The new DLS, Shadow of the Erdtree for the game Elden Ring, added 30 new armor sets. To pass the Kingdom of Shadows and defeat stronger enemies, you need to choose the best set that complements your character build. Also, if desired, equipped with new armor, you can worthily start a new game +.
In this guide, we will tell you about the 10 best armor sets of the add-on, their alternative parts, and where to find them. How to choose this or that armor, based on various characteristics, you can learn more in this guide.
Ascetic Set
A set of this armor can be obtained at the very start of the add-on, if of course you are lucky enough to knock it out the first time.
The set includes: a mask of the Cursed Blade, a loincloth, bracelets and footcloths. The armor has increased resistance to elemental damage.
The Mask of the Cursed Blade, included in the set, is capable of increasing agility by up to 5%. But at the same time reduces the effectiveness of flasks crimson and azure tears by 7, as well as concentration up to – 30 units.
You can find out all the detailed characteristics of all parts of the armor from the screenshots.
How to get the Ascetic set
The armor set, along with the weapon, drops from the Cursed Blades, which can be found throughout the Shadow Realm in various places. The drop rate for the set is basic (3%).
The first Cursed Blade, from which you can knock out armor, is located near the first grace point “Plain of Tombstones”. If you follow this point to the road to the east, you can see one of the ascetics sitting on a high arch.
Knight's Set Oaths
This light set is similar to the classic knight's armor. You can get it together with the Pata weapon, like a fist. It has a balance of 42 units and good survivability for the beginning of the expansion. You can also get this set at the beginning of the game, without any boss battles.
How to get a knight set Oaths
The entire set can be found near the Temple of Blessing in the Plain of Gravestones location. How to get to the Temple is described in detail in this article. The set is on a corpse lying on a cliff behind the Temple, on the northern side of the location.
Guy's Set
This set of iron heavy armor mainly focuses on blocking physical damage (especially cutting and piercing).Â
Also, Gaia armor will provide your character with good resistance to bleeding and frostbite.Â
How to get Guy's set
Almost all armor, except for leggings, can be purchased from Enya, the Finger Reader, in the Fortress of the Round Table, after killing the boss Commander Guy. This boss can be found near the Shadow Haven, Back Gate point.
Armor Cost:
- Gaius' Helmet – 8,000 Runes
- Gaius' Armor – 12,000 Runes
- Gaius' Gloves – 8,000 RunesÂ
Another part of the set, Gaius' Leggings, can be found in The Hinterlands, not far from the battlefield with this boss. Exit through the arch and head west of the map, where you will see a ruined Albinor's Shack guarded by an archer. The leggings will drop from her after you kill her.
Iron Rivet Set and Ralv's Skin
This set is medium armor, effective enough for completing the middle of the expansion.
Creates an excellent combination with the helmet Ralva's Skin. In addition to its impressive appearance, the skin is able to increase the prayer of the Rev of the Rugali up to 15%.
How to get a set with iron rivets and Ralv's Skin
The armor set and Ralv's Skin are located in different locations, and to get them you need to defeat two bosses.
Armor set Can be obtained from the boss Red Bear, which is located in the Nameless Northern Mausoleum in the Plain of Tombstones. From the point “Stop at the ancient ruins”, head to the southwest of the map. The mausoleum itself is located on a high cliff, where you can only jump with the help of the Spirit Spring, having previously unlocked it a little higher.
Enter the mausoleum and fight the Red Bear. After killing him, you will receive the entire set along with the weapon Red Bear Claw.
To get Ralv's Pelt, from the “Cross by the Road” point in Shadow Altus, head northeast to the lake marked on the map. The Great Red Bear Ralv boss will be waiting for you there. Defeat him and take the Pelt in addition to your armor set.
Fire Knight Set
In addition to the bright appearance, this armor of the fire knights of Messmer also has additional bonuses.
The helmet of the fire knight increases Health Points by 2%, maximum carry weight by 4.5, and endurance up to 5%. The armor itself increases the damage of Messmer's prayers by another 5%.
This set includes three alternative helmets, which can also be found in the Haven of Shadows.
Helmet with a winged serpent – enhances all skills of the fire knights: ashes of war and weapons.
Helmet from death masks— Reduces the cost of Focus Points for summoning Dust by 15.
Zalci Hood — Can increase wisdom by 2%.
How to get the Fire Knight set and its alternative parts
The set itself drops from regular Messmer Fire Knights, the drop rate is equal to the base 3%.
Helmet with a winged serpent can be picked up from the fire knight, guarding Messmer's chambersin the Haven of Shadows. It drops along with the ashes of war, the skill of which enhances this helmet.
The Death Mask Helmet can be found northwest of the Sunken Chapel teleporter. The exact location is shown in the screenshot.
Zalza's Hood can be obtained by fighting the fire knight on the way to the Ruins of the Ancient Abode of Rauch from the Haven of Shadows. Go down the elevator near the point “Storage, First Floor” and follow the almost straight path until you reach the bridge. At the end, a fire knight with this helmet will be waiting for you.
Set of Solitude
This heavy set is good for power builds with enough stamina. It effectively reduces physical damage and has a great balance of 96 units.
The Knights of Solitary Prison set also has almost the highest maximum number of concentration resistance points – 235.
How to get the Solitude Set
The Solitude Set can be obtained along with the sword of the same name in the Nameless Western mausoleum.
From the “Plain of Gravestones” teleport point, ride straight to the northwest of the location until you reach the mausoleum. All that remains is to defeat Knight of Solitary Prison and take a full set of good heavy armor.
Rakshasa Set
A very impressive set, which also has an additional bonus. The set is able to increase damage by 8.25%, but at the same time reduces resistance to damage dealtby the same 8.25% if you equip it completely. Individual parts add only +2% buff and debuff.
How to get the Rakshasa set
This set can be obtained by fighting the boss of the same name in the Nameless Eastern Mausoleum. You can get to it from the point “Castle Watering Hole”.
Follow the cliff to the southeast on the left side. Jump to the other side after you pass the new save point “Ascetic Upper Stream”.
Go to the place with tombstones and go down to the very bottom, jumping on the rocks. Follow to the east, where you will find the desired mausoleum. After defeating the boss, with a set of armor you will also receive Great Rakshasa Katana.Â
Death Knight Set
A good set that not only looks amazing, but also has some additional bonuses.
Each part of this set is able to slightly enhance prayers and skills of the cult of ancient dragons by 2%. Fully equipping it gives an 8% boost.
How to get a knight set Deaths
The set can be found in a fairly difficult location Twilight Catacombs. To find the armor set, follow the catacombs forward until you reach the room with the stone stairs.
First, turn into the passage under the stairs, where there is a lever that turns on the light. After that, follow through another passage, which will lead you to a fairly large room.
To shorten the path to the location of the armor we need a little, jump over the railing, as shown in the screenshots, and then jump even lower onto the stone bridge. There will be a lift ahead, on which you need to go down.
Follow the stairs forward until you reach a small platform with an Imp and two lanterns. On the other side of this platform there will be a hole in the fence, under which there will be a small ledge. Carefully jump there and go into a small room where you can pick up the Death Knight set from the corpse.
Night Set
The Night Set is light and quite beautiful armor with a good degree of protection.
Similar to the Night Swordswomen Yolana and Anna set. Night Claws weapon, which also fits this armor, can only be obtained through the quest of Yolana and Count Ymir. Unlike the claws, the Night set can be obtained outside of any quests and boss battles.
How to get the Night set
The armor can be found in Bonny's Prison, which is located south of the village itself. More details on how to get to the location of the Night set are described in this article.
Grave Bird Set
This light armor set is made in the likeness of the Gravebird Golems found throughout the Realm of Shadows.
The set also has an alternative armor option – Gravebird Warlock Armor, which has a good bonus, increasing damage from jumping attacks up to 10%. Talon Talisman can be added to this armor to increase damage by an additional 15%.
A helmet resembling the head of a grave bird that can increase the damage of the Ring of Ghostlight spell by 15%.
How to get a set of grave birds
All parts of the set are scattered in different locations, in places where stone birds are found.
The Helmet of the Grave Bird can be obtained in Enir-Ilim. It can be found on the way to the point “Hallway of the Chamber of Purification”. After climbing the stairs, you will see an elevator in a room with two inquisitors. Activate the elevator and during the descent, try to jump onto the ledge where the item will be.
Basic armor can be obtained in Plain of Tombstones. From the point “Cross at Three Roads”, head north where after you cross a small lake, you can see stone birds in the distance. Take the armor from the corpse lying near the large pedestal.
Gravebird Bracelets are located almost next to the first meeting place with the dragon knight Egon. How to get to the grace point, as well as complete Egon's quest is described in this article. From the save point, go straight south, where a corpse with bracelets will lie surrounded by stone birds.
Grave Armor warlock bird is located in the location Ruins of the ancient monastery of Rauch. Starting from the point “Ruins of the temple city”, head northwest to find another pedestal with golem birds. Take the new alternative armor from the corpse lying nearby.
The Gravebird's Footwraps are found in Shadow Altus. Start at Murta Ruins and head north until you see a lake with worms on the right. Go through the lake into a cave to the northwest. In the middle of the cave, under a glowing tree, you'll find some perfumers, turn right and head outside into the toxic swamps. The footwraps can be picked up from a corpse to the north.
These are all the best armor sets from the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in Elden Ring. We hope that our guide will help you find and select the optimal armor for your character.
