Elden Ring is a visually appealing game. The rustic, eerie environment, the mythical villains and everything else will make you feel as if you landed up in an ancient lore. So, what do you say? Let’s get into character and dress for the occasion!
Here’s a list of the best armor sets for melee builds:
10Black Knife Set
| Worn By | Black Knife Assassin |
| Effect | Muffled movement |
The best characteristic of this set is that it eliminates the need to sneak. Any movement sound, whether it is running or simply walking, is shushed. Oftentimes, you might need to sneak up on someone to gain an advantage in combat. This is where the Black Knife Set comes into play.
How to obtain it?
The Black Knife Set can be found in Ordina, Liturgical Town. It is home to Black Knife assassins. Go to the Evergaol to obtain this set. You might also stumble upon the hidden entrance to the Haligtree.
9Royal Remains Set
| Worn By | Ensha |
| Effect | Regenerates HP |
Elden Ring has some very challenging bosses. In such situations, you need all the support you can get. You will be surprised at how well you fare when you don’t have to worry about your HP running out. Although the regeneration is slow, the Royal Remains set still consistently boosts your HP when worn.
How to obtain it?
You can obtain the Royal Remains set by defeating the local edgelord Ensha at the Roundtable Hold.
8Blaidd’s Set
| Worn By | Blaidd |
| Effect | Balanced stats |
Blaidd’s Set will remind you of Berserk, thanks to its close resemblance to Guts’ Berserker armor. It is best paired with a greatsword since there is plenty of room for heavy defense values.
How to obtain it?
After completing Ranni the Witch’s questline, head back to the Three Sisters. Defeat Blaidd to obtain the Armor and Sword. You need to look for the Wolf Head separately. It will be placed on top of a wall behind Seluvis’ Rise.
7Hoslow’s Set
| Worn By | Juno Hoslow |
| Effect | Balanced stats |
Hoslow’s Set is a medium-heavy armor class piece. It is the perfect combination of style and advantage. No doubt, it is one of the most beautiful costumes in Elden Ring.
How to obtain it?
In the Volcano Manor questline, reach the point where you are offered a contract for Juno Hoslow. Defeat Hoslow to obtain the armor set.
6Scaled Set
| Worn By | Old Knight Istvan |
| Effect | Great defense |
The rusty armor set might not look the best but whatever it lacks for appearance-wise, it makes up for with its low weight and incredible defense. It is a well-rounded armor set and one you should not miss out on.
How to obtain it?
Complete the first contract for the Volcano Manor. You will be asked to defeat Old Knight Istvan in Stormhill.
5Malformed Dragon Set
| Worn By | Draconic Tree Sentinel |
| Effect | Second-highest lightning resistance |
Dragons in Elden Ring usually deal damage using fire and lightning. The Malformed Dragon armor is one of the best options to face off such enemies. The fact that it looks like a piece of art is just an added bonus!
How to obtain it?
Defeat the Draconic Tree Sentinel boss. You can find him outside the entrance to Maliketh’s arena at the end of Crumbling Farum Azula.
4Banished Knight Set
| Worn By | Banished Knights |
| Effect | Incredible defense |
The Banished Knight armor is rare because it is tough to obtain. Getting all the pieces really depends upon your luck. The heavy armor also provides great defense during combat.
How to obtain it?
Defeat Banished Knights around Stormveil Castle or inside Castle Sol in the Mountaintops of Giants. However, it is a chance-based drop so hope for the best!
3Veteran Set
| Worn By | Commander Niall |
| Effect | Great defense and poise |
The Veteran Set gives the Tarnished poise amounting to 70 along with decent damage mitigation. However, the armor sure is bulky.
How to obtain it?
Head to Castle Sol in the Mountaintops of Giants and defeat Commander Niall. Then, purchase the set from Enia at the Roundtable Hold.
2Radahn’s Set
| Worn By | Starscourge Radahn |
| Effect | Great defense and poise |
Radahn is an endgame boss so it only makes sense that his armor drop is among the favorites in Elden Ring. It is an incredibly balanced armor set to say the least. It gives 60 poise and a significant amount of physical damage mitigation. However, you won’t lose any points in terms of weight since the set is relatively light.
How to obtain it?
Defeat Starscourge Radahn. Head back to Roundtable Hold and purchase the set from Enia.
1Bull-Goat Set
| Worn By | Great Horned Tragoth |
| Effect | Astounding defense and poise |
Without a doubt, the Bull-Goat Set is the best armor set in Elden Ring. It boasts a spectacular 100 poise and has one of the highest damage mitigations in the game. If you are looking for a mix of something heavy and intimidating, this is your best pick.
How to obtain it?
Defeat Great Horned Tragoth in Volcano Manor.
About Elden Ring
Elden Ring is a major title released by FromSoftware in 2022, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise. Set in the ‘Lands Between’, players are on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.
Shadow of the Erdtree is a full-fledged expansion for Elden Ring added in June 2024. It is a whole new map with new Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. It is a challenging DLC and as players continue to explore the map, they find surprises and easter eggs left by the developers every day.
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