Dragon’s Dogma Armor Sets Guide (2024)

Dragon’s Dogma, like many other RPGs, offer players the freedom to go for various armor types, which can also be upgraded over the course of time. We have prepared a Dragon’s Dogma Armor Sets guide to give you an idea of what kind of gear you can acquire.

The armor sets in the game can either be bought, or you may find them at various locations throughout your adventurous journey. If you want to find them, you can refer to our Armor Locations Guide. For information and stats, the following article will serve the purpose.

Abyssinal Armor Set

Items: Abyssinal Greaves, Abyssinal Coat, Abyssinal Bracers, Abyssinal Outfit.
Location: You will get this by finishing the Online Ur-Dragon.

Abyssinal Greaves Stats (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 54
  • Magick Defense: 35
  • Piercing Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 19%
  • Knockdown Resist: 18%
  • Elemental Resist: 5%
  • Debilitation Resist: (Torpor: 21%, Possession: 21%, Petrification: 21%)
  • Weight: 1.36

Abyssinal Coat Stats (Enhancement Level 4)
It is obtained by killing the online Ur-Dragon

  • Defense: 96
  • Magick Defense: 89
  • Piercing Resist: 3%
  • Striking Resist: 2%
  • Stagger Resist: 23%
  • Knockdown Resist: 24%
  • Elemental Resist: Fire 13%
  • Debilitation Resist: Poison: 63%, Silence: 63%, Cursed: 63%
  • Weight: 2.5

Abyssinal Bracers Stats (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 65
  • Magick Defense: 59
  • Piercing Resist: 2%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 5%
  • Knockdown Resist: 5%
  • Elemental Resist: Lightning 13%
  • Debilitation Resist: Blindness: 63%, Sleep: 63%, Skill Stifling: 63%
  • Weight: 1.82

Abyssinal Outfit Stats (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 16
  • Magick Defense: 12
  • Piercing Resist: 2
  • Stagger Resist: 2
  • Knockdown Resist: 2
  • Elemental Resist: Dark:2%, CF: 10%, Fire: 2%
  • Debilitation Resist: Curse: 11%, DW: 5%
  • Weight: 1.93

Berserk

The Berserk Manga/Anime Guts and the Griffiths armor sets are available for the players in Dragon Dogma.
Location: Once you have completed the quest given by Alon “Of Merchants and Monsters” You can buy these items from Alon himself, and you will find him inside the Ancient Quarry.

Bronze Armor Set

Location: The set can be purchased from Alon in the Ancient Quarry for a price of 76.480 Gold.

Captain’s Armor Set

Location: In Dark Arise, you can purchase it form The Black Cat in Gran Soren. It is also a part of the DLC Pack A Coiffure You Can’t Refuse where you can find it in Arisen’s inventory.

Chaos Armor Set

Location: This is part of the Demon’s Protection DLC armor pack. You can also get it from Montebank at The Black Cat in Gran Soren.

Items:

Core Set Pieces

  • Chaos Helm [Head Armor]
  • Chaos Armor [Torso Armor]
  • Chaos Gauntlets [Arms Armor]
  • Chaos Greaves [Leg Armor]

Accessory Pieces

  • Hero’s Cape
  • Marshal’s Bracers

Dragon’s Flight

Chimeric

Chimeric Armet
Set Pieces: Chimeric Armet, Chimeric Half Plate, Chimeric Gauntlets, Chimeric Sabatons

Location: You will find the items in different chests and it can be purchased from Matthias at the Greatwall and Caxton as well. The armor is worn by Fighters, Warriors and the Mystic Knights.

Chimeric Armet (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 33
  • Magick Defense: 11
  • Piercing Resist: 3%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 4%
  • Knockdown Resist: 4%
  • Elemental Resist: Fire: 1%, Holy: -2%
  • Debilitation Resist: Poison: 6%, Sleep: +7%
  • Weight: 2.38

Chimeric Half Plate

  • Defense: 69
  • Magick Defense: 21
  • Piercing Resist: 3%
  • Striking Resist: 2%
  • Stagger Resist: 25%
  • Knockdown Resist: 24%
  • Elemental Resist: Fire 2% and Holy -3%
  • Debilitation Resist: Poison 8%, Sleep: 9%

Chimeric Gauntlets (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 43
  • Magick Defense: 13
  • Piercing Resist: 1%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 7%
  • Knockdown Resist: 7%
  • Elemental Resist: Fire: 1%, Holy:-2 %
  • Debilitation Resist: Poison 7%, Sleep 8%
  • Weight: 3.4

Chimeric Sabatons (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 45
  • Magick Defense: 16
  • Piercing Resist: 1%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 17%
  • Knockdown Resist: 16%
  • Elemental Resist: Fire: 1%, Holy -2%
  • Debilitation Resist: Poison: 8% Sleep: 9%
  • Weight: 2.73

Crimson Armor Set

Location: The Crimson Jerkin is part of the Armor Pack: Divine Protection DLC and buy the rest at the Black Cat in Gran Soren. You can also find all the set pieces in different parts of The Everfall.

Items:

  • Crimson Armet [Head Armor]
  • Crimson Plate [Torso Armor]
  • Crimson Gauntlets [Arms Armor]
  • Crimson Sabatons [Leg Armor]

Accessories

  • Crimson Jerkin [Chest Clothing]
  • Bloody Thistle [Warhammer]

Emissary Armor Set

Location: Part of the DLC Armor Pack: Divine Protection and then can be purchased from Montebank at The Black Cat in Gran Soren.

Items:

  • Emissary Hood [Head Armor]
  • Emissary Armor [Torso Armor]
  • Emissary Bracers [Arms Armor]
  • Emissary Greaves [Leg Armor]

Golden Lion Set

Location: All pieces can be found in The Everfall.

Items:

  • Golden Lion Helm [Head Armor]
  • Golden Lion Padding [Torso Armor]
  • Burnished Bracers [Arms Armor]
  • Carmine Breeches [Leg Armor]

Grand Surcoat Set

Armor Pieces

  • Grand Surcoat [torso armor]
  • Navy Leather Gloves [arms armor]
  • Fine Over-Knee Boots [leg armor]
  • Clerical Cap [head armor]
  • Knight’s Mantle [cloak]

Alternative pieces

  • Dark Over-Knee Boots and Darkened Gloves

Grisly

Location: You can find all the set items at the the Everfall and a few on Bitterblack Isle.

Items:

  • Grisly Skull [Head Armor]
  • Grisly Bone Armor [Torso Armor]
  • Grisly Bracers [Arms Armor]
  • Grisly Greaves [Leg Armor]

Gryphic Armor Set

Set Items: Helmet, Gauntlet, Body Armor, Greaves and Cloak
The set is sold by Renald in the Greatwall Encampment and also at the Caxton’s Armory.

Armor Set Statistics (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 65
  • Magick Defense: 20
  • Piercing Resist: 3
  • Stagger Resist: 21
  • Knockdown Resist: 25
  • Elemental Resist: Fire: -4%, Thunder: 4%, Thundershock: 20%
  • Weight: 5.67

Heavy Iron Armor Set

Full Armor Set

  • Iron Helm [Head Armor]
  • Sectional Iron Plate [Torso Armor]
  • Iron Armguard [Arms Armor]
  • Iron Cuisses [Leg Armor]
  • Paladin’s Mantle [Cloak]

Partial pieces

  • Sectional Armor
  • Steel-Toed Boots

Heresy Armor Set

Set Pieces

  • Heresy Hood [Head Armor]
  • Heresy Armor [Torso Armor]
  • Heresy Armguards [Arms Armor]
  • Heresy Greaves [Leg Armor]
  • Heresy Cloak [Cloak]

Hero’s Armor Set

Core Set Pieces

  • Hero’s Hood [Head Armor]
  • Hero’s Surcoat [Torso Armor]
  • Hero’s Gauntlets [Arms Armor]
  • Hero’s Cuisses [Leg Armor]
  • Hero’s Cape [Cloak]

Accessories

  • Wyrm Hunt Mantle (optional)
  • Silver Chainmail Set
  • Iraklis [Longsword] or Dragon’s Dogma [Sword]

Holy Armor Set

Core Set Pieces

  • Holy Cuisses [leg armor]
  • Philosopher’s Robe [torso armor]
  • Dignified Cape [cloak]
  • Sage’s Hood [head armor]
  • Jade Bangles or Gleaming Bangles [arm armor]

Accessories

  • White Hawk Tunic and White Hawk Leggings [underclothes] or Silver Chainmail Set [heavy underclothes]
  • Militant Dove [magic bow]
  • Signs of Valor (or Chilling Razors) [daggers]
  • Dragons Risen [archistaff]

Light Iron Armor Set

Core pieces

  • Iron Headgear
  • Iron Manicae
  • Iron Lorica
  • Chainmail Skirt

Alternative pieces

  • Riveted Boots (cut down leg armor with copper plate)
  • Coupled Headgear, improved head armor

Meloirean Armor Set

Location: You can purchase all pieces Post-game from Caxton and Alon, as well as from Barroch in Bitterblack Isle.

Core Set Pieces

  • Meloirean Helm [Head Armor]
  • Meloirean Plate [Torso Armor]
  • Meloirean Armguard [Arms Armor]
  • Meloirean Greaves [Leg Armor]

Accessory Pieces

  • Dragon Knight’s Cloak (or Adventurer’s Cloak)

Monomi Armor Set

Location: This is in the Armor Pack: Demon’s Protection DLC.

Core Set Pieces

  • Monomi Mask [Head Armor]
  • Monomi Coat [Torso Armor]
  • Monomi Bracers [Arms Armor]
  • Monomi Greaves [Leg Armor]
  • Monomi Neck Wrap [Cloak]

Nameless Armor Set

Location: Can be obtained from the Black Cat in Dark Arisen and is a part of A Face of a Different Color DLC.

Plain Surcoat Set

Armor Pieces

  • Surcoat [torso armor]
  • Leather Gloves [arms armor]
  • Over-Knee Boots [leg armor]
  • White Cap [head armor]
  • Shed Cape [cloak]

Raptor Armor Set

Core Set Pieces

  • Raptor Cuisses [leg armor]
  • Dalmatica [torso armor]
  • Crowned Hood [head armor]
  • Bliaut [chest clothing]
  • Seeker Tights [leg clothing]
  • Bronze Bangles [arm armor]
  • Magnanimous Cloak or Feather Cape [cloaks]

Optional pieces

  • Mage’s Shoes [leg armor]
  • Feather Hood [head armor]

Red Leather Armor Set

Core pieces

  • Red Leather Cap or Red Leather Hood
  • Red Leather Armor
  • Red Leather Glove
  • Red Leather Cuisses

Royal Surcoat Set

Armor Pieces

  • Royal Surcoat [torso armor]
  • Scarlet Hand Covers [arms armor]
  • Royal Cuisses [leg armor]
  • Royal Mantle [cloak]

Potential clothing pieces

  • Crimson Jerkin or Silver Cuirass [chest clothing]
  • Silver Hosen [leg clothing]

There is no headpiece for this set but you can either a Chain Coif or Clerical Cap.

Set of Duke’s Clothing

This is the outfit worn by Duke Edmun Dragonsbane.

Location: Unlocked by completing the game in Hard Mode. Be sure to turn on Hard Mode from the start of the main quest in Cassardis.

Set of Royal Guard Armor

This armor matches the look of the one worn by Gran Soren soldiers.

Location: Given to you as a disguise from Mirabelle at the beginning of duch*ess In Distress so that you can walk through the front door of the Blighted Manse.

Set of Voldoan Armor

This is the same armor as worn by Julien.

Location: You can find it in Dark Arisen once you’ve reached Gran Soren.

Steel Armor Set

Location: All pieces can be purchased from Alon with high affinity.

Items

  • Steel Sallet [Head Armor]
  • Steel Cuirass [Torso Armor]
  • Steel Gauntlets [Arms Armor]
  • Steel Sabatons [Leg Armor]

Swordsman Set

Armor Set Pieces: Plate, Shirt, Mantle, Bracers, Pants & Greaves
You can buy it from Alon once the Ancient Quarry is cleared out by the Arisen.

Swordman’s Plate Stats (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 66
  • Magick Defense: 13
  • Piercing Resist: 2%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 23%
  • Knockdown Resist: 22%
  • Elemental Resist: Holy -4%, Darkness 3%
  • Weight: 3.46

Swordman’s Shirt (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 19
  • Magick Defense: 6
  • Piercing Resist: 7%
  • Striking Resist: 2%
  • Elemental Resist: Darkness 5%
  • Debilitation Resist: Skill Stifling 16%, Strength Lowered: 21%
  • Weight: 0.65

Swordman’s Mantle (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 12
  • Magick Defense: 9
  • Piercing Resist: 1%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 1%
  • Knockdown Resist: 0
  • Elemental Resist: Darkness 7%
  • Debilitation Resist: Stregnth Lowered 24%, Skill Stifling 24%
  • Weight: 0.77

Swordman’s Bracers (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 60
  • Magick Defense: 11
  • Piercing Resist: 2%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 7%
  • Knockdown Resist: 6%
  • Elemental Resist: Darkness 6%
  • Debilitation Resist: Strength Lowered: 36%, Skill Stifling: 32%
  • Weight: 1.48

Swordman’s Pants (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 16
  • Magick Defense: 5
  • Piercing Resist: 7%
  • Striking Resist: 2%
  • Stagger Resist: 0%
  • Knockdown Resist: 0%
  • Elemental Resist: Darkness 5%
  • Debilitation Resist: Skill Stifling 12%, Strength Lowered 18%
  • Weight: 0.28

Swordman’s Greaves (Enhancement Level 4)

  • Defense: 64
  • Magick Defense: 12
  • Piercing Resist: 2%
  • Striking Resist: 1%
  • Stagger Resist: 24%
  • Knockdown Resist: 23%
  • Elemental Resist: Darkness 6%
  • Debilitation Resist: Strength Lowered: 39%, Skill Stifling: 27%
  • Weight: 0.93

Twilight Armor Set

Locations: Located in the chests of The Everfall during Post-Game in the Chambers of Sorrow, Fate, Estrangement, Distress, Resolution and Hope.

Items

  • Twilight Mask [Head Armor]
  • Dark Lorica [Torso Armor]
  • Twilight Manicae [Arms Armor]
  • Twilight Greaves [Leg Armor]

White Hawk

Set Pieces: Sallet, Tunic, Half Plate, Gauntlets, Cape, Cuisses and Leggings.
Location: It is sold by a vendor inside the Ancient Quarry, only after it has been cleared by the Arisen.
Worn By: Fighters, Warriors and Mystic Knights

Armor Set Stats (Enhancement Level 0)

  • Defense: 174
  • Magick Defense: 89
  • Piercing Resist: 4%
  • Striking Resist: 10%
  • Stagger Resist: 46%
  • Knockdown Resist: 44%
  • Elemental Resist: Holy 12, Dark -16
  • Debilitation Resist: Lowered Def 70%, Cursed 46%
  • Weight: 85.21

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Dragon’s Dogma Armor Sets Guide (2024)

FAQs

Where can I get the best gear in dragon dogma? ›

A merchant at the Great Wall sells the best early game weapons and armor and he can also enhance them if you have the required materials and $. If you have the materials required to enhance an item to 3 stars you can go straight to that and skip the cost of the 1st and 2nd star enhancements.

What is the highest defense armor in Dragon's Dogma? ›

The armor with highest defense is the Hellfire Armor Set (DEF 784), with Patterned Gambeson (DEF 41), and Silk Tights (DEF 29) - an equipment defense of 854 can be obtained. Two Master Rings could give a maximum boost of +50 each. The Brutish Wall shield would give another boost of 168.

What is the strongest weapon in Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen? ›

The holy elemental affinity in Dragon's Dogma is one of the most useful, and that's exactly what Cursed Light dishes out. With 974 physical power and 708 magick, it is also the most powerful enchanted sword in the game. You'll need to purify a level 2 Bitterblack weapon to do so, but the cost is worth the effort.

Which Dragon armor set is the best? ›

Elegant Tuxedo is the best armor set for damage, however has an extremely low Effective Health. Rich players use it for Dragon and Endstone Protector fights, as the Remnant of The Eye allows them to die multiple times without penalty.

What's the best vocation in Dragon's Dogma? ›

Here are the 4 vocations I'd recommend for your playthrough :
  • Mystic Knight - Most Balanced.
  • Assassin - Most Aggressive.
  • Magick Archer - Most Versatile.
  • Sorcerer - Most Powerful.
Mar 5, 2024

What class should I start with in Dragons Dogma? ›

While thieves, rogues, and scoundrels are typically the more 'advanced' option in RPGs, the Thief is actually very beginner-friendly. You get an excellent dodge to get out of danger, as well as the Subtlety Augment, which makes monsters less likely to attack you.

What level should I be to fight dragon Dogma? ›

It depends really on how many noticeboard and side quests you do, how much exploration, and possibly which difficulty you're playing on, but I'd say generally you're probably going to be somewhere around 50-55 when you face the main boss.

What is the best archer gear in Dragon's Dogma? ›

Best Archer equipment in Dragon's Dogma 2

The Plumed Cap (3,900 gold) is the best of a small selection of head armor, while the Lamellar Armor (12,400 gold) is the best body armor.

What is max level dragons dogma? ›

The max level you can reach in Dragon's Dogma 2 is an astonishing Level 999. And no, that is not a typo.

What is the best armor to fight dragons? ›

The Ender Armor should be a priority for any players who first walked into the End. As the stats get doubled when in the End, it can give early-game players a head start in this dimension, and will certainly help with dragon combat both in damage and survival.

Who is the most powerful enemy in Dragon's Dogma? ›

Ur-Dragon. The dreaded Ur-Dragon (moreso the online version) just might be one of the hardest endgame bosses to ever exist. “Just how hard is he?”, one might ask. Well, how hard do you think a boss could be when their HP can reach a value of THREE BILLION?

What is the best armor set in Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen? ›

Sin Armor Set : Dark Arisen Cursed Armor Set offering huge debilitation resistances all across the board (most of them reaching 100%), Elemental resistances, strong physical Defense and Magick Defense. Adding on top of that some Bonus Enhancements, this is one of the strongest armor set in the game.

What is the most useful element in Dragon's Dogma? ›

Very few enemies in the game are actively resistant to Holy, making it the most useful all-purpose element. Specifically, Holy-resistant enemies are : Saurian Sages, Giant Saurian Sages, and the Dark Bishop (not his pet Cursed Dragon, however).

What is the best fighter weapon in Dragon's Dogma? ›

Best weapons for Fighters include Dread Aspis, Carnation, and Dragon's Dogma. Shields like Continental Shield and weapons like The Exalted offer high damage for Fighters.

What is the best heavy armor set in Dao? ›

Juggernaut is one of the better massive armours in the game. Good elemental resistances, with set bonuses to health and strength. I've found its great for huge enemies like the High Dragon and the Archdemon, and mage-heavy areas.

What is the best armor in Dragonborn DLC? ›

Deathbrand armor is the best light armor in the game and can be found gradually during the 'Deathbrand' quest in the Dragonborn DLC. It has the highest defense stat of any other light armor in the game, at 78.5, and can also be enchanted to make it even more powerful.

Is Dragon scale armor the best? ›

It's the best armor, but there's an armor cap @ 80% resistance so it doesn't really matter all that much. However if you're going to smith to get dragonscale, go through the heavy armor side, so you can craft daedric weapons. Light armor side is garbage. If you are set on using Light armour then yes.

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