Footwear
24 pieces tracked
Footwear affects movement speed in both directions — lighter boots can raise it, heavy plate can lower it — so the slot is a genuine trade-off between mobility and protection rather than a pure stat race. Most pairs are modest vendor purchases, which makes the outlier stand out: the Frostcursed Plate Boots from the Well of Tragedy carry the slot's best attack and defense while also granting bonus XP and faster climbing, effects nothing else in the category offers. Until you make that trip, pick boots by how much speed you are willing to give up for defense.
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Part of the elite Shadow set with the highest boot defense at 7. Hidden behind a waterfall, requiring the Stab skill to access.
The most powerful boots in the game with 17 attack and 5 defense. Part of the Frostcursed set, also granting extra XP and climbing speed.
PS5-exclusive plate boots with the highest base attack of 18 for footwear. PlayStation players gain a significant combat edge with these equipped.
Boots of Hernand's elite ceremonial guard. High attack and defense make them a premium footwear choice for dedicated Hernand faction members.
Premium plate boots from the Kairos set with 18 attack. Exclusive to Deluxe Edition, matching endgame footwear from the very start.
All Footwear: Full Stats Table
Pieces with a dedicated page link to full analysis and comparisons.
| Name | Defense | Attack | MV Speed | Rarity | Special Effect | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plate Boots of the Shadows | 7 | 16 | — | Rare | — | Found in Frostclaw Cave, behind a waterfall southwest of Hernand; use Stab to enter |
| 5 | 17 | — | Rare | — | Found in the Well of Tragedy in southern Demeniss | |
| Grotevant Plate Boots | 3 | 18 | — | Uncommon | — | PS5 exclusive bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game |
| Hernand Ceremonial Guard Boots | 4 | 17 | — | Uncommon | — | Purchased from the Hernand Contribution Shop for 14 Contribution Points |
| Kairos Plate Boots | 3 | 18 | — | Uncommon | — | Deluxe Edition bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game |
 Odeck's Protector Plate Boots | 5 | 16 | +1 | Rare | — | Found in a treasure chest in the Hernand region |
 Solas Plate Boots | 3 | 18 | — | Uncommon | — | Reward for completing Chapter 7; also purchasable from shops across Pywel |
 Hungering Fang Leather Boots | 4 | 16 | +1 | Uncommon | — | Found in a hidden treasure chest in the Hernand Highlands |
 Scholastone Boots | 4 | 15 | +1 | Uncommon | — | Obtained during Scholastone Institute quests in Chapter 4 |
 Demenissian Uniform Leather Boots | 4 | 13 | +1 | Uncommon | — | Damiane's starting boots; automatically equipped when you first use her |
 Canta Plate Boots | 3 | 13 | — | Uncommon | — | Purchased from Rhett's Equipment Shop in Hernand for 1.94 Silver after completing 'For Honor' quest |
 Grey Wolf Leather Boots | 2 | 13 | — | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 Helms' Leather Boots | 2 | 12 | +1 | Common | — | Found in a treasure chest in the Helms territory |
 Unyielding Warrior's Plate Boots | 4 | 10 | — | Uncommon | — | Purchased from armor vendors in Hernand |
 Unyielding Hero's Plate Boots | 4 | 10 | — | — | 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Bloodbane I, Rend I) Max Defense 21 when fully refined. | Reward for Above the Law Challenge "The Vanished Wagon" (Sealed Abyss Artifact between Stormtallon Ridge and Calphade Castle); also sold in Thalwynd |
 Lauques Leather Boots | 2 | 11 | +2 | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 Woodbrock Leather Boots | 2 | 11 | +2 | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 Knight of Carnage Plate Boots | 2 | 11 | — | — | 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Malicebane I, Shatter II) Max Defense 19 when fully refined. | Reward for Rapier and Shield Challenge "Dancing Blade, Shining Shield III" |
 Lightning Bolt Plate Boots | 2 | 11 | — | — | Health +0.2/s regeneration; Swim Speed Multiplier 2.0 | Purchase from Bari, the Blue Witch of Kindness, at Crimson Lake on Silver Wolf Mountain (northern Pailune) — requires talking to her with the Ring of Lightning equipped after defeating Titan, the Thunder God |
 Sein Leather Boots | 1 | 11 | — | Common | — | Purchased from vendors or found in early-game areas |
 The Ashen's Leather Boots | 1 | 10 | — | — | Lightning Resistance Lv 1; Critical Rate Lv 1→2; 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Vigor II, Aegis I) Max Defense 18 when fully refined. | Reward for Life Challenge "Caves Exploration Log" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact on the road between Whisperleaf Fortress and Longleaf) |
 Hernandian Banquet Leather Boots | 1 | 9 | +1 | Common | — | Obtained during Hernand social events or purchased from vendors |
 Ynitium Leather Boots | 1 | 9 | +1 | Common | — | Purchased from armor vendors in Hernand or found in early-game areas |
 Martial Monk's Cloth Boots | 0 | 9 | +2 | — | Movement Speed Lv 2→3; 2 Abyss Gear sockets Max Defense 12 when fully refined. | Received at Jijeong School during "Six Statues and the Beast" (Chapter IX); unique set pieces also sold at the Back-Alley Shop in Miquun |
Pieces with Special Effects
Special effects are what separate endgame armor from stat sticks — immunities counter specific boss debuffs, and resistances matter in elemental regions. Every piece in this slot that carries one is listed here.
Unyielding Hero's Plate Boots
2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Bloodbane I, Rend I) Max Defense 21 when fully refined.
Reward for Above the Law Challenge "The Vanished Wagon" (Sealed Abyss Artifact between Stormtallon Ridge and Calphade Castle); also sold in Thalwynd
Knight of Carnage Plate Boots
2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Malicebane I, Shatter II) Max Defense 19 when fully refined.
Reward for Rapier and Shield Challenge "Dancing Blade, Shining Shield III"
Lightning Bolt Plate Boots
Health +0.2/s regeneration; Swim Speed Multiplier 2.0
Purchase from Bari, the Blue Witch of Kindness, at Crimson Lake on Silver Wolf Mountain (northern Pailune) — requires talking to her with the Ring of Lightning equipped after defeating Titan, the Thunder God
The Ashen's Leather Boots
Lightning Resistance Lv 1; Critical Rate Lv 1→2; 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Vigor II, Aegis I) Max Defense 18 when fully refined.
Reward for Life Challenge "Caves Exploration Log" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact on the road between Whisperleaf Fortress and Longleaf)
Martial Monk's Cloth Boots
Movement Speed Lv 2→3; 2 Abyss Gear sockets Max Defense 12 when fully refined.
Received at Jijeong School during "Six Statues and the Beast" (Chapter IX); unique set pieces also sold at the Back-Alley Shop in Miquun
How to Obtain: Every Piece by Source
Purchased from vendors
- Hernand Ceremonial Guard Boots — Purchased from the Hernand Contribution Shop for 14 Contribution Points
- Solas Plate Boots — Reward for completing Chapter 7; also purchasable from shops across Pywel
- Canta Plate Boots — Purchased from Rhett's Equipment Shop in Hernand for 1.94 Silver after completing 'For Honor' quest
- Grey Wolf Leather Boots — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Unyielding Warrior's Plate Boots — Purchased from armor vendors in Hernand
- Unyielding Hero's Plate Boots — Reward for Above the Law Challenge "The Vanished Wagon" (Sealed Abyss Artifact between Stormtallon Ridge and Calphade Castle); also sold in Thalwynd
- Lauques Leather Boots — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Woodbrock Leather Boots — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Lightning Bolt Plate Boots — Purchase from Bari, the Blue Witch of Kindness, at Crimson Lake on Silver Wolf Mountain (northern Pailune) — requires talking to her with the Ring of Lightning equipped after defeating Titan, the Thunder God
- Sein Leather Boots — Purchased from vendors or found in early-game areas
- Hernandian Banquet Leather Boots — Obtained during Hernand social events or purchased from vendors
- Ynitium Leather Boots — Purchased from armor vendors in Hernand or found in early-game areas
- Martial Monk's Cloth Boots — Received at Jijeong School during "Six Statues and the Beast" (Chapter IX); unique set pieces also sold at the Back-Alley Shop in Miquun
Quest rewards
- Scholastone Boots — Obtained during Scholastone Institute quests in Chapter 4
- Knight of Carnage Plate Boots — Reward for Rapier and Shield Challenge "Dancing Blade, Shining Shield III"
- The Ashen's Leather Boots — Reward for Life Challenge "Caves Exploration Log" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact on the road between Whisperleaf Fortress and Longleaf)
Found in chests & exploration
- Plate Boots of the Shadows — Found in Frostclaw Cave, behind a waterfall southwest of Hernand; use Stab to enter
- Frostcursed Plate Boots — Found in the Well of Tragedy in southern Demeniss
- Odeck's Protector Plate Boots — Found in a treasure chest in the Hernand region
- Hungering Fang Leather Boots — Found in a hidden treasure chest in the Hernand Highlands
- Helms' Leather Boots — Found in a treasure chest in the Helms territory
Other sources
- Grotevant Plate Boots — PS5 exclusive bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game
- Kairos Plate Boots — Deluxe Edition bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game
- Demenissian Uniform Leather Boots — Damiane's starting boots; automatically equipped when you first use her