Better armor will appear as you progress through the game. It will break more easily than Heavy Armor which means you'll need more Repair Hammers, but it also costs much less allowing you to purchase it in the store without breaking the bank. Although it offers roughly half of the protection of Heavy Armor, it weighs much less allowing you to carry more loot that you find in dungeons without being overencumbered. Light armor is a great choice for anybody playing a character low on Strength. Read through our Walkthrough and Side Quest sections for more on these rare items.
Aside from the sub-categories listed below, there are many rare pieces of armor that must be found randomly or obtained as a quest reward. It doesn't matter if you mix these together, so always equip the best one you have. Within the Light and Heavy categories are several sub-categories.
You should always stick with one type for every piece you have equipped to gain the most experience towards skill increases and to have the most efficient defense. Armor comes in two varieties - Light and Heavy.
