Avowed: Top 5 Best Heavy Armors Ranked
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If you prefer taking hits like a fortress rather than dodging around, heavy armor is for you. Avowed has some excellent options, but these five stand out as the best for defense, buffs, and survivability.
5: Steel Garrote Plate
Reflects damage back at enemies when you take a big hit.
Boosts Constitution, giving extra health.
Requires taking significant damage to trigger its effect.
Best for: Players who want to punish enemies for attacking them.
4: Obsidian Order Cuirass
Increases maximum health and companion attack damage.
Lacks direct damage reduction bonuses but offers great team synergy.
Best for: Players who rely on companions and want a balanced tanking option.
3: Death Knight Armor
Restores health when taking damage, keeping you in the fight longer.
Provides frost resistance, useful against certain enemies.
Encourages a more aggressive, damage-absorbing playstyle.
Best for: Players who charge into battle and thrive on taking hits.
2: Wayfarer’s Armor
Increases movement speed, making it a rare fast heavy armor choice.
Provides health regeneration when you're low on health.
A great mix of defense and mobility, which is uncommon for heavy armor.
Best for: Players who want protection without feeling too slow.
1: Skald’s Brigandine (Best Heavy Armor)
High damage reduction with excellent stability.
Boosts stamina regeneration, countering the usual heavy armor drain.
Health regeneration effect helps you recover during fights.
Starts Exceptional but can be upgraded to Legendary for even more power.
Best for: Players who want the strongest, most reliable heavy armor in the game.
Final Blurb
If you like retaliation damage, Steel Garrote Plate is fun. If you want companion buffs, go for Obsidian Order Cuirass. But for pure tankiness and sustainability, Skald’s Brigandine is the best choice.
Pick your armor, suit up, and start wrecking enemies.
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