What is the best armorset so far?

[[B&H]andreas99100]

With the final DLC being released, what is the best armor set in the game so far? I would like to know so I can be prepared for the final episode of Frontier Rider

[Mr. Boniface]

I would say Black Cerberus. But you need to be at least CP105 to do something viable with it.

You mentionned Frontier Rider... The set can vary depending of the modifiers you use too.
If you don't use any, I would suggest the Asclepius set[thesurge.wiki.fextralife.com].

The reason is, that the Nanite Masses, once belittled, will do 99% of the time the same attack ; an horizontal slash. The ting is, regardless of the Nanite Masses aim, you can interrupt it by doing a counter-attack (block jump/duck attack).
Doing so will stagger the nanite masses and gives you energy for it. Since the nanite masses can't die if you don't overcharge them, you can get as much energy as you want before killing them.
So, with a set that uses the medi-voltaic implant, it's for me, the best to use against nanite masses.

[Adeon Hawkwood]

Personally I'm partial to using Crysallid for general combat and Eagle for boss fights. Combining Crysallid with the implant that heals on an execute move is nice for general healing. I like Eagle for boss fights since it gives 33% more implant charges so more healing there are well. Since both are Operator class the power requirements are low meaning more power for implants.

I haven't really experimented with Asclepius but it would probably also work with a similar strategy to the Crysallid set.

Personally I'm not a huge fan of the Goliath sets, they have some interesting set bonuses but the high core power requirements (and requirements for specific implant sets) mean they aren't that great until you get into NG+ or even NG++.

[@Ixxmantisxxl]

I wish I had the DLC for this game. I am in NG+ level 300+ sporting a maxxed out Claw and Chrysalis Set. Got to say that the Heal per Kill from the set is amazing.

[h8grenade]

i'm still using the lynx set. fast attack speed is always a good choice. i've also used the asclepius set for level grinding. the liquidator for poison sludge areas. i almost always use a twin rigged weapon. right now the claw is doing a good job. i'm in a ng++ game cleaning up the last achievements.

[fairsalads]

Since PS4 members got this game for FREE this month so I downloaded and played around 20 hours, the first good 10 hours I was tried to level CP to 45 so I can use the DLC Angel MK4 gear set included the weapon, the armor look amazing (full set bonus give attack speed to all code name weapons and energy gain) and available to farm at the starter zone, the weapon is best weapon before you beat the boss PAX.

[StephBx]

Yes, the Angel set look good but it is a really fragile one. I found more practical to farm it for the higher level components and us them to upgrade a rhino set. And yes, it is possible to farm a full rhino set before fighting the PAX.

[telvann]

Ironmaus

[ParasiteX]

The best set is the one you think looks the coolest. The cool factor alone improves your combat effectiveness by 369%.

[fairsalads]

Originally posted by ParasiteX🤡🌎:

The best set is the one you think looks the coolest. The cool factor alone improves your combat effectiveness by 369%.

I wish its work that way for me LOL
The same gear set and same weapon type like Valkyrie vs Claw of Geltal different is HUGE, with Val I got 327 attack and claw give me 680....I have to gave up the cool looking weapon and stick with that dam Claw! Same for Codename: Moonlight vs MG Judge v2.0, Codename: Elise vs Reaver

[RabidChoco]

I know this is an old-ish topic, but as my usual gear set, I prefer MANTIS as an all-around armor. Good defense, no slowdown, (marginally) lowers stamina costs, and the set bonus works well with Medi-Voltaic Injection and Adrenaline Shunt.
For the Frontier Riders stuff? I go in with the Stealthy Assassin set most episodes, though it's not as practical in the last few with the halved robot zombies and especially the Masses.

It really does depend on one's playstyle, what the best gear set is.

[Monster]

I always use Black Cerberus. But it's not because of it's benefit, I just love it's looking.

[DEVOLVE MINHA CACHAÇA!]

Black Cerberus does stand among all armor sets in the defense aspect, but it consumes a lot of core power, so it might be difficult to create a build with this armor set.

It also amplifies damage when energy is high, so it can be quite useful.

[Vanryth]

gorgon is insane for my preferences, so yeah i use this.

[DEVOLVE MINHA CACHAÇA!]

Originally posted by Vanryth:

gorgon is insane for my preferences, so yeah i use this.

I like this one too, it's very useful for extended fights with bosses, the quick stamina regen bonus is quite useful.