Armor: Protection & Poise

Understand armor weight classes in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree. Learn how Light, Medium, and Heavy armor impact defense, mobility, and poise.

Armor in Mandragora provides crucial defense against incoming attacks and affects your character's mobility. It's divided into three weight classes: Light Armor (low physical defense, high elemental resistance, fast dodge), Medium Armor (balanced defense, moderate dodge), and Heavy Armor (high physical defense, high poise, slow dodge). Poise determines your resistance to being staggered by enemy attacks. Each piece of armor also contributes to your total equip load; exceeding certain thresholds will result in slower movement and a 'fat roll' dodge. Armor sets often provide bonus effects when worn together. Prioritize armor that complements your chosen Archetype and playstyle, balancing defense with mobility and specific resistances needed for different areas.