Arcanum BEST ARMOR Shields, Helmets, Gloves, Boots

Best Armor Arcanum

This is a list of the best Arcanum armors, shields, helmets, gloves and boots that I have so far covered. At present, the items are sorted into Magick, Tech and Neutral categories. I have listed the items in alphabetical order for now, but I'm going to categorize them in numerous ways in the future.

Note that, as it pertains to defense and survivability, damage resistance > armor class (AC). Note also that DR is modified by armor size. Thus, large armors for half-ogres have more DR than small armor for diminutive Arcanum races. However, this is offset by the fact that many armors do not come in the large size.

Magick and Tech optimal itemization comparison at Neutral aptitude and maxed Magick and Tech aptitudes:

The above infographic clearly shows that Magick items are better than Tech ones as it pertains to defense.

Each entry below tells you where to get the item, how to make it and quotes its stats.

Magical Armor Arcanum

• Arcane Chainmail
• Arcane Gauntlets
• Arcane Helmet
• Nature's Wrath Helm is the best magic helmet in Arcanum.
• Arcane Leather Armor
• Arcane Platemail is the best magic armor in Arcanum.
• Arcane Robes are the best robes in Arcanum.
• Arcane Shield
• Arcane Traveler's Cloak
• Dark Helm (shift alignment and aptitude)
• Dread Armor is the best companion armor in Arcanum.
• Elven Chainmail
• Enchanted War Boots are the best boots in Arcanum.
• Geleam's Helm
• Helm of Light
• Hero's Weakness Barbarian Armor (damage resistance)
• Light-Fingered Gauntlets
• Magick Robes
• Screaming Shield is the best magic shield in Arcanum.
• Shadowing Robes
• Shield of Force

Tech Armor Arcanum

• Dwarven Gauntlets
• Mysterious Dwarven Gauntlets (Magnus)
• Machined Gauntlets
• Vendigrothian War Gauntlets
• Elite Plate Arcanum
• Feather-Weight Chainmail
• Helmet of Vision
• Machined Platemail is the best tech armor in Arcanum.
• Flow Disruptor Shield is the best tech shield in Arcanum.
• Chapeau of Magnetic Inversion is the best tech helmet in Arcanum.

Neutral Armor Arcanum

• Basic Platemail
• Iron Clan Armor is the best Neutral Armor in Arcanum.
• Dwarven Platemail
• Tempered Shield is the best Neutral shield in Arcanum.
• Quality Iron Shield
• Bronzed Plate
• Leather Armor
• Studded Leather Armor
• Chainmail Armor
• Elegant Dress (reaction)
• Smoking Jacket (reaction)
• Battered Wooden Shield
• Dented Iron Shield
• Kite Shield
• Gauntlets
• War Gauntlets
• Metal Boots
• Fine Stout Boots
• Helmet Arcanum
• Great Helm
• Pig Face Basset

Arcanum Armor Stat Abbreviation Meaning

• AC: Armor Class
• FT: Fatigue Damage
• DR: Damage Resistance
• MR: Magic Resistance
• FR: Fire Resistance
• ER: Electrical Resistance
• PR: Poison Resistance

Best Items Arcanum

• Arcane Ring is the best ring in Arcanum.
• Ring of Protection
• Charged Ring
• Amulet of N'Tala is the best amulet in Arcanum.
• Amulet of K'an-el
• Jewel of Hebe
• Ring of Virility
• Gilbert Bates' Ring
• Molochean Hand Amulet
• Ring of Influence
• Fated Ring
• Dorian Amulet
• Auto Skeleton Key is the best Lockpick in Arcanum.
• Pure Ore Arcanum
• Fatigue Restore Potion are the best potions for Mages.
• Lockpicks Arcanum
• Vivifier (+1 all-stats)
• Ring of Dark Magicks
• Medallion of Dark Magicks

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