Armor Types & Defenses

Understand armor types and their defensive stats in Mortal Sin: Heavy, Medium, and Light armor, and how they affect your build.

Armor provides crucial protection against incoming damage. There are three main categories, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages:

• Heavy Armor (Plate): Highest physical defense, lowest mobility, often reduces dodge effectiveness. Best for Vanguards.
• Medium Armor (Leather/Chainmail): Balanced physical defense and mobility, moderate dodge effectiveness. Suitable for hybrid builds or Shadowblades who want a bit more survivability.
• Light Armor (Cloth/Robes): Lowest physical defense, highest mobility, often boosts spell power or mana regeneration. Ideal for Arcanists and agile Shadowblades.

Key Armor Stats: Armor Rating (Physical Defense), Elemental Resistances (Fire, Ice, Lightning, Shadow), Health, Stamina, and unique affixes (e.g., 'Damage Reduction', 'Health Regeneration', 'Cooldown Reduction'). Match your armor type to your Archetype and playstyle for optimal defense.