If your Enshrouded plan calls for a Melee Armor, this is your shortlist: 80 of the 112 entries that all share that Type. The table shows what each one actually does, so you can pick the one that fills the slot you need.
The full Armor list
| Name | Type | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventurer Helmet | Melee | 10 - 15 | A simple but reliable helmet. You might still get a bump or two if you get hit, but that’s part of the fun. |
| Adventurer Chest | Melee | 10 - 15 | Warm, light, and agile. This piece of armor is a great fit for adventurers! The red scarf is especially daring. |
| Adventurer Gloves | Melee | 10 - 15 | Sturdy gloves that protect the hands while exploring. The red markings on them represent bravery. |
| Adventurer Trousers | Melee | 10 - 15 | No matter how they may wear and tear, these pants can always be patched up again! That makes them suitable for bold explorers. |
| Adventurer Boots | Melee | 10 - 15 | These boots are perfect for any terrain. Easy to clean, robust, and light. |
| Gloom Monarch Helmet | Melee | 23 | It’s said that the original owner of this helmet wore it to hide his many facial scars. Whether this is true is uncertain. |
| Gloom Monarch Chestplate | Melee | 23 | A fearsome chest piece. It’s rumored to have belonged to a fallen warrior whose name is never spoken out loud. |
| Gloom Monarch Gloves | Melee | 23 | Legends say that these gloves once belonged to a dark ruler whose name has been wiped from the history books. |
| Gloom Monarch Trousers | Melee | 23 | This forgotten piece of armor is covered in dried blood and shrouded in darkness. Maybe it should have stayed lost. |
| Gloom Monarch Boots | Melee | 23 | These boots seemingly once belonged to a ruler who’s name has been lost to time. It faded into oblivion, leaving only a title and lingering curse. |
| Elite Hollow Helmet | Melee | 23 | An extravagant helmet with red plumes, traditionally worn by high-ranking army commanders. |
| Elite Hollow Chest Plate | Melee | 23 | A combination of rust-red fabric, metal plates, and gold accents. The latter usually matches the Hollow’s gold teeth! |
| Elite Hollow Gloves | Melee | 23 | Heavy gloves, usually carried by bony or rotting ice-cold fingers. |
| Elite Hollow Pants | Melee | 23 | Cloth pants that are ripped and torn. A keen eye can spot sprinkles of died blood on them. |
| Elite Hollow Boots | Melee | 23 | These boots are enhanced with metal plates, providing more defense to the sensitive shins of the skeletons wearing them. |
| Brazen Bull Helmet | Melee | 30-35 | A heavy helmet, adorned with the imposing horns of a bull and a tall, far-reaching crest. The faceplate only leaves room for the eyes, letting the wearer’s red-hot anger radiate outwards. |
| Brazen Bull Chest | Melee | 30-35 | If anyone dares to engage you in close combat, they’ll get a taste of your wildly thrashing spiked shoulder pads. Your defense will be impenetrable, and the cuts you’ll leave will be deep. |
| Brazen Bull Gloves | Melee | 30-35 | Catching a backhand from these spiked gloves will bring even the most vigilant attacker to their knees. |
| Brazen Bull Trousers | Melee | 30-35 | These leg guards protect the wearer’s sides from incoming strikes. |
| Brazen Bull Boots | Melee | 30-35 | No one will get through you whilst you stand your ground in these regal boots. |
| Blackguard Helmet | Melee | 18 | A helmet made from petrified insectoid critter legs assembled to grasp at the wearer’s face like claws. Offers extended protection against the Shroud. |
| Blackguard Chest | Melee | 18 | A metal cuirass with subtle embossing on it. The pattern is reminiscent of golden tangled vines, now sprouting with delicate mycelium. Offers extended protection against the Shroud. |
| Blackguard Gloves | Melee | 18 | Reinforced gloves with makeshift chitin plating. |
| Blackguard Trousers | Melee | 18 | A pair of rotting pants, held together by stabilizing chitin shells. Offers extended protection against the Shroud. |
| Blackguard Boots | Melee | 18 | 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. |
| Golden Bulwark Helmet | Melee | 43 | Just one look into these eyes and your enemies will want to turn the other way. That was your first line of defense, and you didn’t have to lift a finger. |
| Golden Bulwark Chest Plate | Melee | 43 | A gold-plated chest plate, heavy and imposing - piercing it would be no easy task. |
| Golden Bulwark Gloves | Melee | 43 | Blocking feels effortless in these gloves, and the crystals catch the sun with every move. |
| Golden Bulwark Pants | Melee | 43 | The pants might not look like much, but they actually do their job of protecting your life in battle. |
| Golden Bulwark Boots | Melee | 43 | You’ve likely never work foot armor this light, but give it a shot - the chest plate’s weight needs counterbalancing somewhere. |
| Emberguard Helmet | Melee | 45 | The crest atop this helmet stretches upwards, caressing the skies like the crown of an Ancient Spire and willing to frame within it the light of the sun. |
| Crestflame Helmet | Melee | 45 | Vibrant plumes emerge from the crest of this helmet and meander forth like smoke. They remind one of the Mother Flame’s light as it fades against the dusk. |
| Crestflame Gloves | Melee | 45 | Heavy gloves, held together by pairs of belts and buckles. With these, you can grab whoever dares to threaten the Mother Flame straight by their wretched throat. |
| Crestflame Pants | Melee | 45 | These are trousers that were created using superior ancient forging techniques. They bear the same mystical radial lines favoured by the ancient masters. |
| Crestflame boots | Melee | 45 | Tall boots that are held by leather straps on the inside, and carry a thick layer of additional sheeting towards the outside. They end in kneegards which press upwards further in a radial shape. |
| Emberguard Boots | Melee | 45 | Imposing boots that leave a deep imprint wherever they step. They possess additional plating towards the outer sides, protecting the wearer from low blows. |
| Emberguard Gloves | Melee | 45 | Proud gloves forged from the finest celestium. Two metal ridges protrude from each spine, enabling the warrior wearing them to push their way through hordes of enemies if needed. |
| Emberguard Pants | Melee | 45 | A pattern ripples across the fabric, creating subtle peaks and valleys as fingers draw across it. |
| Crestflame Chest | Melee | 45 | |
| Emberguard Chestplate | Melee | 45 | A venerated chestplate that reflects the light of the Mother Flame on its polished, angular surface. Anyone who brandishes this armor vows to be the sword of the Flame and the guard of the light. |
| Rising Fighter Helmet | Melee | 5-10 | A head piece to keep your skull safe when diving into battle. |
| Rising Fighter Chest | Melee | 8 | Light, polstered and ready to take a few hits - the perfect chest armor for begginer. |
| Rising Fighter Gloves | Melee | 8 | Gloves made for beginner fighters. Robust, but agile. They will mainly protect you from blisters when swinging your sword. |
| Rising Fighter Trousers | Melee | 8 | Polstered trousers to dampen your fall in fighting practice. |
| Rising Fighter Boots | Melee | 8 | Footwork is the most important skill of swordsmanship. These boots should make learning the first steps easier. |
| Guardian Helmet | Melee | 18 | Seeing this helmet makes others feel safe and secure. |
| Guardian Chestplate | Melee | 18 | Prodigious tin armor. The glistening sheen inspires hope. |
| Guardian Gloves | Melee | 18 | Big and bulky gloves, usually worn when wielding large weaponry and shields. |
| Guardian Trousers | Melee | 18 | Trousers that were made from a very stiff material. |
| Guardian Boots | Melee | 18 | Hefty boots. They will leave considerable footprints in the ground when you defend those in need. |
| Mercenary Helmet | Melee | 18 | This sturdy Mercenary Helmet protects your eyes and hides your expression, making you appear fearless and intimidating. |
| Mercenary Chest | Melee | 18 | A heavy breastplate that has lost its shine, but not its notoriety. |
| Mercenary Gloves | Melee | 18 | Mercenary Gloves. They’re worth their weight in gold. |
| Mercenary Trousers | Melee | 18 | A piece of leg armor that already looks like it has seen many years of use. |
| Mercenary Boots | Melee | 18 | Some scratched up Mercenary Boots. Kick your enemies when they’re down ! |
| Rogue Helmet | Melee | 23 | A sturdy helmet that protects the wearer from slashes, cuts and scars. |
| Rogue Chestplate | Melee | 23 | A well - balanced chest piece that lets the wearer regenerate their energy faster. |
| Rogue Gloves | Melee | 23 | Protects the fingers from traps and cuts. A rogue’s best friend ! |
| Rogue Boots | Melee | 23 | Adventures who wear these fearsome boots should not be messed with. |
| Guard of the North Helmet | Melee | 13 | |
| Guard of the North Chestplate | Melee | 13 | Untouched by the Flame, and veiled in a lingering cold. This armor used to belong to Lord Vorgroth, who was rumored to have a frozen heart that splinters and breaks with every tired beat. |
| Guard of the North Gloves | Melee | 13 | |
| Guard of the North Pants | Melee | 13 | Pants that were formerly worn by soldiers of Lord Vorgoth, oldest son to Queen Pikemead. Legends say he was consumed by the Shroud after the Ancients pushed him off Howling Pike’s summit. |
| Guard of the North Boots | Melee | 13 | |
| Knight Helmet | Melee | 18 | The helmet of a long - forgotten knight. With a bit of polish, it will be as good as new. |
| Knight Chestplate | Melee | 18 | A knight’s chestplate. It has a fading heroic aura. |
| Knight Gloves | Melee | 18 | Royal gloves, befitting a true knight of honor. |
| Knight Trousers | Melee | 18 | Knightly pants. The cloth attached brandishes a glorious golden thread. |
| Knight Boots | Melee | 18 | A knight’s boots. They’ve seen much peril and anguish. |
| Radiant Paladin Helmet | Melee | 25+ | A brightly burning visage graces this helmet, setting both the battlefield and hearts alike ablaze. |
| Radiant Paladin Chestplate | Melee | 35-40 | Showcase your beaming soul of flames and cast out all evil once and for all! The light thunders and roars with every heartbeat. |
| Radiant Paladin Gloves | Melee | 25 | These gloves radiate warmth and safety as if they were forged in pure liquid light. |
| Radiant Paladin Trousers | Melee | 25 | This pair of trousers looks plain at first glance, but the craftsmanship allows the wearer to produce and retain more warmth from within. |
| Radiant Paladin Boots | Melee | 30+ | Expertly crafted boots. They’ve been embellished with flame-spouting shields, a roaring inferno only kept at bay through vigilance. |
| Mountain’s Shadow Helmet | Melee | 33 | A gloomy helmet, hiding an even darker gaze. The crest around the brow casts a shadow over the wearer’s eyes, hiding their intention. |
| Mountain’s Shadow Chest | Melee | 33 | |
| Mountain’s Shadow Gloves | Melee | 33 | Dark leather patterned arm guards wrapped in ashen grey strings. Wool padding peeks out from beneath them when wielding your weapon fiercly. |
| Mountain’s Shadow Trousers | Melee | 33 | A pair of charcoal black, loosely fitted pants. The larger silhouette stems from the extensive wool padding inside. |
| Mountain’s Shadow Boots | Melee | 33 | These boots repeat the same weaving technique from the Mountain’s Shadow Gloves. They cover the knees and provide ideal protection when stumbling through dark, icy caves or forgotten fortresses. |
| Greatsword Gauntlets | Melee | 45 | Heavy gauntlets that aim to protect your hands in combat. You can swing your blade fearlessly with these. |
| Soldier Helmet | Melee | 23 | A finely crafted helmet, usually worn by the kingdom’s most feared warriors and generals. |
| Tank Helmet | Melee | 13 | A copper helmet that keeps your skull from harm while you protect your allies. |
| Tank Chestplate | Melee | 13 | The improved copper coating of this Tank Chestplate can withstand many more blows at the frontlines of battle. |
| Tank Gloves | Melee | 13 | Copper - plated gloves that protect the wearer’s tender hands during a brawl. |
| Tank Trousers | Melee | 13 | These padded trousers have been hastily stitched at the seams. Despite that, they hold up well. |
| Tank Boots | Melee | 13 | A shiny pair of boots. They’re so heavy that you’ll practically be immovable when wearing them. |
| Rogue Trousers | Melee | 23 | The metal plates provide added protection against jagged or poisoned arrows. |
| Warden Helmet | Melee | 23 | Command respect with this Warden Helmet. |
| Warden Chestplate | Melee | 23 | An incredibly sturdy chest piece, often worn by generals or select members of the royal guard. It inspired fear as much as respect. |
| Warden Gloves | Melee | 23 | Heavy gloves that can swing any weapon with added might. |
| Warden Trousers | Melee | 23 | Gray pants which have been refined with expertly crafted metal parts. |
| Warden Boots | Melee | 23 | No one can tread past you when you’re wearing these steadfast boots. |
| Soldier Chestplate | Melee | 23 | This regal soldier’s armor symbolizes chivalry, glory, and valor. |
| Soldier Gloves | Melee | 23 | Few enemies can withstand even an unarmed blow dealt with these gloves. |
| Soldier Trousers | Melee | 23 | Thick and reliable pants. Not very breathable, unfortunately. |
| Soldier Boots | Melee | 23 | A pair of boots which is covered in silvery scales. Your ankles will be safe and sound with these. |
| Warrior Helmet | Melee | 13 | Dive headfirst into battle with this Warrior Helmet! |
| Warrior Chest | Melee | 13 | Risky but agile upper body armor. At least your shoulders will be safe from harm with these impressive spaulders! |
| Warrior Arms | Melee | 13 | The metal parts on these reinforced gloves are bent from one too many reckless swings |
| Warrior Trousers | Melee | 13 | The pieces that cover the sides of these pants have been carefully forged to defend against flanking attacks. |
| Warrior Boots | Melee | 13 | These boots were designed to allow for reckless charges and dashes. The metal tips at the front prevent you from stubbing your toes. |
| Wolf’s Fang Hood | Melee | 33 | A hood fashioned from the scalp of a white wolf. The fangs at the front are still attached. |
| Wolf’s Fang Chest | Melee | 33 | A robust chest piece, adorned with the fur of a white wolf. The colors blend in well with snowed-in, grey mountains. |
| Wolf’s Fang Gloves | Melee | 33 | Silver-framed metal gloves with elaborate finger plates. The fingertip covers sharpen at the end into claw-like points. |
| Wolf’s Fang Trousers | Melee | 33 | A pair of pants with leather greaves. They don’t rustle while moving and muffle every little sound while sneaking around. |
| Wolf’s Fang Boots | Melee | 33 | These spiked boots can cause a lot of damage when used to pierce arteries in one, swift swinging kick. |
| Sunpiercer Helmet | Melee | 43 | Embody golden grandeur with this ornate helm - and a gaze as unyielding as stone itself. |
| Sunpiercer Chestplate | Melee | 43 | The gleaming gold and vibrant green crystals adorning the chestplate make it a shield and a statement of enduring strength. Watch out for the spiked shoulder pads! |
| Sunpiercer Gloves | Melee | 43 | These gloves offer you sufficient protection when you engage in melee combat. |
| Sunpiercer Pants | Melee | 43 | These pants are just as short as a foe’s lifespan in your presence. |
| Sunpiercer Shoes | Melee | 43 | Thanks to their wrapping technique, these shoes provide good support while allowing you to remain agile. |
| Vorgoth’s Soulbound Boots | Melee | 45 | Solid metal and forged shut. No gap, no give. |
What the Armor data tells us
If you only remember one thing: the type split is the fastest way to narrow 112 Armor down. Melee is the largest group at 80 of the 112 entries, so start your comparison there before looking at anything else. Note: 5 of the 112 entries have no written description in the source data — for those you are reading stats only, so trust the numbers, not assumptions.
By the numbers, the standouts are Emberguard Helmet with the highest Level (45). They set the ceiling for the whole Armor set.
Entries worth a closer look
Emberguard Chestplate — A venerated chestplate that reflects the light of the Mother Flame on its polished, angular surface. Anyone who brandishes this armor vows to be the Crestflame boots — Tall boots that are held by leather straps on the inside, and carry a thick layer of additional sheeting towards the outside. They end in kneegards Mountain’s Shadow Boots — These boots repeat the same weaving technique from the Mountain’s Shadow Gloves. They cover the knees and provide ideal protection when stumbling Brazen Bull Chest — If anyone dares to engage you in close combat, they’ll get a taste of your wildly thrashing spiked shoulder pads. Your defense will be impenetrable Brazen Bull Helmet — A heavy helmet, adorned with the imposing horns of a bull and a tall, far-reaching crest. The faceplate only leaves room for the eyes, letting the Guard of the North Chestplate — Untouched by the Flame, and veiled in a lingering cold. This armor used to belong to Lord Vorgroth, who was rumored to have a frozen heart that Guard of the North Pants — Pants that were formerly worn by soldiers of Lord Vorgoth, oldest son to Queen Pikemead. Legends say he was consumed by the Shroud after the Ancients
As the source data describes one entry: “A simple but reliable helmet. You might still get a bump or two if you get hit, but that’s part of the fun.”