{"id":4771,"date":"2024-02-03T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T12:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techsofar.com\/?p=4771"},"modified":"2024-02-03T13:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T12:51:02","slug":"dark-souls-3-best-armor-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techsofar.com\/dark-souls-3-best-armor-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Souls 3 Best Armor Sets Tier List (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dark Souls 3<\/a> is the largest game in the franchise, which is only fitting since it\u2019s the third and last entry in the mainline trilogy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when an RPG game<\/a> meant for hardcore gamers is filled with content, it\u2019s only natural that it includes all different kinds of gear that greatly alter the gameplay based on individual preferences and play styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things in a video game about fighting powerful threats with melee weapons is to have armor that can protect you from dying when you make mistakes and get hurt \u2013 and Dark Souls 3 makes it slightly easier to pick your options by offering you Armor Sets to unlock and purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the game has a long list of armor sets<\/a>, it can be difficult to know which ones are the best ones that you can get your hands on and use for your playthrough of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[NEW] Dark Souls 3 Best Katana Builds Ranked<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Souls 3 Armor Sets Tier List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ve ranked the best armor sets in Dark Souls 3 for 2021, with all the DLC and patched changes are taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wolf Knight Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Wolf<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Wolf Knight set is one of the most well-known armor sets from Dark Souls 3 and that\u2019s for a very good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a very good balance between weight and defense, so if you\u2019re trying to find something that allows you to have an equal amount of effectiveness in terms of defense and offense \u2013 then this balanced set that happens to look great too is what you need, as it\u2019s not particularly incompatible with any player build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy it at the Untended Graves for 46,000 souls \u2013 which makes it one of the most expensive items in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Smough\u2019s Set<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Smough\u2019s<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These golden bosses are considered one of the biggest challenges that the Dark Souls franchise has to offer \u2013 so there\u2019s no surprise that the Smough armor set is pretty damn good. It has the highest defense and is the heaviest to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With it, you have remarkable strength, defense, and vitality \u2013 although it\u2019s not very useful for builds that rely on dexterity due to its heavyweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be purchased in the Firelink Shrine after defeating Aldrich, Devourer of Gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Iron Dragonslayer Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Iron<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things that the Ringed City DLC has to offer, the Iron Dragonslayer set is one of the best armor sets in the game which happens to look very cool too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s perfect for strength builds but can work well with some of the other ones too that are more on the offensive side. It offers a pretty decent amount of defense and its resistance to elemental damages is nothing special, but if you combine defensive gameplay with the right amount of strength \u2013 this armor will be very effective for all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It drops from the Dragonslayer Armor, which can be found in the swamp outside of the Ringed City Streets bonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dancer\u2019s Set<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Dancer\u2019s<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a rather specific armor set. It\u2019s great for PvP, battlemages, and intelligence builds altogether. It looks great and works pretty well with both offensive and magic-based statistics, which is further complemented by the fact that it has a pretty good weight level despite its usefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy it from the Firelink Shrine once you defeat, as the name implies, the Dancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Exile Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exile<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Exile set has quite a unique appearance, the kind that usually a mother could love. However, that is easily compensated for by how useful this armor set is. It\u2019s an excellent heavy armor that has good elemental resistance and offers great defense against bleeding damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re looking for something that compliments your character build\u2019s strength and offers a lot of elemental resistance \u2013 this is what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy it at the Firelink Shrine once you defeat the Exile Watchdogs duo found at the entrance to Farron Keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Dragonscale Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Dragonscale<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Dragonscale set makes you look like a powerful boss rather than a player character, and that\u2019s because you can only obtain it if you beat one of the hardest bosses in the game, called the \u2018Nameless King\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dragon has an amazing defense in general and it\u2019s further increased against fire. It\u2019s not very useful against lightning damage \u2013 but you can counter that by being good at parrying and dodging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you defeat the Nameless King, you can buy the armor set at the Firelink Shrine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Gundyr\u2019s Set<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Gundyr\u2019s<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gundry\u2019s set is an armor set that references an armor set that existed long before the first Dark Souls game. That\u2019s because it\u2019s from Demon\u2019s Souls, which was a forgotten game until the PlayStation 5 remake came out very recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get this armor set very early on by killing Champion Gundyr \u2013 and then it can be purchased at the Firelink Shrine. Despite being an early item in the game, it has great defense and poise statistics which are effective even later on in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Alva Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Alva set is something that makes a return from Dark Souls 2 and it\u2019s even better in the sequel. It has a majestic knight-like appearance and offers a decent amount of resistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine that with its advantage in terms of having great poise \u2013 and that makes up for the fact that some other ~22 weight armor sets usually provide more protection than the Alva set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can obtain this armor once you defeat the Dark Spirit Alva, which is a part of the invasion that you face. But if you defeat Yhorm before obtaining this armor, you won\u2019t be able to get it anymore since Alva will no longer invade you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Xanthous Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Xanthous<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This set is mainly recommended for those who have mage builds in Dark Souls 3, as it offers a good balance of defense and resistance to elemental attacks from enemies that rely on magic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may not look very protective against steel \u2013 but don\u2019t be fooled by its appearance. It has good resistance to most things and you can keep yourself safe with the right spells combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase this armor once you give the Xanthous Ashes to the Shrine Maiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Catarina Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Catarina<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Catarina set is always an interesting choice because although it appears in every game and is effective to use, players tend to ignore it because of the fact that it looks like an onion with lots of body fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the appearance does imply that it\u2019s heavily protected armor and that is true \u2013 it will keep you safe from a lot of damage, as long as it\u2019s not \u2018Cursed\u2019 attacks coming your way. Even then, you\u2019ll just have to be careful, not at a major disadvantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase it from the Patches in Cathedral of the Deep. But if you want to be on a budget, it can be found in the boss arena of Yohrm too, once you finish the side quests given to you by Siegward of Catarina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are certainly many other armor sets to be purchased in the game, but they\u2019re mostly just there for the sake of it and not useful enough to be included in a \u2018top 10\u2019 list, and would waste time to be discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, player skill and the build that you use make a lot of difference in terms of how useful an armor is for you, and it\u2019s completely possible that you might end up using an armor set that isn\u2019t found on this list on your playthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are simply the \u2018best of the best, based on expert opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope that you found this guide useful and while you\u2019re here, make sure to check out some of our other helpful gaming guides too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n