The Lords Of The Fallen, the 2023 sequel to the 2014 game of the same name, has many of the features often found within the souls-like genre, from its array of playable classes, and various weapon types to the schools of magic players can choose. Many paths can be taken to beat the game.

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One of the most important choices for a player to make in Lords of The Fallen is which armor works best for the character build. From the best defense against certain damage types to ensuring the character looks as cool as possible, Lords Of The Fallen has players covered with its huge range of armor sets.

10 Bones Armor Set

Lords of the Fallen has an exceptional amount of armor options, and not all of them are purely for protection; some just look great. For lighter to medium builds, this armor is maybe one of the best-looking in the game. The Bone armor set is a lightweight armor that turns the player character into a walking skeleton.

This armor isn’t found but can be purchased from The Shrine Of The Putrid Mother in the Skywest Bridge area. Offering great protection from fire and withering attacks, it isn't just for looks, this is an ideal option for players leaning towards agility or magic builds.

9 Hallowed Knight Armor Set

The Hallowed Knight set is great as an early-game option and comes as the starting armor for The Hallowed Knight class. For players looking to get this armor without starting as a Hallowed Knight, it can be purchased from Stomund, Captain of The Fidelis who is first found at Skywest Bridge.

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This classic-looking armor set gives great protection against physical damage, as well as high magical resistance, making this an excellent choice for gamers looking to play medium to heavy build types with an emphasis on non-magic combat.

8 Lightreaper’s Armor Set

A great armor choice for players looking at light attack or magical character builds. The Lightreaper armor set has excellent resistance against magic attacks, especially from physical and fire damage. A fantastic-looking armor set, Lightreaper’s armor blends the best of both worlds, with great protection and a cool look.

To obtain this armor, the player must first beat a Lightreaper boss at either Fitzroy's Gorge, or Upper Calrath within a Defiled Sepulchre. After players have collected the remembrance for the boss, they'll be able to exchange it with Molhu for the armor set.

7 Angel of The Void Armor Set

The Angel of The Void Armor set can be picked up by players quite early in the game and is a great option for medium to heavy builds and will give players the opportunity to look like the Grim Reaper himself.

The armor has good defense against physical attacks, as well as protection from frostbite, poison and poison build-up. Finding this armor is relatively simple and doesn’t require beating any boss to obtain it. It can be found in the swamp area of the game, close to the Forsaken Fen waypoint.

6 Antique Hallowed Sentinel Armor Set

This is one of the best early-game armor sets for its high damage mitigation. The Antique Hallowed Sentinel armor is a great choice for taking you further into the game and includes the armor itself, sleeves and helmet.

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Found only after defeating a few bosses, this medium armor looks great and offers decent resistance against most types, but mainly against burn and bleed. After making your way through Pilgrims Perch and coming to The Vestige of Blind Agatha the set will be close by and requires entering into the Umbral realm.

5 Judge Cleric Armor Set

This radiance-type armor set offers some of the highest holy protection in Lords Of The Fallen and is a perfect suit of armor for players looking to bring shining judgment to the various enemies in the game. This armor also has high damage mitigation for wither.

Obtaining this armor requires the player to first defeat Judge Cleric, the Radiant Sentinel. A boss who is found in The Empyrean area of the game. After acquiring the remembrance for this encounter, players can exchange this with Molhu in Skywest Bridge for the armor set.

4 Cursed Armor Set

There are many types of armor featured in Lords Of The Fallen, and choosing which one is best for your character build can be tricky. One Armor set that is well worth consideration is the Cursed Set.

This armor gives very high resistance to both physical and wither types of damage and looks great doing it. To find the Cursed Armor set you must travel to the Manse of The Hallowed Brothers. Obtaining the set isn’t as easy as others, and the route to the armor can be tricky, but eventually, it will be dropped by a tortured soul within the Umbral Realm.

3 Tancred’s Armor Set

For players looking for the ultimate tank build, Tancred’s Armor set is one of the best you can get in Lords Of The Fallen. As the heaviest armor in the game, players will need to plan their build around the set, but by doing so offers extremely high protection against physical damage and fire damage.

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To get this armor, the player needs to first defeat the bosses Tancred, Master of Castigations and Reinhold The Immured, and then acquire the remembrance. Giving this remembrance to Molhu at Skywest Bridge will earn you the armor.

2 Fitzroy’s Armor Set

Fitzroy's Armor is a great choice for players looking for a good heavy option for their build. Unfortunately, it is one of the heaviest armors in the early game, but this also makes it a great choice for players looking to tank oncoming attacks, this set offers great physical defense.

Found near the end of Fitzroy’s Gorge area, the armor can be found after crossing a large courtyard and climbing to the top of a tower on the left-hand side. The armor is at the top.

1 Sovereign Protector Armor Set

One of the best options for heavy builds, the Sovereign Protector set looks fantastic with its shining brass-colored armor plate. Offering high resilience to physical damage and magic, the armor weighs less than Tancred’s set and gives much better protection against holy damage, allowing for a much more balanced armor.

This set is also easier to obtain, as it doesn’t require defeating a boss first. To get this armor, make your way through the tunnel in Sunless Skein mines, you will find the set contained in a chest behind some barrels.