FromSoftware games are known, among other things, for their excellent clothing design that matched their time. Iron armor from Demon’s Souls, strict tuxedos and top hats from Bloodborne, heavy stone armor from the trilogy Dark Souls and other sets. Elden Ring was no exception, as the variety of clothing and armor makes you dizzy. We’ll cover the best of them in this guide.
How armor works in Elden Ring
First you need to pay attention to an important detail. In all of FromSoftware’s games, starting with Demon’s Souls, the difference between light and heavy armor is minimal. It is only important not to go to battle without armor. In this case, the incoming damage will increase noticeably. But the main parameter that you need to pay attention to is the strip of vitality. Also make sure you learn how to dodge the shield and use it properly.
But at the same time, it can not be said that the difference between the armor is purely visual. The game has unique armor with special properties. We decided to focus on them in this guide.
Note that there are no in-game armor restrictions for specific classes. If you want, you can put the heaviest armor on the mage. However, if you don’t have enough stamina points, your hero won’t be able to run and dodge.
Musk Ox armor
This set of armor is primarily suitable for warriors who rely on brute strength. To equip it, you need to upgrade the “Resilience” parameter to at least 50 units, as well as equip the “Great Jug Store” amulet. In addition to a high resistance to damage, you gain one important ability: your particularly powerful attacks will be extremely difficult to interrupt. Only strong mobs and some bosses can do this. In the case of multiple weapons, such as the Blasphemous Blade, this is especially important, as it takes a few seconds to perform a special attack.
To get this armor you have to complete a difficult quest. Note that this must be completed before killing the Priest Beast boss in Ruined Farum Azula.
First, go to a location called the Dirty Cave. The location is marked on the map.
Go through the green mist and open the chest. Then the battle with Patchwork begins. It’s important not to kill him. If you deal a fatal blow, you can no longer get the armor. When the warrior has about a third of the life strip left, he will begin to beg for mercy. Then talk to him and say you’re ready to spare him.
In the future, you can meet him twice. However, these meetings are completely optional. You can go directly to Vulkanov Manor. How to get there, we told in a separate guide.
Talk to the mistress of the estate and agree to carry out her instructions. Then turn around and go to the next room. Talk to Patchwork. If he does not appear, rest near the place of mercy. You must select the “About patch” option.
Then go to the hallway, which is to the right of the hostess. Open the second room on the left and take the letter from the table.
You will be ordered to kill Isstvan. Go to the red dot on the map and be transported to a parallel world. Defeat the enemy, return to Vulkan Manor and talk to the mistress, then talk to Patchwork again. He will give a new command, that’s what you need.
If you have already killed Magma Serpent Makar, go to him in the arena. If not, go to the place of mercy “Village Sheltered”. If you don’t have it open, teleport to the “Great Dectus Elevator” and go down the stone slabs.
Climb the ladders and elevators. The route is long, but linear, so there should be no difficulties. You must defeat the Magma Serpent and then rest in the place of mercy. After the location reboots, there is a place to invade another world. Benefit from it.
Your opponent is well protected from physical damage, but vulnerable to fire. After defeating him, you will receive the required armor.
dragon armor
There are several similar armors in the game. They have approximately the same characteristics and belong to the medium armor class. Two sets can be found in Azul’s Crushed Farum. We talked about how to get ugly dragon armor and dragon knight armor in the thematic guide.
Armor of the Black Knife
This is the best light armor set in the game. They will be useful for those who depend on speed and rolling. In addition, this outfit makes your hero completely silent in stealth mode.
You have to go to the point marked on the map.
The necessary armor is on the corpse under the bridge.
Robes of the Wise
This set of clothes is suitable for magicians, especially those who pump witchcraft.
You’ll find it in the Stillwater Cave. You have to enter a room with two gargoyles. View our screenshots.
Sacred Tree Knight Armor
This set of armor is suitable for those who depend on the “Faith” parameter, use light magic, prayers and appropriate weapons.
The helmet from this armor set increases Faith by 2. The location is shown in the screenshots. Go to the far north of the map.
Armor, gloves and leggings from this set can be found in the same location. They are knocked out of the knights.
mushroom armor
This armor set does not have high stats, but can protect you from red rot. This can be especially useful when going through certain locations and fighting certain bosses, such as Malenia.
We have told you how to find this armor in a separate guide. There you can also learn how to use red rot to increase your own attack and extra damage.
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