Top 8 Best Armor Sets for Elden Ring Incantation Builds

In the game Elden Ring, spells account for about half of the spell types, but there’s a noticeable lack of armor pieces that cater to Faith and Incantation builds compared to Intelligence and Sorcery ones. However, don’t despair! There are some potent armor sets for Faith in Elden Ring if you know where to find them and what to wear.

In Elden Ring, the most effective armor sets for Incantation and Faith builds are those that grant either an increase in Faith or a specific type of Incantation. Here’s a list of eight recommended armor sets to enhance your Incantations, gain some stat boosts, or aesthetically represent a follower of the Erdtree (or other Faith-based entities in the Lands Between). This list includes recommendations from both the main game and DLC.

8. Commoner’s Set

Commoner’s Headband, Garb, & Shoes

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
7.56	11.128	11.128	9.544	22.556	21.370	21.964	22.556

As a gamer, I’ve come across an uncomplicated, easy-to-carry three-piece outfit known as the Commoner’s Garb in Elden Ring. This set offers a small yet beneficial boost to my Faith ability. When donned with this garb, I find myself with an additional +1 to Faith. It’s one of the finest Spellcaster sets for Incantation users during the early stages of the game, thanks to this inherent bonus. Moreover, its elemental defenses aren’t the weakest in the realm either.

How To Get The Commoner’s Set

As an Elden Ring gamer, I’ve found out that to snag the Commoner’s Set, I need to keep my eyes peeled for the Commoner’s Altered Headband, the Commoner’s Garb, and the Commoner’s Shoes. These items drop from Commoner foes scattered throughout Elden Ring. You can easily spot these tall, gangly fellows; they’re usually meandering leisurely across the landscape or huddled in a corner. Interestingly, the standard version of the Headband can be discovered in Mt. Gelmir as well!

7. Ruler’s Set

Ruler’s Mask & Robe

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
7.005	8.846	8.846	5.541	17.002	16.254	16.811	17.375

This set is made up of two main components: a mask and a robe, and can be augmented with Hand and Leg armor for extra protection. The Ruler’s Mask increases the wearer’s Faith by +1, whereas the Ruler’s Robe doesn’t provide any additional benefits other than coordinating well in terms of style and offering reasonable defense against elements.

How To Get The Ruler’s Set

To acquire the Ruler’s Set in Elden Ring, players should discover the hidden passage leading from Liurnia to the Altus Plateau, known as the secret Altus Tunnel. Look for this tunnel near some wrecked carriages close to the Abandoned Grave Site of Grace. Inside one of these wrecks, you’ll find a deceased character who has been left with the Ruler’s Mask and Ruler’s Robe.

6. Godskin Noble Set

Godskin Noble Hood, Robe, Bracelets, & Trousers

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
11.535	17.164	12.729	10.720	25.443	23.969	24.620	27.240

One of the most unsettling armor sets in the game features designs that incorporate faces. Unlike other sets such as the Ruler’s and Commoner’s, which amplify Faith, the Godskin Noble Set enhances the damage of Noble Presence by approximately 20% through the Godskin Noble Robe. This adds a substantial enhancement to this unique Incantation. Additionally, it boasts an exceptionally high Holy defense.

How To Get The Godskin Noble Set

As a gamer delving into Elden Ring, I found myself on a quest to obtain the striking Godskin Noble Set. This set is hidden along the path leading to the Divine Tower of Liurnia, specifically from the Inverted Carian Study Hall. To lay my hands on this elegant armor, I had to confront and conquer the formidable Godskin Noble boss. Lucky for me, upon defeating this noble adversary, all four pieces – the Godskin Noble Hood, Robe, Bracelets, and Trousers – were mine to claim and enhance my character’s appearance and capabilities.

5. Haligtree Knight Set

Haligtree Knight Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, & Greaves

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
26.501	24.612	26.501	26.501	20.492	22.699	19.2	22.699

This Incantation set is exceptional for hybrid spellcaster and melee builds, providing impressive Physical and elemental defenses, a substantial enhancement to Faith (+2) through its Helm, and it maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance that won’t grow tiresome with time, unlike the Godskin Noble set.

How To Get The Haligtree Knight Set

To acquire the Haligtree Knight Set in Elden Ring, players need to venture to Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree and battle against the Haligtree Knights. These knights occasionally drop the Haligtree Knight Armor, Haligtree Knight Gauntlets, and Haligtree Knight Greaves as loot when defeated. The Haligtree Knight Helm can be found near a Site of Grace close to Elphael Inner Wall.

4. Crucible Tree & Crucible Axe Sets

Crucible Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, & Greaves

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
33.865	27.307	33.054	31.164	25.603	24.265	22.699	27.656

In Elden Ring, some of the top Incantation build sets are particularly noteworthy due to their ability to enhance the potency of Aspect of the Crucible spells and Ashes of War. When you wear all four pieces from either the Crucible Tree or Axe set, your Aspect of the Crucible spells become approximately 16% stronger.

Additionally, you can acquire the Crucible Hammer Helm in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion pack. This helm provides the same enhancement and represents an alternative design within the Crucible armor collection. To obtain it, vanquish Devonia in the Ruins of Rauh.

How To Get The Crucible Tree & Crucible Axe Sets

To acquire the Crucible Tree & Crucible Axe sets in Elden Ring, players need to either defeat Siluria in the Deeproot Depths or conquer the dual Crucible Knight boss fight in the Auriza Hero’s Grave. The chest hidden behind Siluria contains the Crucible Tree set. In contrast, the Crucible Axe set will drop automatically from Ordovis once you have successfully defeated both knights.

3. Messmer’s Helm & Fire Knight Set

Messmer’s Helm, Fire Knight Armor, Gauntlets, & Greaves

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
24.581	20.327	22.744	21.771	19.367	23.780	16.014	18.233

The SOTE Bad-boy’s helm and the Fire Knight Armor complement Messmer’s Helm effectively since they both amplify the potency of Messmer’s Fire Spells by approximately 5% each, resulting in a combined enhancement of 10% for this exclusive spell type from SOTE.

How To Get Messmer’s Helm & The Fire Knight Set

To acquire Messmer’s Helm, Elden Ring players need to vanquish Messmer the Impaler at the culmination of the Shadow Keep, nestled within the Realm of Shadows. Scattered across the DLC, there’s a slim possibility that components for the Fire Knight armor set might drop from encounters with Fire Knights.

2. Goldmask’s Set

Radiant Golden Mask, Goldmask’s Rags, Bracelets, & Waistwrap

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
11.046	8.913	9.913	5.027	24.592	23.842	24.592	26.151

The Goldmask’s Incantation & Faith Armor Set comprises four elements, but only the helm provides a bonus. Known for its golden mask, this formidable helmet enhances the potency of Golden Order Incantations by approximately 10%. This boost particularly influences spells such as Discus of Light, Radagon’s Rings of Light, and similar enchantments. Among the scarce armor sets in Elden Ring, few are more visually aligned with the incantation gameplay, and this one definitely leaves an impression.

How To Get Goldmask’s Set

Players of Elden Ring need to navigate down to the lower part of a decaying bridge that traverses over the forest in Altus Plateau. Once there, they should search for the Goldmask on a corpse. The remaining components of the Goldmask Set are obtained after finishing the questline involving Goldmask and Brother Corhyn.

1. Death Knight Set

Death Knight Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, & Greaves

Physical Def	vs Strike	vs Slash	vs Pierce	Magic Def	Fire Def	Lightning Def	Holy Def
24.784	21.595	24.440	24.440	19.021	27.441	17.073	16.405

As an Elden Ring gamer, I’d say that the armor set you’re referring to is undeniably one of the finest for those who specialize in Incantations. Here’s why: Firstly, it provides exceptional Physical defense, a rarity among the armors designed for spellcasters in Elden Ring. Secondly, each piece in this set grants a subtle boost to all damage dealt by Ancient Dragon Cult Incantations, adding up to an impressive 8% bonus in total.

In Elden Ring, Ancient Dragon Cult Incantations are among the most effective for dealing damage. These incantations notably enhance the power of the classic Thunderbolt spell, and also boost a couple of additional DLC-exclusive spells such as Blinkbolt.

How To Get The Death Knight Set

In Elden Ring, players need to explore the depths below Shadow Keep, known as the Darklight Catacombs, to obtain the Death Knight Set. First, find and unlock the Ruins of Unte entrance from Shadow Keep. Then, proceed southeast until you reach the Recluses’ River Downstream Site of Grace. After that, make your way down the cliffs towards the south, beware of enemies, and seek out the door to the Darklight Catacombs (which is marked by two large Ghostflames). Inside, search for the remains of a Death Knight to discover the complete Death Knight Armor Set.

2025-01-23 07:14