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11 Pikeman's Armor is a Rare heavy plate armor set in Windrose, sold by the Smugglers of Port Royal faction trader. The 2-piece bonus grants +160 max HP and the 4-piece bonus grants +15% two-handed weapon damage, making it the optimal armor set for greatsword, halberd, and club builds. The set complements the Crusher talent branch and pairs especially well with the Captain's Greatsword and Sturdy Halberd.
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33 Set Bonuses
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55 PiecesBonus2-piece+160 max HP4-piece+15% two-handed weapon damage
66 Set Pieces
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88 ImageSlotPieceWhere FoundHeadPikeman's HelmetSmugglers Provisioner planTorsoPikeman's CuirassSmugglers Provisioner plan (Rank 1-2)HandsPikeman's GlovesSmugglers Provisioner planLegsPikeman's PantsSmugglers Provisioner plan (Rank 1-2)FeetPikeman's BootsSmugglers Provisioner plan
99 Build Synergy
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1111 Weapons: Captain's Greatsword (with its Retaliation bonus), Sturdy Halberd, Soul Eater, Plague Halberd, or any two-handed club. Two-handed weapons benefit directly from the 4-piece +15% damageTalents: Crusher branch (Bonecrusher, Massive, Executioner's Aim) for additional two-handed damage; Toughguy branch (Stout Frame for additional max HP) to compound the 2-piece HP bonusAttributes: Strength (for crude damage scaling) plus Vitality (for additional max HP). Endurance for stamina poolFood buffs: Strength +20 (Spicy Chicken with Sweet Potato, Meaty Croc Kebab) for damage; Vitality +20 (Seafood Platter) to stack with the 2-piece HP
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1414 Comparison to Conquistador's
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1616 Both sets are Smuggler-locked heavy plate. Choose based on your playstyle:
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1818 SetBest ForConquistador'sTank-DPS hybrid that wants damage absorption and uninterruptible windups (Bulwark)Pikeman'sPure two-handed damage with HP cushion; favors the Crusher talent branch and high-impact heavy weapons
1919 Mixing with Other Sets
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2121 MixEffectPikeman 2pc + Conquistador 2pc+160 max HP + 15% Damage Resistance; the ultimate tank mixPikeman 2pc + Tracker 2pc+160 max HP + 35% healing effectiveness; sustain-tank for solo playPikeman 2pc + Privateer 2pc+160 max HP + 10% Crit Hit Chance; balanced HP and offense
2222 How to Acquire
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2424 Pikeman's Armor plans are sold by the Smugglers of Port Royal faction trader at the hidden Smuggler base. Build Smuggler reputation by selling Contraband, turning in Insignias to the Smuggler Bounty Agent, and completing Smuggler-specific side quests. Specific plans (Cuirass, Pants, etc.) unlock at progressively higher reputation ranks. Crafted at the Armor and Clothing Workshop.
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2727 Lore
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2929 The Pikeman's name references the medieval and early modern infantry pikeman, a heavily armored soldier wielding a long pike or halberd. By the early 18th century (Windrose's setting), pikemen had largely been replaced by musketeers in European armies, but the name and aesthetic persisted in mercenary contexts and in the Caribbean's mixed colonial militias. The Smugglers selling Pikeman's Armor reflects their tendency to outfit heavy fighters with hand-me-down or repurposed European military gear.
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3131 See Also
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3333 Armor and Equipment - all armor sets overviewSmugglers of Port Royal - source factionConquistador's Armor - paired Smuggler set for tank-DPSCaptain's Greatsword - ideal weapon for the +15% two-handed bonusTalent System - Crusher and Toughguy branches
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3535 Piece-By-Piece Recipes and Stats
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3737 Defense scales by craft tier. All five pieces share the same 100 DEF at Item Level 1, 160 at Item Level 6, and 200 at Item Level 11. Each ilvl corresponds to a separate recipe and a separate workshop attachment. Intermediate levels (2, 3, 4, 5 on the base recipe; 7, 8, 9, 10 on the mid-tier recipe; 12 and above on the top recipe) are reached by upgrading at the Upgrading Station rather than crafting.
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3939 Item Level 1 Recipes (Base Tier)
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4141 All Item Level 1 recipes use the base Armor and Clothing Workshop without any attachment.
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4444 ImageSlotPieceMaterialsHeadPikeman's Helmet3 Copper Ingot, 2 Coarse FabricTorsoPikeman's Cuirass4 Copper Ingot, 2 Coarse FabricHandsPikeman's Gloves2 Copper Ingot, 2 Coarse FabricLegsPikeman's Pants3 Copper Ingot, 2 Coarse FabricFeetPikeman's Boots2 Copper Ingot, 2 Coarse Fabric
4545 Item Level 6 Recipes (Mid Tier)
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4747 Item Level 6 recipes require the Shoemaker's Bench attachment on the Armor and Clothing Workshop (30 Hardwood + 20 Tanned Leather + 15 Linen Fabric).
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4949 ImageSlotPieceMaterialsHeadPikeman's Helmet3 Foothills Iron Ingot, 2 Linen Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxTorsoPikeman's Cuirass4 Foothills Iron Ingot, 2 Linen Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxHandsPikeman's Gloves2 Foothills Iron Ingot, 2 Linen Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxLegsPikeman's Pants3 Foothills Iron Ingot, 2 Linen Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxFeetPikeman's Boots2 Foothills Iron Ingot, 2 Linen Fabric, 1 Smithing Flux
5050 Item Level 11 Recipes (Top Tier)
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5252 Item Level 11 recipes require the Material Rack attachment on the Armor and Clothing Workshop (20 Wood + 15 Crocodile Hide Piece + 10 Linen Fabric + 10 Rough Hide).
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5454 ImageSlotPieceMaterialsHeadPikeman's Helmet4 Mire Metal Ingot, 2 Tarred Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxTorsoPikeman's Cuirass6 Mire Metal Ingot, 2 Tarred Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxHandsPikeman's Gloves2 Mire Metal Ingot, 2 Tarred Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxLegsPikeman's Pants4 Mire Metal Ingot, 2 Tarred Fabric, 1 Smithing FluxFeetPikeman's Boots2 Mire Metal Ingot, 2 Tarred Fabric, 1 Smithing Flux
5555 In-Game Description
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5757 "Infantry armor of the Spanish tercio. Favored by buccaneers of the archipelago for its ideal balance of protection and mobility, essential for hunting the local beasts."
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5959 "All enemies should be taken seriously. Even if it's a dodo."