The Elder Scrolls Online introduces a variety of new armor sets with unique bonuses with the release of almost every DLC. The Deadlands DLC, the final part of the 2021 Gates of Oblivion storyline, introduces nine new armor sets consisting of three new Mythic items, three new Craftable sets, and three new Overworld armor sets.
Armor sets in The Elder Scrolls Online confer bonuses to their wearer based on the number of pieces to the set currently equipped, with the exception of Mythic items which do not require other gear to be worn. Some of the new item sets, like the Spaulder of Ruin, have incredibly unique effects not yet seen that make them well worth tracking down – even if you don't plan on using them.
Deadlands Mythic Sets
Mythic item sets in The Elder Scrolls Online are usually acquired through the Antiquities system. Introduced in the Greymoor expansion, the Antiquities system allows players to use the Scrying skill line on Leads found throughout an area to hunt down and find local relics which can reward anything from furnishings to fragments of Mythic items.
In the Deadlands DLC, three mythic items are introduced: the Markyn Ring of Majesty, Belharza's Band, and the Spaulder of Ruin. Keep in mind that players can only equip one Mythic item, so it's impossible to stack Mythic effects on a build. Each of these sets requires the player to complete five unique Master-level Leads found throughout the Deadlands.
Markyn Ring of Majesty
- Effects: Grants 100 Weapon AND Spell Damage and an additional 1157 Armor for every armor set equipped with at least three pieces
The Markyn Ring of Majesty is a Mythic ring that is best used on a character who has few full set bonuses active, as it rewards players who have multiple three-piece armor sets equipped. 100 Weapon and Spell Damage might not seem like a lot, but the effect stacks for each set with at least three pieces.
The Markyn Ring of Majesty has five Master-level Leads that must be completed before being available, each of which can be found throughout the Deadlands. The five leads, specifically, are the Mindcleaver Loop, the Ruinblood Coil, the Firescourge Band, the Searing Gem, and the Morpholith Shank. Be sure to pick up the Antiquarian Insight Rank IV passive to be able to Scry these Leads.
Belharza's Band
- Effects: Increase the damage of Light Attacks by 900, builds stacks of Belharza's Temper with each consecutive Light attack, which releases on five stacks to deal 1471 Physical Damage to foes in a straight line, stunning them for three seconds. This effect can proc once every 10 seconds.
Belharza's Band is an interesting Mythic Ring that seems to force players to rely less on their ability and attack rotation and instead focus entirely on getting Light Attacks in.
Belharza's Band has five Master-level Leads that must be completed before being available, three of which can be found in the Deadlands and two of which are found in the Gold Coast. The Deadlands Leads are the Bull's head Gallery Rail, the Crimson Diamond, and the Etched Silver Horns. The Gold Coast leads are the Stainless Imperial Band and the Alessian Sacramental Oil. Be sure to pick up the Antiquarian Insight Rank IV passive to be able to Scry these Leads.
Spaulder of Ruin
- Effects: Crouching creates (and deactivates) the Aura of Pride in a 12-meter area around the player. Six allies in the Aura of Pride gain 260 Weapon and Spell damage, while the wielder's own Weapon and Spell Damage are reduced by 130 for each player taking advantage of the Aura.
The Spaulder of Ruin is a unique Mythic that can be used to vastly increase the party's DPS output during damage phases of boss fights, though it slows down its wielder significantly as they must crouch to create the Aura of Pride.
The Spaulder of Ruin has five Master-level Leads that must be completed before being available, three of which can be found in the Deadlands. These three Leads are the Void Alloy Rivets, the Petrified Daedroth Horn, and the Clannfear Leather Strapping. The Aureal Armor Glaze is found in the Shivering Shrine, and the Void Alloy Lame Plates are found in Leyawiin safeboxes. Be sure to pick up the Antiquarian Insight Rank IV passive to be able to Scry these Leads.
Deadlands Crafted Sets
Crafted sets in The Elder Scrolls Online are sets that anyone can create at specified crafting locations throughout Tamriel and beyond. Each of these sets is found in the Deadlands or in Fargrave, though players need to have a certain number of traits researched on the piece they want to create in order to use the crafting stations in the first place.
The three Crafted sets in the Deadlands DLC are the Wretched Vitality set, the Deadlands Demolisher set, and the Iron Flask set. Of the three, the Wretched Vitalitys set has the fewest pre-requisite traits needed, while the Deadlands Demolisher set has the most.
Wretched Vitality
- Bonuses: Two items adds 129 Magicka Recovery, three items adds 129 Stamina Recovery, four items adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage.
- Full Set: When a Minor buff or debuff is applied to a target the caster gains 130 Magicka and Stamina Recovery for 15 seconds. This is doubled to 260 for Major buffs and debuffs.
The Wretched Vitality set is an interesting all-arounder that hits marks for almost every class and build in the game. Its boosts to resource recovery and both Weapon and Spell Damage don't target any particular playstyle, and its full set bonus can be maintained almost constantly throughout a fight – as long as you have a buffing or debuffing ability in your ability bar.
The Wretched Vitality set can be crafted at the Stormwright's Cleft in the Eastern Deadlands. It requires the player to have researched three traits on the gear they want to craft.
Deadlands Demolisher
- Bonuses: Two items and four items equipped grant 1096 Max. Stamina, three items equipped grants 129 Weapon AND Spell Damage.
- Full Set: Bash attacks deal 935 extra damage, which is now dealt in a short cone in front of the player rather than on a single target. Bash will interrupt all enemies hit in this cone, and the effect can proc every two seconds.
The Deadlands Demolisher set is likely the most powerful crafted armor set in the Deadlands DLC, specifically for Stamina-based Tanks and Solo players. Its enhancements to Bashing make it an incredibly useful full set bonus for group content, and it's great for taking on multiple targets who use spells, too.
The Deadlands Demolisher set can be crafted at the The Razorworks in the Southern Deadlands, practically right next to a Wayshrine. It requires the player to have researched seven traits on the gear they want to craft.
Iron Flask
- Bonuses: Two and three items equipped add 1206 Max Health, four items equipped adds 1487 Armor.
- Full Set: When the player drinks a potion in combat, they take 12% less damage from all sources for 20 seconds.
The Iron Flask set is a great set for heavy bruisers who don't mind getting hit a few times in the fray of combat. While it adds Max Health and Armor at lower equip levels, its full set bonus is a simple but effective means of reducing damage taken across the board. Its simplicity is its strength, as it is useful for a variety of builds and rotations, although the 12% reduction lasts about half the amount of time it takes to prepare another potion.
The Iron Flask set can be crafted at the Forgotten Feretory just below a Wayshrine in The Shambles, the hostile area in North Fargrave. It requires the player to have researched five traits on the gear they want to craft.
Deadlands Overworld Sets
Overworld sets are unique in that they can be found by anyone at any level of play as long as they complete specific content within an area. In the Deadlands, Overworld sets drop from a variety of PvE sources like Delves, World Bosses, Wandering Executioners, and even the Public Dungeon Atoll of Immolation.
The three sets in the Deadlands DLC that can be found in the Overworld are the Eye of the Grasp set, the Hexos' Ward set, and the Kynmarcher's Cruelty set. Each set is lightly oriented towards different playstyles, and each consists of a different armor type alongside Jewelry and Weapons.
Eye of the Grasp
- Type: Light Armor, Jewelry, Weapons
- Bonuses: Two items equipped grants 1096 Max Magicka, three items grants 129 Weapon AND Spell Damage, four items grants 657 Critical Chance.
- Full Set: When dealing Critical Damage the Eye of the Grasp set will generate seven Ultimate. This can proc every seven seconds.
The Eye of the Grasp set is a DPS Magicka-oriented armor set that increases a Mage's stats pretty evenly across the board. Its full set bonus vastly increases the amount of Ultimate the player can generate, especially when the set is paired with others that increase Critical Chance.
The Eye of the Grasp set, like each of the Overworld sets, can be found in Delves, World Bosses, Wandering Executioners, Questlines, and elsewhere throughout the Deadlands.
Hexos' Ward
- Type: Medium Armor, Jewelry, Weapons
- Bonuses: Two and four items equipped grants 657 Critical Chance, three items equipped grants 129 Weapon AND Spell Damage.
- Full Set: Critical Damage with a single-target damage ability creates a damage shield that absorbs 8177 damage over six seconds. This effect can proc every six seconds, too.
The Hexos' Ward set is likely to be a powerful armor set in The Elder Scrolls Online for Solo players, thanks to its increases to Weapon and Spell damage and boost to Critical Chance. The boost to Critical Chance increases the likelihood of the full set bonus proccing, too, and like the Eye of the Grasp set fits well with other gear that improves Critical Chance.
The Hexos' Ward set, like each of the Overworld sets, can be found in Delves, World Bosses, Wandering Executioners, Questlines, and elsewhere throughout the Deadlands.
Kynmarcher's Cruelty
- Type: Heavy armor, Jewelry, Weapons
- Bonuses: Two pieces adds 1206 Max Health, three pieces adds 129 Stamina Recovery, four pieces adds 1487 Armor.
- Full Set: Dealing damage with a single-target damage ability applies one of five random debuffs for 18 seconds to enemies within eight meters. These debuffs are chosen from Major Breach, Major Cowardice, major Defile, Major Maim, and Major Vulnerability. This effect can proc every eight seconds, and only affects enemies who stay in range.
The Kynmarcher's Cruelty armor set is a powerful heavy armor set that is geared for taking on multiple enemies in a Stamina build. Its full set bonus is essentially a Wabbajack effect, and each of the Major debuffs that can be applied are powerful tide-turning effects, though its effect is unreliable.
The Kynmarcher's Cruelty set, like each of the Overworld sets, can be found in Delves, World Bosses, Wandering Executioners, Questlines, and elsewhere throughout the Deadlands.
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