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Elden Ring Armor Tier List

Elden Ring is a punishing game, even for the toughest players out there. So, it is important that you get the strongest armor set to protect you from the fierce enemies in the Lands Between. However, strength isn’t the only thing that you must consider when choosing an armor set. For instance, the armor you wear should be strong enough to minimize the damage, light enough to allow your free movement, and obviously elegant enough to support your character build. 

Fortunately, FromSoftware.inc is generous with the armor selection. The game allows you to choose from over 120 armor sets for your build. Most of the armors come in complete sets for the whole body. However, you still have the freedom to combine various components to form a custom armor set. The problem is that players are often confused about making such a crucial decision.

That’s where the Armor Tier in Elden Ring List articles come in handy. After reading this article, you will be able to choose the best armor set to support you in different phases of the game. 

Elden Ring Armor Tier List Guide

Elden Ring Armor Tier List Guide

Like all other guides, the armor sets in this article are categorized from S-Tier to F-Tier, S being the best. Each armor set brings some value to your inventory, but some factors or flaws decide its position in the tier list. Moreover, the rule of thumb is that the better the armor, the harder it will be to get. Therefore, it would be best to evaluate your mastery of the game before setting your eye on the best armor in Elden Ring. Without further delay, here’s what to expect from each category of the Elden Ring Armor Tier in Elden Ring List:

  • S-Tier: The S-Tier includes the overall best armors in Elden Ring. Each item in this category is nearly flawless and suitable for most character builds. Moreover, the list also considers the aesthetics of the contestants. So, if you ever stumble upon any armor from this tier, feel free to put it on.
  • A-Tier: The A-Tier armors are the second-best in Elden Ring. These armors are very strong and can withstand most blows. However, the true potential of some of the contestants can only be experienced with the right build. In other words, the armors in A-Tier are the best and only inferior to the S-Tier.
  • B-Tier: The B-Tier armors are prescribed for the selected builds. They can be as strong as A-Tier if you use them with the right build. On the other hand, you will complain a lot if you mess with the build order. In short, if you are new to Elden Ring, it would be best to research a little before using an armor from the B-Tier.
  • C-Tier: The C-Tier stands in the middle of the armor categories. The armors in this category are average and strong to some extent. However, it would be best to aim for a better armor set as you progress in the main story line.
  • D-Tier: The D-Tier marks the beginning of the bad armor sets in Elden Ring. All items in this category are below average and should be replaced with a better alternative as soon as you get a chance. However, they are still functional as long as you are in the early game phase. As soon as you leave Limgrave, start looking for a better armor set.
  • E-Tier: The E-Tier armor sets are weak, basic, and sometimes ugly. When wearing an item from this category, you don’t really stand a chance against any boss in the game. So, it would be best to look for other options when wearing these armors. 
  • F-Tier: The F-Tier armor sets are really the worse items in Elden Ring. Some of them can’t even protect you from the attacks of weaklings. So, these items should be avoided at all costs. In other words, if you have to choose between these armors and a cotton shirt, go for the shirt. 

Now that you know what to expect from each category, it’s time to rank all armor sets in Elden Ring patch 1.07. Some components from the armor sets are strong enough to use with other armors. So, if you are interested in creating your unique armor sets, this article will rank all components separately.

S-Tier

S -Tier
Armor NameType
White MaskLight
Twinsage Glintstone CrownHeavy
Spellblade’s Pointed HatLight
Snow Witch HatLight
Radahn’s Lion ArmorHeavy
Mushroom CrownHeavy
Lusat’s Glintstone CrownMedium
Lazuli Glintstone CrownHeavy
Incantation ScarabHeavy
Glintstone ScarabHeavy
Black Knife HoodMedium
Ash of War ScarabHeavy
Alberich’s Pointed HatLight

A-Tier

Elden Ring Armor tier list - ATier
Armor NameType
Witch’s Glintstone CrownHeavy
White Reed ArmorMedium
Veteran’s HelmHeavy
Veteran’s GreavesHeavy
Veteran’s GauntletsHeavy
Veteran’s ArmorHeavy
Vagabond Knight ArmorMedium
Tree Sentinel HelmHeavy
Tree Sentinel GreavesHeavy
Tree Sentinel GauntletsHeavy
Tree Sentinel ArmorHeavy
Spellblade’s TrousersLight
Spellblade’s Traveling AttireLight
Spellblade’s GlovesLight
Snow Witch RobeLight
Silver Tear MaskHeavy
Scaled HelmHeavy
Scaled GreavesHeavy
Scaled GauntletsHeavy
Scaled ArmorHeavy
Ruler’s MaskLight
Royal Remains HelmHeavy
Royal Knight GreavesHeavy
Royal Knight GauntletsHeavy
Royal Knight ArmorHeavy
Redmane SurcoatMedium
Redmane Knight ArmorMedium
Raptors Black FeathersMedium
Raging Wolf ArmorMedium
Radahn’s Redmane HelmHeavy
Radahn’s GreavesHeavy
Radahn’s GauntletsHeavy
Pumpkin HelmHeavy
Omen HelmHeavy
Omen GreavesHeavy
Omen GauntletsHeavy
Omen ArmorHeavy
Mushroom LegsLight
Mushroom HeadLight
Mushroom BodyLight
Mushroom ArmsLight
Mausoleum Knight ArmorMedium
Malformed Dragon HelmHeavy
Malformed Dragon GreavesHeavy
Malformed Dragon GauntletsHeavy
Malformed Dragon ArmorHeavy
Malenia’s GauntletMedium
Lionel’s HelmHeavy
Lionel’s GreavesHeavy
Lionel’s GauntletsHeavy
Lionel’s ArmorHeavy
Leyndell Knight ArmorMedium
Land of Reeds HelmMedium
Hoslow’s ArmorMedium
Haligtree Knight ArmorMedium
Godrick Knight ArmorMedium
Gelmir Knight ArmorMedium
Fire Prelate HelmHeavy
Fire Prelate ArmorHeavy
Fire Monk ArmorMedium
Fingerprint ArmorMedium
Deathbed DressLight
Cuckoo Knight ArmorMedium
Crucible Tree HelmHeavy
Crucible Tree ArmorHeavy
Crucible GreavesHeavy
Crucible Axe HelmHeavy
Crucible Axe ArmorHeavy
Blackflame Monk ArmorMedium
Beast Champion HelmHeavy
Beast Champion GreavesHeavy
Beast Champion GauntletsHeavy
Beast Champion ArmorHeavy
Banished Knight HelmHeavy
Banished Knight GreavesHeavy
Banished Knight GauntletsHeavy
Banished Knight ArmorHeavy
Azur’s Glintstone RobeLight
Azur’s Glintstone CrownMedium
Alberich’s RobeLight
Alberich’s BracersLight

B-Tier

Elden Ring Armor tier list - Btier
Armor NameType
Zamor MaskMedium
Zamor ArmorMedium
Vagabond Knight HelmMedium
Twinned ArmorHeavy
Tree SurcoatMedium
Tree and Beast SurcoatMedium
Scale ArmorMedium
Royal Remains ArmorMedium
Royal Knight HelmHeavy
Rotten Duelist HelmHeavy
Redmane Knight HelmHeavy
Raya Lucarian HelmMedium
Radahn Soldier HelmMedium
Prisoner Iron MaskHeavy
Night’s Cavalry HelmHeavy
Night’s Cavalry GreavesHeavy
Night’s Cavalry ArmorHeavy
Mausoleum SurcoatMedium
Marionette Soldier HelmMedium
Marionette Soldier BirdhelmMedium
Marionette Soldier ArmorMedium
Maliketh’s ArmorHeavy
Malenia’s Winged HelmMedium
Leyndell Soldier HelmMedium
Land of Reeds ArmorMedium
Knight ArmorMedium
Kaiden HelmMedium
Kaiden ArmorMedium
JarHeavy
Iron HelmetMedium
Imp Head WolfHeavy
Imp Head Long TonguedHeavy
Imp Head FangedHeavy
Imp Head ElderHeavy
Imp Head CorpseHeavy
Imp Head CatHeavy
Hoslow’s HelmHeavy
Hoslow’s GreavesHeavy
Haligtree HelmMedium
Haligtree Crest SurcoatMedium
GreathelmHeavy
Godrick Soldier HelmMedium
Fire Monk HoodMedium
Eye SurcoatMedium
Exile HoodMedium
Exile ArmorMedium
Erdtree SurcoatMedium
Elden Lord ArmorMedium
Eccentric’s HoodMedium
Eccentric’s ArmorMedium
Duelist HelmHeavy
Duelist GreavesHeavy
Drake Knight HelmMedium
Drake Knight ArmorMedium
Dirty ChainmailMedium
Cuckoo SurcoatMedium
Cleanrot HelmHeavy
Cleanrot GreavesHeavy
Cleanrot ArmorHeavy
Chain CoifMedium
Chain ArmorMedium
Cerulean Tear ScarabHeavy
Carian Knight ArmorMedium
Bull Goat HelmHeavy
Bull Goat GreavesHeavy
Bull Goat GauntletsHeavy
Bull Goat ArmorHeavy
Briar ArmorMedium
Brave’s Leather HelmMedium
Blue Silver Mail HoodMedium
Blue Silver Mail ArmorMedium
Blue Silver BraceletsLight
Bloodhound Knight ArmorMedium
Blaidd’s GreavesHeavy
Blaidd’s ArmorHeavy
Blackguard’s Iron MaskHeavy
Blackflame Monk HoodMedium
Black Wolf MaskHeavy
Black Knife ArmorMedium
All Knowing ArmorMedium
Albinauric MaskMedium

C-Tier

Elden Ring Armor tier list - CTier
Armor NameType
Warrior GreavesMedium
Vagabond Knight GreavesHeavy
Vagabond Knight GauntletsHeavy
Twinned GreavesHeavy
Twinned GauntletsHeavy
Scarlet TabardMedium
Sage HoodLight
Rotten Duelist GreavesHeavy
Ronin’s ArmorMedium
Redmane Knight GreavesHeavy
Redmane Knight GauntletsHeavy
Raya Lucarian GreavesHeavy
Raya Lucarian GauntletsHeavy
Raging Wolf GreavesHeavy
Raging Wolf GauntletsHeavy
Ragged LoinclothLight
Ragged HatLight
Radahn Soldier GreavesHeavy
Omensmirk MaskLight
Omenkiller BootsMedium
Night’s Cavalry GauntletsHeavy
Navy HoodLight
Mausoleum Knight GreavesHeavy
Mausoleum Knight GauntletsHeavy
Mausoleum GreavesHeavy
Mausoleum GauntletsHeavy
Maliketh’s GreavesHeavy
Maliketh’s GauntletsHeavy
Malenia’s GreavesHeavy
Malenia’s ArmorMedium
Leyndell Soldier GreavesHeavy
Leyndell Soldier GauntletsHeavy
Leyndell Knight GreavesHeavy
Leyndell Knight GauntletsHeavy
Knight GreavesHeavy
Knight GauntletsHeavy
Hoslow’s GauntletsHeavy
Haligtree Knight GreavesHeavy
Haligtree Knight GauntletsHeavy
Haligtree GreavesHeavy
Haligtree GauntletsHeavy
Godrick Soldier GreavesHeavy
Godrick Knight GreavesHeavy
Godrick Knight GauntletsHeavy
Gelmir Knight GreavesHeavy
Gelmir Knight GauntletsHeavy
Fire Prelate GreavesHeavy
Fire Prelate GauntletsHeavy
Fire Monk GauntletsHeavy
Fingerprint GreavesHeavy
Fingerprint GauntletsHeavy
Exile GreavesHeavy
Cuckoo Knight GreavesHeavy
Cuckoo Knight GauntletsHeavy
Crucible GauntletsHeavy
Crimson HoodLight
Cleanrot GauntletsHeavy
Briar GreavesHeavy
Briar GauntletsHeavy
Bloodhound Knight GreavesHeavy
Bloodhound Knight GauntletsHeavy
Blaidd’s GauntletsHeavy
Blackflame Monk GreavesHeavy
Blackflame Monk GauntletsHeavy
Aristocrat HatLight
Aristocrat BootsLight
All-Knowing GauntletHeavy
All Knowing GreavesHeavy
Alberich’s TrousersLight

D-Tier

D-Tier
Armor NameType
Zamor LegwrapsHeavy
Zamor BraceletsMedium
White Reed GreavesHeavy
White Reed GauntletsMedium
Warrior GauntletsMedium
War Surgeon GownLight
Vulgar Militia HelmMedium
Vulgar Militia GreavesHeavy
Vulgar Militia ArmorMedium
Twinned HelmHeavy
Traveling Maiden BootsLight
Traveler’s SlopsLight
Traveler’s BootsLight
Snow Witch SkirtLight
Shaman LeggingsLight
Sanguine Noble WaistclothLight
Sage TrousersLight
Sacred Crown HelmMedium
Royal Remains GreavesHeavy
Ronin’s GreavesHeavy
Ronin’s GauntletsMedium
Raging Wolf HelmHeavy
Ragged GlovesMedium
Ragged ArmorMedium
Prophet TrousersLight
Page TrousersLight
Omenkiller RobeLight
Omenkiller Long GlovesMedium
Olivinus Glintstone CrownHeavy
Old Sorcerer’s LegwrapsLight
Old Aristocrat ShoesLight
Old Aristocrat GownLight
Okina MaskMedium
Octopus HeadMedium
Nox Swordstress ArmorMedium
Nox Monk GreavesHeavy
Nox Monk BraceletsMedium
Nox Monk ArmorMedium
Nox MirrorhelmHeavy
Nomadic Merchant’s TrousersMedium
Nomadic Merchant’s FineryLight
Night Maiden ArmorMedium
Maliketh’s HelmHeavy
Lusat’s RobeLight
Leyndell Knight HelmHeavy
Leather TrousersHeavy
Leather Draped TabardMedium
Leather BootsMedium
Leather ArmorLight
Land of Reeds GreavesHeavy
Land of Reeds GauntletsMedium
Knight HelmHeavy
Karolos Glintstone CrownHeavy
Kaiden TrousersHeavy
Kaiden GauntletsMedium
Ivory Draped TabardMedium
Iron KasaMedium
Iron GauntletsMedium
Highwayman Cloth ArmorMedium
Haligtree Knight HelmHeavy
Guardian MaskMedium
Guardian GreavesHeavy
Guardian GarbMedium
Gravekeeper CloakLight
Gold WaistwrapMedium
Godskin Apostle TrousersLight
Godrick Knight HelmHeavy
Gilded Foot Soldier CapMedium
Gelmir Knight HelmHeavy
Fur LeggingsLight
Foot Soldier TabardMedium
Foot Soldier HelmetMedium
Foot Soldier HelmMedium
Foot Soldier GreavesHeavy
Foot Soldier GauntletsMedium
Foot Soldier CapMedium
Fingerprint HelmHeavy
Finger Maiden ShoesLight
Exile GauntletsMedium
Errant Sorcerer BootsLight
Elden Lord GreavesHeavy
Elden Lord CrownMedium
Elden Lord BracersMedium
Eccentric’s ManchettesMedium
Eccentric’s BreechesHeavy
Drake Knight GreavesHeavy
Drake Knight GauntletsMedium
Diallos’s MaskHeavy
Cuckoo Knight HelmHeavy
Consort’s TrousersLight
Confessor GlovesMedium
Confessor BootsMedium
Confessor ArmorMedium
Cloth TrousersLight
Chain LeggingsHeavy
Chain GauntletsMedium
Chain Draped TabardMedium
Carian Knight HelmHeavy
Carian Knight GreavesHeavy
Briar HelmHeavy
Brave’s LegwrapsLight
Blue Silver Mail SkirtHeavy
Blue Cloth VestMedium
Bloodsoaked TabardMedium
Bloodhound Knight HelmHeavy
Black Knife GreavesHeavy
Black Knife GauntletsMedium
Battlemage LegwrapsLight
Bandit GarbMedium
Bandit BootsMedium
Aristocrat GarbLight
Aristocrat CoatLight
All-Knowing HelmHeavy

E-Tier

E-Tier
Armor NameType
War Surgeon TrousersMedium
Vulgar Militia GauntletsLight
Traveling Maiden RobeLight
Traveling Maiden GlovesLight
Traveler’s ManchettesLight
Traveler’s GlovesLight
Travelers ClothesLight
Skeletal MaskLight
Shining Horned HeadbandLight
Shaman FursLight
Sanguine Noble RobeLight
Sage RobeLight
Royal Remains GauntletsHeavy
Rotten Gravekeeper CloakLight
Raya Lucarian RobeLight
Radiant Gold MaskLight
Queen’s RobeLight
Queen’s Crescent CrownLight
Queen’s BraceletsLight
Prophet RobeLight
Preceptor’s TrousersMedium
Preceptor’s Long GownLight
Preceptor’s GlovesLight
Preceptor’s Big HatMedium
Perfumer’s Traveling GarbLight
Perfumer RobeLight
Perfumer GlovesLight
Page GarbLight
Old Aristocrat CowlLight
Nox Swordstress CrownLight
Nox Monk HoodLight
Nomadic Merchant’s ChapeauLight
Noble’s TrousersMedium
Noble’s Traveling GarbLight
Noble’s GlovesLight
Night Maiden Twin CrownLight
Millicent’s GlovesLight
Mask of ConfidenceMedium
Marais RobeLight
Marais MaskLight
Lusat’s ManchettesLight
Leather GlovesLight
Lazuli RobeLight
Juvenile Scholar RobeLight
Iji’s MirrorhelmHeavy
Highwayman HoodLight
High Page ClothesLight
Hierodas Glintstone CrownLight
Haima Glintstone CrownLight
GreathoodHeavy
Great Horned HeadbandLight
Gold BraceletsLight
Godskin Noble RobeLight
Godskin Noble BraceletsLight
Godskin Apostle RobeLight
Godskin Apostle HoodLight
Godskin Apostle BraceletsLight
Fur RaimentLight
Fire Monk GreavesMedium
Finger Maiden RobeLight
Finger Maiden FilletLight
Fia’s RobeLight
Fell Omen CloakLight
Envoy CrownMedium
Depraved Perfumer TrousersMedium
Depraved Perfumer RobeLight
Depraved Perfumer HeadscarfLight
Depraved Perfumer GlovesLight
Crimson Tear ScarabHeavy
Corhyn’s RobeLight
Consort’s RobeLight
Consort’s MaskMedium
Confessor HoodLight
Commoner’s GarbLight
Cloth GarbLight
Champion PauldronLight
Champion HeadbandLight
Champion GaitersMedium
Champion BracersLight
Carian Knight GauntletsHeavy
Blue Cloth CowlLight
Bloodsoaked ManchettesLight
Black HoodLight
Black DumplingLight
Battlemage RobeLight
Battlemage ManchettesLight
Bandit MaskLight
Bandit ManchettesLight
Azur’s ManchettesLight
Astrologer TrousersMedium
Astrologer RobeLight
Astrologer GlovesLight

F-Tier

F-Tier
Armor NameType
Aristocrat HeadbandLight
Astrologer HoodLight
Bloodsoaked MaskLight
Blue Festive GarbLight
Blue Festive HoodLight
Brave’s BracerLight
Brave’s Cord CircletLight
Commoner’s HeadbandLight
Commoner’s ShoesLight
Commoner’s Simple GarbLight
Deathbed SmallsLight
Errant Sorcerer ManchettesLight
Errant Sorcerer RobeLight
Festive GarbLight
Festive HoodLight
Fia’s HoodLight
Godskin Noble HoodLight
Godskin Noble TrousersLight
Golden ProstheticMedium
Goldmask’s RagsLight
Grass Hair OrnamentLight
Guardian ArmorLight
Guilty HoodLight
High Page HoodLight
Highwayman GauntletsMedium
Juvenile Scholar CapLight
Official’s AttireLight
Page HoodLight
Perfumer HoodLight
Perfumer SarongLight
Prisoner ClothingLight
Prisoner TrousersLight
Prophet BlindfoldLight
Queen’s LeggingsLight
Ruler’s RobeLight
Sanguine Noble HoodLight
Sorcerer LeggingsLight
Sorcerer ManchettesLight
Traveler’s HatLight
Traveling Maiden HoodLight
Upper-Class RobeLight
War Surgeon GlovesMedium

Conclusion

Armors selection is extremely important in games like Elden Ring, in which every element tends to challenge your skills. So, the armor not only protects you from various enemies but also enhances the aesthetics of your character build. Moreover, you can also customize the default armor sets by combining various armaments yourself. However, it is often confusing to choose the best armor when you have over 120 options at hand. Therefore, the Elden Ring Armor Tier in Elden Ring List ranks all the armors individually so that you know what to look for as soon as you enter the First Step Site of Grace.