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This is the Low Rank Gunner Version of the Hornet Armor.

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Hornet Armor

Type:Gunner
for Male and Female
Rarity: 3, Total Slots: 6
General Information
Hornetaur.jpg Total Defenses:
Initial Defense 55
Max Defense 195 (?)
Fire Resistance -25
Water Resistance 10
Ice Resistance -20
Thunder Resistance -15
Dragon Resistance 15
Skill Effects: High Grade Earplugs, Dragon Res +5, Demonic Protection
Armor Pieces
Head Hornet Cap
Torso Hornet Vest
Arms Hornet Guards
Waist Hornet Coat
Feet Hornet Leggings

Slots and Description[]

Armor Piece Name Slots Description

Hornet Cap
OO Covered in strong Hornetaur materials. Heavy armor with notable Dragon resistance.

Hornet Vest
O Covered in strong Hornetaur materials. Its crafting has more than 100 steps.

Hornet Guards
O Made of Hornetaur material. Even small parts are crafted with attention to detail.

Hornet Coat
O Made of Hornetaur material. High Dragon Res makes it a dragon hunter essential.

Hornet Leggings
O Covered in strong Hornetaur materials. Crafted in a time consuming detailed process.

Creation[]

Items Required Cost
Hornetaur Head x3, Hornetaur Shell x3, Vibrant Pelt x1, Monster Fluid x1 1350z
Hornetaur Wing x2, Hornetaur Shell x4, Disk Stone x3, Killer Beetle x1 1350z
Hornetaur Wing x3, Hornetaur Shell x3, Iron Ore x5, Monster Fluid x1 1350z
Hornetaur Wing x2, Hornetaur Shell x4, Carpenterbug x3, Monster Fluid x1 1350z
Hornetaur Wing x3, Hornetaur Shell x3, Earth Crystal x4, Killer Beetle x1 1350z
Total
Hornetaur Head x3, Hornetaur Shell x17, Vibrant Pelt x1, Monster Fluid x3, Hornetaur Wing x10, Disk Stone x3, Killer Beetle x2, Iron Ore x5, Carpenterbug x3, Earth Crystal x4
6750z

Armor Stats[]

Defense[]

Initial
Defense
Max
Defense
Resistances
Fir Wat Ice Thn Drg
11 39 (?) -5 +2 -4 -3 +3
11 39 (?) -5 +2 -4 -3 +3
11 39 (?) -5 +2 -4 -3 +3
11 39 (?) -5 +2 -4 -3 +3
11 39 (?) -5 +2 -4 -3 +3
TOTAL 55 195 (?) -25 +10 -20 -15 +15

Skills[]

Skill
Class
Skill Points Total
Points
Active
Skills
HearProtct +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +15 High Grade Earplugs
Dragon Res +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +10 Dragon Res +5
Protection -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -10 Demonic Protection
Gathering +2 +2 +2 +6



  • The armor gives the following skills:
  1. High Grade Earplug: Immune to all monster roars.
  2. Dragon Res +5: Increases Dragon Resistance by 5.
  3. Demonic Protection: 25% chance to receive 25% more of received damage.

Defense Levels[]

Armor Level Armor Defense Armor Sphere Required Upgrade Cost
2 13 Armor Sphere x1 158z
3 15 Armor Sphere x1 158z
4 17 Armor Sphere x1 158z
5 19 Armor Sphere x1 158z
6 21 Armor Sphere+ x1 242z
7 23 Armor Sphere+ x1 242z
8 25 Armor Sphere+ x1 242z
9 27 Armor Sphere+ x1 242z
10 29 Hrd Armor Sphere x1 316z
11 31 Hrd Armor Sphere x1 316z
12 33 Ryl Armor Sphere x1 1270z
13 35 Ryl Armor Sphere x1 1270z
14 37 Ryl Armor Sphere x1 1270z
15 39 Ryl Armor Spher+ x1 1270z

Total Armor Spheres Per Piece[]

Total Armor Spheres Total Cost
Armor Sphere (4), Armor Sphere+ (4), Hrd Armor Sphere (2), Ryl Armor Sphere (4) 7312z

Total Armor Spheres For Set[]

Total Armor Spheres Total Cost
Armor Sphere (20), Armor Sphere+ (20), hrd Armor Sphere (10), Ryl Armor Sphere (20) 36560z