Horizon Forbidden West - Best armor set

Horizon Forbidden West continues the unique storyline crafted by Guerilla Games in its 2017 predecessor Horizon Zero Dawn. In this epic sequel, players pick up where the series hero Aloy left off as she ventures into the Forbidden West.

There are many ways to customise your gameplay with Aloy, including a detailed skill tree full of many options to select. Additionally, players can choose from an array of different outfits and armour as they progress through the title.

Many players are looking for the best gear to aid them in combat against human and machine enemies, so here is the best armour set to help you win more fights in Horizon Forbidden West.

What is the best armour in Horizon Forbidden West?

Aloy will be without armour when you begin Horizon Forbidden West, and you'll undoubtedly want to change that. Armour plays an essential role while fighting off enemies, protecting you against more than just physical damage.

Notably, different armours will provide varying degrees of protection and passive buffs, so there is certainly a lot to consider when selecting your set. Let's take a look at some of the best armour sets in Horizon Forbidden West to keep you in the fight longer and stronger.

Warning: This article will contain spoiler content for those who may not have progressed to later stages of gameplay.

Nora Thunder Warrior

Some of the best armour sets in Horizon Forbidden West can be acquired in Memorial Grove by the Arena near the throne of the Tenakth chief. Players will have three sets to choose from, with the best being the Nora Thunder Warrior.

Selecting this armour will provide +2 concentration, +1 deep concentration, +1 concentration regen, and +1 stamina regen before upgrades. Levelling up this armour will unlock +1 stealth ranged, +1 heavy weapon, +2 weapon stamina, and +2 valour surge master abilities.

There are also some mighty weapons in the nearby area that players can obtain and are certainly worth your time and effort to track down.

Oseram Artificer

The Oseram Artificer set is arguably the best armour in all of Horizon Forbidden West and is absolutely worth your time to unlock. However, it will likely take you a while, as you'll need to complete all of the Oseram contracts to obtain this armour.

This legendary armour set confers some of the most physical damage protection in the game, along with +2 power attack, +1 resonator buildup, and +1 valour surge master, all before you even upgrade the set.

Further upgrades will unlock +1 resonator blast, +1 energised duration, +2 melee damage, and +2 critical strike. Moreover, as a bonus, this armour is one of the best-looking sets in the title.

That's all! Be sure to check out the rest of our dedicated Horizon Forbidden West page for all the best game guides, updates, and much more.

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