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Armor in Windrose occupies five equipment slots (Head, Torso, Hands, Legs, Feet) and ranges across five documented rarity tiers, with 41 armor items confirmed at game version 0.10.0.0.277 (April 2026). Each Rare armor set adds a 2-piece and a 4-piece set bonus that reshapes combat loadouts. Players can mix two pieces from each of two different sets to chain two 2-piece bonuses, or commit all five to access the 4-piece effect. For the non-armor equipment slots (necklace, rings, waist, backpack), see Equipment.

Armor slots

All armor occupies one of five slots. Piece names change by set (for example, the torso piece is a Cuirass in Conquistador's Armor but a Jacket in Tracker's Leathers), though the slot behavior is identical across sets.

Rarity tiers

Named armor sets

Six Rare armor sets are currently documented in the game and on community databases. Set bonuses listed below are the current values as of game version 0.10.0.0.277 (April 2026). The Tracker's 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses were swapped during patch v0.10.0.0 on April 13, 2026, so older guides may show the inverted values.

Set mixing

Equipping 2 pieces of set A plus 2 pieces of set B gives you both 2-piece bonuses. This is the default loadout for hybrid builds that want movement efficiency, crit support, or a defensive stance layered over their main 4-piece set.

Defense scaling and upgrades

Every armor slot has its displayed Defense averaged across all equipped pieces for the purpose of damage-mitigation calculations. Upgrading only one piece while leaving the other four at Item Level 1 gives far less effective defense than the upgraded piece's displayed DEF alone. Upgrade all five pieces evenly for the best results.

Rare and Uncommon armor has three distinct crafting tiers (Item Level 1, 6, and 11), each requiring a different workshop attachment and material tier. Each tier can then be upgraded an additional 4 to 5 levels at the Upgrading Station. Rare items upgraded to Item Level 8 can ascend to Epic rarity using Tumbaga Ingots, the reward currency from Blackbeard Treasure Maps.

How to obtain armor sets

Most named sets unlock their torso and legs plans through faction Provisioners at Reputation Rank 2 for 200 Piastres each. The remaining slots (head, hands, feet) open at higher Reputation Ranks with the same Provisioner. Plans are then crafted at the Armor and Clothing Workshop using gathered materials (leather, fabric, ingots).

Complete item index

Every individual armor piece in Windrose, grouped by set. Each link leads to the item's page with its stats, crafting tiers, and set bonus context.

Common (starter)

Uncommon: Survivor's Set

Rare: Conquistador's Armor

Rare: Flibustier's Attire

Rare: Marksman's Rig

Rare: Pikeman's Armor

Rare: Privateer's Regalia

Rare: Tracker's Leathers

Epic

See also

• Equipment: necklaces, rings, waist slot, backpacks, tools, and other non-armor slots.

• Armor and Clothing Workshop: crafting station for every armor piece.

• Upgrade System: upgrading Rare gear and ascending to Epic.

• Talent System: Fencer, Crusher, Marksman, and Toughguy branches that pair with each set.

• Weapons: matching weapon classes to armor set damage bonuses.

• Rarity System: what each rarity tier means for defense and upgrade paths.

Variants

A complete list of Armor variants in Windrose is shown below, with thumbnail, build cost, and comfort bonus for each entry. Click any name to open its dedicated page.