- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition armor locations include class sets, invasion rewards, and Torrent attire.
- Silver Grooved Armor is sold near Bellum Church, while the Steel set is sold in Weeping Peninsula.
- Leontiel’s set comes from an invasion north of the Starscourge Radahn arena.
- Broken Gold Mask’s set requires the Law of Regression near the Radagon statue.
- Three horse armor sets are found in Stormveil Castle, Ranni’s Rise, and the Altus Plateau route.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Armor Locations Overview
The fastest way to organize the new equipment is by reward type. Two armor sets are purchased from merchants, two are earned through special encounters, and three cosmetic sets change Torrent’s appearance. The class-linked weapons are also worth collecting because they complete the same regional routes.
Video Highlights:
- The merchant locations for the Silver Grooved and Steel armor sets.
- The Stormveil, Ranni’s Rise, and Funereal Night steed attire routes.
- The Radahn-area invasion and Law of Regression encounter.
- Additional Tarnished Edition weapons placed across the Lands Between.
The table below separates equipment that changes the player character from attire that changes the Spectral Steed. This distinction matters because horse armor is equipped through a Site of Grace rather than the normal Equipment menu.
| Equipment group | Main reward | Acquisition method | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idus Knight set | Silver Grooved Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, Greaves | Purchase from merchant | Liurnia of the Lakes |
| Heavy Knight set | Steel Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, Greaves | Purchase from merchant | Weeping Peninsula |
| Broken Gold Mask set | Mask and Gold Tattoo pieces | Special encounter after Law of Regression | Leyndell |
| Knight Leontiel set | Hat, Armor, Leather Gloves, Boots | Defeat invading NPC | Caelid |
| Spectral Steed attire | Tree Sentinel, Carian Silver, Funereal Night | Open chests or collect field item | Limgrave, Liurnia, Altus Plateau |
Collect the merchant sets early, then save the Radahn, Leyndell, and late-region rewards for a dedicated completion sweep.
Early Purchases
Silver Grooved and Steel pieces can be acquired before the late-game encounters.
Quest Reward
Broken Gold Mask is tied to the Law of Regression sequence in Leyndell.
Invasion Reward
Knight Leontiel drops a full armor set and a weapon after defeat.
Torrent Customization
Three Spectral Steed Regalia sets provide visual changes for Torrent.
Merchant Armor Sets and Class Weapons
The two new class armor sets are not limited to character creation. Their equipment can be found in the world, allowing an existing character to collect the same gear without starting a new save. The Silver Grooved set supports the Idus Knight theme, while the Steel set matches the Heavy Knight’s heavier strength-focused identity.
| Armor set | Merchant location | Armor pieces | Related weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Grooved set | Nomadic Merchant north of Bellum Church | Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, Greaves | Idus Sword |
| Steel set | Isolated Merchant’s Shack | Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, Greaves | Hefty Scimitar |
Silver Grooved Armor Set
Travel through northern Liurnia of the Lakes toward Bellum Church. The relevant Nomadic Merchant is positioned just north of the church and sells the Silver Grooved Helm, Silver Grooved Armor, Silver Grooved Gauntlets, and Silver Grooved Greaves.
The associated Idus Sword is separate from the merchant inventory. Begin at the Liurnia Lake Shore Site of Grace and move northwest toward the ruins. Look for the weapon near a tree in the southern part of Liurnia. This route is convenient when you are already collecting the armor because both rewards are in the same broad region.
Steel Armor Set
The Heavy Knight’s equipment is sold at the Isolated Merchant’s Shack in the Weeping Peninsula. The merchant offers the Steel Helm, Steel Armor, Steel Gauntlets, and Steel Greaves. Search the merchant’s inventory for all four parts rather than assuming the set is awarded as a single item.
The matching Hefty Scimitar is located elsewhere. From southern Limgrave, approach the area west of Fort Haight and continue north toward the Nomadic Merchant. The weapon is sold directly and can be collected independently from the armor.
You can use an existing character for both merchant sets. A new playthrough is optional, not a requirement for obtaining the armor.
Recommended Collection Order
For a smooth route, start with the Steel set if your character is already near southern Limgrave or the Weeping Peninsula. Continue to Liurnia for the Silver Grooved set and Idus Sword. This order minimizes backtracking and gives melee characters access to both class-themed loadouts early in a playthrough.
| Suggested order | Destination | Target | Why visit now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isolated Merchant’s Shack | Steel armor pieces | Straightforward early collection |
| 2 | Bellum Church area | Silver Grooved armor pieces | Convenient Liurnia merchant stop |
| 3 | Liurnia Lake Shore route | Idus Sword | Nearby regional weapon pickup |
| 4 | Fort Haight West route | Hefty Scimitar | Completes Heavy Knight equipment |
NPC Invasion Armor Rewards
Two special encounters provide armor sets that cannot be purchased from the regular merchants. One takes place in Caelid after the Starscourge Radahn battle, while the other uses the Law of Regression near the Radagon statue in Leyndell.
Knight Leontiel
After defeating Starscourge Radahn, return to the Wailing Dunes arena in Caelid. Travel directly north from the battlefield. Knight Leontiel will invade along this route. Defeating the invader awards the full Leontiel armor set:
- Leontiel’s Hat
- Leontiel’s Armor
- Leontiel’s Leather Gloves
- Leontiel’s Boots
The encounter also rewards Leontiel’s Greatsword, making this stop valuable for both fashion collectors and weapon collectors. If the invasion does not begin immediately, check that Radahn has been defeated and explore the northern part of the arena rather than staying near the original boss entrance.
Broken Gold Mask
The Broken Gold Mask encounter is tied to the Law of Regression spell. First obtain the Golden Order Principia from the Erdtree Sanctuary area in Leyndell. The prayer book can then be given to Miriel at the Church of Vows, allowing the spell to be purchased.
Law of Regression requires 37 Intelligence. You can meet that requirement through leveling, respec options, equipment, talismans, or temporary stat support. A Finger Seal is also needed to cast the incantation.
At the Radagon statue in Leyndell, cast Law of Regression in front of the statue. This reveals the required secret and enables the special encounter. Defeating Broken Gold Mask awards the following pieces:
| Encounter | Required progression | Armor reward | Additional reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Leontiel | Defeat Starscourge Radahn | Leontiel’s Hat, Armor, Leather Gloves, Boots | Leontiel’s Greatsword |
| Broken Gold Mask | Obtain and cast Law of Regression | Broken Gold Mask, Gold Tattoo Chest, Arm, Leg | Golden Order Flail |
The Broken Gold Mask encounter is progression-sensitive. Complete the statue interaction before Leyndell changes to its later Ashen Capital state.
The Leyndell route is best attempted after preparing the spell requirements. Gathering the Golden Order Principia, buying Law of Regression, and confirming the 37 Intelligence requirement before entering the capital prevents an unnecessary return trip.
Spectral Steed Armor Locations
Tarnished Edition adds three visual armor options for Torrent. These items do not replace your character’s armor. Instead, once at least one Regalia set has been collected, visit any Site of Grace and choose the option to change the Spectral Steed’s appearance.
| Steed attire | Location | Unlock condition | Route summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regalia: Tree Sentinel | Stormveil Castle | Defeat Godrick the Grafted | Reach the throne room and search the chest |
| Regalia: Carian Silver | Ranni’s Rise | Complete the Caria Manor route | Open the chest near the Site of Grace |
| Regalia: Funereal Night | Altus Plateau | Reach the sword monument route | Search beside the southernmost embedded blade |
Tree Sentinel Regalia
After defeating Godrick the Grafted, travel into the throne room in Stormveil Castle. From the Godrick area, proceed toward the large throne, then take the route to the right and continue around to the chest. The chest contains Regalia: Tree Sentinel.
This is normally the first steed attire available because it is tied to an early major boss. It also fits a traditional knight or golden guardian theme, making it a natural match for heavy armor builds.
Carian Silver Regalia
Complete the relevant route through Caria Manor in Liurnia. Once Ranni’s Rise is accessible, enter the tower and follow the stairs upward. The chest containing Regalia: Carian Silver is located near the Site of Grace in the tower.
Carian Silver changes Torrent’s appearance to match the cool, sorcerous visual style associated with Liurnia. It is a strong cosmetic choice for characters using the Silver Grooved armor or other intelligence-oriented equipment.
Funereal Night Regalia
The third steed armor is located along the sword monument route in the Altus Plateau. Use the Hermit Merchant’s Shack or Outer Wall Battleground Sites of Grace as route references, then travel southwest along the clifftop. Several swords are embedded in the ground. Search beside the southernmost blade to find Regalia: Funereal Night.
Take care near the cliff edge. The approach includes dangerous drops, so move around the ridge instead of cutting directly across unstable terrain.
Spectral Steed Regalia is equipped at a Site of Grace under the Spectral Steed appearance option. It changes Torrent’s look rather than your player armor stats.
Unlock the First Regalia
Defeat Godrick the Grafted, enter Stormveil Castle’s throne room, and open the chest containing Regalia: Tree Sentinel.
Reach Ranni’s Rise
Complete the Caria Manor route, enter Ranni’s Rise, and search the chest near the tower’s Site of Grace for Carian Silver.
Travel to the Altus Route
Reach the Altus Plateau and use the Hermit Merchant’s Shack or Outer Wall Battleground as a navigation reference.
Search the Sword Monument
Follow the clifftop southwest and collect Funereal Night beside the southernmost sword embedded in the ground.
Change Torrent’s Appearance
Rest at any Site of Grace, select the Spectral Steed appearance option, and equip the Regalia you want to display.
Armor Collection Checklist and Route Tips
A full collection run should combine merchant visits, boss progression, invasion triggers, and steed customization. The checklist below keeps the armor hunt organized without requiring a separate new character.
Armor Collection Checklist:
- Purchase the Silver Grooved Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves near Bellum Church
- Collect the Idus Sword near the Liurnia Lake Shore route
- Purchase the Steel armor pieces at the Isolated Merchant’s Shack
- Defeat Knight Leontiel north of the Starscourge Radahn arena
- Cast Law of Regression near the Radagon statue and defeat Broken Gold Mask
- Collect Tree Sentinel, Carian Silver, and Funereal Night steed attire
Efficient Regional Route
| Region | Recommended objectives | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula | Steel set, Hefty Scimitar, early progression | Explore merchant routes and unlock Torrent |
| Liurnia of the Lakes | Silver Grooved set, Idus Sword, Carian Silver | Complete Caria Manor for access to Ranni’s Rise |
| Caelid | Reed Great Katana, Leontiel invasion | Defeat Radahn before searching north of the arena |
| Leyndell | Broken Gold Mask encounter | Obtain Golden Order Principia and meet Intelligence requirement |
| Altus Plateau | Funereal Night | Watch the cliffside route near the embedded swords |
Practical Tips
- Buy merchant armor pieces before spending runes on optional upgrades if your priority is visual completion.
- Keep a Finger Seal available before attempting the Law of Regression route.
- Record which steed attire has been collected because the items are managed separately from player armor.
- Use Site of Grace names as route anchors when navigating large regions.
- Search chests carefully after boss progression; some rewards are placed away from the boss arena itself.
Mark each reward by category—player armor, weapon, invasion drop, or steed attire—so a completed armor set is not confused with an unfinished collection.
For additional route context, see the related guide Elden Ring Tarnished Edition New Content Locations, which covers the same armor, weapon, invasion, and Spectral Steed additions.
Q: What are the main Elden Ring Tarnished Edition armor locations?
The main locations are the Nomadic Merchant north of Bellum Church, the Isolated Merchant’s Shack in the Weeping Peninsula, the Radahn arena in Caelid, and the Radagon statue route in Leyndell. Three additional attire sets for Torrent are found in Stormveil Castle, Ranni’s Rise, and the Altus Plateau.
Q: Can I collect the Tarnished Edition armor on an existing save?
Yes. The merchant sets and the special rewards can be collected on an existing character. Starting a new character is optional and mainly helps players experience the new classes from the beginning.
Q: How do I get the Broken Gold Mask armor set?
Obtain the Golden Order Principia, give it to Miriel at the Church of Vows, purchase Law of Regression, and cast it in front of the Radagon statue in Leyndell. Defeat the resulting special encounter to receive the Broken Gold Mask and Gold Tattoo pieces.
Q: How do I equip the new horse armor?
Collect a Spectral Steed Regalia item, rest at a Site of Grace, and choose the option to change the Spectral Steed’s appearance. The attire changes Torrent’s visual design rather than your character’s armor or combat statistics.