What are Armor Bonuses in V Rising

There are certain sets of armor that provide armor bonuses in V Rising. These bonuses do not increase you gear level, but can increase your power quite a bit. You can receive perks such as an increase to max health or an increase to your physical power.

These perks are only given for the upgradable versions each tier of armor. You can see how to progress into the upgradable tiers by checking our Gear Level guide. Most of these sets have 2 bonuses. The higher tier armor have 3. In order to receive the bonuses you must have at least 2 pieces of the set equipped. 2 equipped pieces will provide you with the first bonus. If you have the entire set equipped, 4 pieces, you will receive all armor bonuses or perks. When a set has 3 bonuses, equipping 3 pieces will give you the 2nd bonus and 4 will give you all 3.

All Armor Sets and Their Bonuses

The bonuses you receive differ based on the armor set you have. The bonuses make obtaining the upgradable versions of the gear for each tier even more important. Having the upgraded gear within each tier will greatly help your progress into the next tier of progression.

Boneguard

This is the first set of armor you can craft. This can be crafted by hand through your inventory crafting menu. Boneguard armor does not provide any additional armor bonuses when equipping multiple pieces.

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health
	1	22
	1	18
	1	15
	1	12

Plated Boneguard

You can obtain the Plated Boneguard recipe by building a simple workbench in your castle. This armor set does not require you to find the recipe. Plated Boneguard armor does not provide any additional armor bonuses when equipping multiple pieces.

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health
	2	33
	2	28
	2	24
	2	18

Nightstalker

You can craft the Nightstalker set at a simple workbench in your castle. Nightstalker armor does not provide any additional armor bonuses when equipping multiple pieces.

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health
	3	31.1
	3	26.7
	3	22.2
	3	17.8

Nightstalker Upgrades

The following gear requires the Nightstalker armor to craft. There are 4 different Nightstalker upgraded sets. Each of these sets provides different bonuses. You will need to research these sets at the research table by obtaining the recipe or unlocking randomly with paper. Each of these sets can be crafted at a simple workbench.

Grim Ranger

• (2) Increases weapon cooldown recovery rate by 8%
• (4) Increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Power
	4	90	0.4
	4	76	0.4
	4	65	0.4
	4	51	0.4

Marauder

• (2) Increase max health by 60
• (4) Increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Power
	4	90	0.4
	4	76	0.4
	4	65	0.4
	4	51	0.4

Shadewalker

• (2) Increase max health by 12
• (4) Increase movement speed by 8% and increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Crit Chance
	4	90	2%
	4	76	2%
	4	65	2%
	4	51	2%

Warlock

• (2) Increase spell leech by 6%
• Increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Spell Power
	4	60	0.6
	4	76	0.6
	4	65	0.6
	4	51	0.6

Hollowfang

In order to craft Hollowfang armor you must first defeat Quincy the Bandit King to obtain the recipe. Taking him down will also reward you with the Tailoring bench. You will need to construct it in order to craft the armor.

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health
	5	119
	5	101
	5	86
	5	67

Hollowfang Upgrades

The following gear requires the Hollowfang armor to craft. There are 4 different Hollowfang upgraded sets. Each of these sets provides different bonuses. You will need to research these sets at the study by obtaining the recipe or unlocking randomly with scrolls. Each of these sets can be crafted at a Tailoring Bench.

Duskwatcher

• (2) Increase movement speed by 8%
• (3) Increase gear level by 1
• (4) Increase physical critical strike power by 20%

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Crit Chance
	6	152	3%
	6	128	3%
	6	109	3%
	6	84	3%

Crimson Templar

• (2) Increase weapon skill leech by 6%
• (3) Increase gear level by 1
• (4) Increase max health by 80

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Weapon Attack Speed
	6	152	3%
	6	128	3%
	6	109	3%
	6	84	3%

Blood Hunter

• (2) Increase weapon cooldown recovery by by 8%
• (3) Increase gear level by 1
• (4) Increase damage reduction by 5%

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Power
	6	152	0.6
	6	128	0.6
	6	109	0.6
	6	84	0.6

Dark Magus

• (2) Increase spell critical strike chance by 10%
• (3) Increase gear level by 1
• (4) Increase spell leech by 6%

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Spell Power
	6	152	0.9
	6	128	0.9
	6	109	0.9
	6	84	0.9

Dawnthorn

In order to craft Dawnthorn armor you must first defeat Angram the Purifier to obtain the recipe. The Dawnthorn set can be crafted at the Tailoring Bench.

• (2) Increase movement speed by 8%
• (4) Increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health
	7	187
	7	156
	7	134
	7	103

Dawnthron Upgrades

The following gear requires the Dawnthron armor to craft. There are 4 different Dawnthorn upgraded sets. Each of these sets provides different bonuses. You will need to research these sets at the Athenaeum by obtaining the recipe or unlocking randomly with schematics. Each of these sets can be crafted at a Tailoring Bench.

Shadowmoon

• (2) Increase primary attack leech by 7%
• (3) Increase physical critical strike power by 25%
• (4) Increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Crit Chance	Movement Speed
	8	224	4%	1.5%
	8	187	4%	1.5%
	8	160	4%	1.5%
	8	123	4%	1.5%

Grim Knight

• (2) Increase physical power by 1.2 and spell power by 1.2
• (3) Increase max health by 100
• (4) Increase gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Weapon Attack Speed	Weapon Skill Leech
	8	224	4%	2%
	8	187	4%	2%
	8	160	4%	2%
	8	123	4%	2%

Dread Plate

• (2) Increase Healing Received by 15% and Shields applied on you absorb 10% additional damage
• (3) Increase Weapon Cooldown Recovery Rate by 8%
• (4) Increase Gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Power	Damage Reduction
	8	224	0.8	1%
	8	187	0.8	1%
	8	160	0.8	1%
	8	123	0.8	1%

Maleficer Scholar

• (2) Increase Spell Cooldown Recovery Rate by 8%
• (3) Increase Spell Leech by 6%
• (4) Increase Gear level by 1

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Spell Power	Spell Crit Chance
	8	224	1.2	3%
	8	187	1.2	3%
	8	160	1.2	3%
	8	123	1.2	3%

Dracula’s Armor

In order to obtain Dracula’s armor you must defeat the following bosses:

• Talzur the Winged Horror – Dracula’s Gloves
• Solarus the Immaculate – Dracula’s Boots
• Adam the Firstborn – Dracula’s Pants
• Dracula the Immortal King – Dracula’s Chest Guard

The Dracula armor is an upgrade to the Dawnthorn upgraded sets. Make sure you plan your build ahead so you know which Dracula armor you want. Otherwise you will need to craft the Dawnthorn, your desired Dawnthron upgrade, and the Dracula armor again to switch into a different Dracula set.

Dracula’s Shadow

• (2) Increase Physical Critical Strike Power by 30%
• (3) Increase Primary Attack Leech by 10%
• (4) Gain 15% physical critical strike chance and 10% movement speed for 3s after using a Veil

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Crit Chance	Movement Speed
	9	262	5%	2%
	9	218	5%	2%
	9	188	5%	2%
	9	144	5%	2%

Dracula’s Grim

• (2) Increase Physical Power by 1.8 and Spell Power by 1.8
• (3) Increase Max Health 130
• (4) Veil attacks heal for 2% additional max health and gain 10% attack speed for 3s after using a Veil

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Weapon Attack Speed	Weapon Skill Leech
	9	262	5%	3%
	9	218	5%	3%
	9	188	5%	3%
	9	144	5%	3%

Dracula’s Dread

• (2) Increase Weapon Cooldown Recovery Rate by 10%
• (3) Increase Healing Received by 20% and Shields applied on you absorb 12% additional damage
• (4) Veil attacks deal 30% more damage

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Physical Power	Damage Reduction
	9	262	1	1.2%
	9	218	1	1.2%
	9	188	1	1.2%
	9	144	1	1.2%

Dracula’s Maleficer

• (2)  Increase Spell Leech by 10%
• (3) Increase Spell Cooldown Recovery Rate by 10%
• (4) Gain 15% spell critical strike chance for 4s after using a Veil

Armor	Gear Level	Max Health	Spell Power	Spell Crit Chance
	9	262	1.5	4%
	9	218	1.5	4%
	9	188	1.5	4%
	9	144	1.5	4%

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