Armor comes in two classes: Light and Heavy. This page lists the base non-enchanted varieties of both kinds of armor. Other non-enchanted armor is listed in Specialty Gear, along with some unique items. The category Oblivion-Armor provides lists of all of the individual pieces of armor available in the game.. Chainmail Armor is made of interlocking links of metal, forming a light and flexible, yet sturdy armor that provides better protection than fur and leather armor but less than mithril. The armor begins appearing at level six. A chainmail helmet can be found regardless of the Hero's level in Savlian Matius' tent, outside of Kvatch, but it is considered stealing. Another one, as well as a pair.
You can get a good set of chain mail from the Kvatch castle if you do the main quest early. You can get a set of elven armor by doing the Fighter guild quests. The Dark Brotherhood gives you a set of light armor right away.. I have light leather armor but i noticed all the guards chainmail is also light? now it would make sense to wear the chainmail better protection is there any disadvnt to this or is light amrmor light armor..