Best Armor Sets for Early, Mid, and Late Game

Check out our top picks for the best armor sets for early game, mid, and late game in God of War Ragnarok. Find the best armor set for your playstyle here!

Best Armor Sets

Best Early Game Armor Sets

Risen Snow Armor Set

Risen Snow Armor Set
Risen Snow Breastplate	Risen Snow Gauntlets	Risen Snow Girdle
Max Stats
・68 Strength ・68 Defense ・34 Luck ・34 Cooldown	・85 Strength ・21 Cooldown ・21 Luck	・85 Defense ・21 Luck ・21 Cooldown
How to Unlock
You can only obtain this armor for pre-ordering God of War Ragnarok.	You can only obtain this armor for pre-ordering God of War Ragnarok.	You can only obtain this armor for pre-ordering God of War Ragnarok.
Perks
Risen Snow Breastplate	RISEN MIGHT Launching an enemy has a High LUCK chance to increase Kratos' Strength and Stagger Resistance for a duration.
Risen Snow Gauntlets	RISEN STUN Increases Stun dealt to airborne enemies.
Risen Snow Girdle	RISEN STUN Increases Stun dealt to airborne enemies.

The Risen Snow Set is an overall decent starting set due to its buffs to both offense and defense, however it is the Pre-Order bonus set and is not avaliable to everyone post launch.

Vidar's Might Armor Set

Vidar's Might Armor Set
Vidar's Pauldron of Might	Vidar's Bracers of Might	Vidar's Belt of Might
Max Stats
・116 Strength ・68 Defense	・115 Strength	・40 Strength ・74 Defense
How to Unlock
You obtain this armor from your chest after facing Thor for the first time in your home.	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 500 Hacksilver	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 500 Hacksilver
Perks
Vidar's Pauldron of Might	RELENTLESS MIGHT Combo finishers have a High Luck chance to increase Kratos' Strength and Stagger Resistance for a duration.
Vidar's Bracers of Might	FINISHING MIGHT Combo Finishers do increased damage.
Vidar's Belt of Might	FINISHING MIGHT Combo Finishers do increased damage.

The Vidar's Might set is the otherwise best early game set, as it focuses on boosting strength allowing Kratos to take down enemies faster.

Nidavellir's Finest Armor Set

Nidavellir's Finest Armor Set
Nidavellir's Finest Plackart	Nidavellir's Finest Arm Guards	Nidavellir's Finest Waist Guard
Max Stats
・54 Strength ・95 Defense ・54 Vitality	・68 Strength ・26 Defense ・34 Vitality	・94 Defense ・34 Vitality
How to Unlock
Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 2 Nidavellir Ore	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 2 Nidavellir Ore	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 2 Nidavellir Ore
Perks
Nidavellir's Finest Plackart	STUNNING RESTORATION Stun Grabbing an enemy grants a Health Burst.
Nidavellir's Finest Arm Guards	STUNNING PERSISTENCE Reduces how quickly enemy Stun bar drains.
Nidavellir's Finest Waist Guard	STUNNING PERSISTENCE Reduces how quickly enemy Stun bar drains.

The Nidavellir is an extremely durable set for the second half of your early-game experience. It is easy enough to get this set, while you complete one of the Favors in Svartalfheim.

Best Mid Game Armor Sets

Radiance Armor Set

Radiance Armor Set
Shoulder Straps of Radiance	Gauntlets of Radiance	Belt of Radiance
Max Stats
・82 Strength ・48 Defense ・41 Runic ・41 Luck	・68 Strength	・68 Defense
How to Unlock
Found inside a Legendary Chest on the way back to the surface at the end of the Secrets of the Sand Favor in Alfheim.	Found near a fort in The Barrens in Alfheim.	Found in a chest inside the giant skeleton in The Barrens in Alfheim.
Perks
Shoulder Straps of Radiance	EVASIVE FOCUS Moderate Luck chance to grant a Blessing of Runic on any last-second evade.
Gauntlets of Radiance	REALM SHIFT II A last-second evade activates Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies.
Belt of Radiance	REALM SHIFT II A last-second evade activates Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies.

Much like the aforementioned armor set, the Radiance Set is also a set that requires no cost but your time to explore The Barren in Alfheim. This set also boasts a well-rounded take for both offense and defense, plus giving you the added bonus of a Realm Shift for every last-second evade.

Lunda's Lost Armor Set

Lunda's Lost Armor Set
Lunda's Lost Cuirass	Lunda's Lost Bracers	Lunda's Lost Belt
Max Stats
・68 Strength ・54 Defense ・54 Runic	・77 Strength ・17 Runic ・34 Luck	・77 Defense ・17 Runic ・34 Luck
How to Unlock
Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 1 Lunda's Broken Cuirass	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 1 Lunda's Broken Bracers	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 1 Lunda's Broken Belt
Perks
Lunda's Lost Cuirass	VANIR POISON Bare-handed attacks, parrying, and blocking have a high Luck chance to deal bonus damage and poison enemies, lowering their power level.
Lunda's Lost Bracers	PREY UPON POISON Melee attacks against poisoned enemies do increased damage.
Lunda's Lost Belt	PREY UPON POISON Melee attacks against poisoned enemies do increased damage.

Lunda's Lost Set gives one of the best debuffs the game offers. A chance to poison enemies, dealing damage over time, as well as dealing increased damage with melee attacks against enemies afflicted with poison. It also costs nothing but the time and effort to collect the broken set pieces and restore it to its former glory.

Guiding Light Armor Set

Guiding Light Armor Set
Breastplate of Guiding Light	Gauntlets of Guiding Light	Waist Guard of Guiding Light
Max Stats
・68 Strength ・54 Defense ・68 Luck	・77 Strength ・43 Luck	Info Coming Soon!
How to Unlock
You can obtain this armor near Tyr's Helmet in the process of completing the Guiding Light Favor.	You can obtain this armor near Tyr's Left Bracer in the process of completing the Guiding Light Favor.	You can obtain this armor near Tyr's Right Bracer in the process of completing the Guiding Light Favor.
Perks
Breastplate of Guiding Light	WEAPON BLESSING Moderate Luck chance on any hit to increase the Strength, Runic, and Luck of one of Kratos' Weapons.
Gauntlets of Guiding Light	FORTUNE'S STRIKE Melee Attacks have a Luck chance to critically strike, creating a Damaging Explosion.
Waist Guard of Guiding Light	FORTUNE'S STRIKE Melee Attacks have a Luck chance to critically strike, creating a Damaging Explosion.

Midgame is where you want to start farming of resources you'll use when you upgrade late game sets. This is where the Guiding Light Set shines brightest. Without having any crafting cost in acquisition, it already offers you high offensive and defensive stats, as well as perks that will allow you to spam critical hits on enemies.

Best Late Game Armor Sets

Steinbjorn Armor Set

Steinbjorn Armor Set
Steinbjorn Plackart	Steinbjorn Gauntlets	Steinbjorn Waist Guard
Max Stats
・190 Defense	・34 Strength ・85 Defense	・119 Defense
How to Unlock
Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 2 Slumber Stone	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 1 Slumber Stone	Crafted from Brok or Sindri x 1 Slumber Stone
Perks
Steinbjorn Plackart	BLOODTHIRSTY RETALIATION After significant damage is taken, Kratos' attacks will restore some lost Health for a time.
Steinbjorn Gauntlets	STUNNING RETALIATION Moderate Luck chance to stagger and inflict Stun damage to nearby enemies when damage is taken.
Steinbjorn Waist Guard	STUNNING RETALIATION Moderate Luck chance to stagger and inflict Stun damage to nearby enemies when damage is taken.

The iron-wall Steinbjorn Armor Set turns Kratos into a walking impenetrable fortress. Granting a max Defense buff of close to 400, enemies will have a hard time denting your heath. It's the oldest strategy in the book; the best offense is a good defense.

Surtr's Scorched Armor Set

Surtr's Scorched Armor Set
Surtr's Scorched Cuirass	Surtr's Scorched Arm	Surtr's Scorched Girdle
Max Stats
・82 Strength ・68 Defense ・48 Vitality	・94 Strength ・30 Vitality	・17 Strength ・76 Defense ・30 Vitality
How to Unlock
You are rewarded this armor for completing the "Endurance Challenge" in the Crucible in Musphelheim.	You are rewarded this armor for completing the "Ring of Fire Challenge" in the Crucible in Musphelheim.	You are rewarded this armor for completing the "Boss Rush Challenge" in the Crucible in Musphelheim.
Perks
Surtr's Scorched Cuirass	PREEMPTIVE STRIKE Kratos' attacks that hit enemies during their attacks do bonus damage.
Surtr's Scorched Arm	AGRESSOR'S RESOLVE Kratos takes reduced damage and has increased Stagger Resistance during his basic attacks and skills.
Surtr's Scorched Girdle	AGRESSOR'S RESOLVE Kratos takes reduced damage and has increased Stagger Resistance during his basic attacks and skills.

The most offense-centered armor set, Surtr's Scorched Set has offensive prowess like no other set. This set might look like it compromises Defense by focusing more on Strength, but who needs Defense when your enemies won't survive your hits.

Berserker Armor Set

Berserker Armor Set
Berserker Cuirass	Berserker Gauntlets	Berserker Waist Guard
Max Stats
・68 Strength ・27 Defense ・41 Runic ・41 Vitality ・41 Cooldown ・41 Luck	・77 Strength ・21 Runic ・21 Vitality ・21 Cooldown ・21 Luck	・77 Defense ・21 Runic ・21 Vitality ・21 Cooldown ・21 Luck
How to Unlock
You can obtain this armor from completing the Berserker Grave in Alfheim in the Fit For a King Favor.	You can obtain this armor from completing the Berserker Grave in Niflheim in the Fit For a King Favor.	You can obtain this armor from completing the Berserker Grave in Midgard in the Fit For a King Favor.
Perks
Berserker Cuirass	SOULLESS WARRIOR Using a Relic massively increases the damage of Kratos' Melee Attacks, but also the damage received, for a duration.
Berserker Gauntlets	SOULLESS ASSAULT Low Luck chance for successful hits to cause a Soul Explosion, dealing damage and restoring some Cooldown of the Relic.
Berserker Waist Guard	SOULLESS REBUKE Taking damage, Blocking, and Parrying all have a Moderate Luck chance to cause a Soul Explosion, dealing damage and restoring some Cooldown of the Relic.

Perhaps the best all-rounder armor set in the game, this armor set grants buffs to all of Kratos' stats. This armor is a high-risk-high-reward type of armor because even when you take damage, you have a chance of causing a Soul explosion to turn the tide of battle. Truly an armor set fit for a god of war.

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