Where would the God of War be without his gear? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the best 3 armor sets in God of War Ragnarok. Regardless of your difficulty level in God of War Ragnarok, you will not have it easy when it’s your turn to face the big enemies. Therefore, good armor is always welcome. Let’s have a look at the best 3 armor sets in God of War Ragnarok.
[Updated August 21, 2024 – Updated links]
3. Best Armor Set in God of War Ragnarok: Armor of Guiding Light
Armor was found scattered around the Lake of Nine. It was forged from treasures brought to the realm in honor of Tyr. Increases LUCK.
Pectoral Plate of Guiding Light (Part 1 of the third Best Armor Set in God of War Ragnarok)
- How to get it: next to the Helm of Tyr.
- Stats: STRENGTH 36, DEFENSE 29, LUCK 36 (Min) / STRENGTH 68, DEFENSE 54, LUCK 68 (Max).
- Special: reasonable chance of LUCK with each hit and increasing the STRENGTH, ROUND POWER, and LUCK of one of Kratos’ weapons.
Guiding Gauntlets of Light
- How to get it: it is next to the runes Left Armlet of Tyr.
- Stats: STRENGTH 41, LUCK 23 (Min) / STRENGTH 77, LUCK 43 (Max).
- Special: Melee attacks have a chance of LUCK delivering a critical hit and creating a damaging blast.
Waist protector of Guiding Light
- How to get it: next to the Midgard Saber item.
- Stats: DEFENSE 41, LUCK 23 (Min) / DEFENSE 77, LUCK 43 (Max).
- Special: Melee attacks have a chance of LUCK delivering a critical hit and creating a damaging explosion.
2. Best Armor Set in God of War Ragnarok: Surtr
Protective armor is reputed to be worthy of Surtr himself.
Scorched Armor of Surtr
- How to get it: from the legendary chest #10 in Muspelheim.
- Stats: STRENGTH 62, DEFENSE 52, VITALITY 36 (Min) / STRENGTH 82, DEFENSE 68, VITALITY 48 (Max).
- Special: Kratos’ attacks that hit the target while the enemies hit will cause additional damage.
Surtr’s Scorched Armguard (Part 2 of the second Best Armor Set in God of War Ragnarok)
- Stats: STRENGTH 72, VITALITY 23 (Min) / STRENGTH 94, VITALITY 30 (Max).
- Special: Kratos takes reduced damage and has increased stun resistance during his abilities and basic attacks.
Scorched Sash of Surtr
- Stats: STRENGTH 13, DEFENSE 58, VITALITY 23 (Min) / STRENGTH 17, DEFENSE 76, VITALITY 30 (Max).
- Special: Kratos takes reduced damage and has increased stun resistance during his abilities and basic attacks.
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1. Best Armor Set in God of War Ragnarok: Steinbjörn
Armor forged with dream stones offers excellent protection against sharp blades and blunt objects.
How to get it: you must craft it using dream stones obtained by defeating trolls.
Steinbjörn’s Waist Protector
- Stats: DEFENSE 77 (Min) / DEFENSE 119 (Max).
- Special: a moderate chance to LUCK and stagger and inflict stun damage to nearby enemies when taking damage.
Steinbjörn’s Breastplate
- Stats: DEFENSE 146 (Min) / DEFENSE 190 (Max).
- Special: After taking considerable damage, Kratos’ attacks will restore some of the health lost for a while.
Steinbjörn’s Gauntlets (Part 3 of the Best Armor Set in God of War Ragnarok)
- Stats: STRENGTH 22, DEFENSE 55 (Min) / STRENGTH 34, DEFENSE 85 (Max).
- Special: a moderate chance to LUCK and stagger and inflict stun damage to nearby enemies when taking damage.
God of War Ragnarok is available on PS4 and PS5.
