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
Thunderbug's Carapace Overland Armor Set Icon icon Thunderbug's Carapace Tooltips by ESO-Hub.com
(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.
Jewels Weapons Heavy Armor
Name:
Thunderbug's Carapace
Description:
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.
Type:
Overland
Style:
Primal
Location:
Malabal Tor

Champion Points that buff this armor set

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.

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

Axe of the Houndslayer icon Axe of the Houndslayer Axe Infused Malabal Tor Dra'bul Quest reward for Reap What Is Sown
Blade of the Ayleid King icon Blade of the Ayleid King Sword Charged Malabal Tor Belarata Quest reward for Buyer Beware
Gold Coast Gauntlets icon Gold Coast Gauntlets Gauntlets Ornate Malabal Tor Baandari Trading Post Quest reward for A Tangled Net
Helmet of the Planes icon Helmet of the Planes Helm Infused Malabal Tor Falinesti Summer Site Quest reward for The Summer Site
Storm Shield icon Storm Shield Shield Infused Malabal Tor Jode's Pocket Quest reward for The Captain's Honor
Sword of Sizzling icon Sword of Sizzling Sword Charged Malabal Tor Near Sleepy Senche Overlook Quest reward for Shock to the System
Thunderbug Carapace Boots of Clomping icon Thunderbug Carapace Boots of Clomping Sabatons Invigorating Malabal Tor Shael Ruins Unique drop from Arrai
Thunderbug Carapace Bugslayer icon Thunderbug Carapace Bugslayer Dagger Sharpened Malabal Tor Hoarvor Pit Unique drop from Oghezai
Thunderbug Carapace Heretic's Necklace icon Thunderbug Carapace Heretic's Necklace Necklace Arcane Malabal Tor Tomb of the Apostates Unique drop from Gwaeregil
Thunderbug Carapace Quicksilver Axe icon Thunderbug Carapace Quicksilver Axe Axe Sharpened Malabal Tor Roots of Silvenar Unique drop from Adavos Dren
Valenwood Heartleaf icon Valenwood Heartleaf Necklace Healthy Malabal Tor Deepwoods Quest reward for The Tale of the Green Lady

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Available Apparel traits

Divines icon Divines Increases Mundus Stone effects by 9.1%.
Impenetrable icon Impenetrable Increases Critical Resistance by 132 and this item takes 50% less durability damage.
Infused icon Infused Increase armor enchantment effect by 25%.
Invigorating icon Invigorating Increases Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery by 16.
Nirnhoned icon Nirnhoned Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 253.
Reinforced icon Reinforced Increases this item's Armor value by 16%.
Sturdy icon Sturdy Reduces the cost of Block by 4%.
Training icon Training Increase experience gained from kills by 11%.
Well-fitted icon Well-fitted Reduces the cost of Roll Dodge and Sprint by 6%.

Available Weapon traits

Charged icon Charged Increases chance to apply status effects by 117.5%.
Decisive icon Decisive When you gain Ultimate you have a 27.5% chance to gain 1 additional Ultimate.
Defending icon Defending Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 1638.
Infused icon Infused Increases weapon enchantment effect by 30% and reduces enchantment cooldown by 50%.
Nirnhoned icon Nirnhoned Increases Damage of this weapon by 15%.
Powered icon Powered Increases healing done by 4.5%.
Precise icon Precise Increases Weapon and Spell Critical by 3.6%.
Sharpened icon Sharpened Increases Physical and Spell Penetration by 1638.
Training icon Training Increases experience gained from kills by 4.5%.

Available Jewelry traits

Arcane icon Arcane Increases Maximum Magicka by 877.
Bloodthirsty icon Bloodthirsty Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage against enemies under 90% Health by up to 350.
Harmony icon Harmony Activating a synergy restores 880 Health, Magicka, and Stamina.
Healthy icon Healthy Increases Maximum Health by 965.
Infused icon Infused Increases jewelry enchantment effectiveness by 60%.
Protective icon Protective Increases Spell Resistance and Physical Resistance by 1190.
Robust icon Robust Increases Maximum Stamina by 877.
Swift icon Swift Increases movement speed by 7%.
Triune icon Triune Increases Maximum Magicka by 439, Maximum Stamina by 439, and Maximum Health by 482.

Available Enchantments

Weapon glyph
Glyph of Absorb Health icon Glyph of Absorb Health Life Drain Enchantment
Glyph of Absorb Magicka icon Glyph of Absorb Magicka Absorb Magicka Enchantment
Glyph of Absorb Stamina icon Glyph of Absorb Stamina Absorb Stamina Enchantment
Glyph of Crushing icon Glyph of Crushing Crusher Enchantment
Glyph of Decrease Health icon Glyph of Decrease Health Decrease Health Enchantment
Glyph of Flame icon Glyph of Flame Fiery Weapon Enchantment
Glyph of Foulness icon Glyph of Foulness Befouled Weapon Enchantment
Glyph of Frost icon Glyph of Frost Frozen Weapon Enchantment
Glyph of Hardening icon Glyph of Hardening Hardening Enchantment
Glyph of Poison icon Glyph of Poison Poisoned Weapon Enchantment
Glyph of Prismatic Onslaught icon Glyph of Prismatic Onslaught Enchantment
Glyph of Shock icon Glyph of Shock Charged Weapon Enchantment
Glyph of Weakening icon Glyph of Weakening Weakening Enchantment
Glyph of Weapon Damage icon Glyph of Weapon Damage Weapon Damage Enchantment
Jewel glyph
Glyph of Bashing icon Glyph of Bashing Bashing Enchantment
Glyph of Bracing icon Glyph of Bracing Bracing Enchantment
Glyph of Decrease Physical Harm icon Glyph of Decrease Physical Harm Physical Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Decrease Spell Harm icon Glyph of Decrease Spell Harm Spell Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Disease Resist icon Glyph of Disease Resist Disease Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Flame Resist icon Glyph of Flame Resist Flame Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Frost Resist icon Glyph of Frost Resist Frost Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Health Recovery icon Glyph of Health Recovery Health Recovery Enchantment
Glyph of Increase Magical Harm icon Glyph of Increase Magical Harm Spell Damage Enchantment
Glyph of Increase Physical Harm icon Glyph of Increase Physical Harm Weapon Damage Enchantment
Glyph of Magicka Recovery icon Glyph of Magicka Recovery Magicka Recovery Enchantment
Glyph of Poison Resist icon Glyph of Poison Resist Poison Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Potion Boost icon Glyph of Potion Boost Alchemical Amplification Enchantment
Glyph of Potion Speed icon Glyph of Potion Speed Alchemical Acceleration Enchantment
Glyph of Prismatic Recovery icon Glyph of Prismatic Recovery Multi-Effect Enchantment
Glyph of Reduce Feat Cost icon Glyph of Reduce Feat Cost Reduce Stamina Cost Enchantment
Glyph of Reduce Skill Cost icon Glyph of Reduce Skill Cost Reduce Prismatic Cost Enchantment
Glyph of Reduce Spell Cost icon Glyph of Reduce Spell Cost Reduce Spell Cost Enchantment
Glyph of Shock Resist icon Glyph of Shock Resist Shock Resistance Enchantment
Glyph of Stamina Recovery icon Glyph of Stamina Recovery Stamina Recovery Enchantment
Armor glyph
Glyph of Health icon Glyph of Health Maximum Health Enchantment
Glyph of Magicka icon Glyph of Magicka Maximum Magicka Enchantment
Glyph of Prismatic Defense icon Glyph of Prismatic Defense Multi-Effect Enchantment
Glyph of Stamina icon 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