Summary
Fire and Soulsgames have always had a successful marriage. And despite Fire being but a mere mistress inElden Ring,it’s still a rather important mechanic in the game. Fire damage is no joke, and it can easily catch anoverconfident Tarnishedoff-guard. Anything from the Magma Wyrm boss or even the dragons to those torch-wielding commoner enemies is bound to add fuel to the fire.
Luckily, there are ways to minimize the burn degree inElden Ring. Armor is the most available and the least disruptive method of protecting oneself against Fire damage. Some players can probably guess an armor set’s Fire protection from appearance alone. Those flammable rags won’t do; for better fireproofing, these armor sets ought to keep the temperature down.
Updated June 05, 2025 by Vlad Mazanko:Fire has always been one of the most potent ways of killing one’s enemies. Such is the case for the older Dark Souls games, and Elden Ring continues this tradition to a certain extent. Players will want to avoid getting the same treatment from their enemies, which is why Fire resistance in Elden Ring is too important to ignore.
A lot of enemies inShadow of the Erdtreeare overly eager to wield flames, especially thenotorious Furnace Golems. To defeat them and obtain new, powerful Hardtears, players must stack up on fire resistance armor in Elden Ring. This list has been updated to include the most valuable armor for mitigating fire damage across both the base game and the expansion.
21Blackflame Monk Set
Fire Defense: 25.4
TheBlackflame Monk Setis an underrated armor set because it’s quite hard to farm. It is, however, notably stylish, especially with the hood and the flowing robes. And of course, it has good Fire defense that allows players to withstand some common flame attacks.
These are worn by the titular priest enemies that players encounter all over Volcano Manor. Apparently, they seem to be in league with the Godskin enemies as they also possess the means to utilize and weaponize Blackflame to fight the gods.
20Malformed Dragon Set
Fire Defense: 25.6
TheMalformed Dragon Setthankfully isn’t a random drop but obtaining it is certainly a Herculean effort. It only drops from the Draconic Tree Sentinel mini-bossin Crumbling Farum Azulaand he’s a tough fight because of the lightning attacks.
Funny enough, his armor is also one of the best when it comes to resisting Fire damage. That makes sense as Draconic Tree Sentinels are knights who specialize in fighting dragons. The added Fire defense makes good insurance for when their enemies decide to switch up.
19Fire Monk Set
Fire Defense: 26.0
TheFire Monk Setset is similar enough to the Blackflame Monk set. In fact, it looks like the orange or red variant of that armor. The stats are also somewhat similar between the two sets except the Fire Monk set gets the edge here a bit, especially in physical mitigation.
It has less poise, however, but the Fire Monk set makes up for that by being more accessible. It drops from Fire Monk enemies, and they’re more common than those blasphemous Blackflame Monk variants, so players shouldn’t have too much difficulty in farming all the pieces.
18Royal Knight Set
Fire Defense: 26.1
TheRoyal Knight Setis a late-game armor that has goofy legs, so it’s understandable if it’s not that appealing as a fashion option. Stat-wise, the armor is pretty decent for something that doesn’t weigh too much. It haswell-rounded defensestoo.
Players can’t go wrong with this armor. It works well against any kind of Sorcery or Incantation and the high poise makes it ideal for trading hits, especially in PvP. In any case, do remember to grab this good armor after defeating Loretta’s original form.
17Preceptor’s Set
Fire Defense: 26.3
It’s not justgood armoragainst Magic but also when fighting enemies that love to burn their victims. ThePreceptor’s Setis Preceptor Seluvis' armor. Despite being mere cloth, it’s actually a great countermeasure against elemental and magic damage inElden Ring.
Getting one is quite the headache though since the Preceptor Set can only be obtained from Seluvis' corpse after he gets killed by assassins near the end of Ranni’s questline. Killing him prematurely won’t yield the armor set, sadly. So to get this armor for sure, ensure toattend to Ranni’s questline with the help of this guideand periodically check back with Seluvis in Seluvis' Rise in the Three Sisters area of Caria Manor.
16Verdigris Set
After theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, theVerdigris Sethas earned its place among the heaviest armor sets available inElden Ring. With its very high weight, it provides maximum Poise and physical defense. The armor also boasts some of the best fire resistance in the game, making it a top choice for melee tank builds that prioritize high defense and an intimidating appearance. Additionally, the Verdigris Set features the highest Robustness of any armor in the game.
Obtaining the Verdigris Set isclosely tied to an NPC named Moore, who wears this armor. Players encounter Moore once they reach Belurat, the Tower Settlement. The set can be acquired by either killing Moore (he can invade if players kill a Forager Brood Pest) or by progressing through his questline, which ultimately results in Moore’s death. Players can then retrieve the armor from his corpse.
15Noble’s Set
Fire Defense: 26.4
It’s not the best armor when it comes to taking hits, but it soaks up elemental damage and magic pretty well for something so light. TheNoble’s Setis also rather simple and unobtrusive as far as armor sets go. The individual pieces can be mixed and matched without much of an aesthetic fuss.
Getting it is also simple. Players can head over to the northernmost part of the Altus Plateau. They can grab the armor set near some dancing women which is also near a windmill located north of the Road of Iniquity Side Path Site of Grace (the one with the large broken bridge north of Altus Plateau).
14Gaius’s Set
TheGaius’s Setis another heavy armor set added inShadow of the Erdtreeand is among the best overall from a defensive standpoint. While it isn’t the heaviest set, it offers excellent protection against physical and fire damage, along with a high poise value. The only potential drawback is its specific appearance, which may not appeal to all players. Mixing parts of this set with other chest armor could be the way to go if fans are aiming for a more stylish Tarnished.
Obtaining this set is no easy feat, as it involvesdefeating Commander Gaius, a formidable boss encountered at the back entrance of Shadow Keep. Gaius charges at players almost immediately upon entering the arena, making for a menacing battle. Interestingly, after defeating Gaius, players can’t purchase the full set from Finger Reader Enia. To complete the set and obtain Gaius’s Greaves, players need to search the area accessible after the boss fight and defeat the lone Wolf Rider enemy, who drops the final piece.
13Banished Knight Set
Fire Defense: 26.5
A great heavy armor set that players can obtain in two variants throughout the game, theBanished Knight Setoffers robust Fire damage negation, very high poise, and serious physical defense. What’s even better is that this is one of the best armor sets inElden Ringplayers can get very early in the game by farming Banished Knight enemies in certain areas, like the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid.
The chest and helmet of this set come in two variants: unaltered, with some cloth covering the metal base, and an altered variant, without any additional fabric on top. Whichever appearance fans prefer, they can be sure they’re decently protected when fully equipped in this notable set.
12Bull-Goat Set
Not every Tarnished will be capable enough to put on the entireBull-Goat SetinElden Ring, as it is by far the heaviest armor in the original game, granting the highest Poise value and unparalleled physical defense. It is also quite potent when facing fire-damaging enemies, although one might consider better options with lesser weight.
The appearance of this set is quite something, with two giant horns stretching from the armor chest, covering the wearer’s shoulders, and serving as additional guards. The design of the bearded helmet is based on an ancient Greek Phrygian helmet, with several minor differences.
