How to get the 6 best armor sets in Elden Ring

To make the most out of your time in The Lands Between in Elden Ring, you’ll want to come equipped with the best armor possible.

But with so many armor options, how do you know which is the best? Thankfully, we’ve got everything you’ll need to know here.

6. Lionel's Armor set

In terms of pure damage reduction, the Lionel Armor set is unmatched, making you feel like a tank as you battle enemies.

Where to find Lionel's Armor set

This one is in a room containing the Lower Capital Church Site of Grace in Leyndell, Ashen Capital.

5. Spellblade Armor set

The Spellblade Armor set is the best for magicians, as it strengthens your sorceries.

Where to find the Spellblade Armor set

Complete Ranni’s questline, defeat Blaidd, and then visit Roundtable Hold to collect the armor set from Rogier's body.

4. Blaidd’s Armor set

The Blaidd Armor set doesn’t give you any stat buffs, but it will make you look like a badass, which counts for something, right?

Where to find Blaidd’s Armor set

Follow Ranni’s questline and after you give her the Dark Moon Ring, you’ll find a hostile Blaidd at Ranni’s Rise. Defeat him to get his armor, then head to Seluvis’ Rise to acquire the helmet, which is on a corpse on a wall right beside it to the southeast.

3. Cleanrot Knight set

Use the Cleanrot Knight set to boost your overall resistance to elemental effects.

Where to find the Cleanrot Knight set

Visit the Aeonia Swamp area in Caelid and defeat the Cleanrot Knights that appear there. Eventually, they’ll drop the full set.

2. Royal Remains Armor set

The Royal Remains Armor set heals you over time, which will give you a major leg-up, especially early on.

Where to find the Royal Remains Armor set

Collect the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right), warp to Roundtable Hold, defeat the Ensha of the Royal Remains invader, and the armor set will appear on the left side of this area in front of Gideon Ofnir’s room.

1. General Radahn’s Armor set

Offering high defense amongst many elements, this is arguably the coolest-looking armor in the game.

Where to find General Radahn’s Armor set

After defeating the Starscourge Radahn boss, visit Enia at Roundtable Hold to purchase the armor set.