Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance

Best Armor Set (Gear Set) for Each Character

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This is a guide to selecting the best armor set for each character in the game D&D: Dark Alliance. To know more about which armor set is the best for your desired gameplay, read on!

Drizzt Do'Urden Best Armor Set

Dragonsbane Set (DEX-Centered)

Dragonsbane Set
Dragonsbane Piwafwi ImageDragonsbane Piwafwi Dragonsbane Scimitar ImageDragonsbane Scimitar
Dragonsbane Helm ImageDragonsbane Helm Dragonsbane Bracers ImageDragonsbane Bracers
Dragonsbane Chestguard ImageDragonsbane Chestguard Dragonsbane Leg Guards ImageDragonsbane Leg Guards
Dragonsbane Necklace ImageDragonsbane Necklace Dragonsbane Ring ImageDragonsbane Ring
This set is usable by Drizzt Do'Urden

Putting all your attribute points on Dexterity turns Drizzt into a DPS character built for Critical Damage. If you plan on maxing out the amount of Critical Damage he can deal, the Dragonsbane Set is the best armor set for you. Farm for it in The Fury of Icewind!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 20% Critical Damage
5 30% Critical Damage
8 25% Crtiical Chance while Cloud of Daggers is active

Dragonsbane Set Overview

Remorhaz Brotherhood Set (INT-Centered)

Remorhaz Brotherhood Set
Remorhaz Brotherhood Piwafwi ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Piwafwi Remorhaz Brotherhood Scimitar ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Scimitar
Remorhaz Brotherhood Helm ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Helm Remorhaz Brotherhood Bracers ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Bracers
Remorhaz Brotherhood Chestguard ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Chestguard Remorhaz Brotherhood Leg Guards ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Leg Guards
Remorhaz Brotherhood Necklace ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Necklace Remorhaz Brotherhood Ring ImageRemorhaz Brotherhood Ring
This set is usable by Drizzt Do'Urden

If you plan on equipping a Scimitar that has an Elemental Damage buff, max out Drizzt's Intelligence attribute to make the most out of that Elemental Damage. Farm for it in The Mask of Kelvin!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 10% Elemental Penetration
5 20% Elemental Penetration
8 40% Bonus Elemental Damage on a Critical Hit

Remorhaz Brotherhood Set Overview

Tundra Raptor Set (CON-Centered)

Tundra Raptor Set
Tundra Raptor Piwafwi ImageTundra Raptor Piwafwi Tundra Raptor Scimitar ImageTundra Raptor Scimitar
Tundra Raptor Helm ImageTundra Raptor Helm Tundra Raptor Bracers ImageTundra Raptor Bracers
Tundra Raptor Chestguard ImageTundra Raptor Chestguard Tundra Raptor Leg Guards ImageTundra Raptor Leg Guards
Tundra Raptor Necklace ImageTundra Raptor Necklace Tundra Raptor Ring ImageTundra Raptor Ring
This set is usable by Drizzt Do'Urden

If you want to keep up your combo streak and dealing damage indefinitely, the Tundra Raptor Set is the best armor set for the job. This allows you to keep attacking without worrying about your stamina. Farm for it in The Companions of Icewind Dale!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 10% Stamina Cost Reduction
5 15% Stamina Cost Reduction
8 Grants Precision Strikes after a Dash

Tundra Raptor Set Overview

Catti-brie Best Armor Set

Tundra Explorer Set (STR-Centered)

Tundra Explorer Set
Tundra Explorer Quiver ImageTundra Explorer Quiver Tundra Explorer Bow ImageTundra Explorer Bow
Tundra Explorer Helm ImageTundra Explorer Helm Tundra Explorer Bracers ImageTundra Explorer Bracers
Tundra Explorer Chestguard ImageTundra Explorer Chestguard Tundra Explorer Leg Guards ImageTundra Explorer Leg Guards
Tundra Explorer Necklace ImageTundra Explorer Necklace Tundra Explorer Ring ImageTundra Explorer Ring
This set is usable by Catti-brie

Catti-brie's Charged Arrows are one of the most lethal moves in the game. If you plan dealing consistent heavy damage the best armor set to equip is the Tundra Explorer. You can farm for it in The Companions of Icewind Dale!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 +5% Physical Damage Bonus
5 +15% Physical Damage Bonus
8 A successful Parry grants the Precision Strikes Buff

Tundra Explorer Set Overview

Goblin Reaper Set (DEX-Centered)

Goblin Reaper Set
Goblin Reaper Quiver ImageGoblin Reaper Quiver Goblin Reaper Bow ImageGoblin Reaper Bow
Goblin Reaper Helm ImageGoblin Reaper Helm Goblin Reaper Bracers ImageGoblin Reaper Bracers
Goblin Reaper Chestguard ImageGoblin Reaper Chestguard Goblin Reaper Leg Guards ImageGoblin Reaper Leg Guards
Goblin Reaper Necklace ImageGoblin Reaper Necklace Goblin Reaper Ring ImageGoblin Reaper Ring
This set is usable by Catti-brie

If you want to play on gamble for even heavier damage, the best armor set to equip is the Goblin Reaper Set. Max out Catti-brie's Dexterity Attribute to buff up her Critical Hit Chance and make use of the Goblin Reaper's set bonus. You can farm for it in The Goblin's Shard!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 +8% Critical Hit Chance
5 +12% Critical Hit Chance
8 +35% Physical Damage Bonus against Goblins

Goblin Reaper Set Overview

Battlehammer Princess Set (INT-Centered)

Battlehammer Princess Set
Battlehammer Princess Quiver ImageBattlehammer Princess Quiver Battlehammer Princess Bow ImageBattlehammer Princess Bow
Battlehammer Princess Helm ImageBattlehammer Princess Helm Battlehammer Princess Bracers ImageBattlehammer Princess Bracers
Battlehammer Princess Chestguard ImageBattlehammer Princess Chestguard Battlehammer Princess Leg Guards ImageBattlehammer Princess Leg Guards
Battlehammer Princess Necklace ImageBattlehammer Princess Necklace Battlehammer Princess Ring ImageBattlehammer Princess Ring
This set is usable by Catti-brie

If you plan on playing the support role in co-op, the Battllehammer Princess set is the best armor set to get the job done. This armor set will let you use your Abilities at a slightly faster rate. Farm for it in Verbeeg Jamboree!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 10% Cooldown Reduction
5 15% Cooldown Reduction
8 25% Duration Bonus for all Abilities

Battlehammer Princess Set Overview

Bruenor Battlehammer Best Armor Set

Keeper of Secrets Set (STR-Centered)

Keeper of Secrets Set
Keeper of Secrets Shield ImageKeeper of Secrets Shield Keeper of Secrets Axe ImageKeeper of Secrets Axe
Keeper of Secrets Helm ImageKeeper of Secrets Helm Keeper of Secrets Bracers ImageKeeper of Secrets Bracers
Keeper of Secrets Chestguard ImageKeeper of Secrets Chestguard Keeper of Secrets Leg Guards ImageKeeper of Secrets Leg Guards
Keeper of Secrets Necklace ImageKeeper of Secrets Necklace Keeper of Secrets Ring ImageKeeper of Secrets Ring
This set is usable by Bruenor Battlehammer

If you want Bruenor to take on a DPS role, the Keeper of the Secrets set is the best armor to buff up his damage. Farm for this armor set in The Order of the One Light!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 +5% Damage Bonus
5 +10% Damage Bonus
8 +35% increased rate at which Elemental Damage will inflict a Condition

Keeper of Secrets Set Overview

Battlehammer King Set (CON-Centered)

Battlehammer King Set
Battlehammer King Shield ImageBattlehammer King Shield Battlehammer King Axe ImageBattlehammer King Axe
Battlehammer King Helm ImageBattlehammer King Helm Battlehammer King Bracers ImageBattlehammer King Bracers
Battlehammer King Chestguard ImageBattlehammer King Chestguard Battlehammer King Leg Guards ImageBattlehammer King Leg Guards
Battlehammer King Necklace ImageBattlehammer King Necklace Battlehammer King Ring ImageBattlehammer King Ring
This set is usable by Bruenor Battlehammer

If you plan on consistently performing Executions, this is the best armor set to lower the amount of Stamina used when you block. You can also spam Bruenor's Blocking Crusher with this. Farm for this set in The Mask of Kelvin!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 +15% Reduced Stamina cost to Blocking
5 25% Reduced Stamina cost to Blocking
8 Gain Precision Strikes after a successful Block

Battlehammer King Set Overview

Hoard Raider Set (WIS-Centered)

Hoard Raider Set
Hoard Raider Scales Shield ImageHoard Raider Scales Shield Hoard Raider Scales Axe ImageHoard Raider Scales Axe
Hoard Raider Scales Helm ImageHoard Raider Scales Helm Hoard Raider Scales Bracers ImageHoard Raider Scales Bracers
Hoard Raider Scales Chestguard ImageHoard Raider Scales Chestguard Hoard Raider Scales Leg Guards ImageHoard Raider Scales Leg Guards
Hoard Raider Scales Necklace ImageHoard Raider Scales Necklace Hoard Raider Scales Ring ImageHoard Raider Scales Ring
This set is usable by Bruenor Battlehammer

As the Tank role, Bruenor has to be able to take a hit. This is the best armor set when going up against enemies that inflict Elemental Damage. Farm for this armor set in The Companions of Icewind Dale!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 10% Incoming Elemental Damage Reduction
5 15% Incoming Elemental Damage Reduction
8 Gain Legendary Resistance buff when HP drops below 15%

Hoard Raider Set Overview

Wulfgar Best Armor Set

Captive of the Abyss Set (WIS-Centered)

Captive of the Abyss Set
Captive of the Abyss Pelt ImageCaptive of the Abyss Pelt Captive of the Abyss Warhammer ImageCaptive of the Abyss Warhammer
Captive of the Abyss Helm ImageCaptive of the Abyss Helm Captive of the Abyss Bracers ImageCaptive of the Abyss Bracers
Captive of the Abyss Chestguard ImageCaptive of the Abyss Chestguard Captive of the Abyss Leg Guards ImageCaptive of the Abyss Leg Guards
Captive of the Abyss Necklace ImageCaptive of the Abyss Necklace Captive of the Abyss Ring ImageCaptive of the Abyss Ring
This set is usable by Wulfgar

Wuflgar is no doubt a heavy hitter. If you want him to give him a tankier build against the elements, the best armor for the job is the Captive of the Abyss Set. This gives him a good chance of resisting Elemental Conditions. Farm for this set in The Order of the One Light!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 15% Condition Resistance
5 25% Condition Resistance
8 Gains Unstoppable buff when below 30% HP

Captive of the Abyss Set Overview

Blacksmith's Apprentice Set (STR-Centered)

Blacksmith's Apprentice Set
BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Pelt BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Warhammer
BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Helm BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Bracers
BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Chestguard BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Leg Guards
BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Necklace BlacksmithBlacksmith's Apprentice Ring
This set is usable by Wulfgar

If you plan on going the full DPS route, then this armor set is the best set to get the job done. The Blacksmith's Apprentice set buffs up damage against elites like Verbeeg and Trolls.This armor set can be farmed in Verbeeg Jamboree!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 10% Damage Bonus to Elites
5 15% Damage Bonus to Elites
8 Critical Hits on Elites have a +50% chance of dropping Healing, Stamina, or Ultimate Fragments

Blacksmith's Apprentice Set Overview

Corsair's Panache Set (CON-Centered)

Corsair's Panache Set
CorsairCorsair's Panache Pelt CorsairCorsair's Panache Warhammer
CorsairCorsair's Panache Helm CorsairCorsair's Panache Bracers
CorsairCorsair's Panache Chestguard CorsairCorsair's Panache Leg Guards
CorsairCorsair's Panache Necklace CorsairCorsair's Panache Ring
This set is usable by Wulfgar

For an even tankier build against Physical Damage, you want to go with the Corsair's Panache set. This armor set buffs him up against direct attacks. You can farm for this armor set in Crystalline Dreams!

No. of Pieces Set Bonus
3 5% Incoming Damage Reduction
5 10% Incoming Damage Reduction
8 Gain Frenzy when below 40% HIt Points

Corsair's Panache Set Overview

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