270+ Hours in Elden Ring: These Astrologer Armors Are the Best

Time to improve your Astrologer Build! Here are some of the Best Astrologer Armor in Elden Ring that I found after spending more than 270 hours in the game.

The Astrologer Class focuses on sorceries in Elden Ring; however, to get the most out of it, you need to equip a decent armor, too. As you already know, Elden Ring provides many different classes that can further be used to make unique builds. Within the huge pool of Elden Ring Builds, Astrologers and Mages are among the most used by players, and I’m certainly one of them. Hence, if you’re aiming to be one, too, learning about some of the Best Astrologer Armor in Elden Ring is worth your time.

Key Takeaways
  • Astrologer Class excels in Intelligence and Mind stats, ideal for sorceries and spells.
  • Equip the Best Astrologer Sets for optimal defense against enemy attacks.
  • Ranged spellcasters need high Magic Damage negation armor like Azur’s Glintstone or Lusat Set.
  • Versatile Astrologer players like me can choose Carian Knight, Blackflame Monk, or Crucible Axe Set.
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Best Astrologer Armors Comparison

Here’s a quick look at my best picks for the Astrologer Armor Sets:

Armor SetBest ForPhysical NegationMagic NegationFire NegationLightning NegationHoly NegationWeight
Spellblade SetThe Best Set For Magic Ashes Of War Buff8.925.1122.623.525.18.6
Crucible Axe SetThe Best Armor Set For Crucible Incantations33.825.624.222.627.636.9
Snow Witch SetThe Best Armor Set For Cold Sorceries10.123.423.423.223.410.4
Azur's Glintstone SetThe Highest Magic Defense In The Game13.629.224.625.226.514.3
Sage SetThe Best Mage Set For Low Endurance Builds11.923.922.42323.99.8
Blackflame Monk SetThe Best Physical Defense For Mage Sets26.119.825.415.619.827

The Best Astrologer Armor Elden Ring should focus on providing high resistance damage negations and also provide a considerable boost to the base stats of the Astrologer class. To be more specific, because you’ll be mostly using spells and won’t be doing much melee combat, you should choose armor sets with a high Magic Damage Negation stat.

1. Spellblade Set

The Best Set For Magic Ashes Of War Buff.

elden ring spellblade set
Spellblade Set [Screenshot by eXputer]

Damage Negation

Physical Magic Fire Lightning Holy
8.9 25.11 22.6 23.5 25.1

Resistance

Immunity Robustness Focus Vitality Poise
86 44 141 151 15
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Spellblade Set is one of the first armor that comes to mind when I talk about magic-based builds in Elden Ring. The Spellblade Set offers some decent stats, buffs, and damage negation, which can help you immensely.

Here are all the armor pieces of Spellblade Set in Elden Ring:

  • Helm: Spellblade Pointed Hat.
  • Gauntlets: Spellblade Gloves.
  • Chest Armor: Spellblade Traveling Attire.
  • Leg Armor: Spellblade Trousers.

How To Get?

Find an NPC called Sorcerer Rogier. He can initially be found at Stormveil Castle. From there on, you will need to follow down his quest line, and eventually, Rogier will end up in the Roundtable Hold.

  • Provides 8% damage boost to magic-associated Ashes of war.
  • Vitality, Focus, and resistances to elements are rather high.

  • Sorceries are not effected by the damage boost.
  • Poise and Physical damage negation comparatively low.

2. Crucible Axe Set

The Best Armor Set For Crucible Incantations.

elden ring crucible axe set
Crucible Axe Set [Image Credit: eXputer]

Damage Negation

Physical Magic Fire Lightning Holy
33.8 25.6 24.2 22.6 27.6

Resistance

Immunity Robustness Focus Vitality Poise
120 170 84 84 71
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The Crucible Axe Set is not your usual Mage/Astrologer Set. As per my findings, this one is a heavy-duty armor set that provides outstanding damage negations along with steady physical and magical defenses. If you’re someone who’s not 100% relied on Magic with the Astrologer class, then I think the Crucible Axe Set is the perfect fit for you!

Here are all the armor pieces of Crucible Axe Set in Elden Ring:

  • Helm: Crucible Axe Helm.
  • Gauntlets: Crucible Axe Gauntlets.
  • Chest Armor: Crucible Axe Armor.
  • Leg Armor: Crucible Axe Greaves.

How To Get?

You can get the Crucible Axe Set by defeating the Crucible Knight Ordovis boss. He is an optional Elden Ring Boss in Auriza Hero’s Grave. However, do not underestimate the Crucible Knight Ordovis. He is a heavy boss who uses a greatsword and a shield.

With an increase of 1 point in weight, you can achieve even bettter stats in Scaled Set, which can be obatined during Volcano manor questline.

  • Gives 17% increased damage to the Aspects of the Crucible Incantations.
  • Substantial Physical, Magic, and Holy defenses.

  • Has high Weight and lower Lightning defense.
  • Is more suitable for Melee rather than Mage-builds.

3. Snow Witch Set

The Best Armor Set For Cold Sorceries.

Elden ring Snow witch set
Snow Witch Set [Screenshot by eXputer]

Damage Negation

Physical Magic Fire Lightning Holy
10.1 23.4 23.4 23.2 23.4

Resistance

Immunity Robustness Focus Vitality Poise
78 66 146 146 16
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As an Astrologer, your go-to weapon would be the Staff, which means you won’t get into physical combat often. When considering an Astrologer Armor, the Snow Witch Set should surely be in the top 3 sets that pop into my mind. Its appearance may not be the best but it offers some outstanding stats which perfectly compliments every Astrologer Build in Elden Ring.

Here are all the armor pieces of Snow Witch Set in Elden Ring:

  • Helm: Snow Witch Hat.
  • Chest Armor: Snow Witch Robe.
  • Leg Armor: Snow Witch Skirt.

How To Get?

To obtain the Snow Witch Set in Elden Ring, I suggest you to travel to the northwest corner of the Lands Between map to a location called Renna’s Rise.

  • 10% increased damage to cold soceries provided by the hat.
  • Impressive Elemental defenses to weight ratio.

  • Requires progression of a lengthy questline.
  • Pierce damage reduction is relatively low.

4. Azur’s Glintstone Set

The Highest Magic Defense In The Game.

elden ring Azur's Glintstone Set
Azur’s Glintstone Set [Screenshot by: eXputer]

Damage Negation

Physical Magic Fire Lightning Holy
13.6 29.2 24.6 25.2 26.5

Resistance

Immunity Robustness Focus Vitality Poise
109 63 204 186 21
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Like the Snow Witch Set, the Azur’s Glintstone Set is another popular armor choice for Astrologer and Sorcerer builds. Whenever I wished to play as a Comet Azur sorcerer, this set was my first choice. Thus, the Azur’s Glintstone Set holds a secure spot on my list as it has one of the highest Magic damage negation.

Besides being a great Astrologer armor, the Azur’s Glintstone Set is also considered the Best Mage Armor Set in Elden Ring. Here are all the armor pieces of Azur’s Glintstone Set in Elden Ring:

  • Helm: Azur’s Glintstone Crown.
  • Gauntlets: Azur’s Manchettes.
  • Chest Armor: Azur’s Glintstone Robe.
  • Leg Armor: Old Sorcerer’s Legwraps.

How To Get?

Obtaining the Azur’s Glintstone Armor set can be a lengthy task because you must complete the Sorceress Sellen’s quest line.

  • Highest Magic defense in Elden Ring along with exceptional Vitality and Focus.
  • The headpiece increases the dmg of Comet sorceries.

  • Increases the FP cost of sorceries by 15%.
  • Considerably low Physical damage reductions.

5. Sage Set

The Best Mage Set For Low Endurance Builds.

Elden Ring Sage set
Sage Set [Image Credit: eXputer]

Damage Negation

Physical Magic Fire Lightning Holy
11.9 23.9 22.4 23 23.9

Resistance

Immunity Robustness Focus Vitality Poise
76 46 141 150 15
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The Sage Set packs all the right stats, which flawlessly complement a Mage/Astrologer build.  The Sage Armor Set is a light armor that greatly boosts Magic damage negation, and that’s also one of my reasons for liking it; it requires no Endurance investment. Just like the others, it’s not that tanky against physical damage. The Sage Set is a great shout for Astrologer classes; however, in my opinion, it isn’t the best option out there.

If you enjoyed using the initial Astrologer Set, you’ll love the Sage Set in Elden Ring. Nevertheless, here are all the pieces you need to complete the Sage Set:

  • Helm: Sage Hood.
  • Chest Armor: Sage Robe.
  • Leg Armor: Sage Trouser.

How To Get?

To get the Sage Set in Liurnia of Lakes, go to Stillwater Cave and follow the right path. In an enclosed cave space, you’ll find the Sage Set as loot next to a body.

For equal weight and higher Resistance stats as well as defenses, I recommend using the Alberich’s Set instead.

  • High elemental defenses without End investment.
  • Great Vitality and Focus-to-weight ratio.

  • Can be substituted by heavier sets for better stats.
  • Relatively lower Pierce damage reduction.

6. Blackflame Monk Set

The Best Physical Defense For Mage Sets.

Elden Ring blackflame monk set
Blackflame Monk Set [Image Credit: eXputer]

Damage Negation

Physical Magic Fire Lightning Holy
26.1 19.8 25.4 15.6 19.8

Resistance

Immunity Robustness Focus Vitality Poise
74 127 46 74 50
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When I wished to play a hybrid build with both magic and some melee action, I found that the Blackflame Monk Armor does the job pretty well. Thus, If you’re planning to go for a versatile playthrough with the Astrologer class, then the Blackflame Monk Armor is worth a shot. It grants decent damage negation in all sectors.

Here’s a quick look at all the Blackflame Monk Armor pieces:

  • Helm: Blackflame Monk Hood.
  • Gauntlets: Blackflame Monk Gauntlets.
  • Chest Armor: Blackflame Monk Armor.
  • Leg Armor: Blackflame Monk Greaves.

How To Get?

There isn’t any specific method of getting the Blackflame Monk Set in Elden Ring. The pieces of the set are randomly dropped by Blackflame Monks every time you kill them.

They can be found in the following areas:

For comparative results in terms of defenses and resistances, you can also opt for the Fire Monk Set.

  • Comparatively higher Physical, Slash, and Fire defenses.
  • Fairly large Robustness, Vitality, and Poise.

  • To obtain the set you need to farm certain enemies.
  • Quite less Lightning damage negation and Focus.

My Choice For The Astrologer Set In Elden Ring

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For the early game, I’d strongly recommend sticking with the classic Astrologer Set. It offers decent stats all around with good resistance. However, if you want something that’s a little sturdier and cooler, you can also go for the Carian Knight Set. After reaching Mt. Gelmir and completing the Sorcerror Sellen’s questline, definitely go for the Lusat or Azur Glintstone set, not only for the stats but for the supreme sorcerror look as well.

That’s about it from the Best Astrologer Sets in Elden Ring. I tried including a nice variation of armor sets. Some of these were also decent at holding themselves against physical damage, such as the Carian Knight Set and the Crucible Axe Set. Most were totally dependent on playstyles that utilize sorceries and incantations, such as Lusat’s Set and the Errant Sorcerer Set.

If you’re just starting off your Elden Ring journey, then go through the character creation tips. Apart from that, you can also go through my detailed Elden Ring Weapons Tier List and Bosses. You can also check out some of the Best Bow Builds in Elden Ring if you’re not planning to go for Katanas, Halberds, Swords, or Axe.

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