Guardian Gloves
Big and bulky gloves, usually worn when wielding large weaponry and shields.
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.
Guardian Gloves FAQ
How do I get Guardian Gloves in Enshrouded?
Guardian Gloves is Craftable. Check the wiki entry linked below for the exact drop mechanism + farm location notes.
What level is Guardian Gloves?
Guardian Gloves is a level 18 melee armor piece. Mid-game tier — Revelwood / Nomad Highlands drop.
What attribute does Guardian Gloves support?
Guardian Gloves 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 Guardian Gloves?
Guardian Gloves 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 ChestCommon
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.
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 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