All 284 Armor Pieces and Their Stats in Dark and Darker

Dark and Darker is a dungeon game where you fight monsters and other players, and armor pieces are the gear your character wears to survive it. Each piece adds protection against physical and magic damage, and many also change how fast you can move. That makes armor a constant trade-off between taking less damage and staying mobile. Once you know how the slots, weight and class rules fit together, picking pieces gets much easier.

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Arcane Hood

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 4 at Poor to 8 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Warlock, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 4; Common 4; Uncommon 5; Rare 6; Epic 6; Legendary 7; Unique 8
Magical Resistance by Rarity: Poor 20; Common 25; Uncommon 31; Rare 37; Epic 41; Legendary 49; Unique 54
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Spell Casting Speed: 1.5%

Armet

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 25–27 at Poor to 39–42 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter
Movement Speed: -12
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 25–27; Common 28–31; Uncommon 31–33; Rare 33–35; Epic 34–36; Legendary 37–39; Unique 39–42
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 18%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 7%; Physical Damage Reduction: 1.5%

Barbuta Helm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 20–21 at Poor to 30–31 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Barbarian
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 20–21; Common 22–23; Uncommon 23–24; Rare 25–26; Epic 27–28; Legendary 29–30; Unique 30–31
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 12%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 4%; Physical Power: 2

Bone Helm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 18 at Poor to 28 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Warlock
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 18; Common 20; Uncommon 21; Rare 23; Epic 26; Legendary 27; Unique 28
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 9%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 5.5%; Undead Race Damage Bonus: 2%

Bycocket

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 11 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Ranger
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 7; Rare 8; Epic 9; Legendary 10; Unique 11
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Headshot Damage Modifier: 2%

Ceremonial Headdress

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 11 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Cleric, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 6; Rare 8; Epic 8–9; Legendary 9; Unique 11
Magical Resistance by Rarity: Poor 16; Common 20; Uncommon 25; Rare 29; Epic 33; Legendary 39; Unique 43
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Cooldown Reduction Bonus: 2%

Chapel De Fer

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 16–17 at Poor to 26 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -8
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 16–17; Common 18–19; Uncommon 20–21; Rare 21–22; Epic 23–24; Legendary 24–25; Unique 26
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Physical Power Bonus: 1.5%

Chaperon

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 4 at Poor to 8 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Cleric, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 4; Common 4; Uncommon 5; Rare 5; Epic 6; Legendary 7; Unique 8
Magical Resistance by Rarity: Poor 16; Common 20; Uncommon 25; Rare 29; Epic 33; Legendary 39; Unique 43
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 5%; Magical Damage Reduction: 1.5%

Coif

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 5 at Poor to 10 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -2
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 5; Common 5; Uncommon 6; Rare 6–7; Epic 7–8; Legendary 8; Unique 10
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Memory Capacity Add: 3

Crusader Helm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 23 at Poor to 34 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -17
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 23; Common 25; Uncommon 27; Rare 28; Epic 30; Legendary 33; Unique 34
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 15%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 5.5%; Demon Race Damage Reduction: 2%

Darkgrove Hood

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 11 at Poor to 21 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Druid
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 11; Common 13; Uncommon 15; Rare 15; Epic 18–19; Legendary 20; Unique 21
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 7%; Cooldown Reduction Bonus: 2%

Dryad Mask

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 11 at Poor to 22 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Warlock, Druid
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 11; Common 13; Uncommon 16; Rare 15–16; Epic 19–20; Legendary 21; Unique 22
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Physical Power Bonus: 1.5%

Elkwood Crown

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 12 at Poor to 25 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Druid
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 12; Common 14; Uncommon 16–18; Rare 17–18; Epic 20–21; Legendary 22; Unique 25
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Undead Race Damage Bonus: 2%

Feathered Hat

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 11 at Poor to 22 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Bard
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 11; Common 13; Uncommon 16; Rare 16–17; Epic 20; Legendary 21; Unique 22
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 7%; Buff Duration Bonus: 1.5%

Forest Hood

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 12 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Ranger, Druid
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 7; Rare 8; Epic 9; Legendary 10; Unique 12
Magical Resistance by Rarity: Poor 14; Common 18; Uncommon 21; Rare 26; Epic 29; Legendary 34; Unique 38
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Magical Interaction Speed: 1.5%

Gjermundbu

A chain head armor piece with armor rating from 20–21 at Poor to 32–33 at Unique.

Armor Type: Chain
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 20–21; Common 22–24; Uncommon 25–26; Rare 27–28; Epic 28–30; Legendary 31–32; Unique 32–33
Magical Resistance by Rarity: Poor 8; Common 9; Uncommon 10; Rare 11; Epic 12; Legendary 13; Unique 15
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 12%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 4%; Max Health Add: 2

Great Helm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 23 at Poor to 34 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -17
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 23; Common 26; Uncommon 28; Rare 29; Epic 31; Legendary 34; Unique 34
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 16%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6.5%; Max Health Bonus: 1%

Hounskull

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 25 at Poor to 35 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -17
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 25; Common 27; Uncommon 28; Rare 30; Epic 32; Legendary 35; Unique 35
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -1
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 17%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6.5%; Max Health Add: 2

Jester Cap

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 11 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Bard
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 7; Rare 8; Epic 9; Legendary 10; Unique 11
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Headshot Damage Modifier: 2%

Kettle Hat

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 16–17 at Poor to 26 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -8
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 16–17; Common 18–19; Uncommon 20–21; Rare 21–22; Epic 23–24; Legendary 24–25; Unique 26
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Luck: 15

Leather Bonnet

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 11 at Poor to 22 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Bard
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 11; Common 13; Uncommon 16; Rare 16–17; Epic 20; Legendary 22; Unique 22
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Luck: 15

Leather Cap

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 12 at Poor to 23–25 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: All classes
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 12; Common 14; Uncommon 16–18; Rare 19–20; Epic 20–21; Legendary 22–23; Unique 23–25
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 7%; Outgoing Physical Healing Add: 1

Mitre

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 11 at Poor to 22 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Cleric
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 11; Common 13; Uncommon 16; Rare 16; Epic 20; Legendary 21; Unique 22
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Undead Race Damage Bonus: 2%

Norman Nasal Helm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 19 at Poor to 30 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 19; Common 21; Uncommon 22; Rare 24; Epic 27; Legendary 28; Unique 30
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 9%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2.5%; Action Speed: 0.5%

Occultist Hood

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 12 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Warlock
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 7; Rare 8; Epic 9; Legendary 10; Unique 12
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Outgoing Magical Healing Add: 1

Open Sallet

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 18 at Poor to 29 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Ranger, Cleric, Bard
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 18; Common 21; Uncommon 22; Rare 23; Epic 26; Legendary 28; Unique 29
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2.5%; Undead Race Damage Reduction: 2%

Ranger Hood

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 8 at Poor to 15 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Ranger
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 8; Common 8; Uncommon 9; Rare 9–10; Epic 11–12; Legendary 12–13; Unique 15
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 4%; Action Speed: 0.5%

Regal Mitre

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 11 at Poor to 22 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Cleric
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 11; Common 13; Uncommon 16; Rare 16; Epic 20; Legendary 21; Unique 22
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Demon Race Damage Bonus: 2%

Rogue Cowl

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 13–14 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 7; Uncommon 7–8; Rare 8–9; Epic 10–11; Legendary 11–12; Unique 13–14
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 4%; Item Swap Speed: 1.5%

Sallet

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 18 at Poor to 28 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 18; Common 20; Uncommon 21; Rare 23; Epic 26; Legendary 27; Unique 28
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 9%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2.5%; Magical Damage Reduction: 1.5%

Shadow Hood

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 5 at Poor to 10 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Warlock
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 5; Common 6; Uncommon 6; Rare 7–8; Epic 8; Legendary 9; Unique 10
Magical Resistance by Rarity: Poor 14; Common 18; Uncommon 21; Rare 26; Epic 29; Legendary 34; Unique 38
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 1.5%

Shadow Mask

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 3 at Poor to 8 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Warlock
Movement Speed: -2
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 3; Common 3; Uncommon 4; Rare 5; Epic 5; Legendary 6; Unique 8
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Action Speed: 0.5%

Spangenhelm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 19 at Poor to 30 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Ranger, Cleric
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 19; Common 22; Uncommon 23; Rare 25; Epic 27; Legendary 29; Unique 30
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 3.5%; Armor Penetration: 2%

Stefan Beret

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 11 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Bard
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 6; Rare 8; Epic 8; Legendary 9; Unique 11
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Buff Duration Bonus: 1.5%

Straw Hat

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 6 at Poor to 12 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Bard, Druid
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 6; Common 6; Uncommon 7; Rare 8; Epic 9; Legendary 10; Unique 12
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Regular Interaction Speed: 1.5%

Topfhelm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 24 at Poor to 35 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -17
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 24; Common 26; Uncommon 28; Rare 29; Epic 32; Legendary 34; Unique 35
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 16%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6.5%; Cooldown Reduction Bonus: 2%

Trapper Hat

A leather head armor piece with armor rating from 12 at Poor to 23 at Unique.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Ranger, Barbarian
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 12; Common 15; Uncommon 18; Rare 17; Epic 21; Legendary 22; Unique 23
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Headshot Damage Modifier: 2%

Viking Helm

A chain head armor piece with armor rating from 22–23 at Poor to 34–35 at Unique.

Armor Type: Chain
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -11
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 22–23; Common 25–26; Uncommon 27–28; Rare 29–30; Epic 30–32; Legendary 33–34; Unique 34–35
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 12%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 4%; Physical Power Bonus: 1.5%

Visored Barbuta Helm

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 20–21 at Poor to 30–31 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 20–21; Common 22–23; Uncommon 23–24; Rare 25–26; Epic 27–28; Legendary 29–30; Unique 30–31
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 13%; Action Speed: 0.5%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6%

Visored Sallet

A plate head armor piece with armor rating from 22 at Poor to 33 at Unique.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -12
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 22; Common 25; Uncommon 26; Rare 28; Epic 30; Legendary 32; Unique 33
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 11%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6.5%; Max Health Bonus: 1%

Wizard Hat

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 4 at Poor to 9 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Warlock
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 4; Common 5; Uncommon 5; Rare 6; Epic 7; Legendary 8; Unique 9
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 2.5%; Magical Power: 2

Woolen Cap

A cloth head armor piece with armor rating from 5 at Poor to 10 at Unique.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: All classes
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: Poor 5; Common 6; Uncommon 6; Rare 8; Epic 8; Legendary 9; Unique 10
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 4%; Max Health Add: 2

Cobalt Chapel De Fer

A plate head armor piece with 21–22 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -8
Armor Rating by Rarity: 21–22
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Magical Penetration: 4%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Physical Power Bonus: 1.5%

Cobalt Hat

A cloth head armor piece with 6 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Cleric, Warlock, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 6
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 2.5%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Magical Power: 2; Magical Penetration: 4%

Cobalt Hood

A cloth head armor piece with 9–10 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Ranger
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 9–10
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 26
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 4%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Magical Penetration: 4%; Action Speed: 0.5%

Cobalt Viking Helm

A chain head armor piece with 29–30 armor rating.

Armor Type: Chain
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -11
Armor Rating by Rarity: 29–30
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 12%; Magical Penetration: 4%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 4%; Physical Power Bonus: 1.5%

Copperlight Kettle Hat

A plate head armor piece with 20–21 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -8
Armor Rating by Rarity: 20–21
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Move Speed Bonus: 0.5%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Luck: 15

Copperlight Shadow Hood

A cloth head armor piece with 6 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Warlock
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 6
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 21
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Move Speed Bonus: 0.5%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 1.5%

Copperlight Straw Hat

A cloth head armor piece with 7 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Ranger, Bard, Barbarian, Wizard, Druid
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 7
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Move Speed Bonus: 0.5%; Regular Interaction Speed: 1.5%

Cowl of Darkness

A cloth head armor piece with 7–8 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Cleric, Warlock, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 7–8
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Magical Power Bonus: 1.5–3%

Dread Hood

A leather head armor piece with 13 armor rating.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Ranger, Rogue, Warlock
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 13
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 21
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 7%; Buff Duration Bonus: 5%; Physical Power: 3

Frostlight Crusader Helm

A plate head armor piece with 30 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -17
Armor Rating by Rarity: 30
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 15%; Action Speed: 1%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 5.5%; Demon Race Damage Reduction: 2%

Frostlight Feathered Hat

A leather head armor piece with 20 armor rating.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Bard, Ranger
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 20
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 7%; Action Speed: 1%; Buff Duration Bonus: 1.5%

Frostlight Hood

A cloth head armor piece with 11–12 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Warlock, Ranger
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 11–12
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 4%; Action Speed: 1.5%

Frostlight Norman Nasal Helm

A plate head armor piece with 27 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: 27
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 9%; Action Speed: 1.5%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2.5%

Frostlight Wizard Hat

A cloth head armor piece with 7 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Warlock, Druid
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 7
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 2.5%; Magical Power: 2; Action Speed: 1%

Golden Armet

A plate head armor piece with 37–39 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter
Movement Speed: -12
Armor Rating by Rarity: 37–39
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 18%; Luck: 10; Projectile Damage Reduction: 7%; Physical Damage Reduction: 1.5%

Golden Gjermundbu

A chain head armor piece with 31–32 armor rating.

Armor Type: Chain
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: 31–32
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 13
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 12%; Luck: 10; Projectile Damage Reduction: 4%; Max Health Add: 2

Golden Hounskull

A plate head armor piece with 35 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -17
Armor Rating by Rarity: 35
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 17%; Luck: 10; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6.5%; Max Health Add: 2

Golden Leaf Hood

A cloth head armor piece with 10 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Warlock, Bard, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: 10
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 34
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Luck: 10; Magical Interaction Speed: 1.5%

Golden Scarf

A cloth head armor piece with 6 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Ranger, Rogue
Movement Speed: -2
Armor Rating by Rarity: 6
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Luck: 10; Action Speed: 0.5%

Obsidian Arcane Hood

A cloth head armor piece with 6 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Warlock, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 6
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 41
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Armor Penetration: 2%; Magical Penetration: 2%; Spell Casting Speed: 1.5%

Obsidian Chapel De Fer

A plate head armor piece with 23–24 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Cleric
Movement Speed: -8
Armor Rating by Rarity: 23–24
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Armor Penetration: 2%; Magical Penetration: 2%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 2%; Physical Power Bonus: 1.5%

Obsidian Shadow Mask

A cloth head armor piece with 5 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Warlock, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -2
Armor Rating by Rarity: 5
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Armor Penetration: 2%; Magical Penetration: 2%; Action Speed: 0.5%

Obsidian Stefan Beret

A cloth head armor piece with 8 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Bard
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 8
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Armor Penetration: 2%; Magical Penetration: 2%; Buff Duration Bonus: 1.5%

Obsidian Trapper Hat

A leather head armor piece with 21 armor rating.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Barbarian, Ranger
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: 21
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Headshot Damage Modifier: 2%; Armor Penetration: 2%; Magical Penetration: 2%

Rubysilver Barbuta Helm

A plate head armor piece with 27–28 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Barbarian
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: 27–28
Magical Resistance by Rarity: 10
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 12%; Physical Damage Reduction: 2%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 4%; Physical Power: 2

Rubysilver Cap

A leather head armor piece with 20–21 armor rating.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: All classes
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 20–21
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 7%; Physical Damage Reduction: 2%; Outgoing Physical Healing Add: 1

Rubysilver Hood

A cloth head armor piece with 11–12 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Cleric, Warlock, Sorcerer, Ranger
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 11–12
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 4%; Physical Damage Reduction: 2%; Action Speed: 0.5%

Tidal Coif

A cloth head armor piece with 7–8 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Wizard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer
Movement Speed: -2
Armor Rating by Rarity: 7–8
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 2%; Memory Capacity Add: 3

Tidal Elkwood Crown

A leather head armor piece with 20–21 armor rating.

Armor Type: Leather
Class Use: Druid
Movement Speed: -7
Armor Rating by Rarity: 20–21
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 8%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 2%; Undead Race Damage Bonus: 2%

Tidal Jester Cap

A cloth head armor piece with 9 armor rating.

Armor Type: Cloth
Class Use: Rogue, Bard
Movement Speed: -5
Armor Rating by Rarity: 9
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 6%; Headshot Damage Modifier: 2%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 2%

Tidal Spangenhelm

A plate head armor piece with 27 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Fighter, Ranger, Cleric
Movement Speed: -10
Armor Rating by Rarity: 27
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 10%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 2%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 3.5%; Armor Penetration: 2%

Tidal Visored Sallet

A plate head armor piece with 30 armor rating.

Armor Type: Plate
Class Use: Barbarian
Movement Speed: -12
Armor Rating by Rarity: 30
Magical Resistance by Rarity: -
Attributes by Rarity: -
Additional Stats: Headshot Damage Reduction: 11%; Debuff Duration Bonus: 2%; Projectile Damage Reduction: 6.5%; Max Health Bonus: 1%

What Armor Does in Dark and Darker

Armor exists to reduce the damage you take. Physical hits are cut down by your Armor Rating, which is the total armor score from everything you wear. Magic hits are cut down by your magic resistance instead. Each piece adds its protection to that shared total, and the total applies to your whole body, so a hit to a bare spot still runs into all of your armor.

The Six Armor Slots

Armor fills six slots: Head, Chest, Legs, Hands, Foot and Back. You wear one piece in each, so a full set means picking six pieces, and an empty slot leaves you without that protection. Each slot also has a small extra job. Helmets soften headshots, and heavier pieces in several slots reduce damage from arrows and other projectiles. The Back slot holds cloaks, and every cloak is cloth, so they add protection without much weight.

Armor Weight and Movement Speed

Armor comes in four weight classes, from lightest to heaviest: cloth, leather, chain and plate. Heavier armor generally protects better, but it pulls down your movement speed, and plate carries the biggest penalties. Every piece has its own movement value, so it's worth checking before you commit to a heavy set.

Movement matters because a slow character is easy to chase down and hard to escape from. A piece that adds a little protection can still be a poor pick if it costs too much speed. Several plate pieces also lower magic resistance slightly, which makes heavy plate a weaker choice against spellcasters.

Which Armor Is Worth Wearing for Your Class

Some armor is built for certain classes, and each piece lists the classes that can use it. Plate boots and the Sallet are listed for Fighters and Clerics, while Wizard Shoes and Occultist Boots are for casters. Fighters and Barbarians get the most out of stacking Armor Rating in every slot. Rogues and Rangers usually need to balance protection against movement. A Fighter in a caster's hat gets very little protection, so heavier options are the better pick.

If you want a tank, the strongest picks are plate. Crusader Armor or Dark Plate Armor cover the chest, Plate Pants cover the legs, Plate Boots cover the Foot, and a Great Helm or Armet covers the head. The Armet is built for Fighters, and the Solaris Cuirass has the highest armor rating of any chest piece. Plate Pants also reach the top leg value, and Watchman Cloak has the highest armor rating of any cloak.

For a more balanced set, Grand Brigandine is a chain chest that gives up some protection for movement. It pairs well with Reinforced Gloves and light boots like Rugged or Forest Boots. Casters should look at Arcane Hood and Arcane Garb, which add magic resistance, and the Arcane Hood also adds casting speed.

Armor Rarity, Stats and Enchantments

Every piece has a rarity, running from Poor up to Unique. Higher rarities bring stronger stats and higher vendor prices, but the numbers roll within a range, so two pieces of the same rarity can still differ a little. Many pieces also give an attribute bonus, such as Strength, Dexterity, Agility, Will, Vigor or Knowledge, and some add max health instead. From Uncommon up, a piece can roll bonus enchantments, and higher rarities can roll more of them.

How to Get Armor in Dark and Darker

The main source is loot. Armor turns up while you explore a dungeon, so looting as you go is how most players fill out their set.

Merchants are the other route. The Armourer sells plate armor, and merchants offer more items as your affinity with them grows. Affinity also brings discounts that get bigger the deeper the relationship goes, and merchants will buy your spare armor too.

How to Craft Armor From Ore

Crafting starts with a base armor piece plus ingots. Ingots are made from ore, and the ore type sets the piece's material name. Cobalt, copper, froststone, gold, obsidian, rubysilver and tidestone each produce their own tier, which is why you'll see names like Cobalt Plate Pants or Tidal Plate Pants. Crafted gear costs real material, so it's not a free upgrade.

FAQ

Does heavy armor slow you down in Dark and Darker?

Yes. Your base move speed is 300, and Agility is one of the stats that raises or lowers it from there. The stats you build change how much your armor slows you down.

How much damage does Armor Rating actually block?

Armor Rating doesn't cut damage in a straight line, so the same number of points doesn't always add the same protection. The biggest gains come through the middle of the range, and the benefit levels off near the top. Very low totals can even leave you taking more physical damage than you would with no armor, and no total makes you fully immune.

How do you raise magic resistance?

Will is the stat that feeds magic resistance, and it starts below zero. With no Will, you take extra magic damage, and it takes a few points just to get back to even. Magic damage works on the same kind of curve as physical damage. Some cloth pieces also add magic resistance directly, which gives you a second route besides Will.

Do helmets actually protect against headshots?

Yes, and that protection sits on top of Armor Rating. Each helmet has its own headshot damage reduction, so the Armet cuts headshot damage by about 18%. The Sallet cuts it by 9%.