Armors in Lords of the Fallen protect you from various incoming damage types. Different armor sets help you mitigate the elemental damages imposed by your main final bosses. You might classify the best heavy armor based on its appearance, mobility, defense, and additional resistance from elemental damage.
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- Heavy Armors are a part of the four Armor classes in Lords of the Fallen.
- There are a total of 80 Armor sets in Lords of the Fallen.
- Sacred Resonance, Calrath Guardsman, Conflagrant Seer, J’deyl, and Tancred’s armor sets are the best and most reliable heavy armor in-game.
- You may lose mobility with some of these armors, but the amazing defensive elemental and physical stats will compensate for it.
Best Heavy Armors In Lords Of The Fallen Compared
Here is an overview of the best Heavy Armors in Lords of the Fallen, along with their stats:
| Armor Set | Physical Damage Mitigation | Resistances | Weight | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Resonance | 387 | Smite: 214, Holy: 335, Fire: 147, Wither: 235, Frostbite: 136, Poison: 177 | 53.1 | Best Heavy Armor For Resistance Against Holy Damage |
| Calrath Guardsman | 383 | Smite: 144, Holy: 271, Fire: 277, Wither: 231, Frostbite: 124, Poison: 149 | 58.2 | Best Well-Balanced Heavy Armor In Lords of the Fallen |
| Conflagrant Seer | 226 | Smite: 112, Holy: 132, Fire: 282, Wither: 256, Frostbite: 205, Poison: 229 | 35.1 | Best Alternative For Calrath Guardsman Armor set |
| J'deyl | 454 | Smite: 148, Holy: 264, Fire: 270, Wither: 230, Frostbite: 176, Poison: 202 | 62.2 | The Best Mid-Game Heavy Armor |
| Tancred's | 779 | Smite: 64, Holy: 164, Fire: 363, Wither: 258, Frostbite: 133, Poison: 124 | 81.2 | The Best Heavy Armor For Protection Against Physical Damage |
5. Sacred Resonance
| Damage Type | Mitigation Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | 387 |
| Holy | 335 |
| Fire | 147 |
| Wither | 235 |
| Damage Type | Resistance Value |
|---|---|
| Smite | 214 |
| Bleed | 237 |
| Burn | 120 |
| Ignite | 79 |
| Frostbite | 136 |
| Poison | 177 |
The Sacred Resonance is a good starting heavy armor for getting used to heavy armor in Lords of the Fallen. The resistance against elemental damages, especially Bleed Damage, is good enough for the heavy armor to be considered one of the best in Lords of the Fallen.
You can get the armor by defeating the Receiver of Sacred Resonance or get it inside the chest found in Pilgrim’s Perch.
- High bleed and smite resistance.
- Has high physical and holy damage mitigation.
- Low resistance to burn and ignite.
- Why I Chose This: Sacred Resonance set can be found quite early and has high resistance to bleed and smite.
4. Calrath Guardsman
| Damage Type | Mitigation Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | 383 |
| Holy | 271 |
| Fire | 277 |
| Wither | 231 |
| Damage Type | Resistance Value |
|---|---|
| Smite | 144 |
| Bleed | 168 |
| Burn | 161 |
| Ignite | 136 |
| Frostbite | 124 |
| Poison | 149 |
The best defensive stats can be found with the Calrath Guardsman Armor set with a much-needed Physical Negation damage of 383. For heavy armor, the weight is pretty balanced compared to other sets in Lords of the Fallen.
It means you can make a good heavy build by having other items in your build. You can find the armor in the lower area of the Upper Calrath location. You will see a ladder there, so head up and open the chest.
- Reasonable damage mitigation from all types.
- Has low resistance from status effects.
- Why I Chose This: The Calrath Guardsman Armor set has reasonable resistance to all damages, making it a good early-game armor.
3. Conflagrant Seer
| Damage Type | Mitigation Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | 226 |
| Holy | 132 |
| Fire | 282 |
| Wither | 256 |
| Damage Type | Resistance Value |
|---|---|
| Smite | 112 |
| Bleed | 124 |
| Burn | 219 |
| Ignite | 215 |
| Frostbite | 205 |
| Poison | 229 |
Elemental Defences should be the main element in your armor so that you can survive in harsh environments. Conflagrant Seer specializes in good resistance to Fire and Burn damages. The weight is good enough to move around and dodge while taking damage.
Spawns drop Conflagrant Seer Armor Set of Conflagrant Seer enemies. However, the drop chances are low.
- Reasonable resistance against poison, ignite, burn, and frostbite.
- Low resistance against smite and bleed.
- Why I Chose This: The Conflagrant Seer armor set offers good resistance to almost all status effects, allowing it to be on my list.
2. J’deyl
| Damage Type | Mitigation Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | 454 |
| Holy | 264 |
| Fire | 270 |
| Wither | 230 |
| Damage Type | Resistance Value |
|---|---|
| Smite | 148 |
| Bleed | 222 |
| Burn | 215 |
| Ignite | 140 |
| Frostbite | 176 |
| Poison | 202 |
J’deyl Armor Set is ideal for situations where you encounter magic, especially at the earlier stage of Lords of the Fallen, making it the best form of heavy armor for beginners. You can head-on fight the more early undefeatable bosses with the J’deyl Armor Set.
You can find the armor by following these steps:
- Fast Travel to Fief of the Chill Curse and Continue ahead to find some stairs.
- Keep walking until you see the chest.
- High physical damage mitigation.
- Good resistance from bleed and burn.
- Low smite and ignite resistance.
- Why I Chose This: The armor set has high resistance against physical and almost all status effects, making it an essential part of my journey.
1. Tancred’s
| Damage Type | Mitigation Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | 779 |
| Holy | 164 |
| Fire | 363 |
| Wither | 258 |
| Damage Type | Resistance Value |
|---|---|
| Smite | 64 |
| Bleed | 73 |
| Burn | 227 |
| Ignite | 208 |
| Frostbite | 133 |
| Poison | 124 |
The Tancred’s Armor Set is the epitome of heavy armor as it provides you with the utmost best physical defense. The armor is supposed to make you built like a tank.
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Players have also agreed on the following Steam Community Post that the Tancred Armor is the best armor you can have in Lords of the Fallen. It is one of the last armor you can get, so it is good before starting NG+. You will need a Remembrance of Tancred Master of Castigations and Reinhold.
- Insane physical damage mitigation.
- Has low smite and bleed resistance.
- Why I Chose This: While having low resistance to status effects, the extremely high physical damage mitigation made me want to try the Tancred’s armor set.
My Take On The Best Heavy Armor
I think Tancred’s Armor Set is one of the best armors I have acquired, which is why it is mentioned in the list above. The stats speak for themselves with this armor, and you have an amazing helm armor look, making you look majestic in Lords of the Fallen. Honestly, the list above is best for every game player; whether a beginner or a veteran, there is something for everyone.
So these were the best heavy armor that you can equip and find. If you want to pair the heavy armor with some of the best bows in Lords of the Fallen, go through the article written by our guide editor, Moiz Banoori. The Udirangr Warwolf Build is getting quite popular among Lords of the Fallen players, so do check it out.
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