Armor Sets
All armor sets in Tears of the Kingdom grouped by category. Each card shows the individual pieces, set bonus, Great Fairy upgrade level required, and how to obtain the set.
61 armor sets
| Set Name | Category | Set Bonus | Pieces | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ancient Armor Set | Special / Amiibo | Ancient Proficiency | Head: Ancient Helm (Def 6) Body: Ancient Cuirass (Def 8) Legs: Ancient Greaves (Def 6) | Found in treasure chests in the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab area and Depths. |
Ancient Hero's Aspect | Special / Amiibo | None | Body: Ancient Hero's Aspect (Def 10) | Complete all 152 Shrines in Tears of the Kingdom. One of the most demanding unlock conditions in the game. |
Archaic Set | Exploration | None | Body: Archaic Tunic (Def 1) Legs: Archaic Warm Greaves (Def 1) Legs: Archaic Legwear (Def 1) | Link wears these clothes at the start of the game on the Great Sky Island. Cannot be upgraded. |
Awakening Set | Special / Amiibo | None | Head: Mask of Awakening (Def 3) Body: Tunic of Awakening (Def 3) Legs: Trousers of Awakening (Def 3) | Scan the Link's Awakening Link amiibo. |
Barbarian Set | Combat | Charge Atk. Stamina Up | Head: Barbarian Helm (Def 3) Body: Barbarian Armor (Def 3) Legs: Barbarian Leg Wraps (Def 3) Head: Barbarian Helm (Def 4) Body: Barbarian Armor (Def 4) Legs: Barbarian Leg Wraps (Def 4) | Found in three Lomei Labyrinth treasure chests — South Lomei, North Lomei, and Lomei Labyrinth Island. |
Champion's Leathers | Special / Amiibo | None | Body: Champion's Leathers (Def 5) | Reward for completing the 'Dragon's Tears' memory geoglyph quest chain. |
Champion's Set (Sage Colors) | Special / Amiibo | None (narrative significance) | Not linked | Reward for completing all five Regional Phenomena and receiving gifts from all five Sages. |
Charged Set | Elemental | Electric Boost | Head: Charged Headdress (Def 2) Body: Charged Shirt (Def 2) Legs: Charged Trousers (Def 2) | Found in treasure chests in the Depths near electric regions. |
Charged Set (Upgraded) | Elemental | Electric Boost (Enhanced) | Not linked | Found in the Depths near electric regions. Upgrade at Great Fairy Fountains. |
Climbing Set | Exploration | Climbing Jump Stamina Up | Head: Climbing Bandanna (Def 3) Body: Climbing Gear (Def 3) Legs: Climbing Boots (Def 3) | Climbing Gear in Ploymus Mountain Cave, Climbing Boots in Upland Zorana Byroad cave, Climbing Band Helm in North Hyrule Plain Cave. |
Demon King Set | amiibo | Gloom Resistance | Not linked | Scan the Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf amiibo. All three pieces come from this single amiibo. |
Depths Hood (Individual) | Exploration | None (single piece) | Not linked | Purchase from Bargainer Statues in the Depths using Poes. Available once the Depths Bargainer network is discovered. |
Depths Set | Exploration | Gloom Attack Resist | Head: Depths Headpiece (Def 3) Body: Depths Tunic (Def 3) Legs: Depths Greaves (Def 3) Head: Depths Headwrap (Def 2) Body: Depths Shirt (Def 2) Legs: Depths Trousers (Def 2) Head: Depths Helm (Def 5) Body: Depths Tunic (Def 5) Legs: Depths Trousers (Def 5) | Found in treasure chests scattered across the Depths near Lightroots. |
Desert Voe Set | Elemental | Shock Damage Resist | Head: Desert Voe Headband (Def 3) Body: Desert Voe Spaulder (Def 3) Legs: Desert Voe Trousers (Def 3) | Purchase from the secret Gerudo armor shop in Gerudo Town (requires access via side quest). |
Divine Helm (Vah Medoh) | amiibo | None | Not linked | Scan the Rito Warrior amiibo or specific Zelda series amiibo that drop Rito-themed gear. |
Ember Set | Elemental | Fire Boost | Head: Ember Headdress (Def 2) Body: Ember Shirt (Def 2) Legs: Ember Trousers (Def 2) | Found in treasure chests in the Depths near lava regions. |
Evil Spirit Set | Stealth | Disguise (Stal) | Head: Evil Spirit Mask (Def 4) Body: Evil Spirit Armor (Def 4) Legs: Evil Spirit Greaves (Def 4) | Found in the Depths near Bargainer Statues. Cannot be upgraded. |
Fierce Deity Set | Combat | Charge Atk. Stamina Up | Head: Fierce Deity Mask (Def 3) Body: Fierce Deity Armor (Def 3) Legs: Fierce Deity Boots (Def 3) Head: Fierce Deity Mask (Def 7) Body: Fierce Deity Armor (Def 7) Legs: Fierce Deity Boots (Def 7) | Scan the Majora's Mask Link amiibo or find in Akkala Citadel Ruins chest (Depths). |
Fierce Deity Set (Fully Upgraded) | Combat | Charge Atk. Stamina Up + Attack Up (per piece) | Not linked | Scan the Majora's Mask Link amiibo or locate in Akkala Citadel Ruins chest in the Depths. Upgrade at Great Fairy Fountains. |
Flamebreaker Set | Elemental | Fireproof | Head: Flamebreaker Helm (Def 3) Body: Flamebreaker Armor (Def 3) Legs: Flamebreaker Boots (Def 3) | Purchase all three pieces from the armor shop in Goron City. |
Froggy Set | Exploration | Slip Proof | Head: Froggy Hood (Def 3) Body: Froggy Sleeve (Def 3) Legs: Froggy Leggings (Def 3) Head: Froggy Hood (Def 2) Body: Froggy Sleeve (Def 2) Legs: Froggy Leggings (Def 2) | Rewards from the Lucky Clover Gazette questline (Penn's journalism side adventures). |
Frostbite Set | Elemental | Ice Boost | Head: Frostbite Headdress (Def 2) Body: Frostbite Shirt (Def 2) Legs: Frostbite Trousers (Def 2) | Found in treasure chests in the Depths near icy regions. |
Gerudo Vai Set | Stealth | Gerudo Town Access | Not linked | Purchased from Vilia on Kara Kara Bazaar during the Gerudo main questline approach. |
Glide Set | Exploration | Impact Proof | Head: Glide Mask (Def 2) Body: Glide Shirt (Def 2) Legs: Glide Tights (Def 2) | Obtained from Dive Ceremony mini-games at Sky Islands — Valor Island, Courage Island, and Bravery Island. |
Gloom Set (Full Depths) | Exploration | Gloom Resistance (Maximum) | Not linked | All three pieces purchased from Bargainer Statues throughout the Depths using Poes. |
Hylia's Set (Goddess Ceremonial) | amiibo | None | Not linked | Scan the Goddess Zelda amiibo or Link's Awakening series Zelda amiibo. Pieces drop per scan cycle. |
Hylian Hood | Stealth | None (single piece) | Not linked | Available from armor shops in Lookout Landing and early-game vendors in Central Hyrule. |
Hylian Set | Special / Amiibo | None | Head: Hylian Hood (Def 2) Body: Hylian Tunic (Def 3) Legs: Hylian Trousers (Def 2) | Purchase from the armor shop in Lookout Landing or Hateno Village. |
Island Lobster Shirt | Special / Amiibo | None | Not linked | Reward from the Lurelin Village reconstruction side adventure chain. |
Miner's Set | Exploration | Glow | Head: Miner's Mask (Def 2) Body: Miner's Top (Def 2) Legs: Miner's Trousers (Def 2) Head: Miner's Mask (Def 1) Body: Miner's Top (Def 1) Legs: Miner's Trousers (Def 1) | Purchase from Forge Constructs in the Depths using Zonaite currency. |
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Soldier's Armor
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Soldier's Helm
head
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Soldier's Armor
chest
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Soldier's Greaves
legs
Total Defense
12
Set Bonus
No set bonus — but highest raw defense in the game at max upgrade.
Upgrade Path
Soldier's Armor
Level 1
7
Level 2
12
Level 3
18
Level 4
28
Black Dye
Preview: Dark-toned armor — great for stealthy night raids
Required Materials
3x Flint
1x Obsidian
“Sleek and stealthy. The Yiga would approve... not that we care.”
— Maren's Dye Notes
Armor Set Showdown
Soldier's Armor
Barbarian Armor
Defense
84
60
Set Bonus
None
Attack Up
Upgrades
4 tiers
4 tiers
Best For
General combat
Offense builds
Maren's Verdict
Soldier's Armor is the tankiest set in the game, but Barbarian's Attack Up set bonus often matters more since offense is the best defense in TotK. I keep both upgraded for different situations!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are set bonuses in TotK?
When you wear all 3 pieces of an armor set (head, body, legs) and upgrade each piece to at least 2-star at a Great Fairy, you unlock a special set bonus. Examples: Stealth set gives Night Speed Up, Barbarian set grants Attack Up, Rubber set provides Unshockable.
How many armor sets are there in Tears of the Kingdom?
There are over 30 complete armor sets in TotK. Some are returning from BOTW (like the Climbing set and Barbarian set), while others are new (Depths set, Glide set, Froggy armor, Ember set, and various amiibo exclusive sets).
Which armor set has the highest defense?
The Soldier's Armor set has the highest total defense at 84 (28 per piece at max upgrade). The Ancient Hero's Aspect is the single highest-defense piece in the game. For practical use, high-defense sets paired with damage-boosting food often outperform pure tank builds.
