Summary
Dragon’s Dogma 2revisits the age-old RPG question: fashion or function? Luckily, in Dragon’s Dogma 2, some of the game’s best armor pieces are equally appealing to the eye when worn. Makingthe perfect Thief buildis so much more satisfying when your optimal armor also makes you look incredible.
While debates over the most fashionable choice will rarely end in agreement, the armor progression system in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is fairly linear, so certain armor is objectively better. The best armor in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is usually the most expensive item sold in shopsor from the Dragonforged.
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The Executioner’s Greaves are undoubtedlyone of the best leg armor piecesin Dragon’s Dogma 2, primarily due to their defensive abilities.
Warriorsin particularwill appreciate the resistance to sleep, as they have a Weapon Skill that can clear debilitations but cannot wake them from sleep.
As tanks, Fighters, and Warriors prioritize their general defensive protection above all else, and the Executioner’s Greaves boast plenty of physical and Magick defenses to keep your tank alive.
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Sorcerer
Sorcerers are not renowned for their protective armor; they mainly wear robes that focus on protecting them from other spellcasters. Your substantial Magick Defense is improved further byresisting some of the most common forms of damagein the game.
For a hat, the Deadly Nightshade is an incredible armor piece for Sorcerers to get as soon as possible, as the wide range of protections is essential. The three resistances are very powerful, particularly when combined with other armor pieces with similar defensive qualities.
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The Confidant’s Hood is anextremely versatile piece of protective headgearthat is an excellent choice for several vocations.
Stylistically, it even works as the perfect complement to all the vocations that can use it, lending itself to a surprising variety of fashion choices.
Resistance to the Blighted, Sleep, and Silence effects is helpful for each of the vocations the Confidant Hood protects and keeps you in the fight. While it may not always prevent you fromreceiving these painful debilitations, being afflicted by them less often is extremely helpful.
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Magick Archer
This Magick Archer-exclusive headgear is one of the best pieces someone of this vocation could want, as you’ll rarely be in melee range. If you’re positioning yourself well, the enemy will only be able to target you with elemental arrows and spells.
However, the Ancient Galea will protect Magick Archers as your foes struggle to reach you from a distance. The huge boost to your fashion is nothing to scoff at either – you have to look good while slinging those arrows.
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Fighter
The Knightly Brigandine will be a Fighter’s best friend as you charge toward enemies with your shield up, absorbing damage. As a Fighter, few things can stop you from drawing attention away from your allies, but debilitations can interrupt that flow.
Avoid being trapped in ice or burnt to a crisp, and you’ll be successfully playing your part as the team’s tank while keeping yourself healthy.
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Mage
Mages are all about empowering the team to maintain an advantage in combat. Whether you use your mage to put up defensive barriers or you prefer to imbue your pawns with elemental damage,Mages provide key functions to the party.
Given their essential role, Mages can use the Sacral Robe to ward off any type of enemy damage that may come their way. The robe’s resistance to the Silence debilitation will ensure that Mages can always use their Weapon Skills.
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Magick Archer is one of the strongest offensive vocationsin Dragon’s Dogma 2, but their defensive options are equally powerful, particularly Resonance Armor. Much like some of the aforementioned body armor pieces, you will resist Caught Fire and Ice-bound, but this time to the tune of 20 percent, rather than five or ten.
In addition to the excellent elemental and debilitation resistance, the Resonance Armor provides incredibly high base Defense and Magick Defense, making it one of the most well-rounded armor pieces in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
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Warriors and Mystic Spearhands are experts at enduring damage and dishing out plenty of their own. While Mystic Spearhand has access to Weapon Skills that will protect them, Warriors simply endure damage to the face.
However, the Vashara Scaleskin will be an excellent boon to both vocations, as it keeps fire damage at bay, which ensures that your defenses aren’t undone as you burn. The base Defense is exceptional for dealing with the regular damage you endure on the frontlines of battle.
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Thief
On paper, the Dvarapala body armor seems to be lacking, given it is missing out on the array of elemental and debilitation resistances. However, Dvarapala providesfive Slash and Strike resistances, giving you additional resistance toslashing and blunt weapons.
These bonuses are extremely rare, and only the best armor pieces in Dragon’s Dogma 2 will have such an incredible amount of this resistance, so take advantage of this unique pieces.
Most armor pieces providezero or oneSlash/Strike resistance at max, with some capping out at four.
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Warrior
The sturdy Warrior vocationtakes home the honors for the best armor in Dragon’s Dogma 2 with this incredible chest piece. Boasting one of the highest base Defense stats in the game is a massive plus, but the resistances are simply unmatched in both variety and efficacy.
With 20 percent (or higher) resistance to four different debilitations, Warriors can focus on their offensive Weapon Skills while this armor is equipped, as they won’t need to worry about cleansing their debilitations nearly as often.
You can enjoy the Dominator’s Armor, or any armor set by using the Warfarer vocation.
Warfarers can equip any armor and any Weapon Skills.
