In The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, unique weapons and armor are abundant through quests and various locations. That said, it's also very much encouraged for players to level up their Smithing skill and make their very own armor and weaponry from the ores and materials they come across during their journey.
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The problem with Smithing is that ore veins can be difficult and somewhat random to come across in the wild. Finding reliable sources that yield a lot (and that aren't purchased from merchants for a high price) isn't easy if players don't know where to look for them. Luckily, this list will provide a few key locations for each ore type, making resource gathering easier than ever in Skyrim.
Update by Sarah Prado on March 26, 2022: With some new items, armor, weapons, and other things added on in the Anniversary Edition, it seems like there are many things to do. With new spells out, players might be looking to build a mage and usually need jewelry to help boost their power. If players are looking to do this, gems are going to be needed to forge them. The gem geodes came out with the Dragonborn DLC and are only found in Solstheim. There’s quite a bit of them that players can mine. If players find themselves wandering around the large island, it’s worth getting them, and can make a pretty penny or use them for other things if they want.
Iron is the easiest and cheapest material to find and will make decent early game armor for aspiring Smithing experts. In general, it won't be an issue to find iron ore in the wild, but those desperate for it should check the following locations.
Silver isn't used in making any armor but rather is usually used to craft jewelry of various kinds, such as
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