Patch 1.1 completely redefined endgame gearing in V Rising. With the addition of powerful Tier 9 armor sets and new set bonuses that synergize directly with legendary weapons, knowing which armor to pair with your favorite weapon is crucial for dominating in both PvE and PvP. If you haven’t yet seen our full breakdown of legendary weapons, check out our dedicated guide here: V Rising 1.1 Legendary Weapon Tier List – Best PvP & PvE Choices. This guide focuses on the best armor sets, what bonuses they offer, and which legendary weapons they synergize with most effectively.
This tier list considers both PvE and PvP effectiveness. Some armor sets excel in burst damage for duels, while others offer sustained power or durability ideal for raids and farming.
🔰 Tier List Overview (PvE & PvP Context)
| Tier | Armor Set | Strengths | Best Weapon Synergy |
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| S | Dracula’s Shadow | Spell crit burst, MS, lifesteal | Pistols, Whip, Slashers |
| S | Dracula’s Grim | Attack speed, spell power, veil buffs | Daggers, Pistols, Slashers |
| S | Shadowmoon | Crit chance, primary attack lifesteal | Sword, Twinblades |
| A | Maleficer Scholar | Spell power + CRR | Reaper, Crossbow, Whip |
| A | Dread Plate | DR, healing received | Mace, Greatsword, Sword |
| A | Dracula’s Dread | CRR + heal, shield strength | Longbow, Reaper, Whip |
| B | Blood Hunter | Physical power boost | Axe, Twinblades |
| B | Dark Magus | Spell crit scaling | Crossbow, Reaper |
| B | Dawnthorn | Movement speed | Claws, Spear |
Dracula’s Shadow (Tier 9)
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Bonuses:
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+MS (3%) / +Phys Crit (5%) per piece
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+30% Phys Crit (2 pieces)
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Primary Attack Leech (10%) (3 pieces)
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Veil casts grant Phys Crit (15%) and MS (10%) (4 pieces)
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Best with: Pistols, Whip, Slashers – perfect for crit-based burst builds and veil-heavy combos.
Dracula’s Grim (Tier 9)
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Bonuses:
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+AS / +Lifesteal / +Spell Power per piece
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Veil cast grants Spell Crit + Attack Speed
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Best with: Daggers, Slashers, Pistols – stacking speed + veil burst.
Shadowmoon (Tier 8)
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Bonuses:
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Crit chance + Primary attack lifesteal
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Physical Crit Damage (25%) with 3 pieces
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Best with: Sword, Twinblades – sustain-heavy melee pressure.
Maleficer Scholar (Tier 8)
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Bonuses:
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Spell CRR + Power, scaling from crit
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Consistent DPS caster setup
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Best with: Reaper, Crossbow – AoE + spell burst users
Dread Plate (Tier 8)
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Bonuses:
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Damage Reduction, Healing Received
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Best with: Mace, Greatsword – frontliners and tanks
Summary
For every legendary weapon in V Rising 1.1, there’s an ideal armor set to boost its strengths. Whether you’re stacking crit for Veil burst or maximizing spell uptime, smart synergy between gear and weapon will define your build’s success. Focus on completing full sets to unlock 3/4-piece bonuses, and always pair your playstyle (burst, sustain, kiting) with the correct armor line.
