All the best Armor sets in Monster Hunter Rise ranked.
Wearing good armor is crucial to look after in not only Monster Hunter Rise but also any Monster Hunter game. Finding the perfect one to aid in your adventure takes a lot of dedication as you need to level up, hunt, gather, harvest, and craft armors that give different perks such as buffs, elemental protection, etc. Furthermore, as you finally get your hands on better armor sets, you can then hunt stronger Monsters for even better loot. The exact process applies to weapons too.
This cycle of the hunt, gathering and crafting makes this game so addicting and fun and makes Monster Hunter the amazing franchise it is today. To help you make the perfect choice of armor, in this guide, we lay down the best armor sets in Monster Hunter Rise.
Top 10 Best Armor Sets in Monster Hunter Rise
10. Dober Set
The Dober set is a high-rank armor set that excels in keeping up your attack. This is by its powerful set of skills that holds your defense, attacks, and keeping your weapons powered up. The Heroic skill raises both attack and defense when your health is below 35%. Dragon Attack increases dragon attack power.
Meanwhile, Power Prolonger keeps your weapons charged up longer, and finally, Focus increases the rate at which weapon power gauge and charges increase. Notice how all the skills combine quite well.
Dober set is strong against Dragon and weak against Fire.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 35000
- Monster Keenbone x8
- Eroded Husk x7
- Great Izuchi Pelt + x2
- Bullfango Pelt + x2
- Great Baggi Hide + x4
- Stoutbone x5
- Dragonbone Relic x2
- Great Izuchi Hide + x2
- Jagras Scale + x3
- Great Wroggi Hide +x2
- Izuchi Pelt + x2
Dober set contains:
- Helm
- Vambraces
- Coil
- Greaves
9. Damascus Set
The Damascus set contains 5 pieces of equipment. You would mainly need materials from a High-Rank Elder Dragon to craft this. It is a very useful set to wear as it gives a lot of resistance and buffs, such as tremors, Large Monsters roar, and increases weapon sharpness. Additionally, it also grants resistance to elemental attacks. But it is strong against water and weakest against thunder.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 500
- Elder Dragon Blood x10
- Magnamalo Shell x2
- Rakna-Kadaki Spike x1
- Firecell Stone x1
- Rakna-Kadaki Carapace x2
- Somnacanth Fin + x1
- Novacrystal x1
- Goss Harag Brace + x2
- Magna Soulprism x1
- Fucium Ore x6
- Somnacanth Shell + x2
- Golde Sludge x1
- Almudron Shell + x2
- Block of Ice + x1
- Gracium x4
Damascus Set contains:
- Helm
- Vambraces
- Coil
- Greaves
8. Valstrax Set
The Valstrax Set is not too easy to obtain as it requires a great load of cash and materials that require killing a Crimson Glow Valstrax multiple times. Nevertheless, wearing the full set looks really cool. Although it has some neat skills like Dragon heart and Weakness Exploit, they activate when you have low health or suffering from a status condition. Therefore it is best to combine this armor set with a strong set of weapons too. It has good Dragon Resistance but is weak against all elements.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 100000z
- Valstrax Spineshell x9
- Shimmering Scale x12
- Rouge Spikewing x4
- Magna Soulprism x2
- Crimson Liquid x4
- Valstrax Claw + x7
- Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
- Teostra Powder x2
- Gleaming Shell x11
- Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
- Valstrax Tail x2
- Red Serpent Orb x1
Valstrax set contains:
- Helm
- Braces
- Coil
- Greaves
7. Mizuha Set
The Mizuha Armor set derived from Chameleos is a useful Armor set to keep in your collection. For both sword wielders as well as gunners and archers. The Mind Eye and Evade Window skills decrease the chances of your attacks getting deflected and damaging hard monsters. So don’t worry about those annoying heavy armored beasts.
For gunners and archers, you can use the Evade Window to help you evade without taking damage, and Ballistic increases the range for maximum damage of arrows and bullets. Another handy feature from this set is to resist poison damage by 20%, thanks to the Chameleon’s Blessing skill. All in all, this is a very helpful armor set.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 90000
- Chameleos Spike x4
- Chameleos Hide + x14
- Chameleos Claw + x10
- Toxin Sac x3
- Chameleos Wing x8
- Elder Dragon Blood x3
- Chameleos Gem x1
- Chameleos Tail x2
- Elder Dragon Bone x3
- Pukei-Pukei Sac + x2
- Pearl Hide x2
- Fucium Ore x4
Mizuha set contains:
- Cap
- Guards
- Sash
- Gaiters
6. Tobi- Kadachi S Set
Tobi Kadachi S set’s skillsets make it perfect for insect glaive users. However, as the skills provide resistance against knockbacks, stamina decreases. Using this Armor set helps you stay mobile and perform deadly combos both on the ground and in mid-air.
Hunted from the Tobi Kadachi monster, the set is strong against thunder and weak against the Water element.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 35000
- Tobi-Kadachi Scale + x12
- Tobi-Kadachi Electrode + x5
- Tobi-Kadachi Membrane x3
- Arzuros Pelt + x1
- Tobi-Kadachi Pelt + x8
- Tobi-Kadachi Claw + x4
- Thunder Sac x4
- Monster Hardbone x4
- Tobi-Kadachi Pelt + x4
- Arzuros Carapace x2
Tobi- Kadachi S set contains:
- Helm S
- Mail S
- Braces S
- Coil S
- Greaves S
5. Diablos S Set
One of the finest Armor sets is the Diablos set, derived from the Diablos. This fancy armor offers skills that can help you stand your ground and keep you up without tiring yourself too early.
The Guard skill reduces stamina depletion and reduces knockback when blocking. Hence, it is a good combo with Sword and Shield, Lances, and Charge Blades. You can keep on hitting those combos and running attacks. Additionally, the Offensive Guard increases your attack when you perform a perfect block.
The Diablos S set is Strong against Fire and Weak against Ice.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 50000
- Diablos Carapacex9
- Diablos Fang x4
- Majestic Horn x3
- Wyvern Gem x1
- Diablos Medullax1
- Kestodon Carapace x2
- Diablos Ridge +x9
- Monster Hardbone x4
- Diablos Marrow x1
- Diablos Tailcase x2
- Monster Keenbone x2
Diablos S set contains:
- Helm S
- Mail S
- Vambraces S
- Coil S
- Greaves S
4. Nargacuga S Set
The Nargacuga S set, obtained from the Nargacuda, allows players to be nimble on their feet. The skills offered from this set grant the ability to evade further and resist damage while doing so, with the Evade Window and Evade Extender skills. Moreover, the critical eye ability fits perfectly to boost affinity.
While you can obviously use faster weapons like the dual blades to attack and dodge at lightning speed, you can also use heavier weapons that usually deal far greater damage. So, for example, you can easily dodge and keep your distance. The armor set is strong against Water, Ice, and dragons. Weaker against Thunder. Thus it is also versatile.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 45000
- Nargacuga Scale + x16
- Nargacuga Fang + x7
- Nargacuga Tailx2
- Wyvern Gem x1
- Narga Tailspike x1
- Narga Razor x5
- Piercing Claw x2
- Great Izuchi Tail + x1
- Monster Hardbone x2
- Narga Medulla
- Remobra Hide + x2
Nargacuga S set contains:
- Helm S
- Mail S
- Braces S
- Coil S
- Greaves S
3. Kushala Set
The Kushala Set is the only set in this list that is a complete blessing for Gunners and Archers, although it has skills to increase weapon sharpness, more useful for blade wielders. Skills like Normal/ Rapid up, and Pierce up, which increases the attack of Normal ammo, rapid arrows, and increased piercing damage for both ammo and arrows, make it stand out as a true set for ranged weapon wielders.
To add to the already overpowered moveset, the Agitator skill will boost your attack and affinity when monsters are enraged, and recovery speed increases the healing of recoverable health. You will need both of them a lot when dealing with high-level monsters on par with the Kushala Daora Elder Dragon.
It is strong against Ice and weak against Dragon. However, the Kushala’s blessing skill will further boost your Ice and water attack and resist fire damage.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 90000
- Daora Horn + x4
- Daora Carapace x14
- Daora Webbing x4
- Diablos Ridge + x3
- Daora Dragon Scale + x11
- Daora Tail x2
- Amber Fang + x2
- Daora Claw + x7
- Elder Dragon Bone x3
- Novacrystal x1
- Elder Dragon Blood x2
- Daora Gem x1
- Goss Harag Brace + x2
Kushala set contains:
- Glare (Head)
- Cista (Torso)
- Grip
- Cocoon (Waist)
- Crus (Legs)
2. Kaiser Set
The Kaiser Set armor is extremely useful in Monster Hunter Rise, but it is found late game. So do not expect to get it too early. You would need to gather items on the rarer end and hunt High-Rank Elder Dragon, A Teostra. In the end, the rewards are really satisfying but cost a lot of money.
The Kaiser set focuses on fire powers and has great skills to help sword wielders, such as the Teostra Blessing, which increases Fire and Blast attack power. In addition to preventing Poison and Theft, the Master’s Touch helps retain weapon sharpness, and Critical Boost boosts critical damage. With this armor, a powerful fire or blast Blademaster makes you an unstoppable damager dealer.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 90000
- Teostra Mane x5
- Teostra Carapace x15
- Teostra Horn + x2
- Magna Soulprism x2
- Teostra Claw + x2
- Anjanath Nosebone + x2
- Fire Dragon Scale + x10
- Teostra Powder x4
- Teostra Tail x1
- Teostra Gem x1
- Teostra Webbing x2
- Elder Dragon Bone x3
- Rathalos Scale + x2
Kaiser Set contains:
- Crown
- Coil
- Greaves
1. Narwa Set
The Narwa Set is derived from Narwa, the All-Mother. The armor set one of the largest selection of skills in the whole game caters to many different needs. Such as increasing defense, increasing switch speed with Rapid Morph, switchable weapons, and increasing explosive attacks using the Artillery skill.
Stormsoul increases thunder and dragon attack powers. Constitution reduces stamina depletion when evading and blocking. Meanwhile, Marathon Runner skills save stamina while sprinting and attacking. Last but not least, Thunder Alignment grants you defense against thunder attacks.
There are quite a bit more, making this armor set too good, especially for Charge Blade users, as they also gain boosts to their explosive projectile attack while attacking with endless combos.
How to Craft
Materials needed for crafting:
- 70000
- Narwa Horn + x2
- Narwa Carapacex13
- Narwa Tentaclex6
- Thunder Serpent Orb x1
- Narwa Sparksac x3
- Narwa Hide + x9
- Zinogre Electrofurx2
- Narwa Tentacle x5
- Narwa Claw + x5
- Thunder Sac x3
- Tobi-Kadachi Electrode + x2
- Elder Dragon Bone x2
Narwa Set contains:
- Helm
- Breastplate
- Narwa’s Pauldrons (arms)
- Narwa’s Fauld
- Foot of Narwa
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