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Armor built from the husks of some of the sturdiest creatures in all the Nine Realms. It provides the wearer maximum coverage, increasing their DEFENSE.

–In-Game Description

The Fortified Husk Set is an armor set found in God of War Ragnarök.

When upgraded to Level 2, the cuirass grants Kratos the Defender's Riposte ability, which allows blocks and parries a moderate chance of empowering Kratos' next attack to strike with a damaging explosion.

When upgraded to Level 3, the arm guards and girdle grant Kratos the Defender's Relief ability, which allows Kratos to take less damage from unblockable attacks and attacks from behind while blocking, with approximately a 40% reduction from both pieces.

Armor[]

Key[]

Stat Description
Strength (STR) Increases damage for all standard attacks.
Defense (DEF) Reduces all damage taken.
Runic (RNC) Increases both Runic Attack and Elemental Damage.
Vitality (VIT) Increases maximum Health and decreases the severity of hit reactions from enemy attacks.
Cooldown (CLD) Decreases cooldown time of Runic Attacks, Runic Summons, and Talisman Abilities.
Luck (LCK) Increases activation chance on perks (Axe Pommels, Enchantments) and increases XP and Hacksilver gains.

Armor Pieces[]

CHEST: Fortified Husk Cuirass
Stats Acquisition/Costs
Level 1 Obtained from chest in Kratos' home after encounter with Thor.
3 STR
6 DEF
Level 2 Upgrade:
- 1,000 Hacksilver
- 5 Forged Iron
11 STR
17 DEF
Level 3 Upgrade:
- 2,000 Hacksilver
- 10 Forged Iron
18 STR
28 DEF
Level 4 Upgrade:
- 6,000 Hacksilver
- 4 Dwarven Steel
25 STR
42 DEF
Level 5 Upgrade:
- 10,000 Hacksilver
- 8 Dwarven Steel
32 STR
58 DEF
Level 6 Upgrade:
- 15,000 Hacksilver
- 2 Asgardian Ingots
40 STR
75 DEF
Level 7 Upgrade:
- 20,000 Hacksilver
- 4 Asgardian Ingots
52 STR
94 DEF
Level 8 Upgrade:
- 25,000 Hacksilver
- 5 Asgardian Ingots
- 20 Bonded Leather
60 STR
108 DEF
Level 9 Upgrade:
- 35,000 Hacksilver
- 40 Bonded Leather
- 2 Smouldering Embers
68 STR
122 DEF
PERK Defender's Riposte
Blocks and Parries have a Moderate LUCK chance to empower Kratos' next attack to strike with a damaging explosion. (Level 2 onwards)
WRIST: Fortified Husk Arm Guards
Stats Acquisition/Costs
Level 1 Craft:
- 500 Hacksilver
2 STR
4 DEF
Level 2 Upgrade:
- 600 Hacksilver
- 3 Forged Iron
11 STR
7 DEF
Level 3 Upgrade:
- 1,200 Hacksilver
- 5 Forged Iron
19 STR
10 DEF
Level 4 Upgrade:
- 4,000 Hacksilver
- 2 Dwarven Steel
28 STR
14 DEF
Level 5 Upgrade:
- 6,500 Hacksilver
- 4 Dwarven Steel
36 STR
20 DEF
Level 6 Upgrade:
- 10,000 Hacksilver
- 1 Asgardian Ingot
45 STR
27 DEF
Level 7 Upgrade:
- 13,500 Hacksilver
- 2 Asgardian Ingots
56 STR
35 DEF
Level 8 Upgrade:
- 16,500 Hacksilver
- 3 Asgardian Ingots
- 10 Bonded Leather
65 STR
40 DEF
Level 9 Upgrade:
- 25,000 Hacksilver
- 20 Bonded Leather
- 5 Tempered Remnants
74 STR
45 DEF
PERK Defender's Relief
While Blocking, take less damage from unblockable attacks and attacks from behind. (25% alone, 50% w/ Girdle. Level 3 onwards.)
WAIST: Fortified Husk Girdle
Stats Acquisition/Costs
Level 1 Craft:
- 500 Hacksilver
6 DEF
Level 2 Upgrade:
- 600 Hacksilver
- 3 Forged Iron
17 DEF
Level 3 Upgrade:
- 1,200 Hacksilver
- 5 Forged Iron
29 DEF
Level 4 Upgrade:
- 4,000 Hacksilver
- 2 Dwarven Steel
42 DEF
Level 5 Upgrade:
- 6,500 Hacksilver
- 4 Dwarven Steel
56 DEF
Level 6 Upgrade:
- 10,000 Hacksilver
- 1 Asgardian Ingot
72 DEF
Level 7 Upgrade:
- 13,500 Hacksilver
- 2 Asgardian Ingots
91 DEF
Level 8 Upgrade:
- 16,500 Hacksilver
- 3 Asgardian Ingots
- 10 Bonded Leather
105 DEF
Level 9 Upgrade:
- 25,000 Hacksilver
- 20 Bonded Leather
- 10 Sparkling Crystals
119 DEF
PERK Defender's Relief
While Blocking, take less damage from unblockable attacks and attacks from behind. (25% alone, 50% w/ Arm Guards. Level 3 onwards.)

Fortified Husk Set+[]

Upon entering New Game+, if the _ Set pieces have been upgraded to Level 9, Kratos can have them crafted into the _ Set+, at Brok, Sindri and Lúnda's shops.

CHEST: Fortified Husk Cuirass +
Stats Acquisition/Costs
Level 9 • Craft:
- 37,500 Hacksilver
- 10 Skap Slag
76 STR
137 DEF
Level 9 •• Upgrade:
- 40,000 Hacksilver
- 15 Skap Slag
- 10 Bonded Leather
84 STR
151 DEF
Level 9 ••• Upgrade:
- 42,500 Hacksilver
- 30 Skap Slag
- 20 Smouldering Embers
92 STR
166 DEF
Level 10 Upgrade:
- 45,000 Hacksilver
- 50 Skap Slag
- 1 Mountain Root
100 STR
180 DEF
Perk Defender's Riposte
Blocks and Parries have a Moderate LUCK chance to empower Kratos' next attack to strike with a damaging explosion.
WRIST: Fortified Husk Arm Guards +
Stats Acquisition/Costs
Level 9 • Craft:
- 27,500 Hacksilver
- 5 Skap Slag
83 STR
50 DEF
Level 9 •• Upgrade:
- 30,000 Hacksilver
- 10 Skap Slag
- 5 Bonded Leather
92 STR
55 DEF
Level 9 ••• Upgrade:
- 32,500 Hacksilver
- 20 Skap Slag
- 10 Smouldering Embers
101 STR
60 DEF
Level 10 Upgrade:
- 35,000 Hacksilver
- 30 Skap Slag
- 1 Mountain Root
110 STR
65 DEF
Perk Defender's Relief
While Blocking, take less damage from unblockable attacks and attacks from behind. (25% alone, 50% w/ Girdle.)
WAIST: Fortified Husk Girdle +
Stats Acquisition/Costs
Level 9 • Craft:
- 27,500 Hacksilver
- 5 Skap Slag
133 DEF
Level 9 •• Upgrade:
- 30,000 Hacksilver
- 10 Skap Slag
- 5 Bonded Leather
147 DEF
Level 9 ••• Upgrade:
- 32,500 Hacksilver
- 20 Skap Slag
- 10 Smouldering Embers
161 DEF
Level 10 Upgrade:
- 35,000 Hacksilver
- 30 Skap Slag
- 1 Mountain Root
175 DEF
Perk Defender's Relief
While Blocking, take less damage from unblockable attacks and attacks from behind. (25% alone, 50% w/ Arm Guards.)