Best Elden Ring Armor Sets to get before Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring boasts an incredible variety of Armor Sets. Armor is an important part of the Soulsborne experience, with many players opting for fashion rather than attributes when choosing their attire. While this may seem counterintuitive when dealing with the various hazards of the Lands Between, the fashion a Tarnished dons is as essential as their weapons.

Elden Ring has been out for quite some time now and with the DLC fast approaching, many players have returned to the Lands Between to hone their skills. The Shadow of the Erdtree is slated to be one of their largest expansions for a Soulsborne title and will be packed to the brim with dangerous dungeons and brutal enemies.

This article will look at five great-looking Armor Sets you can get in the Elden Ring base game before departing into the mysterious Shadow Lands in June 2024.

The first armor set on the list has a visual storytelling aspect to it. The Mausoleum Knight Set is worn by the knights who dutifully guard the Walking Mausoleums from intruders and invaders. These knights appear spectral and are missing their heads.

Upon closer inspection of the armor, we can see the line of blood across the book signifying that these knights gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect these Walking Mausoleums.

The armor is also reminiscent of the Hussar Knights from Poland who sported the feathered wings that frightened their foes. The complete set consists of three parts - Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves - which can be farmed by defeating the Mausoleum Knights.

The next armor set is one of the most efficient medium armor in Elden Ring. This set has incredible stats for its weight class and offers great protection for users who do not prefer heavy armor.

The Ronin set is worn by Yura, a