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Armor is more than just a fashion accessory inElden Ring,as it plays a vital role in keeping the player alive. Armor is divided into different weight classes according to their equip load.Each weight class includes a range of armors with distinct features. Heavy armor has the highest weight, but they have their benefits as they bring high damage negation and resistance to the table. But with a high equip load, players lose the ability to move swiftly.
InElden Ring, there are plenty of heavy armor sets available that players can invest in, but not everything that weighs more, performs better. Here are the heaviest armor sets that the Tarnished can check out when searching for some solid protection.
Updated Aug 03, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: The heaviest armor sets in Elden Ring vary quite a lot, and though many were introduced in the DLC, most are available in the base version of Elden Ring. Heavy armor sets don’t technically exist as a category in Elden Ring, but there are definitely some sets that will push your max equip load to its absolute limits (if not almost guarantee an Overencumbered effect). But to equip any of these best heavy armor Elden Ring sets, you’ll have to find them first – this guide to the heaviest armor sets in Elden Ring has been updated with more detailed information about how to get each set, as well as some minor updates to other information throughout.
Holy: 26.1
Poise: 72
TheBanished Knight Setis a heavyweight armor set known for its strong defensive ability. Because the armor is not extremely heavy, players can use it without having to invest as much of their stats in endurance. Despite being lighter than Lionel’s set, this set offers higher physical damage negation.
Unfortunately, the set cannot be obtained in one go. But once players obtain the entire set, they will realize that it was worth the time to obtain it.
How To Get The Banished Knight Set
To get the Banished Knight Set,Elden Ring players have to farm it by repeatedly killing the Banished Knights in the hope that they will drop the pieces of this set. Banished Knights can found both in the early and late game in Stormveil and Crumbling Farum Azula.
Holy: 26.5
Radahn is one of the most iconic bosses inElden Ring, thanks to both the boss fight from the Radahn festival and his appearance. It is possible to cosplay as General Radahn with this set. The set is great in both utility and fashion, good in terms of both defensive stats and its appearance.The armor boasts superior robustness, allowing players to deal with Hemorrhage and Frostbite easily.
The set has similar stats to the Banished Armor set, but is a bit heavier than the latter and offers extra protection. It’s up to the player whether they are ready to sacrifice some weight for more defense stats.
How To Get The General Radahn Set
To get the General Radahn Set,Elden Ringplayers must defeat Starscourge Radahn in Caelid, then purchase each piece from Enia back at Roundtable Hold. It cost a total of 36,000 Runes to purchase the entire set.
Holy: 26.4
Poise: 75
Some of the best armor sets inElden Ringare the ones that require players to put some effort to obtain them. Gaius’s set is one of them. Weighing at the lower end of the list, the set has good robustness, and it takes Slash and Piercing attacks well.
While the set requires players to invest some points in endurance and fight a warrior riding atop of a boar, it is all worth it when players equip this set to deflect blows in The Lands Between.
How To Get The Gaius Set
To get the Gaius Set,Elden Ringplayers mustdefeat Commander Gaius,an optional boss in the DLC. This boss is one of several that can be found in the Shadow Keep – Gaius can be found beneath the Church District.
Holy: 27.6
Poise: 82
Everyone remembers the Tree Sentinel, since so many players got killed by them, especially when beginning their adventure in The Lands Between. The golden armor worn by Tree Sentinels, who serve the Erdtree, can be equipped by the players as well.
Boasting superior physical and magical defense, the armor has well-rounded stats in each category, making it useful in most situations.
How To Get The Tree Sentinel Set
To get the Tree Sentinel Set,Elden Ringplayers mustdestroy all three chariots in Auriza Hero’s Grave.
Poise: 80
If there are any downsides to using the Veteran’s set inElden Ring, they are hard to pinpoint. Featuring the best poise for its weight category, the Veteran’s set is a great choice for players.
Worn by Commander Niall, the veteran soldier of Sol, this set is almost identical to the Banished Knight set, with a few differences in terms of its appearance. When it comes to stats, though, it is an altogether different story. The Veteran’s Set is better than its similar-looking counterpart in almost every aspect.
How To Get The Veteran’s Set
To get the Veteran’s Set,Elden Ringplayers must defeat Commander Niall at the end of the Castle Sol legacy dungeon, then purchase each piece from Enia – it will cost a total of 18,000 Runes to purchase all four pieces.
Poise: 86
Worn by Lionel the Lionhearted, Lionel’s set might not be the first pick for many players based off its looks. However, there is more to this set than meets the eye.Lionel’s set has extremely high poise, which allows players to hit through some enemy attacks.
This distinctive armor is an excellent choice for melee players, offering high robustness that enhances its overall benefits. Along with decent magic negation stats, Lionel’s set is worth checking out when looking for something heavy and sturdy inElden Ring.
How To Get The Lionel’s Set
To get the Lionel’s Set,Elden Ringplayers can find it on the body of Lionel on a bed near the Lower Capital Church Site of Grace, in Leyndell.
Holy: 27.0
Poise: 91
The Omen is described as a vision of Dung Eater’s mind. Worn by Dung Eater himself,this armor looks hideous when equipped, but it compensates for its ghastly appearance with its numbers.
The Omen set boosts the damage of Omen Bairn and Regal Omen Bairn by 5% each. While the Omen set is not as good as some other heavyweight sets on this list, it is still a solid choice if players can overlook the fact that it looks like it is covered in feces.
How To Get The Omen Set
To get the Omen Set,Elden Ringplayers mustdefeat the Dung Eater in the Subterrarean Shunning Grounds, or complete his questline to find it on the body of the Dung Eater.
Holy: 27.1
Poise: 96
The Solitude set exudes the aura of a dark paladin, and provides exceptional protection too – it’s a fashionable and practical match made in heaven.
The set provides some of the highest Focus resistance in the game, making the wearer stronger against attacks that inflict sleep or madness. The armor is fashionable too, and if players can manage its weight, the set is a rock solid option when starting the DLC.
How To Get The Solitude Set
To get the Solitude Set,Elden Ringplayers must defeat thethe Blackgaol Knightin the Western Nameless Mausoleum, which can be found at the beginning of the DLC’s Gravesite Plain area.
Holy: 26.2
This armor won’t make it intoElden Ring’sfashion hall of fame, but it can save the lives of players under difficult circumstances. Despite being ugly, the Fire Prelate set offers great defensive stats, particularly against fire.
The poise on this armor is almost as good as the Bull Goat set, with solid physical and magical damage negation properties. With its solid stats, the armor gives the players an upper edge in battles against both gods and other players.
How To Get The Fire Prelate Set
To get the Fire Prelate Set, Elden Ringplayers must either defeat Fire Prelate enemies for a chance to drop each piece, or defeat two specific Fire Prelates for guaranteed drops: the Fire Prelate in the Mountaintops of Giants' Guardian’s Garrison, and the Fire Prelate in Fort Laiedd beneath Mount Gelmir.
Poise: 100
Verdirgis Armor set is a brand-new armor setthat comes from theShadow of the Erdtree DLC. This armor set has raised the bar, overtaking the Bull-Goat set for some players as the best choice for heavyweight armor in the game.
The Verdigris armor set comes with 100 poise and great defensive stats. The set mainly focuses on immunity and robustness, and handles slash attacks exceptionally well. With similar stats under less weight than the Bull Goat, players must keep their eyes open for this set.
How To Get The Verdigris Armor Set
To get the Verdigris Armor Set,Elden Ringplayers must kill Moore in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, or find it on his body after the Leda fight or on his body near the Church of the Crusade.
