Best Armor Sets (Equipment) and How to Get Them

This guide will show you the best armor sets and equipment in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to see the list of all the best armor sets, best equipment for combat and exploration, and how to unlock them.

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Best Armor Sets for Combat

Barbarian Set

The Barbarian Set is one the strongest offensive oriented armor sets in the game as its bonus set effect allows Link to deal x1.5 damage to enemies. Use this armor set on Silver enemies and even bosses to maximize Link's damage output. This also works best when using two-handed weapons as the set grants Charge Atk. Stamina Up bonus when used.

How to Obtain Barbarian Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Barbarian Helm	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Chest Inside Robred Dropoff Cave, East Necluda
Barbarian Armor	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Chest inside Crenel Hills Cave.
Barbarian Leg Wraps	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Burn the ice and then open the chest inside Walnot Mountain Cave, East Necluda

How to Get the Barbarian Set

Fierce Deity Set

Similar to the Barbarian Armor Set, the Fierce Deity Set's bonus effect allows Link to deal x1.5 more damage. It is also recommended to use two-handed weapons to fully take advantage of this armor set as it also and provides Charge Atk. Stamina Up bonus when equipped. You can also use this armor set on Silver enemies and even bosses to maximize Link's damage output.

How to Obtain Fierce Diety Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Fierce Deity Mask	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Inside Skull Lake Cave
Fierce Deity Armor	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Inside Akkala Citadel Ruins
Fierce Deity Boots	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Inside Ancient Tree Stump Cave

How to Get the Fierce Deity Set

Phantom Set

The Phantom Set provides a high base defense compared to the Fierce Diety Set and Barbarian Set. You can use this in the early game to withstand attacks from enemies. However, the armor set will fall off late game as you cannot upgrade it unlike the other two armor sets.

If you cannot upgrade the Fierce Diety Set or the Barbarian Set, you can use the Phantom Set as an alternative.

How to Obtain Phantom Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Phantom Helmet	Base Defense: 8 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Inside a treasure chest Puffer Beach Overhead Cave.
Phantom Armor	Base Defense: 8 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Inside a Tamio River Downstream Cave.
Phantom Greaves	Base Defense: 8 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up	Inside a treasure chest in Ancient Altar Ruins at the Gerudo Desert.

How to Get the Phantom Set

Best Armor Sets for Exploration

Zonai Set

The Zonai Set is best when using it with the Hover Bike as it increases the operating time for Zonai Devices.

In terms of use in combat, the Zonai Set has the highest Base Defense out of all the exploration armor sets. This means players do not have to switch out armors in the middle of combat.

How to Obtain Zonai Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Zonaite Helm	Base Defense: 4 Set Bonus: Energy Up	Found in Chest in Lightcast Island
Zonaite Waistguard	Base Defense: 4 Set Bonus: Energy Up	Found in Chest Inside a Floating Globe at Sky Mine in Akkala Sea Sky
Zonaite Shin Guards	Base Defense: 4 Set Bonus: Energy Up	Found in Chest in Zonaite Forge Island, East Necluda Sky

How to Get the Zonaite Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Snowquill Set

The Snowquill Set is best used in very cold regions like the Hebra Mountains Region. It's cold resistance will allow Link to traverse cold regions without taking any damage.

How to Obtain Snowquill Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Snowquill Headdress	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Cold Resistance	Map Location, size:440x248, mode:scale}] Buy at Brazen Beak in Rito Village
Snowquill Tunic	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Cold Resistance	Buy at Brazen Beak in Rito Village
Snowquill Trousers	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Cold Resistance	Buy at Brazen Beak in Rito Village

How to Get the Snowquill Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Climbing Set

When climbing hard to reach places, the Climbing Armor Set is best used as it makes Link climb faster when equipped. Use this armor set on high mountains and even on sky islands that are hard to reach.

How to Obtain Climbing Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Climber's Bandanna	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Climb Speed Up	Found in Chest Inside Ploymus Mountain Cave
Climbing Gear	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Climb Speed Up	Found in Chest Behind the Waterfall Inside North Hyrule Plain Cave
Climbing Boots	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Climb Speed Up	Found in Chest Inside Upland Zorana Byroad

How to Get the Climbing Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Desert Voe Set

The Desert Voe Set allows Link to traverse the Gerudo Desert during the daytime without taking any damage. Not only will its Heat Resistance protect Link from the sun, it will also give Link Shock Damage Resistance. This could be a great armor to use against lightning type enemies like the Thunder Gleeok.

How to Obtain Desert Voe Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Desert Voe Headband	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Heat Resistance Shock Damage Resist	Buy from Saula at Kara Kara Bazaar in Gerudo Desert
Desert Voe Spaulder	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Heat Resistance Shock Damage Resist	Purchase From Gerudo Secret Club in Gerudo Town
Desert Voe Trousers	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Heat Resistance Shock Damage Resist	Purchase From Gerudo Secret Club in Gerudo Town

How to Get the Desert Voe Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Flamebreaker Set

Using the Flamebreaker Set is the only way players will be able to explore Death Mountain, Eldin Canyon Depths, and Fire Temple; places with unbearable heat, without taking any damage. Using this armor set is also the only way to safely go onto Dinraal's back.

How to Obtain the Flamebreaker Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Flamebreaker Helm	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Flame Guard]	Buy at Armor Shop in Goron City
Flamebreaker Armor	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Flame Guard	Buy at Armor Shop in Goron City
Flamebreaker Boots	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Flame Guard	Buy at Armor Shop in Goron City

How to Get the Flamebreaker Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Stealth Set

The Stealth Set allows Link to have a faster movement speed during night. This armor set also makes Link less noticeable to enemies allowing for him to land sneakstrikes. Finally, the stealth set can also be used to tame wild horses as it makes it easier for Link to sneak up horses.

How to Obtain the Stealth Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Stealth Mask	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Stealth Up	Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village
Stealth Chest Guard	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Stealth Up	Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village
Stealth Tights	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus:Stealth Up	Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village

How to Get the Stealth Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Glide Set

The Glide Set allows you to dive efficiently and cancel any fall damage you take regardless of height. This is a good set to equip when chasing Star Fragments and Dragons due to its improved mobility.

How to Obtain the Glide Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Glide Mask	Base Defense: 2 Set Bonus:Skydive Mobility Up	Participate in the Dive Ceremony at Valor Island.
Glide Shirt	Base Defense: 2 Set Bonus:Skydive Mobility Up	Participate in the Dive Ceremony at Courage Island
Glide Tights	Base Defense: 2 Set Bonus:Skydive Mobility Up	Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village

How to Get the Stealth Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Depths Set

The Depths Set is one of the recommended armor sets to have when exploring the Depths as it provides Gloom Resistance when equipped. It is also a good set to wear when fighting Gloom Hands and Phantom Ganon to prevent Link from getting inflicted with Gloom.

How to Obtain the Depths Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Hood of the Depths	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance	Pray at sixth Bargainer Statue and Buy for 300 Poes
Tunic of the Depths	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance	Pray at second Bargainer Statue and Buy for 150 Poes
Gaiters of the Depths	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance	Pray at fourth Bargainer Statue and Buy for 200 Poes

How to Get the Stealth Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Other Useful Armor Pieces for Exploration

Armor	Stats	Location
Majora's Mask	Base Defense: 1 Effect: Less likely to be noticed by monsters	Defeat the five Lynels at the Floating Coliseum
Korok Mask	Base Defense: 1 Effect: Detects nearby Koroks	Inside a treasure chest in Forest Coliseum
Midna's Helmet	Base Defense: 7 Effect: Gloom Resistance	Win 5 battles in the Lone Island Coliseum
Lightning Helm	Base Defense: 3 Effect: Lightning Proof	Defeat 9 enemies in the Yiga Clan Minigame at the Yiga Clan Hideout

Each of these helms can affect playstyle and in turn be an effective exploration tool.

Majora's Mask in particular makes Link less noticeable to monsters. Midna's Helmet is also great for exploring the depths as it makes Link gloom resistant. When looking for Korok Seeds, the Korok Mask can detect nearby Koroks.

Finally, the Lightning Helm makes Link lightning-proof. This is best used against lightning-type enemies or those that use lightning weapons.

Best Early Game Armor Set

Hylian Armor Set

The Hylian Set is probably the first full armor set players can get since it is located at Lookout Landing and can simply be bought. It is also one of the easiest upgradable armor sets needing only variations of Bokoblin parts, Ambers, and Rupees.

How to Obtain Hylian Set

Armor	Stats	Location
Hylian Hood	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None	Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing.
Hylian Tunic	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None	Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing.
Hylian Trousers	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None	Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing.

How to Get the Hylian Set

Best Custom Armor

Examples of Custom Armor Sets

Armor	Stats	Location
Amber Earrings	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None	Buy at the Armor Shop in Gerudo Town.
Champion's Leathers	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None	From a Chest in Hyrule Castle's Throne Room.
Hylian Trousers	Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None	Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing.

This set is a mix of early game armor pieces that you can get a easily. These pieces also don't require rare items to fully upgrade which allows you to max all of them early in the game.

You can upgrade the Amber Earrings with Amber and Flint, and Amber and Bokoblin Fangs for the Hylian Trousers.

The Champion's Leathers will require Light Dragon Parts, Sundelions, and Silent Princesses to upgrade. Although the latter two are easy to farm, getting the Light Dragon parts can be a challenge to get if you haven't encountered it yet. Make sure to do the Recovering the Hero's Sword Main Quest first to find the Light Dragon and lower its path.

Grants a Total of 80 Defense at Full Upgrade

Fully upgrading each of these armor pieces can give you a total of 80 defense boost. This provides more defense power compared to other complete armor sets such as Hero of Time when fully upgraded.

Also Works with Diamond Circlet

You can also get the 80 defense power with the Diamond Circlet. However, this will require several diamonds to fully upgrade.

How to Upgrade Armor

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