This guide will show you what the Wayfarer’s set looks like, what Unique Effects it provides, and how to get it in Avowed!
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How Armor and Clothing work in Avowed
Armor sets in Avowed are comprised of 3 pieces called the Armor and Clothing (Hands and Feet). Armor and Clothing occupy different slots and have vastly different impacts on combat. Some sets also have a Ring or Trinket associated with them.
Each piece of Unique gear, whether it be the Armor or Clothing, comes with 2 perks comes. Some armor pieces are part of a set by sharing the same name, and while the effect sets tend to synergize with each other and a specific build, there are no set bonuses.
You can find outfit pieces as loot from chests and corpses, purchase them from Merchants, or receive them as mission rewards. The sets as a whole are always located in the same region.
You can replace the visual appearance of any outfit item with another one. This feature is commonly known as transmog, though this game doesn’t allow you any specific modifications beyond the simple swap of one item’s appearance with another.
Armor
Armor is the primary piece of gear and the only one that’s upgradeable. It has defensive stats and weight class restrictions and cosmetically changes the appearance of the Envoy’s chest, arms, and legs.
Armor weight is classified as light, medium, or heavy, and this classification determines the Damage Reduction % along with the maximum Stamina and Essence penalties.
In reality, there are 8 different stat variations based on the weight and protection afforded by distinct types of real armor. There are a couple of mismatches, but terms in parentheses below are representative of the associated stats.
For example, Gambeson always refers to Light Armor with 8% Damage Reduction and -15 Stamina /-20 Essence.
| Weight Classification | Damage Reduction | Stamina Penalty | Essence Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (Robe) | 5% | -20 | -10 |
| Light (Gambeson) | 8% | -15 | -20 |
| Light (Cuirass) | 10% | -20 | -20 |
| Medium (Scale) | 15% | -25 | -35 |
| Medium (Breastplate) | 18% | -35 | -30 |
| Medium (Mail) | 20% | -35 | -35 |
| Heavy (Brigandine) | 25% | -45 | -45 |
| Heavy (Plate) | 30% | -50 | -50 |
As you can see, the lower the Damage Reduction %, the lower the maximum Stamina and Essence penalties.
These stats remain constant regardless of upgrade tier, but upgrading Armor is still important, but doing so only increases the additional flat damage reduction, not the percentage or penalties.
You’ll also take more damage and deal less against enemies depending on the difference in Quality tier, reaching +/-35% damage taken/dealt when there is a difference of 4 Quality tiers, ex. Fine (blue) +2 weapon vs Exceptional (purple) +3 armor.
Clothing
Clothing consists of handware and footwear. They have no defensive stats or weight class associated with them and take the form of things like gloves, bracers, and shoes to alter the cosmetic appearance of your hands and feet. Unlike Armor, Clothing is not upgradeable.
Wayfarer’s Set Cosmetic Appearance
The Wayfarer’s set is obtainable by all players in Avowed and features different shades of gray and silver, appearing a run-down version of the Steel Garrote set, and they are affiliated.
Wayfarer’s Set Unique Effects
The Wayfarer’s set is Heavy Armor. As Plate, it offers +30% Damage Reduction and -50 Stamina/-50 Essence. It works best for tanky Fighter builds.
Wayfarer’s Armor Effects
Defiant Renewal
Slowly regenerate Health while below 20% Maximum Health
Lesser Quickness
+10% Move Speed
Wayfarer’s Gloves Effects
Item Bonus
-10% Stamina cost while Blocking
Searing Strike
Power Attacks deal +5% bonus Fire Damage
Wayfarer’s Boots Effects
Item Bonus
+10% resistance to Poison and Bleed Accumulation
Vigorous Pace
Slowly regenerate Health while walking
Wayfarer’s Ring Effect
Refreshing Catalyst
+20% Health and Essence regeneration from Potions and Food
Where to find Wayfarer’s set
You can obtain the Wayfarer’s set from 4 separate locations across Dawnshore.
Wayfarer’s Armor Location
You can purchase the Wayfarer’s Armor from the Merchant at Militia Headquarters in Paradis Hightown in Dawnshore.
Wayfarer’s Gloves Location
You can purchase the Wayfarer’s Gloves from Lynna, a Merchant at Claviger’s Landing in Dawnshore.
Wayfarer’s Boots Location
You can loot the Wayfarer’s Boots from a chest behind a destructible wall beneath Fellowship Harbor at Claviger’s Landing in Dawnshore. There are a couple of entrances in the water to the area with the treasure.
Wayfarer’s Ring Location
You can loot the Wayfarer’s Ring from a corpse on the way to Runyd’s (the Watcher) House on The Rise in Dawnshore.
