Armor types

Sometimes the difference between a few intense seconds of near-death in combat and a -15% penalty is just in the kind of armor you wrap around yourself. Your primary profession determines what sorts of armor you can wear. Listed here are the types of armor available to each class, as well as where to get it, how much it costs, and what it does.

Armor generally comes in sets. For example, a Necromancer can purchase a Bonelace Tunic, Gloves, Leggings, and Boots. Hence, it's called the Bonelace set. But it is also possible to mix parts from different sets (i.e. Bonelace Gloves with Necrotic Tunic and Tormentor's Boots...).

If you're interested in what a particular set of armor looks like, a good way to check is by creating a PVP Character and playing with the equipment selection available. This won't have nearly all the armors available, but it will have at least three varieties to check out.

Armor are either purchased (crafted) by NPCs in a city, or traded for by collectors found in or around cities.

For crafting "simple" armor, the cost is between 150g and 1500g per piece.

For crafting "15k" armor, the cost is either 8000g or 15000g per piece. These have the same stats as those with 1/10 the cost, but they have a distinguished appearence.

For crafting "Fissure" armor, the cost is either 8000g or 15000g per piece, and Ectoplasm and/or Obsidian Shards are required. The crafter for these sets of armor is in the Fissure of Woe. This armor has the same stats as the 15k armor of its type, but looks even more distinguished.

Elementalist Sets

 * Elemental Headgear
 * Aeromancer Armor
 * Geomancer Armor
 * Elementalist Armor
 * Hydromancer Armor
 * Pyromancer Armor
 * Adept's Armor

Mesmer Sets

 * Mesmer Headgear, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Stylish Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Enchanter Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Noble Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Virtuoso Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Rogue Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Performer Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Courtly Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)
 * Regal Armor, (Collectors), (15k), (Fissure)

Monk Sets

 * Monk Headgear
 * Ascetic Armor
 * Censor Armor
 * Judge Armor
 * Monk Armor
 * Sacred Armor
 * Silk Armor
 * Wanderer Armor

Necromancer Sets

 * Necromancer Headgear
 * Initiate's Armor
 * Necromancer's Armor
 * Bonelace Armor
 * Necrotic Armor
 * Pagan Armor
 * Fanatic's Armor
 * Scar Pattern Armor
 * Tormentor's Armor

Ranger Sets

 * Ranger Headgear
 * Rawhide Armor
 * Fur-lined Armor
 * Frostbound Armor
 * Hunter's Armor
 * Leather Armor
 * Studded Leather Armor
 * Druid's Armor
 * Drakescale Armor

Warrior Sets

 * Warrior Headgear
 * Ascalon Armor
 * Dragon Armor
 * Gladiator's Armor
 * Knight's Armor
 * Platemail Armor
 * Ringmail Armor
 * Soldier's Armor
 * Wyvern Armor