Gear Up! Advanced Gear Tips

Gear plays a crucial part in success in Iron Throne. In our earlier article The Forge, we addressed the basics of gear and crafting. But there’s still a lot of ground to cover! Here, we’ll be talking about:

• Combat Gear;
• What to use it for;
• What materials you need;
• Where to get it;
• A breakdown of stats provided per piece of equipment;
• Set Bonuses.

First, we will cover some basic information to be aware of when working on your Gear.

Upgrading and Enhancing

Upgrading your Gear can take it from an Uncommon Green Piece all the way to Immortal. This is great because if you are able to get some stats and work towards acquiring the materials and hammers needed to upgrade, you don’t have to start over.

Enhancing requires another piece of Immortal Equipment and Silver. Enhancing Gear boosts its stats even higher.

Gear Mix-and-Match and Set Bonuses

Some players will choose to mix and match their Gear Sets in order to optimize their stats. However, be aware when doing this that every set has a Base Set Bonus and Immortal Set Bonus. These Bonuses are stackable and help to increase your stats as well. Therefore, if you choose to mix and match, make sure that the stat increase from doing so amounts to more then what you would get from your Set Bonuses.

Note: Additionally, there are now various Set Bonuses for enhanced Gear. These can be found in the Set Codex

Defensive Gear

Here, we’ll discuss different sets of gear to use for Defense. This is the Gear that you will put on your Guard Captain.

Guardian Set

"Equipment optimized for the Guard Captain’s abilities. Allows you to efficiently defend against any type of attack." This is the number one pick for Defense Gear. This gear will also be the most difficult to obtain. If you are willing to spend, it is possible to obtain it more quickly then a player who may not have the resources to do so. Overall, this gear set will give you the best defensive stats, so think carefully on it.

Breakdown

Image	Materials Required	Where to Obtain	Stats Provided
	Emerald of Life, Giant's Leather Belt, Protective Crystal, Shiny Gloves, Holy Stone Dust, Adamantine Ingot, Millennium Ginseng, Protective Shield Fragment	Monsters Levels 21-30 Events Gold Store	Dimensional Battle Troop HP Decreased, Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop Defense, Attack, and HP Dimensional Battle Hero Attack, Defense, and HP Troop HP Enemy Troop Attack, Defense, March Speed, and HP Debuff Hero Attack, Defense, and HP
	Emerald of LifeGiant's Leather BeltProtective Shield Fragment	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Dimensional Battle Troop HPDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop HPDimensional Battle Hero HPTroop HPEnemy Troop HP DebuffHero HP
	Emerald of LifeGiant's Leather BeltProtective Shield Fragment	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Dimensional Battle Troop HPDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop HPDimensional Battle Hero HPTroop HPEnemy Troop HP DebuffHero HP
	Protective CrystalShiny GlovesProtective Shield Fragment	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Dimensional Battle Troop HPDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero AttackTroop HPEnemy Troop Attack DebuffHero Attack
	Protective CrystalShiny GlovesProtective Shield Fragments	Level 21 to 30 Monsters EventsGold Store	Dimensional Battle Troop HPDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop AttackDimensional Battle Hero Attack Troop HPEnemy Troop Attack Hero Attack
	Holy Stone DustAdamantine IngotMillennium GinsengProtective Shield Fragment	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Dimensional Battle Troop HP Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop DefenseDimensional Battle Hero DefenseTroop HPEnemy Troop Defense DebuffEnemy Troop March Speed DebuffHero Defense

Guardian Set Bonuses

Bonus Breakdown

Base Set Bonus	Immortal Set Bonus
-20% Enemy Troop Attack Debuff -6% Enemy Troop Defense Debuff -6% Enemy Troop HP Debuff -20% Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop Attack -6% Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop Defense -6% Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop HP	-80% Enemy Troop Attack Debuff -24% Enemy Troop Defense Debuff -24% Enemy Troop HP Debuff -80% Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop Attack -24% Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop Defense -24% Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Troop HP

QUICK TIP: This Gear is also great for equipping on the Hero you are using to defend in the Arena!

Other Alternatives for Defensive Gear

While the best bet for Defensive Gear is Guardian, this is not always an immediately viable option for players. There are other gear sets that you can equip to your Hero to give you boosts while you work towards Guardian Gear.

Other Options to Consider for Defense

• Berserker Gear: Obtainable through Events, Monsters, and Gold Store
• Vanguard Gear: Obtainable through the Gold Store

Attack Gear

There are multiple sets available for attack that will be covered here. Each of the Attack sets have their own specialty.

Conqueror Set

An Equipment set specialized for the Infantry, made to completely conqueror enemy Castles.”

This is your Infantry set. When using this set, be sure to equip it to a Hero with Infantry Traits and send Infantry Troops on your attack, as this set strengthens that Troop type.

Breakdown

Image	Materials Required	Where to Obtain	Stats Provided
	Ice OreMysterious Herb Durable ChainsFlame JewelSapphire KeyBlessed RingMagical FabricConqueror Carapace	Monsters Level 21-30 Events Gold Store	Infantry Attack, Defense, and HPEnemy Cavalry HP DebuffDimensional Battle Infantry Attack, Defense, and HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Calvary HPDimensional Battle Hero Attack, Defense, and HPTroop Attack Hero Attack, Defense, and HP
	Ice OreMysterious HerbConqueror Carapace	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry DefenseInfantry HPDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry Attack Dimensional Battle Infantry HP Dimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HP Troop Attack Hero HP
	Ice Ore Mysterious HerbConqueror Carapace	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Infantry Attack Infantry DefenseInfantry HP Dimensional Battle Infantry Attack Dimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HPTroop Attack Hero HP
	Durable ChainsFlame JewelConqueror Carapace	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry Defense Infantry HPDimensional Battle Infantry Attack Dimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HP Dimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero Attack Troop Attack Hero Attack
	Durable ChainsFlame JewelConqueror Carapace	Monsters Level 21-30 Events Gold Store	Infantry Attack Infantry DefenseInfantry HP Dimensional Battle Infantry Attack Dimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HP Dimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero Attack Troop Attack Hero Attack
	Sapphire KeyBlessed RingMagical FabricConqueror Carapace	Monsters Level 21-30 EventsGold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry DefenseInfantry HPEnemy Cavalry HP DebuffDimensional Battle Infantry AttackDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HP Dimensional Battle Troop AttackDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Cavalry HPDimsinonal Battle Hero DefenseTroop Attack Hero Defense

Conqueror Set Bonus

Bonus Breakdown

Base Set Bonus	Immortal Set Bonus
20% Infantry Attack 6% Infantry Defense 6% Infantry HP 20% Dimensional Battle Infantry Attack 6% Dimensional Battle Infantry Defense 6% Dimensional Battle Infantry HP	80% Infantry Attack 24% Infantry Defense 24% Infantry HP 80% Dimensional Battle Infantry Attack 24% Dimensional Battle Infantry Defense 24% Dimensional Battle Infantry HP

Destroyer Set

“An Equipment set specialized for Archers, made to completely destroy enemy Castles.”

The Destroyer Set strengthens your Archers. With this set, you will want to use a Hero with Archer Traits and Archer Troops.

Breakdown

Image	Materials Required	Where to Obtain	Stats Provided
	(blank on site)	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Enemy Infantry HP DebuffArcher Attack, Defense, and HPDimensional Battle Archers' Attack Defense, and HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Infantry HPDimensional Battle Hero Attack, Defense, and HPTroop AttackHero Attack, Defense, and HP
	Forest Energy White ArrowMystical Acorn	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Archer Attack Archer DefenseArcher HPDimensional Battle Archers' AttackDimensional Battle Archers' DefenseDimensional Battle Archers' HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HPTroop AttackHero HP
	Forest Energy White ArrowMystical Acorn	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Archer Attack Archer DefenseArcher HPDimensional Battle Archers' AttackDimensional Battle Archers' DefenseDimensional Battle Archers' HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HPTroop AttackHero HP
	World Tree ShavingEssence of the ForestWhite Arrow	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Archer Attack Archer DefenseArcher HPDimensional Battle Archers' AttackDimensional Battle Archers' DefenseDimensional Battle Archers' HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HPTroop AttackHero HP
	World Tree ShavingEssence of the ForestWhite Arrow	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Archer Attack Archer DefenseArcher HPDimensional Battle Archers' AttackDimensional Battle Archers' DefenseDimensional Battle Archers' HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero AttackTroop AttackHero Attack
	Fur Pelt from the First HuntCrafting InstructionsEmeraldWhite Arrow	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Enemy Infantry HP DebuffArcher Attack Archer DefenseArcher HPDimensional Battle Archers' AttackDimensional Battle Archers' DefenseDimensional Battle Archers' HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Infantry HPDimensional Battle Hero DefenseTroop AttackHero Defense

Destroyer Set Bonus

Bonus Breakdown

Base Set Bonus	Immortal Set Bonus
20% Archer Attack 6% Archer Defense 6% Archer HP 20% Dimensional Battle Archers' Attack 6% Dimensional Battle Archers' Defense 6% Dimensional Battle Archers' HP	80% Archer Attack 24% Archer Defense 24% Archer HP 80% Dimensional Battle Archers' Attack 24% Dimensional Battle Archers' Defense 24% Dimensional Battle Archers' HP

Dominator Set

An Equipment Set specialized for the Cavalry, made to completely destroy enemy Castles.”

The Dominator Set is your Cavalry Set. This Gear set strengthens your Cavalry Troops. You will want to equip this gear to a Hero with Cavalry Traits and use Cavalry Troops when using this Gear Set.

Breakdown

Image	Materials Required	Where to Obtain	Stats Provided
	(blank on site)	Monsters Level 21-30	Enemy Archer HP DebuffCalvary Attack, Defense, and HPDimensional Battle Calvary Attack, Defense, and HPDimensional Battle Hero Attack, Defense, and HPTroop AttackHero Attack, Defense, and HP
	Heart of the StarGolden FabricMysterious Flower	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Cavalry Attack Cavalry DefenseCavalry HPDimensional Battle Cavalry Attack Dimensional Battle Cavalry DefenseDimensional Battle Cavalry HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDimensional Battle Hero HPTroop Attack Hero HP
	Heart of the StarGolden FabricMysterious Flower	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Cavalry Attack Cavalry DefenseCavalry HPDimensional Battle Cavalry Attack Dimensional Battle Cavalry DefenseDimensional Battle Cavalry HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDimensional Battle Hero HPTroop Attack Hero HP
	Heart of the StarEnhanced MithrilMeteor Shard	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Cavalry Attack Cavalry DefenseCavalry HPDimensional Battle Cavalry Attack Dimensional Battle Cavalry DefenseDimensional Battle Cavalry HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDimensional Battle Hero AttackTroop Attack Hero Attack
	Heart of the StarEnhanced MithrilMeteor Shard	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Cavalry Attack Cavalry DefenseCavalry HPDimensional Battle Cavalry Attack Dimensional Battle Cavalry DefenseDimensional Battle Cavalry HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDimensional Battle Hero AttackTroop Attack Hero Attack
	Black Iron IngotHeart of the StarMagic-Imbued ThreadGolden Earrings	Monsters Level 21-30 Gold Store	Enemy Archer HP DebuffCavalry Attack Cavalry DefenseCavalry HPDimensional Battle Cavalry Attack Dimensional Battle Cavalry DefenseDimensional Battle Cavalry HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Archers' HPDimensional Battle Hero DefenseTroop Attack Hero Defense

Dominator Set Bonus

Bonus Breakdown

Base Set Bonus	Immortal Set Bonus
20% Cavalry Attack 6% Cavalry Defense 6% Cavalry HP 20% Dimensional Battle Cavalry Attack 6% Dimensional Battle Cavalry Defense 6% Dimensional Battle Cavalry HP	80% Cavalry Attack 24% Cavalry Defense 24% Cavalry HP 80% Dimensional Battle Cavalry Attack 24% Dimensional Battle Cavalry Defense 24% Dimensional Battle Cavalry HP

Other Combat Sets

Above are listed the best sets for Attack and Defense. However, there are other sets available to you that are a bit easier to get while you work towards getting the sets that are a little more rare.

Berserker Gear

“An Equipment set specialized for the Infantry, the materials of which can be obtained through various Points Events."

Berserker Gear is probably the most commonly used Combat Set when you do not have Guardian or any of the Attack Sets. It has several features that make it useful for Defense and Attack and has good stats, especially when Enhanced. This gear is good to use while working towards the sets above. As it is an Infantry set like Conqueror, equip it to a Hero with Infantry Traits and use it with Infantry Troops.

Breakdown

Image	Materials Required	Where to Obtain	Stats Provided
	Harvester's Ruby Pendant Flame LeafFlail FragmentTearstone of BlessingsObsidianElixir of Prosperity Golden Rose Sprout Ring	Monsters Level 11-20EventsTown ModeDimensional BattleGold Store	Infantry Attack, Defense, and HPEnemy Cavalry HP DebuffDimensional Battle Infantry Attack, Defense, and HPDimensional Battle Troop AttackDecreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Calvary HPDimensional Battle Hero Attack, Defense, and HPTroop AttackHero Attack, Defense, and HP
	Harvester's Ruby PendantFlame LeafSprout Ring	Monsters Level 11-20EventsTown ModeDimensional BattleGold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry Defense Infantry HPDimensional Battle Infantry AttackDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HPTroop AttackHero HP
	Harvester's Ruby PendantFlame LeafSprout Ring	Monsters Level 11-20EventsTown Mode Dimensional Battle Gold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry Defense Infantry HPDimensional Battle Infantry AttackDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero HPTroop AttackHero HP
	Flail FragmentTearstone of BlessingsSprout Ring	Monsters Level 11-20EventsTown ModeDimensional BattleGold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry Defense Infantry HPDimensional Battle Infantry AttackDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero AttackTroop AttackHero Attack
	Flail FragmentTearstone of BlessingsSprout Ring	Monsters Level 11-20EventsTown ModeDimensional Battle Gold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry Defense Infantry HPDimensional Battle Infantry AttackDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Dimensional Battle Hero AttackTroop AttackHero Attack
	ObsidianElixir of Prosperity Golden Rose Sprout Ring	Monsters Level 11-20EventsTown ModeDimensional BattleGold Store	Infantry AttackInfantry Defense Infantry HPEnemy Cavalry HP Debuff Dimensional Battle Infantry AttackDimensional Battle Infantry DefenseDimensional Battle Infantry HPDimensional Battle Troop Attack Decreased Dimensional Battle Enemy Cavalry HPDimensional Battle Hero DefenseTroop AttackHero Defense

Berserker Set Bonus

Bonus Breakdown

Base Set Bonus	Immortal Set Bonus
12% Infantry Attack 3.6% Infantry Defense 3.6% Infantry HP 12% Dimensional Battle Infantry Attack 3.6% Dimensional Battle Infantry Defense 3.6% Dimensional Battle Infantry HP	48% Infantry Attack 14.4% Infantry Defense 14.4% Infantry HP 48% Dimensional Battle Infantry Attack 14.4% Dimensional Battle Infantry Defense 14.4% Dimensional Battle Infantry HP

Gladiator Gear

“Equipment specialized for hunting, perfect for newly-appointed Lords.”

This is a very basic set of Gear. This Gear is intended for new players and is the easiest to get. You do not need to craft it. You can get this gear not only as Rewards, but as a drop from Monsters Level 1-10. You can upgrade this Gear using only Upgrade Hammers and Silver.

True World's Might Set

“Equipment Set that can be obtained as Raid Ranking Rewards, specialized to Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry Attack.”

This Gear Set is unique in that it’s the only Attack Set that strengthens more than one Troop Type at a time. While the stats are lower, it is a Relic and worth testing. This Gear set is difficult to get, due to the fact that there is only one way to get it. To obtain this Gear, you must rank well in Raids. This Gear is also unable to be Enhanced.

Dark Lord Set

“An Equipment Set that strengthens all types of Troops with Ancient Dark Power.”

The Dark Lord Set is a new set available to players with the latest update. This Gear set should be equipped on a Hero who is set for Attack. It also may have possible uses for defense based on the stats that are provided, but more testing is needed to say for certain. This Gear set is more difficult to obtain and requires that you already have other advanced Gear sets.

Breakdown

Image	Materials Required	Where to Obtain	Stats Provided
	Drakaina BloodSoul-Imbued LeatherDrakaina TalonSoul IngotAmethystDark Power PrismSoul EssenceDrakaina Scale	Elite Monster Hunt- CerberusPoints Event-World RankingRaid Rank Reward	Troop Attack Troop DefenseTroop HP IncreaseTroop March SpeedAdditional Damage to Tier 1 Enemy TroopsHero AttackHero DefenseHero HP
	Drakaina BloodSoul-imbued LeatherDrakaina Scale	Elite Monster Hunt-CerberusPoints Event- World Ranking Raid Rank Reward	Troop DefenseTroop HP IncreaseTroop March SpeedHero HP
	Drakaina BloodSoul-Imbued LeatherDrakaina Scale	Elite Monster Hunt- CerberusPoints Event-World RankingRaid Rank Reward	Troop DefenseTroop HP IncreaseTroop March SpeedHero HP
	Drakaina TalonSoul IngotDrakaina Scale	Elite Monster Hunt-CerberusPoints Event- World RankingRaid Rank Reward	Troop AttackTroop HP IncreaseTroop March SpeedHero Attack
	Drakaina TalonSoul IngotDrakaina Scale	Elite Monster Hunt- CerberusPoints Event- World RankingRaid Rank Reward	Troop AttackTroop HP IncreaseTroop March SpeedHero Attack
	Crafted AmethystDark Power PrismSoul EssenceDrakaina Scale	Elite Monster Hunt- CerberusPoints Event- World RankingRaid Rank Reward	Troop AttackTroop DefenseTroop HP IncreaseAdditional Damage to Tier 1 Enemy TroopsHero Defense

Base Set Bonus and Immortal Set Bonus

Bonus Breakdown

Base Set Bonus	Immortal Set Bonus
40% Troop Attack 12% Troop Defense12% Troop HP Increase	100% Troop Attack 28% Troop Defense28% Troop HP Increase

Combat Gear with ChrisHero100

So get to crafting and see what works best for you! Remember, it is very possible to get all Gear sets at a minimal cost if you are willing to work for it, and Gear can make a huge difference!