| “ | 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.) | |