Chaos Armor Set Forging Guide (Normal → Ancient)
Chaos Armor is forged at NPC Master Armorsmith in each town (use the Shieldsmith NPC specifically for shields). The process mirrors weapon forging: collect Chaos Armor Fragments from quest exchanges, then combine up through tiers until you reach Ancient grade and transcend.
Chaos Armor Tier Progression
| Classification | Item Name(s) | Required Level | Equippable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Broken / Cracked / Unknown / Enchanted Chaos Armor Fragment | 150 | ✗ |
| Rare | Chaos Armor Fragment / Cursed Chaos Armor Fragment | 150 | ✗ |
| Unique | Sealed Chaos Armor | 155 | ✗ |
| Ancient | Chaos Armor | 170 | ✗ |
| Transcendence | Transcended Chaos Armor | 180 | ✓ |
Item Stats (Transcendence Chaos Armor +0 vs +30)
| Piece | Stat | +0 | +30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | All Stats | 60 | 2428 |
| Tasset | All Stats | 60 | 2350 |
| Helmet | All Stats | 60 | 2331 |
| Gauntlet | All Stats | 60 | 2311 |
| Boots | All Stats | 60 | 2311 |
| Shield | Skill Defense | 10 | 50 |
Transcendence Chaos Armor has 3 sockets and required level 135 (180 to equip).
Armor Forging Recipes (Combination Cost)
| Forging Type | Materials Required | Crones Cost | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | Broken Chaos Armor Fragment + Cracked Chaos Armor Fragment | 640M | Chaos Armor Fragment |
| Rare | Unknown Chaos Armor Fragment + Enchanted Chaos Armor Fragment | 640M | Cursed Chaos Armor Fragment |
| Unique | Chaos Armor Fragment + Cursed Chaos Armor Fragment | 1.92B | Sealed Chaos Fragment |
| Ancient | Sealed Chaos Armor + Option Stone x1 | 5B | Chaos Armor |
How to Get Normal Fragments
Exchange Ronelia's Soul x250 with the appropriate NPC at the Altar of Fasting for one random Chaos Armor Fragment. NPC assignment is by stat type: Pong (STR), Kidal (DEX), Ortika (VIT), Kandati (INT), Lumia (PSY), Taima (AGI).
Quick Tips
- Always use Preservation Items during forging to avoid losing materials
- Required level to wear Chaos Armor is 170 (same as Chaos Weapons)
- Forging costs Crones — budget 640M per Rare combine and 5B for the final Ancient step
- The Chaos Armor Set has powerful 3-piece and 5-piece set bonuses (see Set Bonus guide)
FAQ
Q: Where do I forge Chaos Armor?
A: NPC Master Armorsmith in any town; use the Shieldsmith NPC for shields.
Q: How many Ronelia's Soul do I need per fragment?
A: 250 per quest turn-in with the appropriate armor NPC for one random Normal fragment.
Q: What level do I need to wear Chaos Armor?
A: Level 170 for Ancient Chaos Armor; level 180 for Transcendence Chaos Armor.
Q: How much does forging to Ancient cost in Crones?
A: Roughly 640M + 640M + 1.92B + 5B = approximately 8.2B Crones total per piece, plus fragment costs.