In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, armor sets differ significantly from typical RPGs, where you don't receive bonuses for wearing complete sets. Instead, these sets are often found together in specific locations or on certain enemies, hence their names reflect their origins, with the exception of Twitch drops and pre-order sets.
Best Armor Sets in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Best Armor Sets for Protection
Praguer Guard Armor
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While the Praguer Guard Armor might not be chosen solely for its stats, it's invaluable for easing one of the final main quests, "Reckoning." Wearing this armor during the quest allows you to freely explore the camp without being questioned or attacked by guards, making it much simpler to complete. In terms of protection, it offers robust defense with stats, depending on quality, of 269 stab resistance, 312 slash resistance, and 146 blunt resistance.
Cuman Armor
You can acquire the Cuman Armor set by defeating enemies in the Kuttenberg Region, particularly during the "Bellatores" side quest in Bylany. Although not ideal for stealth due to its high noise and conspicuousness, this armor provides solid protection against slashing and blunt damage, making it perfect for combat-heavy quests. Its defense stats, depending on quality, are 149 stab resistance, 181 slash resistance, and 65 blunt resistance.
Milanese Cuirass Armor
The Milanese Cuirass Armor can be purchased from merchants in the Kuttenberg Region, with Kuttenberg City being a prime location due to its multiple armor-selling merchants. Although expensive, this set offers significant defense against damage with stats, depending on quality, of 392 stab resistance, 286 slash resistance, and 100 blunt resistance. Keep in mind its weight if you're managing multiple armor sets.
Vavak Soldier Armor
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You can obtain the Vavak Soldier Armor by looting the soldiers accompanying Vavak during his confrontation at the Ruthards' palace, leading to the quest to find Rosa's book. While the chest piece might not be the strongest, the other pieces offer impressive stab and slash defense. Even if you don't want the full set, consider grabbing the head and gloves for added protection in combat. Its defense stats, depending on quality, are 352 stab resistance, 264 slash resistance, and 99 blunt resistance.
Brunswick Armor
The Brunswick Armor set is available to those who pre-ordered the game and completed the "Lion's Crest" side quest. It stands out as the best early-game armor, obtainable before Semine's wedding, aiding in completing early quests with less developed skills and fewer perks. Wearing the entire set provides defense stats of 704 stab resistance, 567 slash resistance, and 239 blunt resistance.
Best Armor for Stealth
Cutpurse Armor
The Cutpurse Armor is one of the best sets for stealth, available through Twitch drops. If you missed out, you might need to wait for future events unless the developers reintroduce past drops. Wearing the entire set gives you defense stats of 24 stab resistance, 53 slash resistance, and 54 blunt resistance.
Overall Best Armor
The best armor strategy in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* involves mixing and matching pieces to suit your build's needs. While full sets look great in cutscenes, they don't provide combat or stealth advantages. Armor helps mitigate damage, but consider pairing it with the best weapons in the game. If you excel in combat, a sword, shield, and basic armor set might be all you need to navigate the game's challenges successfully.
