Bellystraw Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 There are a lot of armor types that don't really see any use since there are no unique versions of said armor. The armor types I really feel don't get enough love in Origins are: - Heavy Plate Set (looks great, but it rains better massive armor in DAO)- Commander Massive Armor (I know that Loghain wears a silverite version but it's restricted to him)- Heavy Dwarf Armor (with the exception of the superior dwarf armor you find in the DN Origin you never really see anyone use this set)- Duster Armor (we have gloves but the rest of the set feels forgotten)- Dalish Armor (fantastic for early game but meh when you start getting the juicier stuff)- Leather Armor (We have shadow of the Empire which is swell but otherwise I never use leather)- Every Medium Armor Set (we have varathorns and dragonskin but I feel they are overlooked. I barely consider ancient elf medium armor since it has the heavy silhouette)- Dwarf Massive (We have the legion and blood dragon armor sets but they're not really the classic dwarf massive set) So I'm no stat distribution god but here are some ideas I had for stats for these underused looks: Plate of the Dog Lord - Heavy PlateDescription: Named by an Orlesian Chevalier, the former wearer of this armor supposedly rode a chariot drawn by mabari hounds leading to him not being just A Fereldan dog lord but THE Fereldan dog lord Material: VeridiumHelm - +2 Armor/-1WillpowerChest +4 Strength/-2 cunningArms - 20% critical damage/ -5 defenseLegs - 15% dodge chance/-3 magicSet - +3 combat health regen/+3 combat stamina regen Avvar Shield - Commander set with Executioner helm for the complete setDescription: The intricate carvings on this armor seem to tell the tale of Flemeth. Whether they're meant to serve as a warning or as simple adornment is a matter of perspective Material: Dragonbone/Mikhael Dryden tintHelm - 30% fire resistanceChest - +50 stamina/+5 attackArms - 10% magic resistanceLegs - +15 physical resistance/+2 dexteritySet - +3 damage/+6 attack Surfacer's Glory- Heavy Dwarf armor with the Dwarven medium helmetDescription: Orzammar's greatest folly is their willingness to exile their greatest to protect their pride. This masterpiece serves as a painful reminder Material: Red SteelHelm - +1 all stats/+1 damageChest - +3 strength/+1 combat stamina regenArms - +6 defence/+6 attack/+10% evasion chanceLegs - +2 armor/+1 combat stamina regenSet - +2 combat health regen/-20% fatigue Carta Fearmonger - Duster SetDescription: There are members of the carta whose very presence warrants the presence of a small army of guardsmen. There are dwarven scholars who wonder if their infamy is a sign of their effectiveness.....or a sign of their ineffectiveness Material: InscribedChest - +4 armor/+2 combat health regen/generates extra threatArms - +2 str/+4 con/+4 attackLegs - +2 armor/+20 physical resistance/+5 defenseSet - +4 con/+4 willpower-Phantom of Dirthamen - Dalish ArmorDescription: Dirthamen is a god of secrets and the Dalish will go farther than anyone to protect theirs. This armor looks unrefined and cheap but on closer inspection you'll see a masterwork made from every trick and technique the Dalish have reclaimed Material: RoughChest - +1 combat stamina regen/+20% evasion chance/+6 dexterityArms - 25% crit damage/+5% evasion/+6 attackLegs - +6 cunning/+6 defenseSet - +10 armor/+6% ranged crit chance/6% melee crit chance Master Crow Leathers - Leather ArmorDescription: Some Antivan crows partake in dark rituals that give them unnatural abilities....and other wear damn good armor Material: InscribedChest - +4 cunning/+4 dexterityArms - 10% crit damage/+3% melee crit chance/rapid aim -0.3Legs - +4 defense/+4% spell resist/+3 willpowerSet - generate less threat/+3 damage Templar Traveler - Chainmail + helmet (the helmet that's just named helmet)Description: Sometimes Andraste's flaming sword is too recognizable. Lighter armor like this one is used for such occasions Material: silveriteHelm - +2 constitutionChest - +15% spell resistance/+2 armorArms - +10 mental resistanceLegs - +1 all stats/+10% healing increaseSet - +20% spell resistance/+1 combat health regen Lordling's Armor - Scale armor + Qunari Infantry HelmetDescription: Medium armor made for a foolish young lord whose thirst for glory in battle far surpassed his skills. His lord father made this armor with the intent of keeping his heir alive Material: DragonboneHelm - +50 staminaChest - +3 constitution/+2 combat health regen/+2 armor/generates more threatArms - +20% spirit resistance/+25 physical resistanceLegs - +4% melee crit chance/+4% ranged critical chanceSet - -15% fatigue/+4 armor Carapace Armor - SplintmailDescription: Whether it's a product of madness or genius this armor is made from the shells of large insects Material: Veridium?chest - generates less threat/+4 attack/+3 dexterityarms - +10% crit damage/-1 armorlegs - +10% evasion/+5 attack/+6 defenceset - +4 damage/+2 combat stamina regen Proving Grandmaster Armor - Dwarven Massive armor and helmDescription: This armor was made to honor an undefeated proving champion. Shame he was killed for using the wrong fork at a royal dinner before ever wearing it Material: SilveriteHelm - +0.5 combat health regen/+2 all statsChest - +50 stamina /+1.5 combat health regen/generates more threatArms - +6 attack/+1 combat health regenLegs - +20% healing increase/+4 willpowerSet - +20% evasion chance/-10% fatigue The locations for each armor set would preferrably be in merchant inventories. Like the dwarf armors being in Gorim's store or one of Orzammar's stores etc etc I apologize for any spelling errors I made and if I accidentally made some set that was so outrageous it'd make mincemeat out of every boss in the game. It all kinda turned into alphabet soup in the end. This thread is more for me than a desperate plea but I especially feel like the medium armor sets in origin deserve more love than they got. If you read all the way through, just know that I appreciate you and hope you have a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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