Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Armors

Armor protects your character from high-level enemies during Acts 2 and 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3. Not only do they increase your Armor Class, but also provide you with class-specific bonuses if you have armor proficiency.

Instead of creating a Tier list for the armor sets, this guide is about the best armor sets for each class.

Best Armor for Barbarian

The barbarian class has proficiency with Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Shields. Below is a list of some of the best armor you can find for your raging Barbarian like Karlach. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Price (gold)
Adamantine Scale Mail	Chest	16 + Dex Modifier	Very Rare	Medium Armor	One of the best early-game medium armor in BG3. Craft inside Grymforge during The Adamantine Forge quest	Reduces all incoming damage by 1 and sends the melee attacker back reeling for the next 2 turns.	12	1300
Bloodguzzler Garb	Chest	10 + Dex Modifier	Rare	Clothing	Can be looted after killing Bulette in the Underdark	You gain Wrath when an enemy hits you.	1.8	250
Bonespike Garb	Chest	10 + Dex Modifier	Very Rare	Clothing	Purchase from the trader Exxvikyap available inside Revington General (X: 8, Y: -32)	Reduces all the incoming damage by 2 and grants the wearer a +15HP whenever they rage.	1.8	1600
Cap of Wrath	Helmet	–	Rare	Light Armor	Can be obtained by killing Thudd inside the Grymforge (X: -624, Y: 337)	When the wearer starts their turn with 50% or less HP, they gain Wrath for two turns.	0.5	640
Enraging Heart Garb	Chest	10 + Dex Modifier	Rare	Clothing	Can be purchased from Lann Tarv in the Moonrise Towers	Increases the wearer’s Constitution by +2, and you get wrath for the next two turns while raging.	1.8	800
Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength	Gloves	–	Very Rare	–	Can be looted from the Archives in the House of Hope	Grants a +1 bonus to your Strength saving throws and increases your Strength ability to 23.	0.5	540
Haste Helm	Helmet	–	Rare	Light Armor	Can be obtained from a chest inside Blighted Village (X: 32, Y: 403)	You gain momentum for the next 3 turns at the start of the combat.	0.5	240
Helm of Balduran	Helmet	–	Legendary	Medium Armor	Can be obtained from the altar after defeating Ansur, the dragon.	You gain 2HP at the start of each turn and have a +1 bonus to your AC and saving throws. Enemies can’t land critical hits or stun you.	1	760

Best Armor for Bard

Bards have proficiency in both Light and Medium Armor, depending on your sub-class selection. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Price (gold)
Adamantine Scale Mail	Chest	16 + Dex Modifier	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Craft inside Grymforge during the Adamantine Forge quest	Reduces all incoming damage by 1 and sends the melee attacker back, reeling for the next 2 turns.	12	1300
Blazer of Benevolence	Chest	11	Uncommon	Light Armor	A reward for rescuing Volo from the Goblin Camp	Grants you 4HP if you inspire an ally with Bardic Inspiration.	4.5	160
Boots of Brilliance	Boots	–	Rare	–	Available inside a chest in Gauntlet of Shar (X: – 640, Y: -720)	You can gain one bardic Inspiration slot by playing your instrument.	0.55	190
Cap of Curing	Helmet	–	Uncommon	–	In a chest behind Alfira inside the Druid Grove (X: 290, Y: 490)	Your ally gains 1-6HP when you inspire them using Bardic Inspiration.	0.5	90
Elegant Studded Leather	Chest	14	Very Rare	Light Armor	Obtain the n9 vault key of the Counting House after completing Return Rakath’s Gold side quest	You gain a +2 bonus on your Initiative rolls and an advantage on your stealth checks. Grants the wearer the Shield spell.	5.85	2000
Helldusk Armor	Chest	21	Legendary	Heavy Armor	One of the best Heavy armor in BG3. Obtained by killing Raphael in the House of Hope.	Grants you proficiency even if you lack one. Upon a successful saving throw, you inflict burning on the attacker for the next 3 turns. You gain resistance against Fire damage, and all types of attacks do 3 less damage.	20	8000
Scale Mail +1	Chest	15	Uncommon	Medium Armor	Purchase from Dammon at the Druid Grove	Takes 1 less damage from slashing attacks.	12	160
Wondrous Gloves	Gloves	–	Rare	–	Kill mimic in Grymforge (X: -690, Y: 380)	Increases AC by 1 and grants you additional Bardic Inspiration.	0.5	160

Best Armor for Cleric

The caster of healing spells, the Cleric class, has proficiency with Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Shields. Below is a list of some of the best armor for your Cleric Shadowheart. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Price (gold)
Adamantine Scale Mail	Chest	16	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Craft inside Grymforge during the Adamantine Forge quest	Reduces all incoming damage by 1 and sends the melee attacker back, reeling for the next 2 turns.	12	1300
Boots of Aid and Comfort	Boots	–	Uncommon	–	Purchase from Grat, the trader in Goblin Camp	Healing an ally grants you 3HP.	0.55	70
Cloak of Protection	Cloak	–	Uncommon	–	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli inside Last Light Inn.	Increases your AC by 1. Grants you a +1 bonus on saving throws.	0.5	200
The Hood of the Weave	Helmet	–	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Mystic Carrion inside Philgrave’s Mansion	Grants you a bonus of +2 for your attack rolls and spell save DC.	0.5	70
The Reviving Hands	Gloves	–	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Purchase from Vicar Humbletoes inside Stormshore Tabernacle in Lower City.	Allows you to revive an ally with 1HP. Revived ally gains Death Ward. The allies you heal gain Blade Ward. +1 bonus on Strength saving throws	0.5	570
Viconia’s Walking Fortress	Shield	+3 to AC	Legendary	–	Obtained by defeating Viconia DeVar inside the House of Grief	Deflects projectiles. You deal 2-8 force damage as a reaction and make enemies Prone. Advantage on spell saving throws and spell attack rolls against you have a disadvantage.	2.7	760
Vital Conduit Boots	Boots	–	Rare	–	Purchase from A’jak’nir Jeera inside Creche Y’llek	Using a concentration spell grants you 8HP temporarily. +1 to Athletics skill.	2	240
Wapira’s Crown	Helmet	–	Uncommon	–	Kill all goblin leaders and accept the reward from Zevlor	Healing an ally also heals you for 1-6HP.	0.5	90

Best Armor for Druid

Druids are shapeshifters who have proficiency with Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Shields. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Adamantine Scale Mail	Chest	16	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Craft inside Grymforge during the Adamantine Forge quest	Reduces all incoming damage by 1 and sends the melee attacker back, reeling for the next 2 turns.	12	1300
Adamantine Shield	Shield	+2 to AC	Rare	–	Craft inside Grymforge during the Adamantine Forge quest (X: 560, Y: 410)	Enemies can’t land critical hits on you. On a miss, the melee attacker is sent back, reeling. If a melee attack connects you, the attacker is knocked Prone.	2.7	190
Armor of MoonBasking	Chest	11	Very Rare	Light Armor	Can be purchased from Voiceless Penitent Bareki inside Lower City sewers (X: -157, Y: 930)	You gain temporary 22HP while you are in Wild Shape. Decreases all incoming damage by 1. You gain +2 on your AC and have an advantage on spell-saving throws.	4.5	1000
Armor of the Sporekeeper	Chest	13	Very Rare	Light Armor	Can be purchased from Mystic Carrion inside Philgrave’s Mansion (Lower City)	You can spread all three kinds of spores while being imbued with Symbiotic Entity.	4.5	1000
Barkskin Armor	Chest	12	Rare	Medium Armor	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli inside Last Light Inn	Increases AC to 16 and provides an advantage on Constitution saving throws.	5.4	420
Glowing Shield	Shield	+2 to AC	Uncommon	–	In a chest behind Goblin Camp waypoint (X: -55, Y: 460)	If you go below 50% HP, you gain 8 temporary hit points once per short rest.	2.7	70
Hedge Wanderer Armor	Chest	13	Uncommon	Medium Armor	Purchase from Aaron inside Druid Grove	A +1 bonus to dex saving throws and nature skill.	5.4	130
Helldusk Armor	Chest	21	Legendary	Heavy Armor	Obtained after killing Raphael in the House of Hope	Instantly become proficient with it. You gain the Fly spell and gain resistance to fire damage. Upon a saving throw, the attacker gets burned for 3 turns.	20	8000
Flame Enamelled Armor	Chest	16	Very Rare	Medium Armor	From a locked chest on Wyrm’s Rock (X: -25, Y: 180)	+1 bonus to Initiative rolls. You gain Fire resistance and a +2 bonus to saving throws.	12	2900
Viconia’s Walking Fortress	Shield	+3 to AC	Legendary	–	Obtained by defeating Viconia Devar inside House of Grief.	Deflects projectiles. You react with 2-8 force damage and make enemies Prone. Advantage on spell saving throws and spell attack rolls against you have a disadvantage.	2.7	760

Best Armor for Fighter

The fighter class has proficiency in all kinds of Armor and shields. Below is a list of some of the best armor sets for this class. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Adamantine Splint Armor	Chest	18	Very Rare	Heavy Armor	Can be crafted inside Grymforge during the Adamantine Forge quest (X: -590, Y: 310)	Decreases all incoming damage by 2 and sends the melee attacker Reeling back for 3 turns.	19	3800
Cloak of Protection	Cloak	–	Uncommon	–	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli inside Last Light Inn	+1 bonus to AC and Saving Throw.	0.5	200
Disintegrating Night Walkers	Boots	–	Very Rare	–	Can be obtained by killing True Soul Nere in the Grymforge	You can’t be entangled, enwebbed, or ensnared. The wearer gains the Misty Step spell.	0.55	360
Flawed Helldusk Gloves	Gloves	–	Rare	–	Purchase from Dammon by giving him Infernal Iron in the Last Light Inn	Armed attacks deal an additional 1-4 fire damage, and unarmed attacks inflict 1-4 necrotic damage.	0.5	290
Haste Helm	Helmet	–	Rare	–	In a chest near Blighted Village Waypoint.	You gain momentum for 3 turns at the start of your turn.	0.5	240
Helldusk Armor	Chest	21	Legendary	Heavy Armor	This can be obtained after killing Raphael in the House of Hope	Instantly become proficient with it. You gain the Fly spell and gain resistance to fire damage. Upon a saving throw, the attacker gets burned for 3 turns.	20	8000
Helldusk Boots	Boots	–	Very Rare	–	From Lord Enver Gortash’s personal chest in the upper room inside Wyrm’s Fortress	You get Hellcrawler class action. Ignore the effects of difficult terrain and turn a failed saving throw into a successful reaction.	2	450
Viconia’s Walking Fortress	Shield	–	Legendary	–	Obtained after killing Viconia DeVir inside House of Grief	Deflects projectiles. You react with 2-8 force damage and make enemies Prone. Advantage on spell saving throws and spell attack rolls against you have a disadvantage.	2.7	760

Best Armor for Monk

The monk class in Baldur’s Gate has no proficiency with any armor type or shields. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Boots of Uninhibited Kushigo	Boots	–	Rare	–	Defeating Githyanki Warriors in Astral plane at the start of Act 3	It deals additional damage equal to the Wisdom modifier upon using unarmed strikes.	0.55	190
Cloak of Protection	Cloak	–	Uncommon	–	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli in the Last Light Inn	+1 bonus to AC and Saving Throw.	0.5	200
Fistbreaker Helm	Helm	–	Rare	–	Purchase from Lann Tarv inside Moonrise Towers	You gain a +1 bonus on initiative rolls and spell save DC.	0.5	35
Gloves of Soul Catching	Gloves	–	Legendary	–	Obtained after killing Raphael inside the House of Hope	Deal an additional 1-10 force damage with an unarmed strike. Increases your constitution by +2, and you regain 10HP on an unarmed strike.	0.5	960
Helldusk Gloves	Gloves	–	Very Rare	–	Obtained after killing Harleep inside the House of Hope	Unarmed strikes deal an additional 1-6 necrotic damage. +1 to strength saving throws and spell attack rolls.	0.5	540
Shelter of Athkatla	Clothing	10	Rare	–	Dropped by Lorroakan in Ramazith’s Tower	Grants Mirror Image and resistance to spell saving throw.	1.8	1000
Vest of Soul Rejuvenation	Clothing	10	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Lorroakan’s projection inside Sorcerous Sundries.	Increases AC by 2. You regain 1-4HP on every successful saving throw.	1.8	1600

Best Armor for Paladin

The Paladin class has proficiency with all kinds of armor and shields in Baldur’s Gate 3. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Armor of Persistence	Chest	20	Very Rare	Heavy Armor	Purchase from Dammon from the Forge of the Nine in the Lower City	All incoming damage is reduced by 2.	20	6400
Boots of Persistence	Boots	–	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Purchase from Dammon from the Forge of the Nine in the Lower City	+1 on saving throws. You gain Freedom of Movement and Longstrider.	2	1300
Cloak of Displacement	Cloak	–	Rare	–	Purchase from Enthral Danthelon from his shop in Wyrm’s Crossing	Enemies have a disadvantage on Attack rolls against the wearer.	0.5	190
Gloves of the Growling Underdog	Gloves	–	Uncommon	–	Behind Dror Ragzlin’s throne inside Goblin Camp (X: 296, Y: 70)	+! On Strength saving throws. You gain an advantage on melee attack rolls when two or more enemies surround you.	0.5	110
Helm of Balduran	Helmet	–	Legendary	Medium Armor	Obtained by killing Ansur, the dragon	You gain 2HP at the beginning of each turn. +1 bonus to Armor Class and Saving Throws. You become immune to stun and critical attacks.	1	760
Shield of Devotion	Shield	+2 to AC	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli in Last Light Inn	You gain an additional level 1 spell slot and make an enemy prone who attacks you.	2.7	570

Best Armor for Ranger

Masters of ranged attacks and exploration, the Ranger class is proficient with Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Shields. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Armor of Agility	Chest	17	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Can be purchased from Gloomy Fentonson inside Stormshore Armory in the Lower City	+2 bonus on saving throws. Your AC increases as per the Dex modifier value.	12	2900
Bhaalist Armor	Chest	13	Very Rare	Light Armor	Purchase from Abazigal (echo) from Murder Tribunal after becoming an unholy assassin of Bhaal	+2 bonus on Initiative rolls. Enemies within the 2m range become vulnerable to piercing damage.	5.85	2000
Dark Justiciar Half-Plate	Chest	16	Rare	Medium Armor	After solving Riddle of the Night in Gauntlet of Shar	You get Shar’s Aegis spell. You gain an advantage on Constitution saving throws.	12	1450
Githyanki Half Plate	Chest	15	Common	Medium Armor	Can be obtained by killing Githyanki Patrol on the Risen Road	+2 Dex modifier added to AC.	12	180
Helldusk Boots	Boots	–	Very Rare	–	Loot from Lord Enver Gortash’s personal chest on the upper floor of Wyrm’s Fortress	You get Hellcrawler class action. You can’t be moved against your will and ignore difficult terrains.	2	450
Helmet of Arcane Acuity	Helmet	–	Uncommon	Light Armor	From a chest in Mason’s Guild (X: 105, Y: -750)	You gain Arcane Acuity for 2 turns and a +1 bonus on Dex saving throws.	0.5	70
Legacy of the Masters	Gloves	–	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Purchase from Dammon at the Forge of the Nine in Lower City	+1 bonus on Strength saving throws. You gain a +2 bonus on attack and damage rolls with a weapon.	0.5	570
Yuan-Ti Scale Mail	Chest	15	Very Rare	Medium Armor	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli in the Last Light Inn	Adds your Dex modifier to your AC. +1 bonus on Initiative rolls.	12	640

Best Armor for Rogue

Rogues, as stealthy as they come, don’t have any proficiency with Armor or Shields except for Light Armor. Some of the best Armor for your Rogue Astarion are mentioned below. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Armor of Landfall	Chest	13	Very Rare	Light Armor	Purchase from Lorroakan’s Projection in Sorcerous Sundries	Gain Plant Growth spell. You gain an advantage on Constitution saving throws. If you start your turn on the vine surface, you regain 1-4HP.	4.5	1000
Bhaalist Armor	Chest	13	Very Rare	Light Armor	Purchase from Abazigal (echo) inside the Murder tribunal after becoming an Assassin of the Bhaal	+2 bonus to Initiative rolls. Enemies within the 2m range become vulnerable to piercing attacks.	5.85	2000
Elegant Studded Leather	Chest	14	Very Rare	Light Armor	From the n9 vault in the House of Counting after completing Return Rakath’s Gold side quest	+2 bonus on Initiative roll. You gain Shield once per short rest and an advantage on stealth checks.	5.85	2000
Penumbral Armor	Chest	12	Rare	Light Armor	Obtain from a house in the Ruined Battlefield (X: 30, Y: 145)	+3 bonus on stealth checks when obscured.	5.85	1000
Spidersilk Armor	Chest	12	Rare	Light Armor	Dropped by Minthara inside Goblin Camp	+1 on stealth checks and constitution saving throws.	5.85	1150
Studded Leather Armor +2	Chest	12	Rare	Light Armor	Dropped by Orin or purchased from merchants	+1 bonus on Initiative rolls. You take 1 less damage from bludgeoning attacks.	5.85	770

Best Armor for Sorcerer

Conjurers and spellcasters, the Sorcerers lack all armor proficiency, and clothing is their only option to protect themselves from incoming attacks. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Helldusk Armor	Chest	21	Legendary	Heavy Armor	Dropped by Raphael in the House of Hope	Wearers become proficient with it. You gain the Fly spell and resistance to Fire damage. Upon a successful saving throw, you inflict burning on enemies for 3 turns.	20	8000
Infernal Robe	Clothing	10	Very Rare	–	Obtained by killing Karlach to progress the Blade of Frontiers companion quest	+1 to AC. You gain resistance to Fire damage and Fire Shield spells.	1.8	1600
Obsidian Laced Robe	Clothing	10	Rare	–	Purchase from Quartermaster Talli in the Last Light Inn	Gain resistance against Fire damage. Upon successful saving throw, deal 1-4 fire + proficiency bonus damage to enemies.	1.8	880
Poisoner’s Robe	Clothing	10	Uncommon	–	Can be obtained by killing Phase Spider Matriarch inside Whispering Depths	Deals an additional 1-4 poison damage upon poison attacks.	1.8	250
Potent Robe	Clothing	10	Very Rare	–	Quest reward from Alfira after completing Rescue the Tieflings side quest	Cantrips now deal additional damage equal to the Charisma modifier. + to AC, and you get temporary HP equal to the Charisma modifier at the start of each turn.	1.8	1600
Robe of Supreme Defenses	Clothing	10	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Ferg Drogher in Rivington near Requisitioned Barn	+1 bonus to Ac and you add your spellcasting ability modifier to saving throws upon using concentration spells.	1.8	1600
The Protecty Sparkswall	Clothing	10	Rare	–	Obtain from a chest in Grymforge (X: -645, Y: 360)	+1 to AC and Saving Throws if you have Lightning Charges.	1.8	260
Weavemother’s Robe	Clothing	10	Very Rare	–	The reward for Avenged the Drowned side quest	Resistance to Fire and Cold damage. You heal for 1-4HP at the start of each turn if standing in water. +1 to AC and Create or Destroy Water spell.	1.8	610

Best Armor for Warlock

Being aided by celestial beings, Warlocks are proficient in Light Armor only. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Cloak of the Weave	Cloak	–	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Helsik at Devil’s Fee	+1 bonus to spell save DC and spell attack rolls. Absorb elemental damage once per short rest.	0.5	300
Daredevil Gloves	Gloves	–	Rare	–	Purchase from A’jak’nir Jeera inside Creche Y’llek	+1 bonus to spell attack rolls.	0.5	240
Disintegrating Night Walkers	Boots	–	Very Rare	–	Obtained by killing True Soul Nere in the Grymforge	You learn the Misty Step spell and can’t be entangled, ensnared, or enwebbed.	0.55	360
Poisoner’s Robe	Clothing	10	Uncommon	–	Can be obtained by killing Phase Spider Matriarch inside Whispering Depths	Deals an additional 1-4 poison damage upon poison attacks.	1.8	250
Potent Robe	Clothing	10	Very Rare	–	Quest reward from Alfira after completing Rescue the Tieflings side quest	Cantrips now deal additional damage equal to the Charisma modifier. + to AC, and you get temporary HP equal to the Charisma modifier at the start of each turn.	1.8	1600
The Protecty Sparkswall	Clothing	10	Rare	–	Obtain from a chest in Grymforge (X: -645, Y: 360)	+1 to AC and Saving Throws if you have Lightning Charges.	1.8	260

Best Armor for Wizard

With 8 sub-classes to boast, Wizards in Baldur’s Gate 3 lack all armor proficiency. 

Armor	Type	Armor Class	Rarity	Quality	Location	Features	Weight	Sale Value (gold)
Circlet of Fire	Helmet	–	Uncommon	–	From Eliminster’s Vault beneath Lorroakan’s Tower.	Dealing fire damage with a non-cantrip spell grants you additional action.	0.5	220
Cloak of the Weave	Cloak	–	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Helsik at Devil’s Fee	+1 bonus to spell save DC and spell attack rolls. Absorb elemental damage once per short rest.	0.5	300
Helldusk Armor	Chest	21	Legendary	Heavy Armor	Dropped by Raphael in the House of Hope	Wearers become proficient with it. You gain the Fly spell and resistance to Fire damage. Upon a successful saving throw, you inflict burning on enemies for 3 turns.	20	8000
Helldusk Gloves	Gloves	–	Very Rare	–	Obtained after killing Harleep inside the House of Hope	Unarmed strikes deal an additional 1-6 necrotic damage. +1 to strength saving throws and spell attack rolls.	0.5	540
The Hood of the Weave	Helmet	–	Very Rare	–	Purchase from Mystic Carrion inside Philgrave’s Mansion	Grants you a bonus of +2 for your attack rolls and spell save DC.	0.5	70