Blackguard Chest
A metal cuirass with subtle embossing on it. The pattern is reminiscent of golden tangled vines, now spouting with delicate mycelium. Offers extended protection against the Shroud.
Source
Craftable
About this slot
The Melee Armor slot is rated S for current Enshrouded meta. Heavy plate that absorbs hits. Warrior / Tank builds live here; high physical resistance, low mobility, mandatory for Sword & Board Tank.
Builds for the Melee slot
2 warrior preset builds scale off this armor category — ranked by tier.
- Sword & Board TankSWarrior
Plate-armor frontline that eats hits and counters. Heavy/Shiny Plates + Brute keep damage low, Battle Heal + Absorb close the gap on health management.
- Berserker BarbarianAWarrior
2-hander tornado. Barbarian + Blood Rage drive damage uphill the longer the fight runs, Whirlwind Crescendo + Relentless keep the chain going.
Blackguard Chest FAQ
How do I get Blackguard Chest in Enshrouded?
Blackguard Chest is Craftable. Check the wiki entry linked below for the exact drop mechanism + farm location notes.
What level is Blackguard Chest?
Blackguard Chest is a level 18 melee armor piece. Mid-game tier — Revelwood / Nomad Highlands drop.
What attribute does Blackguard Chest support?
Blackguard Chest is a Melee Armor piece — STR (Strength) — Warrior / Tank builds. Match your build's primary attribute to maximise the slot's contribution.
What builds use Blackguard Chest?
Blackguard Chest fits Melee Armor loadouts — see the matching archetype builds linked above. Best fit is the primary archetype for this armor family.
Other Melee Armor
Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.
- Blackguard BootsCommon
A warrior's boots that used to brandish a golden sheen. They've dulled due to the fungal overgrowth. Offers extended protection against the Shroud.
Lv 18 - Blackguard GlovesCommon
Reinforced gloves with makeshift chitin plating.
Lv 18 - Blackguard HelmetCommon
A helmet made from petrified insectoid critter legs assembled to grasp at the wearer's face like claws. Offers extended protection against the Shroud.
Lv 18 - Blackguard TrousersCommon
A pair of rotting pants, held together by stabilizing chitin shells. Offers extended protection against the Shroud.
Lv 18 - Guardian BootsCommon
Hefty boots. They will leave considerable footprints in the ground when you defend those in need.
Lv 18 - Guardian ChestplateCommon
Prodigious tin armor. The glistening sheen inspires hope.
Lv 18 - Guardian GlovesCommon
Big and bulky gloves, usually worn when wielding large weaponry and shields.
Lv 18 - Guardian HelmetCommon
Seeing this helmet makes others feel safe and secure.
Lv 18 - Guardian TrousersCommon
Trousers that were made from a very stiff material.
Lv 18 - Knight BootsCommon
A knight's boots. They've seen much peril and anguish.
Lv 18 - Knight ChestplateCommon
A knight's chestplate. It has a fading heroic aura.
Lv 18 - Knight GlovesCommon
Royal gloves, befitting a true knight of honor.
Lv 18