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11 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.
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33 Armor slots
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55 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.
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77 SlotPiece Name ExamplesDisplay NotesHeadHelmet, Hat, Tricorne, Bandana, Mask, HeadbandHeavy plate sets use Helmet; light sets use Hat, Tricorne, or Bandana; Epic uses MaskTorsoCuirass, Doublet, JacketHeavy plate sets use Cuirass; light sets use Doublet or JacketHandsGlovesGloves across every set and tierLegsPantsPants across every set and tierFeetBootsBoots across every set and tier
88 Rarity tiers
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1010 RarityBase Defense (Item Level 1)Items at This TierCommon90 DEFHeadband (head); Torn Doublet, Torn Pants, Torn Gloves, Torn Boots. Starter gear equipped at the prologue.Uncommon100 DEFSurvivor's Set (Bandana, Jacket, Gloves, Pants, Boots); the first full crafted tierRare100 DEF base; scales to 160 DEF at Item Level 6 and 200 DEF at Item Level 11Six named sets: Conquistador's Armor, Flibustier's Attire, Marksman's Rig, Pikeman's Armor, Privateer's Regalia, Tracker's Leathers. All six carry a 2-piece and a 4-piece set bonus.Epic300 DEF (standard for Epic pieces)Ancient Peoples' Mask (head slot, standalone). Rare pieces upgraded to Item Level 8 can ascend to Epic using Tumbaga Ingots from Blackbeard Treasure Maps.Legendary / MythicDocumented in the rarity systemNo items currently documented at these tiers in Early Access.
1111 Named armor sets
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1313 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.
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1515 ImageSetHeadTorso2-Piece Bonus4-Piece BonusSourceConquistador's ArmorConquistador's HelmetConquistador's CuirassIncreases Damage Resistance by 15%.Grants the Bulwark effect: the first few hits you take do not interrupt your actions.Smugglers of Port RoyalFlibustier's AttireFlibustier's HatFlibustier's JacketAttacks consume 20% less Stamina.Increases one-handed weapon Damage by 15%.Rogue BuccaneersMarksman's RigMarksman's TricorneMarksman's DoubletSprinting, Jump, and Dash consume 30% less Stamina.Increases Ranged Damage by 15%.People of TortugaPikeman's ArmorPikeman's HelmetPikeman's CuirassIncreases maximum Health by 160.Increases two-handed weapon Damage by 15%.Smugglers of Port RoyalPrivateer's RegaliaPrivateer's TricornePrivateer's DoubletIncreases Critical Hit Chance by 10%.Increases Critical Damage by 10% for each nearby enemy, up to 30%.People of TortugaTracker's LeathersTracker's HatTracker's JacketIncreases effectiveness of all healing by 35%.Increases Damage Resistance by 15%.Rogue Buccaneers
1616 Set mixing
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1818 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.
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2020 MixEffectFitsFlibustier 2pc + Marksman 2pc-20% attack stamina + -30% sprint/jump/dash staminaSaber + pistol hit-and-runConquistador 2pc + Privateer 2pc+15% Damage Resistance + +10% Critical Hit ChanceBalanced solo offense/defenseTracker 2pc + Pikeman 2pc+35% healing + 160 max HPSustain-tank soloConquistador 2pc + Pikeman 2pc+15% Damage Resistance + 160 max HPUltimate tank mixFlibustier 2pc + Privateer 2pc-20% attack stamina + +10% Critical Hit ChanceCrit-focused one-handed build
2121 Defense scaling and upgrades
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2323 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.
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2525 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.
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2727 How to obtain armor sets
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2929 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).
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3131 ImageSetFaction ProvisionerPlans at Rank 2Conquistador's ArmorSmugglers of Port RoyalPlans: Conquistador's Cuirass and Plans: Conquistador's PantsPikeman's ArmorSmugglers of Port RoyalPlans: Pikeman's Cuirass and Plans: Pikeman's PantsFlibustier's AttireRogue BuccaneersPlans: Flibustier's Jacket and Plans: Flibustier's PantsTracker's LeathersRogue BuccaneersPlans: Tracker's Jacket and Plans: Tracker's PantsMarksman's RigPeople of TortugaPlans: Marksman's Doublet and Plans: Marksman's PantsPrivateer's RegaliaPeople of TortugaPlans: Privateer's Coat and Plans: Privateer's Pants
3232 Complete item index
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3434 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.
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3636 Common (starter)
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3838 ImageItemHeadbandTorn DoubletTorn PantsTorn GlovesTorn Boots
3939 Uncommon: Survivor's Set
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4141 ImageItemSurvivor's BandanaSurvivor's JacketSurvivor's GlovesSurvivor's PantsSurvivor's Boots
4242 Rare: Conquistador's Armor
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4444 ImageItemConquistador's HelmetConquistador's CuirassConquistador's GlovesConquistador's PantsConquistador's Boots
4545 Rare: Flibustier's Attire
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4747 ImageItemFlibustier's HatFlibustier's JacketFlibustier's GlovesFlibustier's PantsFlibustier's Boots
4848 Rare: Marksman's Rig
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5050 ImageItemMarksman's TricorneMarksman's DoubletMarksman's GlovesMarksman's PantsMarksman's Boots
5151 Rare: Pikeman's Armor
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5353 ImageItemPikeman's HelmetPikeman's CuirassPikeman's GlovesPikeman's PantsPikeman's Boots
5454 Rare: Privateer's Regalia
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5656 ImageItemPrivateer's TricornePrivateer's DoubletPrivateer's GlovesPrivateer's PantsPrivateer's Boots
5757 Rare: Tracker's Leathers
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5959 ImageItemTracker's HatTracker's JacketTracker's GlovesTracker's PantsTracker's Boots
6060 Epic
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6262 ImageItemAncient Peoples' Mask
6363 See also
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6565 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.