Elden Ring Armor Bonuses: A Comprehensive Guide

In the vast world of Elden Ring, choosing the right armor can make all the difference in your playthrough. With over 100 armor sets available, each with its unique bonuses and attributes, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to wear. In this guide, we'll break down the armor bonuses in Elden Ring, helping you make informed decisions about your character's build.

Understanding Armor Bonuses

Not every piece of armor in Elden Ring has a bonus, but when they do, it's often worth taking advantage of. Armor bonuses can range from increased stats to enhanced abilities, and sometimes, even penalties. When choosing your armor, consider the weight, defenses, and bonuses to ensure you're getting the most out of your gear.

All Armor Bonuses in Elden Ring

Below, we've compiled a comprehensive list of armor bonuses in Elden Ring. Keep in mind that some armor sets have multiple pieces that offer different bonuses, so be sure to experiment and find the combination that works best for you.

• Alberich: Boosts Aberrant Sorceries by 6% per piece (excluding leg set)
• Albinauric: Mask increases Arcane by 4
• Azur's Glintstone: Helmet increases Comet Azur by 15%, Glintstone Cometshard by 10%, and Comet spells by 10%; however, it also increases FP cost of all Sorceries by 15%
• Battlemage: Haima Glintstone Crown increases Strength and Intelligence by 2, but reduces FP by 10%
• Black Knife: Chest piece muffles the sound of the wearer's footsteps
• Briar: Damages enemies when the wearer rolls into them; damage increases with each piece worn
• Commoner: Chest piece increases Faith by 1
• Consort: Max increases Dexterity by 2
• Crucible Axe: Each piece increases damage with Aspect of the Crucible incantations by 4%, totaling 16% with the full set
• Crucible Tree: Each piece increases damage with Aspect of the Crucible incantations by 4%, totaling 17% with the full set

More Armor Bonuses

• Duelist: Each piece draws aggro of nearby enemies, similar to Shabriri's Woe Talisman (Gravekeeper Cloak only has this effect when altered)
• Errant Sorcerer: Crown increases Intelligence and Endurance by 2, but reduces FP by 10%
• Godskin Noble: Robe increases damage of Noble Presence incantation by 20%
• Goldmask: Mask increases Golden Order incantations by 10%
• Haligtree Foot Soldier: Helmet increases Faith by 1
• Haligtree Knight: Helmet increases Faith by 2
• Haligtree Soldier: Helmet increases Faith by 1
• House Marais: Mask increases Arcane by 1

Armor Bonuses Continued

• Lazurli Sorcerer: Mask increases Intelligence and Dexterity by 3, but reduces maximum health by 18%
• Lusat: Crown increases damage of Stars of Ruin by 15% and Star Shower and Glintstone Stars by 10%; however, increases FP cost of all Sorceries by 15%
• Noble: Hood increases Mind by 1
• Omen: Each armor piece increases damage of Omen Bairn and Regal Omen Bairn by 5%, totaling 20%
• Omenkiller: Helmet increases Strength by 2
• Preceptor: Big Hat increases Mind by 3 and reduces Stamina by 9%
• Queen of the Full Moon: Helmet increases Intelligence by 3

Final Armor Bonuses

• Raptor: Chest piece increases jump attacks by 10% (does not affect bow jump attacks); effect is reduced to 5% in PVP
• Raya Lucarian Sorcerer: Mask increases Intelligence by 3, reducing total Stamina by 9%
• Rotten Duelist: Rotten Duelist Helmet draws aggro of nearby enemies, similar to Shabriri's Woe Talisman
• Royal Remains: Helmet provides health regeneration (2 health points per second) when below 18% maximum health
• Ruler: Mask increases Faith by 1
• Shaman: Helmet increases attack power of Ancestral Infant's Head by 20%
• Snow Witch: Snow Witch hat increases potency of Cold sorceries by 10% (does not affect impact damage from Frostbite)
• Spellblade: Each piece increases magic dealing Ashes of War damage by roughly 2% (does not boost Sorceries)

Conclusion

With this comprehensive guide, you're now equipped to explore the vast array of armor bonuses in Elden Ring. Remember to consider your build, playstyle, and preferences when choosing your armor, and don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations to find what works best for you.