The best armor to wear changes as you level up. Below is the recommended armor for each level range from 1 to 115+50, plus the two competing endgame options at the top: Transcended Opaniel's Armor for PVP, and Transcended Abyss Armor for PVE.
Armor by Level Range
| Level Range | Recommended Armor |
|---|---|
| 1-30 | Froianne |
| 30-60 | Pluion / Edwin |
| 60-90 | Edwin |
| 90-105 | Serpent Split |
| 105-115+50 | Darkness Onyx (transcendable, 2 sockets) |
| 115-115+50 | Transcended Opaniel's (2 sockets, PVP focus) OR Transcended Abyss (PVE focus) |
New players should use a Trans XP Pouch (an item that instantly levels a character) to skip straight to level 101, rather than gearing through every low-level tier one by one.
Darkness Onyx Armor
Darkness Onyx is the top armor available before you reach full endgame gear. It can be transcended (see the trans system), which adds 2 sockets per piece for option stones.
Transcended Opaniel's Armor
Transcended Opaniel's has 2 sockets and fits both transcended and crafting option stones. Its set effect gives 30% PVP defense, plus 6000 HP and an attack/defense bonus.
Transcended Abyss Armor
Transcended Abyss Armor's set effect gives 10% HP, 10% all defense, and 10% skill defense. Every individual part also grants base stats (str/dex/vit/psy/int/agi) that scale higher as you reinforce the piece, plus a unique bonus stat per armor part:
| Armor Part | Specific Bonus Stat |
|---|---|
| Helmet | Skill Attack % |
| Gauntlet | PVP Attack % |
| Armour | PVE Attack % |
| Tasset | PVE Defense % |
| Boots | PVP Defense % |
Maximum stats per part: a normal unforged part caps at 76 stats +3%, while a Unique part caps at 304 stats +12%.
Quick Tips
- Skip low-level armor entirely with a Trans XP Pouch if you can afford one.
- Choose Transcended Opaniel's for PVP and Transcended Abyss for PVE — many players keep both.
- Darkness Onyx is a solid stepping stone if you are not ready for either endgame set yet.
FAQ
Q: What armor should a new player wear before level 30?
A: Froianne is the recommended armor for level 1-30.
Q: What is the max stat bonus on a Unique Abyss armor part?
A: A Unique Abyss armor part caps at 304 stats plus 12% of its specific bonus stat.
Q: Should I gear up through every level range or skip ahead?
A: New players should use a Trans XP Pouch to jump straight to level 101 and skip the low-level armor tiers.
Q: Which is better, Transcended Opaniel's or Transcended Abyss Armor?
A: Opaniel's is best for PVP with 30% PVP defense, while Abyss is best for PVE with its all-defense and skill-defense set effect.