What can you do as a free member?

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and unlock all our premium features and tools to enhance your gaming experience.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save articles to your watchlist and get notified when they're updated with new information.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save your favorite games for quick access later, synced across all your devices.

Member benefits illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you'll receive instant notifications when someone replies to your posts.

Comment rating feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can make use of convenient features in the comments section, such as rating and sorting comments.

Premium archive feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can access Premium articles that are exclusively available to members.

Site Interface

Guest
Free Member
Article Watchlist
Game Bookmarks
Cross-device Sync
Light/Dark Theme Toggle
User Profiles
Direct Feedback
Comment Rating

Game Tools

Guest
Free Member
Interactive Map Access
Interactive Map Pins
Interactive Map Comments
Interactive Map Pins Cross-Device
Check List
Event Choice Checker
Deck Builder Cross-Device
Message Board Notification
Message Board Cross-Device
Build Planner
Stat Calculator
Diagnostic Tool
Weapon/Armor Wishlist

Want more information?Learn more

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

List of Armors

Add to Watchlist

☆ Fate of the Vaal ▶︎ The Last of the Druids
┗ New Uniques, Gems, and Items!
★ Druid Guides: Class Overview | Best Builds
☆ NEW: Disciple of Varashta Ascendancy!
★ Best Class | Best Builds | Leveling Builds
Trend: Tribal Medicine | Shark Fin | Azarian

List of All Armors Banner
This guide lists a complete overview of all armor types available in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Read on to discover a comprehensive list of armor types, how do they work, and much more.

List of Contents

Latest Armor Updates

0.3.0 Patch Notes

New Suffix Modifiers have been added to Armours from level 33. Strength Armours can have a percentage of Armour applies to Elemental Damage, Dexterity Armours can grant a percentage of your Evasion Rating as Deflection Rating, and Intelligence Body Armours can grant faster start of Energy Shield Recharge.

In addition, modifiers related to Increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate on Foci can now also roll on Intelligence Helmets, Gloves, and Boots.

0.3.0 Full Patch Notes

List of All Armor

Armor by Type
Helmet Body Armour Gloves Boots
Shields Focus Bucklers -

Helmet

Helmets are armor pieces that provide both defense and utility with their high armour values and flexible modifiers.

List of Helmets

Body Armour

Body Armour is the armor piece that provides the most amount of defense in terms of Armour. Modifiers found on Body Armour are focused on survival and sustain.

List of Body Armours

Gloves

Gloves, similar to Helmets, provide a small amount of armor but can give offensive stats and utility through its available modifiers.

List of Gloves

Boots

Boots provides a considerable amount of defense, but is mostly distinguished by its capability to provide Movement Speed bonus through its modifiers. Having good movement speed is key to faster progression in the game.

List of Boots

Shields

Shields are off-hand items that you can equip to block incoming enemy attacks. They may also provide additional defensive skills to help you survive against enemy attacks.

List of Shields

Focus

Similar to shields, foci are off-hand equipment that provide additional defense through Energy Shield.

List of Focus

Bucklers

Bucklers are off-hand armors mainly used for parrying incoming attacks. This allows you to block the hit and stagger the enemy, leaving them off balance and more vulnerable to incoming damage.

List of Bucklers

How Does Armor Work?

Armor Provide Defense, Evasion, and Energy

List of All Armors - How do Armors Work
Armors can provide various forms of defense, such as defense, evasion, or energy shield. These stats will determine how much damage your character can absorb and it impacts the durability of your character. The armors can also be modified to gain additional effects and bonuses.

Path of Exile 2 Related Guides

PoE 2 Wiki Partial

Path of Exile 2 Guides

Path of Exile 2 Wiki Contents
Builds Partial Banner.pngBuilds PoE 2 List of ClassesClasses
PoE 2 Tips and TricksTips and Tricks Path of Exile 2 - All Bosses Partial BannerBosses
Path of Exile 2 WalkthroughWalkthrough POE 2 QuestsQuests
Path of Exile 2 - Gems Partial BannerGems Path of Exile 2 - ItemsItems
Path of Exile 2 - Weapons Partial Banner ImageWeapons Path of Exile 2 - Armors Partial BannerArmors
Path of Exile 2 - Accessories Partial BannerAccessories Path of Exile 2 - Passive SkillsPassives
Path of Exile 2 - SkillsSkills Path of Exile 2 - Trials Partial Ascension Trials
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Glossary Glossary Atlas of Worlds Atlas of Worlds
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Leagues Leagues Path of Exile 2 - Characters Partial BannerCharacters
PoE 2 - CosmeticsCosmetics Path of Exile - Shop Bundles and MicrotransactionsMicrotransactions
Spectre Partial Banner.pngSpectres Path of Exile 2 - UniquesUniques
PoE 2 Latest News and UpdatesNews and Updates -

## List of Recommended Guides
Path of Exile - How to Prepare For Dawn of the HuntHow to Prepare for Dawn of the Hunt POE 2 Best Stash TabsBest Stash Tabs to Buy
Best Class Tier ListBest Class Tier List POE 2 Best Stash TabsBest Stash Tabs to Buy
Path of Exile 2 - Which Class is Best For You?Which Class Should You Play? Easiest Class to Play.pngEasiest Class to Play
Path of Exile 2 - Twilight Order Reliquary Key Submission BoardTwilight Order Reliquary Guide and Sharing Board Path of Exile 2 - Loot Filters GuideHow to Use Loot Filters
Diablo 4 PlayerDiablo 4 Player's Guide to PoE 2 Path of Exile 2 - Best Minions to Summon.pngBest Minions to Summon
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Best Ways to Farm Currency Best Ways to Farm Currency Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Best Unique Equipment Best Unique Equipment
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Best Charms to Use Best Charms to Use Path of Exile 2 - Best SpectresBest Spectres
Path of Exile 2 - Best CompanionsBest Companions List of SpectresList of Spectres
POE 2 - Spirit Quests and Bosses All Spirit Quests and Bosses -

Comment

Post (0 Comments)

Author

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Walkthrough Team
This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.
    Leave feedback(Login required)
    Tell Us More About You!

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board
    • We could not find the message board you were looking for.

    Gaming News

    UNBEATABLE Review | UNPOLISHED Fun

    UNBEATABLE Review

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    © 2010 - 2024 Grinding Gear Games

    The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
    The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

    Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

    Quick Access
    Guide Index

    The Last of the Druids Guides

    New Features and Endgame Content

    New Class and Ascendancies

    New Builds

    New Items and Uniques

    Recommended Guides

    Builds

    Leveling Builds

    Mercenary Endgame Builds

    Monk Endgame Builds

    Ranger Endgame Builds

    Sorceress Endgame Builds

    Warrior Endgame Builds

    Witch Endgame Builds

    Huntress Endgame Builds

    Classes

    Base Classes

    Ascendancy Classes

    Uniques

    Unique Weapons

    Unique Armors

    Unique Accessories

    Other Unique Items

    Tips and Tricks

    Gameplay Mechanics

    Game and Character Progression

    Gear and Crafting

    Stats and Skills Guides

    FAQs and Other Guides

    Bosses

    Act 1 Bosses

    Act 2 Bosses

    Act 3 Bosses

    Abyss Bosses

    Trial Bosses

    Pinnacle Bosses

    Atlas Bosses

    Interlude Bosses

    Walkthrough

    Quests

    All Main Quests

    All Side Quests

    All Hidden Priority Quests

    Other Quest Guides

    Points of Interest

    Gems

    Items

    Weapons

    Armors

    Accessories

    Passives

    Skills

    Ascencion Trials

    Glossary

    Atlas of Worlds

    Leagues

    Rise of the Abyssal League

    Characters

    Cosmetics

    Microtransactions

    News and Game Info

    Bugs and Errors

    Patch Notes