This is a tier list of the best armor in Avowed. See the best armor for each type, the top early, mid, and late-game options, and the enchantments and bonuses of the strongest armor in this guide!

Best Armor Tier List

Best Early Game Armor

Tier	Armor
S Tier	Blackwing Armor (Light)	Arcanist’s Gambeson (Light)	Steel Garrote Plate (Heavy)
A Tier	Obsidian Order Cuirass (Heavy)	Engwithan Cuirass (Heavy)	Wayfarer’s Armor (Heavy)
	Many-Hued Doublet (Light)	Stelgaer’s Pride (Medium)	-
B Tier	Leather Cuirass (Light)	Scale Armor (Medium)	Plate Armor (Heavy)
C Tier	Mail Hauberk (Medium)	Robe (Light)	Brigandine Armor (Heavy)
	Aedyran Armor (Light)	-	-

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Best Mid Game Armor

Tier	Armor
S Tier	Warmage’s Robe (Light)	Trickster’s Cuirass (Light)	Death Knight Armor (Heavy)
A Tier	Eothasian Breastplate (Medium)	Pauper’s Plate (Heavy)	Animancer’s Swallowtail (Light)
B Tier	Wolf Armor (Light)	Tranton Family Brigandine (Heavy)	-
C Tier	Hjilde’s Handy Hide (Light)	Thirdborn Brigandine Jack (Heavy)	-

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Best Late Game Armor

Tier	Armor
S Tier	Robes of Surpassing Brilliance (Light)	Vailian Breastplate (Medium)
	Skald's Brigandine (Heavy)	-
A Tier	Spiritmender (Medium)	Wildwalker Armor (Light)
	Councilor's Garb (Light)	-
B Tier	Necropants (Medium)	Helwalker's Vestments (Heavy)
	Lava Forged Plate (Heavy)	Gambeson of the Grand Empire (Light)
	Stormdancer's Scale (Medium)	-

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Best Armor Explained

Arcanist’s Gambeson

Arcanist’s Gambeson	Bonus and Enchantment
	Overseeing: +15% area of effect damage Lesser Innate Talent: +20 Maximum Essence
Type	Light Armor
Weight	7.2

The Arcanist's Gambeson is the best early game Wizard armor, and is found in Dawnshore. Many of the best spells deal damage in an AoE, making the added damage boost massive. The added total Essence also helps any Wizard, especially early on.

Arcanist’s Gambeson Location and Stats

Blackwing Armor

Blackwing Armor	Bonus and Enchantment
	Ambushing: +30% Stealth Attack Damage Creeper: +25% Move Speed while crouched
Type	Light Armor
Weight	8

The Blackwing Armor is the perfect early game Light Armor for a more nimble, stealthier character. The added crouch movement speed and stealth attack damage pair perfectly with sneaking around and shooting down unaware foes with an Arquebus or Bow.

Blackwing Armor Location and Stats

Steel Garrote Plate

Steel Garrote Plate	Bonus and Enchantment
	Balanced Scales: When taking damage greater than 25% of your Maximum Health, your attacker receives 50% of the damage Fit: +1 Constitution
Type	Heavy Armor
Weight	25

For Warrior builds looking for Heavy Armor early on, the Steel Garrote Plate provides great survivability with its high damage reduction and extra Constitution, which helps warriors in the frontline who get damaged more frequently.

Steel Garrote Plate Location and Stats

Warmage's Robe

Warmage’s Robe	Bonus and Enchantment
	Bulwark: +3% Damage Reduction +2 Additional Damage Reduction Arcane Haste: +15% Ability Cast Speed
Type	Light Armor
Weight	4

The Warmage's Robe offers extra protection, making it a good choice for Light Armor with added survivability. Paired with Arcane Haste, it significantly boosts Ability Cast Speed, making it perfect for action-oriented mages.

Warmage’s Robe Location and Stats

Trickster's Cuirass

Trickster’s Cuirass	Bonus and Enchantment
	Greater Creeper: +30% Move Speed while crouched Innate Talent: +40 Maximum Essence
Type	Light Armor
Weight	8

The Trickster's Cuirass is a superb option for Rangers who frequently utilize abilities, as the substantial +40 Essence boost it provides is invaluable. Furthermore, it grants one of the fastest crouch movement speeds of any armor in the game.

Trickster’s Cuirass Location and Stats

Death Knight Armor

Death Knight Armor	Bonus and Enchantment
	Bastion: Taking damage has a 10% chance to restore 15% of your Maximum Health Freeze-Proofed: +30% resistance to Frost Accumulation
Type	Heavy Armor
Weight	25

For Fighters playing through the mid-game, the Death Knight Armor is a strong choice. Its health regeneration chance upon taking damage significantly improves survivability on the front lines. Additionally, it offers exceptional resistance to frost build-up.

Death Knight Armor Location and Stats

Robes of Surpassing Brilliance

Robes of Surpassing Brilliance	Bonus and Enchantment
	Overseeing: +15% area of effect damage Innate Talent: +40 Maximum Essence
Type	Light Armor
Weight	4

Robes of Surpassing Brilliance Location

Vailian Breastplate

Vailian Breastplate	Bonus and Enchantment
	Lesser Bulwark: +2% Damage Reduction, +1 Additional Damage Reduction Quickness: +20% Move Speed
Type	Medium Armor
Weight	21.6

For late game Medium Armor, the Vailian Breastplate stands out for its +20% Move Speed increase, giving a huge advantage in maneuvering around the battlefield. It also comes with bonus damage reductions, adding more protection.

Vailian Breastplate Location and Stats

Skald's Brigadine

For late-game Fighters seeking optimal heavy armor, Skald's Brigadine stands out, boasting the highest stamina regeneration rate of any unique armor. This perfectly complements Fighters who are focused on relentless attacks.

Best Armor Criteria

Prioritize Unique Armors

Unique Armors should always be prioritized for their additional Bonuses and Enchantments. These additional buffs set them apart, with some base enchantments being more useful than others.

Pick Armor Based On Your Playstyle

Light, Medium, and Heavy armor in Avowed cater to different playstyles. Choosing the right armor depends on how you want to engage in battle—whether through speed, adaptability, or sheer resilience.

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