Plastron Set

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This crafted armor set is wearable only by Dark Knights level 71 and over. It adds a large amount of attack but at a very costly penalty in the increase of damage taken.
See Plastron +1 Set for the high quality version.

Number of Pieces: 5

Cost to store: Cannot be stored.

Level	Armor Piece
71	Black Sallet [Head] All Races DEF: 22 Accuracy +5 Attack +9 Damage Taken +9% Enhances Effect of "Absorb" Spells Lv. 71 DRK
71	Plastron [Body] All Races DEF: 40 STR+8 Attack +16 Damage Taken +14% Adds "Refresh" Effect Lv. 71 DRK
71	Black Gadlings [Hands] All Races DEF: 15 STR+4 Attack +8 Damage Taken +6% Enhances Effect of "Absorb" Spells Lv. 71 DRK
71	Black Cuisses [Legs] All Races DEF: 29 STR+4 Attack +14 Damage Taken +13% Enhances effect of "Absorb" spells Lv. 71 DRK
71	Black Sollerets [Feet] All Races DEF: 13 STR+3 Attack +8 Damage Taken +8% Enhances Effect of "Absorb" Spells Lv. 71 DRK

Set Summary

• Defense: 119
• STR +19
• Accuracy +5
• Attack +55
• Damage Taken +50%
• Enhances Effect of "Absorb" Spells
• Adds Refresh effect

Historical Background

A Plastron was leather or iron body armor worn over a Hauberk.