problem upgrading with perks

[murdaface]

well, i picked the smithing perk to upgrade dwarven equipment, and after the first upgrade, it tells me i lack the required skill. seems like i saw a similar post, but couldnt find it, sorry if its a repeat question. anyone know what could be wrong?

 

[Onyx]

Hmm that is strange. Also, I do not think you even need the perk in order to upgrade equipment? I just think the perk doubles the bonus upgrade for that type of material.

Could it be you lack the required material in order to upgrade?

 

[Stone]

Moved to help section.

 

[psyk0]

The rules on when you can upgrade a weapon, and by how much, are quite complicated - so I'll refer you to the UESP Wiki instead of trying to re-explain it! http://uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Smithing

It doesn't sound like this is the problem you're having, though - you only need Smithing 14 to upgrade any item to Fine (the lowest upgrade), and you start with Smithing 15.

Are you trying to upgrade a magic/enchanted item? You need the 'Arcane Blacksmith' perk before you can do this. Without the perk you can only upgrade unenchanted items.

 

[murdaface]

found it. threshold issue. thanks for posting. turns out there are thresholds at levels 20 40 60 80 and 100 smithing that determine how much you can upgrade.