Elden Ring: Best Armor for Samurai [Expert Picks 2024]

The Samurai class is versatile for melee and range fights. Honestly, these ranged fights are the best as they give the players an edge over the enemy with different move sets and patterns. My guide will be going over the best armor that I think suits the best for samurai. 

Best Samurai Armor & Comparison

Here is a comparison table of my best Samurai Armor in Elden Ring . Each stat can be sorted to view the highest and lowest values, which has been done for your convenience:

No.	Armor	Best for	Weight	Physical	VS Slash	VS Strike	VS Pierce	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
1	White Reed Set	Best Versatile Armor.	19.8	20.6	24.7	22.1	19	23.6	23.6	25.8	22.1
2	Land of Reeds Set	Best Starter Samurai Armor.	19.8	19	25.8	20.6	20.6	22.1	24.7	25.8	23.6
3	Ronin’s Set	Unique Samurai Armor.	21.1	23	24.7	23	23	25.6	26.8	28.3	25.6
4	Briar Set	Best Armor For Samurai Blood Build.	25.2	25.6	25.3	23.2	24.6	24.5	24.4	24.1	24.4

Samurai Armors Comparison Table. 

It does not matter what type of armor you choose to go for. However, the goal is to equip an armor that has an all-rounded stat. The armor can be better in Durability and resistance and not heavy, so you can move around quickly.

Another option you can go for when looking for armor is that you can go for looks. Yes, I said it; many players pick out armor that looks ‘dope’ or ‘badass.’

1. White Reed Set

Best Versatile Armor.

The set pieces include the Okina Mask, the White Reed Armor, and the White Reed Gauntlets. So far as stats on this one go, for damage negation, you will have;

Stat	Weight	Physical	Slash	Strike	Pierce	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
Value	19.8	20.6	24.7	22.1	19	23.6	23.6	25.8	22.1

White Reed stats table. 

Which gives it an average damage negation of 22.7. As far as resistances go, you have;

• Immunity – 159
• Robustness – 100
• Focus – 130
• Vitality – 120
• Poise – 16
• Weight – 19.8

The stats on this armor set are quite the spectacle. The higher Poise makes it effective in melee combat and a decent boost to Focus, along with a pretty excellent Immunity Boost from the Okina Mask.

Although it increases Dexterity by +3 it reduces Focus by -44. Overall, the sword and the set look fantastic, making you look cool. Obtaining the set is quite a hassle, though. You can find it in the Spiritcaller’s Cave on the giants’ mountaintop.

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2. Land of Reed’s Set

Best Starter Samurai Armor.

The set takes you back to the traditional attires of the Samurai and makes you feel like a true Samurai. You have to like samurai-style armor to find this one to be an attractive-looking set.

Still, it is very complete and has excellent coverage. From Immunity to Poise, it offers incredible stats; the Land of Reed’s Set includes a Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves.

The damage negation offered by the set is as follows:

Stat	Weight	Physical	Slash	Strike	Pierce	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
Value	19.8	19	25.8	20.6	20.6	22.1	24.7	25.8	23.6

Land of Reed stats table. 

With an average damage negation of 22.8, the Land of Reed’s armor set is good in terms of stats and emits a legendary Samurai look. Now, when you look at its Resistance, it is as follows:

• Robustness – 13
• Focus – 130
• Poise – 120
• Vitality – 120
• Immunity – 143

That little Poise can give you Resistance to getting staggered more often by the enemy. The total weight of the armor set is 19.8, and you can find it from the Isolated Merchant’s Shack, which is north of Caelid.

You can also get this one starting with the Samurai class, and it’s one of the classes that come with the best-starting armor.

3. Ronin’s Set

Unique Samurai Armor. 

It can be argued that this set does not resemble anywhere near the last two sets for the Samurai class. However, I think it is heavily influenced by it and fits very well within the roleplay of being a Samurai.

Honestly, the headwear makes the armor look badass and gives off a chilly vibe. The Ronin’s Set pieces include Iron Kasa, Ronin’s Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves.

Stat	Weight	Physical	Slash	Strike	Pierce	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
Value	21.1	23	24.7	23	23	25.6	26.8	28.3	25.6

Roning’s Set Stats table. 

These stats give you an average damage negation of 25, which is significantly better regarding the Land of Reed’s and White Reed’s armor set. Weighing 21.1, it weighs more than them. As far as the Resistance of this armor is concerned, you will have:

• Immunity – 167
• Focus – 132
• Poise – 15
• Vitality – 140
• Robustness – 125

Not bad for a Samurai Armor, right? You can pull off a samurai look with this armor, or maybe it is just our perspective. Players can obtain the set by completing Yura‘s quest.

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4. Briar Set

Best Armor For Samurai Blood Build. 

I know this set does not resemble the type of armor a samurai would wear, but I have seen many players pull off the Samurai look with this armor while having a blood build. The Briar Set is also a good balance between Magical and Physical Defense.

Perhaps that’s why most players prefer to equip this armor when they have the Samurai class. The set has four pieces: Briar Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves.

Stat	Weight	Physical	Slash	Strike	Pierce	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
Value	25.2	25.6	25.3	23.2	24.6	24.5	24.4	24.1	24.4

Briar Set Stats table. 

That gives you an average damage negation of 25.5, and the weight of the armor is 25.2, which is considerably higher than the rest of the armors mentioned before, which makes it medium armor.

• Immunity – 113
• Focus – 86
• Vitality – 80
• Poise – 27
• Robustness – 140

You can obtain the Briar Set by purchasing it at Roundtable Hold. You must defeat Elemer of Briar first before you can buy the set. A mix of Bloodhound’s Step with the Briar set can inflict a decent amount of damage to the enemy, making you light on your feet, too!

What Would I Recommend?

As an experienced Elden Ring player, I recommend the Briar Set. Its exceptional poise and damage reduction, especially in the blood builds, consistently provide unparalleled resilience and potent damage output. Despite its weight, this set remains a good choice if you want to dominate adversaries and maintain an upper hand in challenging battles.

The White Reed Set stands out for its balanced approach. With high immunity and commendable poise, this set offers effective combat capabilities and a visually appealing Samurai aesthetic. It’s been a beneficial choice for me, enhancing my presence in battles while maintaining an elegant appearance that will also help complement my gameplay style.

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