Best God of War Armor Sets, Ranked

In our God of War Armor Guide, we have detailed everything you need to know about the best sets in the game.

God of War features several Armor sets that Kratos can equip throughout his journeys in the nine realms. Each armor set is unique from a visual standpoint and in its functionality, providing Kratos with various buffs and stat increases.

In this guide, we’ll be looking at the 10 best armors in God of War. We’ll go over how you can unlock them, how they affect your base stats, and the perks they come equipped with. Without any further ado, let’s get into it.

10. Traveler Set

The Traveler Set kicks off our list of the best armor in God of War. To acquire this set you must first find and kill all the travelers in the game. They drop Traveler’s Armor Shards which can then be used to buy all three pieces of the set at Brok and Sindri’s shop.

The Traveler Set is mainly centered around Defense and Vitality, allowing you to tank your way through most battles. This set is perfect for players who struggle with keeping their health high during tough boss battles.

The Traveler Set can be upgraded to level 6 during normal playthroughs and level 9 during NG+. These are the stats for the Traveler Set when fully maxed out:

Armor SetsChest (Breast Plate of the Traveler)Wrist (Gauntlets of the Traveler)Waist (Wat Belt of the Traveler)
Strength302323
Runic000
Defense1007575
Vitality1007575
Luck000
Cooldown000

The Traveler set comes equipped with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Protection of the TravelerAllows you to create a barrier that absorbs one attackBreast Plate of the Traveler
Bade-Handed Damage IncreaseIncreases bare-handed damage by up to +18%Gauntlets of the Traveler

9. Fallen Ash Set

The Fallen Ash Set can be crafted by Brok and Sindri. It requires a couple of different resources that you won’t be able to acquire until the late game. The resources include Pristine Ores, Smoldering Embers, Crests of Flame, Aesirbane, and more.

Like the Traveler Set, the Fallen Ash Set is built around defense, allowing you to preserve a significant amount of health on every hit. The Fallen Ash Set also comes with a respectable Strength stat buff.

When maxed out during NG+ the Fallen Ash Set possesses the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Breast Plate of Fallen Ash)Wrist (Gauntlets of Fallen Ash)Waist (War Belt of Fallen Ash)
Strength352626
Runic000
Defense155116116
Vitality000
Luck000
Cooldown000

It also comes with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Retaliation of FireChance to inflict concussive burning damage to enemies when you take damageBreast Plate of Fallen Ash
Gauntlets of Fallen Ash
War Belt of Fallen Ash

8. Ivaldi’s Deadly Mist Set

Ivaldi’s Deadly Mist Set can be crafted at Brok and Sindri’s shop and requires several different resources including Niflheim Alloy, Mist Echoes, and Ivaldi’s Rusted Armor. All of these resources can be found within Niflheim.

This armor set provides a very balanced overall protection, possessing respectable values for every stat besides Luck and Cooldown. The biggest upside of using this armor over any other armor is its high defensive capabilities, which are further accentuated by this set’s armor perks.

When maxed out, Ivaldi’s Deadly Mist Set possesses the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Ivaldi’s Pauldron of Deadly Mist)Wrist (Ivaldi’s Gauntlet of Deadly Mist)Waist (Ivaldi’s War Belt of Deadly Mist)
Strength554141
Runic554141
Defense806060
Vitality302323
Luck000
Cooldown000

Ivaldi’s Deadly Mist comes with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Regenerating EssenceImbues you with a small amount of constant health regenerationIvaldi’s Pauldron of Deadly Mist
Ivaldi’s Gauntlet of Deadly Mist
Ivaldi’s War Belt of Deadly Mist
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If an armor set contains the same perk across all three pieces, equipping them increases the effect of that perk.

7. Blazing Magma Set

Next up on our list is the Blazing Magma Set. To craft this armor at Brok and Sindri’s, you’ll need Crests of Flame, Crest of Surtr, and Smoldering Embers from Muspelheim in God of War. Furthermore, you’ll also need to acquire Aesirbane and Pristine Ore of the Realm, the former can be found in Niflheim while the latter can be picked up from chests in the Iron Cove.

This set is centered around Cooldown, making it a perfect choice for those who wish to make liberal and frequent use of their runic attacks and abilities. Though you don’t see an increase in the effectiveness of your Runic attacks, the high cooldown time means you’ll be able to use them more frequently:

When fully upgraded, the Blazing Magma Set possesses the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Blazing Magma Pauldrons)Wrist (Blazing Magma Wrappings)Waist (Blazing Magma War Belt)
Strength352626
Runic000
Defense856464
Vitality000
Luck000
Cooldown806060

This armor set comes equipped with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Magma ShieldChance to create a fire shield that deals burning damage to enemies when you take damageBlazing Magma Pauldrons
Blazing Magma Wrappings
Blazing Magma War Belt

6. Smoldering Brimstone Set

The Smoldering Brimstone Set requires all the same materials as the Blazing Magma Set and can be crafted at Brok and Sindri’s. This armor set is centered around Strength, Defense, and Vitality, allowing you to increase your damage output while also providing you with enough health to withstand some of the toughest foes.

When fully upgraded, this set has the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Smoldering Brimstone Pauldron)Wrist (Smoldering Brimstone Gauntlets)Waist (Smoldering Brimstone Battle Belt)
Strength906868
Runic000
Defense806060
Vitality503838
Luck000
Cooldown000

The associated perks for this set, further increase your strength and defensive capabilities:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Aura of FireImbues you with a small chance to increase strength and restore some health when you take damage.Smoldering Brimstone Pauldron
Smoldering Brimstone Gauntlets
Smoldering Brimstone Battle Belt

5. Ivaldi’s Endless Mist Set

The fifth spot on our list goes to Ivaldi’s Endless Mist Set. To craft this armor, you must acquire several materials including Ivaldi’s Rusted Armor, Mist Echoes, and Niflheim Alloy in God of War. All of these materials are found within Niflheim.

Like the Smoldering Brimstone Set, Ivaldi’s Endless Mist Set is centered around Strength, Defense, and Vitality, however, it boasts higher values for all three of these stats. Coupled with the associated perks, this armor set has the potential to be one of the best when it comes to defense and health.

When fully upgraded, Ivaldi’s Endless Mist Set has the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Cuirass of Endless Mist)Wrist (Ivaldi’s Gauntlets of Endless Mist)Waist (Ivaldi’s War Belt of Endless Mist)
Strength554141
Runic000
Defense1007575
Vitality705353
Luck000
Cooldown000

Ivaldi’s Endless Mist Set shares the same perks as Ivaldi’s Deadly Mist Set:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Regenerating EssenceImbues you with a small amount of constant health regenerationCuirass of Endless Mist
Ivaldi’s Gauntlets of Endless Mist
Ivaldi’s War Belt of Endless Mist

4. Zeus Set

The Zeus Set in God of War is only available during a Give Me God of War run of New Game+. To unlock each armor piece, you’ll have to kill a Valkyrie. To unlock the Cuirass of Zeus you must defeat Sigrun, the queen of the Valkyries. While defeating Gondul and Hildr unlocks the Gauntlets of Zeus and the War Belt of Zeus.

The Zeus Set is centered around damage output increase, with both Strength and Runic stats seeing a significant bump. This armor set also sees an increase in Defense, providing an overall balanced build that perfectly mixes offense and defense.

The Zeus Set has the following stats when completely leveled up:

Armor StatsChest (Cuirass of Zeus)Wrist (Gauntlets of Zeus)Waist (War Belt of Zeus)
Strength604545
Runic604545
Defense604545
Vitality000
Luck000
Cooldown000

This armor set comes with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Pieces
Glass BallistaIncreases your Runic attacks and Strength by +40% but increases the damage you take by +100%Cuirass of Zeus
Gauntlets of Zeus
War Belt of Zeus

3. Ares Set

Kicking off the top three is the Ares Set. Like the Zeus set, it can only be unlocked during New Game+. To unlock all three pieces, you must defeat the dragon Hraezlyr during the quest ‘Inside the Mountain’.

The Ares Set is perfect for players looking for extra resources as it significantly boosts your Luck stat. On the combat side, this set reduces the cooldown for runic attacks while also giving you increased damage output through a very respectable Strength stat.

The Ares armor set possesses the following stats when fully maxed out in God of War:

Armor StatsChest (Cuirass of Ares)Wrist (Gauntlets of Ares)Waist (War Belt of Ares)
Strength554141
Runic000
Defense806060
Vitality000
Luck302323
Cooldown403030
PerkEffectArmor Piece
Rage Fiendincreases the rate at which you earn rage during combat, however it reduces the length of the rage barCuirass of Ares
Gauntlets of Ares
War Belt of Ares

This armor set comes with the Rage Fiend skill which increases the rate at which you earn rage during combat. However, it also reduces the total amount of rage.

2. Cod of War

The Cod of War armor can be acquired by simply talking to Brok and Sindri when you first meet them during NG+. This armor set provides buffs for all stats except Runic and Cooldown. While you’ll have to rely less on your Runic attacks, this armor set ensures that all other facets of Kratos are bumped up to the max.

When fully upgraded, this armor set has the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Cod of War Tunic)Wrist (Cod of War Fin-wraps)Waist (Cod of War Underbelly-guard)
Strength302323
Runic000
Defense906868
Vitality302323
Luck705353
Cooldown000

The Cod of War armor comes with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Big SplashUsing a Healthstone or Ragestone creates an explosion that deals burn and frost damage to all nearby enemies.Cod of War Tunic
Sea ChangeGrants Kratos health instead of Rage when using a Ragestone at maximum rage and vice versa.Cod of War Fin-wraps
Cry HaddockUsing a Healthstone or Ragestone creates a protective barrier for a small amount of time.Cod of War Underbelly-guard

1. Valkyrie Set

The top spot on our list goes to the Valkyrie Set. Like the Zeus Set, you’ll have to defeat three separate Valkyries to acquire all three pieces of this armor set in God of War. Defeating Olrun unlocks the Waist Guard of the Valkyrie while defeating Hildr and Gondul unlocks the Gauntlets and Cuirass.

Being the best armor in the game, it provides buffs to all combat stats, including Cooldown and Runic, allowing you to not only increase your damage and runic attack output but also your defense and health

When fully upgraded, the Valkyrie Set has the following stats:

Armor StatsChest (Cuirass of the Valkyrie)Wrist (Gauntlets of the Valkyrie)Waist (Waist Guard of the Valkyrie)
Strength352626
Runic352626
Defense1007575
Vitality251919
Luck000
Cooldown453434

This armor set also comes with the following perks:

PerkEffectArmor Piece
Warrior’s Unstoppable AuraChance to grant Unstoppable Aura that prevents Kratos from getting staggered by attacks from small enemiesCuirass of the Valkyrie
Refreshing LightChance to instantly cooldown all Runic attacks on a Runic attack kill.Gauntlets of the Valkyrie
Arcane RunicChance to grant Blessing of Runic when using a Runic attack.Waist Guard of the Valkyrie

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