A year of Valheim has passed and with it many tweaks and updates that changed how the progression of the game can be done. It used to be that one or two pieces of armor are fit for a single biome, which is still the case for the early game, but now with the introduction of 2 new armor types, uses can vary so much more, as their importance and buffs will carry over much farther, depending on what your playstyle is. Given how much the game has changed, it’s best to revisit the armors in detail and check out if they still hold their place in the list, or if they have been replaced by something better.
As with all Valheim lists, this was written at the time of the games’ latest version (version 0.207.20) and is based on my experience in completing the game with a few friends, and will be from the perspective of a new player, progressing through the game in its current state. Armor is based on the overall usability and benefits it brings to the player.
9. Rag Tunic and Pants
What’s Good About the Rag Tunic and Pants?
When the game says “it’s better than nothing” they really mean it with this armor. The uses are as short as your time using this armor listed below.
Rag Tunic and Pants:
- Makes you less naked
- You already have ½ of the set immediately
- A freebie if you kill boars for food.
- Again, “better than nothing”
When you drop in with a new character, you’ll already have the tunic equipped, but the downside is, that it will only offer a meager 1 armor, with the pants giving the other 1 armor. Not much to say other than you’re better off moving to the next armor if you can, but if you want the complete set, it’s more doable than the next set.
