Item | Amount | Price | Location | Seller | Last seen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Well-fitted, Champion 160
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1x |
747
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Azura's Guidance Rubyn Denile, Summerset |
@GrandpaRx | 2 hours ago | |
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
747
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Azura's Guidance Rubyn Denile, Summerset |
@GrandpaRx | 2 hours ago | |
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,947
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Azura's Guidance Rubyn Denile, Summerset |
@GrandpaRx | 2 hours ago | |
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Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,000
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Azura's Guidance Rubyn Denile, Summerset |
@Dilbertia | 2 hours ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
6,850
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Azura's Guidance Rubyn Denile, Summerset |
@Dath'leen | 2 hours ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,200
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Trusty Skeever Emporium Shuhasa, Craglorn |
@Groobers | 3 hours ago | |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,000
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Phoenix Emporium Donnaelain, Craglorn |
@vandoriann | 3 hours ago | |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,245
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Traders of the Lost Doom Khalatah, Glenumbra |
@SamuriGamer2 | 3 hours ago | |
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Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,333
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Traders of the Lost Doom Khalatah, Glenumbra |
@yxix | 3 hours ago | |
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
12,000
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Mammoth Trading Company Erwurlde, Deshaan |
@wilfred31 | 3 hours ago | |
| More listings | ||||||
Recent Sales EU
| Item | Amount | Price | Guild | Seller/Buyer | Sale time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
600
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Lunas Handelsladen |
@CatNoire
@Ice01
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18 minutes ago |
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Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
544
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Traders of the Covenant |
@SlaaneshGoddess
@BlackAdder7
|
2 hours ago |
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Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
800
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Red Panda Pact |
@Viriyath
@BlackAdder7
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2 hours ago |
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Precise, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,500
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Phoenician Traders |
@RaydenGR
@MaximaleC
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3 hours ago |
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Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
499
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Traders of the Covenant |
@Rosshauptnerin
@Van_Tim
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3 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
300
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Ghosts of Morrowind |
@Iskanderson
@WhiteFox1091
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4 hours ago |
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Sharpened, Champion 160
|
1x |
4,250
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White Eagle Pact |
@RingThaneCovenant
@Nugzio
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4 hours ago |
|
Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
174
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Tamriels Emporium |
@derWeilando
@montedono
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5 hours ago |
|
Sturdy, Champion 160
|
1x |
566
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The Most Honest Traders |
@Asyoh
@Titansthunder
|
6 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,199
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KOMMEPCAHT |
@MetalRageMan
@teardrop0505
|
7 hours ago |
|
Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
999
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Die Heilige Bruderschaft |
@Thaumate
@Kelbazar
|
7 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
144
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Valinor Merchants |
@Conanraulz
@daggerfelloff
|
7 hours ago |
|
Defending, Champion 160
|
1x |
300
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KOMMEPCAHT |
@SeaMarisha
@Yokuham
|
7 hours ago |
|
Sharpened, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,000
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Trade Cartel |
@Kam99
@Kelbazar
|
8 hours ago |
|
Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,999
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Schildwacht |
@Lcf414
@Kelbazar
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9 hours ago |
|
Defending, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,999
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Die-Götter-der-Schatten |
@Tetrok
@D1sky
|
9 hours ago |
|
Powered, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,020
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Tamriel shopping center |
@and2
@Jopreff
|
10 hours ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
500
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Strazci Tamrielu |
@MiKuk
@kisharos
|
11 hours ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
800
|
Twist It Sis |
@Slowhand_SH
@WMKeng
|
11 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,000
|
Siberian Frostborne |
@PsyhoChe
@Rhatzy
|
12 hours ago |
Recent Sales NA
| Item | Amount | Price | Guild | Seller/Buyer | Sale time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sturdy, Champion 160
|
1x |
250
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Redfur Trading Post |
@Avrrr123
@clownpo09
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5 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
240
|
Solitude Guards |
@Gumball-Kitty
@clownpo09
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5 hours ago |
|
Training, Champion 160
|
1x |
4,900
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Trusty Skeever Emporium |
@Velisperia
@civildecay
|
6 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
144
|
Nocturnal Citizens |
@shelonewolfy
@SpitefulPanda
|
6 hours ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,100
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Conquest of Tamriel IIl |
@Swift1978
@civildecay
|
6 hours ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,610
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Auction House Central |
@Barb-Arian101
@sandwichmaker99
|
7 hours ago |
|
Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,310
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The Conquest of Tamriel |
@WildBanchee
@vS6
|
7 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
933
|
Maxwell House Gamers |
@Aquntius
@amenke
|
7 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
4,800
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Unstable Unicorns |
@XarkkonAD
@phawsy
|
7 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,650
|
Heroes of the Pact |
@ShelbyRobs
@RyuHojo
|
7 hours ago |
|
Healthy, Champion 160
|
1x |
800
|
The Silver Foxes |
@Korsall
@Mr.Jord_Joe
|
8 hours ago |
|
Sturdy, Champion 160
|
1x |
200
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Ethereal Traders Union |
@s-ghoul
@LordRagnarAgi
|
11 hours ago |
|
Invigorating, Champion 160
|
1x |
500
|
Maxwell House Guards |
@HauntingTheNet
@Cyroka
|
15 hours ago |
|
Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
699
|
The Trading Council |
@Athena392
@LadyAerlinn
|
18 hours ago |
|
Reinforced, Champion 160
|
1x |
200
|
Five Finger Trading |
@Mave_rick
@REDACTED69
|
19 hours ago |
|
Defending, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,500
|
AK Tamriel Trade |
@OneSong13
@Peterliu123
|
19 hours ago |
|
Divines, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,222
|
Trusty Skeever Emporium |
@IronSites
@roflwaffle73
|
20 hours ago |
|
Charged, Champion 160
|
1x |
3,500
|
Righteous Evil II |
@Ariori77
@My-Dagger
|
21 hours ago |
|
Infused, Champion 160
|
1x |
1,599
|
Bleakrock Barter Co |
@Lord-Evgeniy
@hisider
|
21 hours ago |
|
Defending, Champion 160
|
1x |
2,000
|
St Blackwood |
@PappyEars
@Grump77
|
22 hours 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 1206 Maximum Health
(3 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Stamina
(4 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Magicka, Reduces your damage taken from Guards by 20%.
(5 items) When you deal damage, you cause a burst of lamia poison that deals 149 Poison damage in a 5 meter radius and an additional 1494 Poison damage over 6 seconds to all enemies hit. This effect can occur once every 7 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.
(3 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Stamina
(4 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Magicka, Reduces your damage taken from Guards by 20%.
(5 items) When you deal damage, you cause a burst of lamia poison that deals 149 Poison damage in a 5 meter radius and an additional 1494 Poison damage over 6 seconds to all enemies hit. This effect can occur once every 7 seconds and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.
Overland
Level 50 - CP 160
(2 items) Adds 129 Health Recovery
(3 items) Adds 1206 Maximum Health
(4 items) Adds 129 Health Recovery
(5 items) Gain 1505 Health Recovery while you are standing still.
(3 items) Adds 1206 Maximum Health
(4 items) Adds 129 Health Recovery
(5 items) Gain 1505 Health Recovery while you are standing still.
Overland
Level 50 - CP 160
(2 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(3 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(4 items) Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
(5 items) After dealing direct damage, you gain Minor Force and Minor Expedition for 10 seconds, increasing your Critical Damage done by 10% and increasing your Movement Speed by 15%.
(3 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(4 items) Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
(5 items) After dealing direct damage, you gain Minor Force and Minor Expedition for 10 seconds, increasing your Critical Damage done by 10% and increasing your Movement Speed by 15%.