Armor can change the way a Forgotten Stories build handles its next fight. Look at individual resistances as well as Defense, then check any Speed penalty or elemental weakness. The right upgrade supports the role you want to play and the materials you can actually gather.
Comparing Forgotten Stories Armor: Resistances and Speed
Compare Forgotten Stories armor by its listed bonuses and acquisition cost. Leather covers six named resistances; Iron Chestplate and Leggings add Defense with a Speed cost. Vorant Mask and Plate add rune capacity, while the Plate carries a Fire weakness.
| Armor | Type | Listed bonuses & tradeoffs | Get it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Vest | Body | +8% each Fire / Water / Wind / Earth resistance +8% each Slash / Blunt resistance | Buy for 5 Silver |
| Leather Pads | Legs | +7% each Fire / Water / Wind / Earth resistance +7% each Slash / Blunt resistance | Buy for 3 Silver |
| Iron Helmet | Head | +5% each Fire / Wind / Earth / Slash resistance | Craft with 6 Iron Ores |
| Iron Chestplate | Body | +10% each Fire / Wind / Earth / Slash resistance +2 Defense −0.15 Speed | Craft with 15 Iron Ores Or: Complete the quest “Justice In The Area” |
| Iron Leggings | Legs | +8% each Fire / Wind / Earth / Slash resistance +1 Defense −0.10 Speed | Craft with 6 Iron Ores |
| Vorant Mask | Head | +5% each Water / Wind / Earth resistance +1 Max Runes | Craft with 4 Living Bark |
| Vorant Plate | Body | +12% each Water / Wind / Earth resistance −20% Fire resistance +1 Defense +2 Max Mana +1 Max Runes | Craft with 15 Living Bark + 1 Emerald |
Complete Forgotten Stories Armor Catalog
Open each Forgotten Stories armor image for a closer look. Keep the individual bonuses and acquisition costs beside the piece you are choosing.
Leather Armor
Buy with SilverLeather Vest
A 5-Silver body piece with +8% resistance to Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Slash and Blunt. It is a straightforward early purchase when you want protection before collecting crafting materials.
- Fire / Water / Wind / Earth resistance
- +8% each
- Slash / Blunt resistance
- +8% each
A direct silver purchase providing six distinct resistances across elemental and physical attacks for early progression.
Leather Pads
Buy these leg pieces for 3 Silver to add +7% resistance to the same six damage types covered by Leather Vest. Together, the two purchases cost 8 Silver.
- Fire / Water / Wind / Earth resistance
- +7% each
- Slash / Blunt resistance
- +7% each
Can be purchased alongside the Leather Vest to gain listed resistance coverage without spending crafting ores.
Iron Armor
Craft with Iron OresIron Helmet
Turn 6 Iron Ores into a helmet with +5% Fire, Wind, Earth and Slash resistance. It is a smaller crafting goal than the chestplate and fills the headgear role in an Iron setup.
- Fire / Wind / Earth / Slash resistance
- +5% each
Costs 6 Iron Ores and adds four listed elemental and slash resistances to your head slot.
Iron Chestplate
Heavy body armor crafted for 15 Iron Ores or earned from the quest 'Justice In The Area'. It grants +2 Defense, +10% Fire, Wind, Earth, and Slash resistances, alongside a -0.15 Speed penalty.
- Fire / Wind / Earth / Slash resistance
- +10% each
- Defense
- +2
- Speed
- −0.15
Completing 'Justice In The Area' saves 15 Iron Ores, but account for the -0.15 Speed penalty shifting your turn order.
Iron Leggings
Leg armor crafted with 6 Iron Ores in the crafting menu. It provides +1 Defense, +8% Fire, Wind, Earth, and Slash resistances, with a -0.10 Speed penalty.
- Fire / Wind / Earth / Slash resistance
- +8% each
- Defense
- +1
- Speed
- −0.10
Adds +1 Defense and four resistances, with a -0.10 Speed reduction affecting action order.
Vorant Armor
Craft with Living BarkVorant Mask
Headpiece crafted from 4 Living Bark in the crafting menu. It grants +1 Max Runes along with +5% Water Resistance, +5% Wind Resistance, and +5% Earth Resistance.
- Water / Wind / Earth resistance
- +5% each
- Max Runes
- +1
Requires 4 Living Bark and adds an extra rune slot for spell preparation.
Vorant Plate
Body armor crafted with 15 Living Bark and 1 Emerald in the crafting menu. It provides +1 Defense, +2 Max Mana, +1 Max Runes, and +12% Water, Wind, and Earth resistances, with -20% Fire Resistance.
- Water / Wind / Earth resistance
- +12% each
- Fire resistance
- −20%
- Defense
- +1
- Max Mana
- +2
- Max Runes
- +1
Expands Max Runes and Max Mana, but be cautious of incoming Fire damage due to the -20% Fire Resistance penalty.
Recommended Forgotten Stories Armor Loadouts
1. Silver Starter: Leather Vest & Pads
Purchasing both the Leather Vest (5 silver) and Leather Pads (3 silver) costs 8 silver total. Equipping both provides their individual listed bonuses: 8% on the vest and 7% on the pads across Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Slash, and Blunt resistances. This pair offers early protection without requiring crafting ore.
2. Heavy Guard: Full Iron Set
Craft all three Iron pieces for 27 Iron Ores, or earn Iron Chestplate from Justice In The Area and spend 12 ores on the other two. The chestplate lists +2 Defense and −0.15 Speed; leggings add +1 Defense and −0.10 Speed. Check your resulting Speed before committing to both.
3. Spellcaster Focus: Vorant Mask & Plate
Vorant Mask and Plate cost 19 Living Bark and 1 Emerald together. Each adds one rune slot; the Plate also adds +2 Max Mana and +1 Defense. Keep its −20% Fire Resistance in view when picking a caster loadout.
Forgotten Stories Armor: Crafting Costs
Choose your Forgotten Stories armor goal before gathering. Crafting all three Iron pieces takes 27 Iron Ores; earning the chestplate from Justice In The Area leaves only the helmet and leggings to craft. Vorant Mask and Plate together need 19 Living Bark and 1 Emerald.
| Armor goal | Total materials or Silver | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Leather pair | 8 Silver | Vest (5) + Pads (3) |
| Three Iron pieces | 27 Iron Ores | Helmet (6) + Chestplate (15) + Leggings (6) |
| Iron with quest chestplate | 12 Iron Ores + quest completion | Craft Helmet and Leggings; earn Chestplate from Justice In The Area |
| Vorant pair | 19 Living Bark + 1 Emerald | Mask (4 Bark) + Plate (15 Bark, 1 Emerald) |
Watch Forgotten Stories Armor & Speed Tradeoffs
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Forgotten Stories: Armor & Speed Tradeoffs
Armor choices and Speed tradeoffs from layla’s September 8 punch build video.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forgotten Stories Armor
Which Forgotten Stories armor adds rune slots?
The Vorant Mask and Vorant Plate both increase rune capacity, each granting +1 Max Runes when equipped.
How many Iron Ores are required to craft a full Iron armor set?
Crafting all three pieces takes 27 Iron Ores: 6 for the Iron Helmet, 15 for the Iron Chestplate, and 6 for the Iron Leggings. If you obtain the chestplate from the 'Justice In The Area' quest, you only need 12 Iron Ores.
What are the crafting materials and risks of wearing Vorant armor?
Crafting both Vorant pieces requires 19 Living Bark (4 for the mask, 15 for the plate) and 1 Emerald. While they grant Max Runes, Max Mana, and listed resistances, the Vorant Plate carries a -20% Fire Resistance penalty.
How does Speed on iron armor affect combat?
Speed affects turn order and extra-turn thresholds. Iron Chestplate lists −0.15 Speed and Iron Leggings −0.10. Equipping them can move you below a threshold or behind an opponent, so check your resulting Speed rather than judging armor by Defense alone.
What resistances are provided by leather armor pieces?
The Leather Vest provides +8% resistance to Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Slash, and Blunt. The Leather Pads provide +7% resistance across the same six damage types. Both are purchased with silver.
How can players obtain the Iron Chestplate without crafting?
Players can earn the Iron Chestplate as a quest reward by completing 'Justice In The Area', saving the 15 Iron Ores needed to craft it.