Obsidian Armor Set

A Tenacity-focused defensive set for parry, counter and heavy-trading builds. It rewards maintaining Tenacity by reducing direct HP damage and stacking resistance against Critical and Affinity damage.
Set Type: Defensive Armor Set
Equips in the Helmet, Chest Armor, Bracers and Greaves slots.

Set Bonuses

2 PiecesPhysical Defense Increase
4 PiecesTenacity reduces HP damage taken by 5%. Taking a hit while under Tenacity grants Obsidian Armor for 5 seconds, reducing the chance to receive Critical DMG by 2% and Affinity DMG by 1%. This effect stacks up to 5 times.

Short Description

Obsidian Armor, also referred to as Ebonward in some references, is built for parry/counter-heavy and Tenacity-focused defensive setups. The set becomes stronger the more consistently your build can enter or maintain Tenacity during close-range exchanges.

At full stacks, the set provides strong protection against burst-focused opponents by lowering the chance of taking Critical and Affinity damage while you continue fighting aggressively.

Commonly Used Weapons

Best with frequent Tenacity: these weapon recommendations are not mandatory, but Snowparting Blade and Phalanxbane Blade naturally fit the set's Tenacity-driven playstyle.

How to Obtain

SourceRegion / Activity
Dassan PassHexi

Ideal Usage

This set excels in PvE boss fights and PvP situations where you can reliably trigger Tenacity. The immediate 5% HP damage reduction gives you a solid baseline while the stacking Critical and Affinity resistance makes repeated trades safer against burst-heavy enemies.

It is especially effective for players who prefer to stay aggressive while defending through parries, counters and Tenacity rather than relying on passive shielding or long-distance avoidance.

Best fit: Tenacity uptime, parry/counter builds, Snowparting Blade, Phalanxbane Blade, PvP duels and boss encounters with predictable heavy hits.