The Best Valheim Armor
There's danger around every corner in Valheim and the best way to protect yourself is with a good set of armor. This section of IGN's Valheim guide features every obtainable armor set, including crafting recipes and individual spawn codes.
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Meadows Armor
Every new Viking spawns in Valheim's Meadows biome, scantily clad in nothing but a ragged tunic. As you hunt Boars and Deer, the next best thing is the Leather Armor set.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Rag Tunic | N/A | Better than nothing. | ArmorRagsChest | |
Rag Pants | N/A |
| A simple remedy for nudity. | ArmorRagsLegs |
Leather Helmet | N/A | A hood of toughened leather. | HelmetLeather | |
Leather Tunic | N/A |
| A tunic made from animal hide. | ArmorLeatherChest |
Leather Pants | N/A |
| They squeak a little when you walk. | ArmorLeatherLegs |
Deer Hide Cape | N/A |
| Rustic chic. | CapeDeerHide |
Black Forest Armor
Slay the Black Forest biome's mighty Trolls to craft a fresh set of Troll Armor and gain a Sneak bonus. Alternatively, using Copper and Tin, you may craft a sturdy Bronze Armor set.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Troll Leather Helmet | Sneak +15 (full set) |
| Troll skin is hard to work, but makes exceptional armor. | HelmetTrollLeather |
Troll Leather Tunic | Sneak +15 (full set) |
| Trolls are hard to skin but their leather is tough and warm. | ArmorTrollLeatherChest |
Troll Leather Pants | Sneak +15 (full set) |
| Leggings of tough troll hide. | ArmorTrollLeatherLegs |
Troll Hide Cape | Sneak +15 (full set) |
| Troll skin is tough and supple. | CapeTrollHide |
Bronze Helmet | N/A |
| This will help to keep your brains inside your skull. | HelmetBronze |
Bronze Plate Cuirass | N/A |
| A breastplate of hammered bronze. | ArmorBronzeChest |
Bronze Plate Leggings | N/A |
| Bronze greaves to shield your legs. | ArmorBronzeLegs |
Swamp Armor
Scour the Swamp biome for Scrap Iron, and use it to craft a shiny Iron Armor set. Or, if you're feeling brave, take on the tree-like terror that hides deep within the Swamp, and craft a wooden Root Armor outfit to gain a damage bonus for your Bow.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Iron Helmet | N/A |
| A helm of polished iron, fit for a hero. | HelmetIron |
Iron Scale Mail | N/A |
| An iron scale mail, this will turn all but the strongest of blows. | ArmorIronChest |
Iron Greaves | N/A |
| Iron greaves to protect your legs. | ArmorIronLegs |
Root Mask |
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| Your head fits perfectly inside this knot of roots and bark. | HelmetRoot |
Root Harnesk |
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| Finely wrought and strong enough to turn even the sharpest blades. | ArmorRootChest |
Root Leggings |
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| A light armor oddly woven together by ancient roots and bark. | ArmorRootLegs |
Mountains Armor
While exploring the Mountains, hunt Wolves and mine Silver to get all the ingredients for a warm and sturdy Wolf Armor set. Or fight your way through a Frost Cave, slay the local Cultists, and create a set of Fenris Armor.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Drake Helmet | N/A |
| An elaborate and finely-crafted helm. | HelmetDrake |
Wolf Armor Chest |
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| A wolfskin jerkin, warm and wild-looking. It protects against the cold. | ArmorWolfChest |
Wolf Armor Legs | N/A |
| Shaggy breeches of wolfskin. | ArmorWolfLegs |
Wolf Fur Cape |
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| Wolves are natural survivors. This one was just unlucky. Now its pelt will warm you in the snow. | CapeWolf |
Fenris Hood |
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| The eyes of the beast were wise and knowing, so it could measure the strength of a warrior in one glance. | HelmetFenring |
Fenris Coat |
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| The beast could draw deep breaths, so that its howl could be heard far across the land. | ArmorFenringChest |
Fenris Leggings |
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| The legs of the beast were lean and strong, so that it could leap great strides. | ArmorFenringLegs |
Plains Armor
The Plains biome, with its massive Loxes and Fuling villages, is a threatening place. Craft the Padded Armor set or one of the special capes to protect yourself.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Padded Helmet | N/A |
| A snug fit, finely made. | HelmetPadded |
Padded Cuirass | N/A |
| Finely wrought and strong enough to turn even the sharpest blades. | ArmorPaddedCuirass |
Padded Greaves | N/A |
| Expertly crafted leg protection. | ArmorPaddedGreaves |
Linen Cape | N/A |
| A simple traveler's cape. | CapeLinen |
Lox Cape |
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| A pelt from one of the great beasts, thick and warm. | CapeLox |
Mistlands Armor
Travel the Mistlands to collect Seeker drops and a strange, magical substance called Eitr. The Carapace Armor set offers great protection against the local fiends, but the Eitr-weave Armor set, also known as the Mage Armor set, is your best bet if you'd rather wield magical weapons.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Carapace Helmet | N/A |
| People might say you look like a giant ant. But they will only say it once. | HelmetCarapace |
Carapace Breastplate | N/A |
| A breastplate crafted from the burnished carapace of a giant insect. | ArmorCarapaceChest |
Carapace Greaves | N/A |
| Leg guards of rigid carapace. | ArmorCarapaceLegs |
Eitr-weave Hood |
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| Sorcery shows itself in the eyes, so most mages wear cowls to disguise their occult pursuits. | HelmetMage |
Eitr-weave Robe |
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| These artfully layered robes have spells and charms sewn into every seam and fold. | ArmorMageChest |
Eitr-weave Trousers |
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| The trousers worn by mages are always especially tight. Discomfort fuels the focus that is needed for magic... | ArmorMageLegs |
Feather Cape |
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| Donning this cape makes you feel lighter, almost as if you could fly! | CapeFeather |
Miscellaneous Armor
A few Valheim armor pieces aren't linked to a specific biome. Unless they're part of a DLC, you'll be able to spawn these special items or purchase them from Haldor, the trader.
Name | Special Effect | Crafting recipe | Description | Spawn Code |
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Cape of Odin | DLC item |
| Odin's finest warriors deserve the finest cloth. | CapeOdin |
Hood of Odin | DLC item |
| Odin's finest warriors deserve the finest cloth. | HelmetOdin |
Cape Test | N/A | N/A | Da cape. | CapeTest |
Dverger Circlet | Provides a light | Purchase from Haldor for 620 coins. | A portable perpetual light source for the dungeon explorer. | HelmetDverger |
Yule Hat | N/A | Purchase from Haldor for 100 coins. | A red hat in the style of house gnomes. | HelmetYule |