This guide will show you what Captain Aelfyr’s armor 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.
Captain Aelfyr’s Armor Set Cosmetic Appearance
Captain Aelfyr’s set is obtainable by all players in Avowed and features gold and silver plate armor with ornate detailing and accented by royal purple fabric.
Captain Aelfyr’s Armor Set Unique Effects
Captain Aelfyr’s set is Heavy Plate Armor. It offers +30% Damage Reduction and -50 Stamina/-50 Essence. Its effects are fairly generic, but it looks best with the Starmetal Weapons and a hybrid Fighter-Ranger build.
Faith and Conviction Armor Effects
Deep Faith
Slowly regenerate Essence
Unwaivering Conviction
You and your Companions receive +4% Damage Reduction
Gauntlets of Devotion Effects
Item Bonus
-10% Stamina cost while Blocking
Flames of Devotion
Hits deal +5% bonus Fire Damage
Boots of Exalted Stride Effects
Item Bonus
+10% resistance to Poison and Bleed Accumulation
Exalted Stride
You and your Companions receive +20% Move Speed
The Third Malediction (Greataxe) Effects
Justice Without Mercy
Killing an enemy gives you and your Companions +10% Attack Speed for 5s
Vengeance Without Restraint
Killing an enemy gives you and your Companions +20% Attack Speed for 10s
The Queen’s Retribution
A successful Parry taunts the enemy and gives you +30% Critical Hit Chance for 10s
Unquestioned Loyalty
Your Companions deal +20% Damage
Sun of Black Heaven (Shield) Effects
Hel-Touched
Blocking has a 10% chance to restore 20 Essence
Tethered Soul
+50 Maximum Essence
Where to Find Captain Aelfyr’s Armor Set
You can obtain Captain Aelfyr’s Armor Set and the Sun of Black Heaven from 3 separate Merchants spread across Galawain’s Tusks.
Faith and Conviction Armor Location
You can purchase Faith and Conviction from Forgemaster Dela, the Starmetalsmith at Solace Keep in Galawain’s Tusks for 81,250 skeyts.
Gauntlets of Devotion Location
You can purchase the Gauntlets of Devotion from Forgemaster Dela, the Starmetalsmith at Solace Keep in Galawain’s Tusks for 9,500 skeyts.
Greaves of Exalted Stride Location
You can purchase the Greaves of Exalted Stride from Alonya, the Merchant at the Living Archives in the Ash Forest in Galawain’s Tusks for 9,500 skeyts.
The Third Malediction Location
As of Update 1.5, you can loot The Third Malediction from Captain Aelfyr’s corpse along with the Death Night Gloves. You’ll have the opportunity to fight her at the Shatterscarp Gatehouse at Emerald Stair during the quest “A Path to the Garden”.
If you didn’t choose to fight her there, you have another opportunity to fight outside Mt. Forja in Galawain’s Tusks.
Sun of Black Heaven Location
You can purchase the Sun of Black Heaven from Quartermaster Yorgu, the Merchant in Solace Keep in Galawain’s Tusks for 73,125 skeyts.
Starmetal Weapons and Ninagauth’s Gruesome Grasp
The Starmetal Weapons are a perfect match for Captain Aelfyrs armor set with the same purple and gold coloring. I strongly recommend checking out our comprehensive Starmetal Guide for more details.
Ninagauth’s Gruesome Grasp Effects and Location
That being said, both of the Starmetal Weapons, Ondra’s Offense and Heavenstrike, deal Frost damage, so it makes far more sense to equip something like Ninagauth’s Gruesome Grasp for your gloves and transmog Gauntlets of Devotion.
Item Bonus
+10% Ability Cast Speed
Rymgrand’s Touch
+20% Ability Cast Speed
You receive Ninagauth’s Gruesome Grasp from Captain Petru if you choose to free him as part of the quest “Homecoming” at the Ash Forest Outpost on the northwestern edge of Galawain’s Tusks.
