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Dying Light: The Beast features nine armor sets in total, each composed of six unique pieces that you can collect. Every piece provides different benefits, allowing you to customize your gear based on your needs.
If Kyle is headed out for a loot run, the best choice is the Scavenger set. For more defensive protection, the Heavy Armor set is ideal. You can mix and match pieces from any of the sets to create the perfect combination for your playstyle. Here’s a full overview of each armor set in the game.
All Armor Set Locations
The armor sets are scattered throughout Castor Woods. You can acquire them by completing side quests, purchasing from vendors in the Exiles Cave or Town Hall, or finding them in Dark Zones.
Each set contains six parts:
- Headwear
- Gloves
- Bracers
- Chestpiece
- Joggers
- Sneakers
Once you find a piece, it goes straight into your inventory, where you can equip it or check its buffs.
Tip: Mix different armor pieces to get a range of benefits suited for specific situations.
Scavenger Armor Set
Buffs:
- 6% increase in loot from common craft parts
- 3% increase in loot from uncommon craft parts
- 4% damage boost from accessories
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Nate Market Dark Zone – Town Hall |
| Gloves | Nate Market Dark Zone – Farmlands |
| Bracers | Nate Market Dark Zone – Industrial Zone |
| Chestpiece | Vanity Store Dark Zone – Villa Area |
| Joggers | Vanity Store Dark Zone – Town Hall |
| Sneakers | Taurus Megastore Dark Zone – Recreation Island |
Heavy Armor Set
Buffs:
- Provides the highest protection, with each piece offering 10 armor points
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Gallery Sq. Apartment Dark Zone – Old Town |
| Gloves | Factory Offices Dark Zone – Industrial Zone |
| Bracers | School Dark Zone – Villa Area |
| Chestpiece | Station Sq. Apartment Dark Zone – Old Town |
| Joggers | Library Sq. Apartment Dark Zone – Old Town |
| Sneakers | Warehouse Dark Zone – Industrial Zone |
Bruiser Armor Set
Buffs:
- 1.5% damage resistance against infected
- 3% damage boost with two-handed weapons
- 3% attack damage increase
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Trouble In Paradise side quest |
| Gloves | Final quest (placed on your bed after completion) |
| Bracers | Hydro Puzzle side quest |
| Chestpiece | Found in a house across from Nate Market in the Vale |
| Joggers | Good Vibrations side quest |
| Sneakers | Killing Streak side quest |
Explorer Armor Set
Buffs:
- +2% experience gain per piece, stacking up to +12% when wearing the full set
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Vendor at Town Hall |
| Gloves | Vendor at Town Hall |
| Bracers | Vendor at Town Hall |
| Chestpiece | Vendor at Town Hall |
| Joggers | Vendor at Town Hall |
| Sneakers | Vendor at Town Hall |
Parkourist Armor Set
Buffs:
- +7% damage when parkouring
- +4% damage from melee weapon throws
- -3% stamina cost for melee weapons
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Exiles’ Cave |
| Gloves | Exiles’ Cave |
| Bracers | Exiles’ Cave |
| Chestpiece | Exiles’ Cave |
| Joggers | Exiles’ Cave |
| Sneakers | Exiles’ Cave |
Survivor Armor Set
Buffs:
- -3% stamina cost for melee weapons
- +2% damage with melee weapons
- +3% health restored upon healing
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Main quest “One Flew Over The Volatile’s Nest” |
| Gloves | Main quest “Some Like It Dark” |
| Bracers | Main quest “Requiem For A Scream” |
| Chestpiece | Main quest “New Strain” |
| Joggers | Main quest “Power Gambit” |
| Sneakers | Main quest “Vengeance Is Mine” |
Soldier Armor Set
Buffs:
- +3% damage from firearms
- -3% recoil when using firearms
- -1.5% damage taken from humans
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Safe spot in Mountain Shelter Tower |
| Gloves | Factory Offices, Industrial Zone |
| Bracers | Village Tower, Old Town |
| Chestpiece | Fisherman Island Tower Safe Spot |
| Joggers | Chimney’s Tower Safe Spot |
| Sneakers | Highway Tower Safe Spot |
Merc Armor Set
Buffs:
- 1.5% increased damage resistance against infected
- 3% increased headshot or headstrike damage
- Reduced firearm recoil by 6%
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Mountain Shelter Tower Safe Spot |
| Gloves | Recreation Island Tower Safe Spot |
| Bracers | Village Tower Safe Spot |
| Chestpiece | Fisherman Island Tower Safe Spot |
| Joggers | Chimney’s Tower Safe Spot |
| Sneakers | Highway Tower Safe Spot |
Rogue Armor Set
Buffs:
- +3% recognition time when enemies detect you
- +6% stamina damage
- +3% damage from backstabs
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Safe in a green house in Old Town (clue 14-11-20) |
| Gloves | House northwest of Hardware Store in Old Town |
| Bracers | Opposite pharmacy in Golden Pines (behind a painting) |
| Chestpiece | Unnamed bunker southwest of Old Town hills |
| Joggers | Locked room in Library Tower during Killing Streak Final Chapter |
| Sneakers | During Killing Streak Volume One |
Soldier Armor Set
Buffs:
- +3% damage from firearms
- -3% recoil on firearms
- -1.5% damage from humans
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | House during “Killing Streak Volume Four” |
| Gloves | Bench in church during “Killing Streak Volume Two” |
| Bracers | Small bench near convoy in “Killing Streak Volume One” |
| Chestpiece | Complete “Killing Streak” side mission |
| Joggers | Locked room in Library Tower during “Killing Streak” Final Chapter |
| Sneakers | Finish “Killing Streak Volume One” |
Merc Armor Set
Buffs:
- 1.5% damage resistance against infected
- 3% increased damage from headshots
- Reduced firearm recoil by 6%
Location of pieces:
| Armor Piece | Location |
|————–|———-|
| Headwear | Mountain Shelter Tower Safe Spot |
| Gloves | Recreation Island Tower Safe Spot |
| Bracers | Village Tower Safe Spot |
| Chestpiece | Fisherman Island Tower Safe Spot |
| Joggers | Chimney’s Tower Safe Spot |
| Sneakers | Highway Tower Safe Spot |
Other sets follow similar patterns, with specific buffs and locations outlined for each piece. This variety gives players the flexibility to customize their gear, balancing protection, damage boosts, and special effects suitable for different combat or exploration scenarios.
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