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The Iron Armor Set is currently the best armor in RuneScape Dragonwilds' early access. Learn what is the best armor in the game here.

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Best Armor in RuneScape Dragonwilds

The Iron Armor is the Best Overall Set

Armor Set Total Stats/Armor Pieces How to Get
Iron Armor SetIron Armor Set Tier: 4
Melee Defense: 60
Ranged Defense: 49
Magic Defense: 46
・ Iron Helmet
・ Iron Platebody
・ Iron Platelegs 		Craft using the Smithing Forge
・Padded Cloth x6
・Hard Leather x14
・Iron Bar x20
・Vault Shard x6

The Iron Armor is currently the best overall armor set in the game's early access. With Ranged and Magic lacking any skill perks, Attack is the best combat style and the armor set offers the best melee defense and perks in engaging enemies in melee combat.

How to Get Iron Armor Set

Comparison with Other Armor Sets

Iron Armor Studded Leather Dark Mage
Melee Defense 60 49 46
Ranged Defense 49 56 49
Magic Defense 46 49 60

Studded Leather and Dark Mage Robes are the ranged and magic counterpart to Iron Armor. While they offer higher ranged and magic defense respectively, these are not as important in the game's early access.

You can simply dodge ranged attacks or use a shield to block them and sources of magic are restricted to Garou Druids who are fairly rare. Enemies that attack with melee attacks, however, are more plentiful which means the high melee defense that Iron Armor offers is more valuable.

Is the Paladin Armor Worth Getting?

Armor Materials
Paladin Armor Set
Paladin Armor Set 		Craft using the Smithing Forge
・Iron Bar x24
・Hard Leather x16
・Padded Cloth x5
・Vault Shard x7

The Paladin Armor Set is a Masterwork Armor that has the same stats and set bonus as the Iron Armor but costs more materials to craft. As a result, upgrading to the Paladin Armor is not necessary and is more of a cosmetic upgrade.

How to Get Paladin Armor Set

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