Gloves
29 pieces tracked
Gloves are the armor slot that contributes attack, which makes them closer to a weapon upgrade than a defensive choice — the strongest pairs add more damage than most weapon swaps. The ladder is clear in the data: early leather pairs add around 11 attack almost for free, the vendor ceiling is the Canta Plate Gloves once a Chapter 1 quest unlocks their shop, and the Frostcursed Plate Gloves from a hidden grotto sit far above everything else in both attack and defense. If you optimize one armor slot, community tier lists and our own rankings agree it should be this one.
Top Picks
The strongest gloves in the game with 17 attack and 5 defense. Part of the Frostcursed set with excellent ice resistance for Demeniss exploration.
PS5-exclusive plate gloves boasting the highest base attack of 18 for any gloves. A powerful advantage for PlayStation players from the very beginning.
Gloves worn by Hernand's elite ceremonial guard. High attack and defense stats make them a worthwhile investment of Contribution Points.
Premium plate gloves from the Kairos set with 18 attack. Exclusive to Deluxe Edition owners, providing endgame-level attack power from hour one.
Ornate plate gloves that shimmer with an ethereal glow. Their high attack of 15 and 4 defense make them among the best offensive gloves available.
All Gloves: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | — | Rare | — | Found in Lunar Spirit Grotto in northern Demeniss; use Stab to enter through the waterfall | |
| Grotevant Plate Gloves | 3 | 18 | — | Uncommon | — | PS5 exclusive bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game |
| Hernand Ceremonial Guard Gloves | 4 | 17 | — | Uncommon | — | Purchased from the Hernand Contribution Shop for 15 Contribution Points |
| Kairos Plate Gloves | 3 | 18 | — | Uncommon | — | Deluxe Edition bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game |
| Fluttering Radiance Plate Gloves | 4 | 15 | — | Uncommon | — | Found in a treasure chest in the mid-game regions |
 The Helms' Plate Gloves | 4 | 15 | — | Uncommon | — | Found in a treasure chest in the Helms territory |
 Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves | 5 | 12 | +1 | Rare | — | Found in Cloud Mist Cave, behind a waterfall along the river south/west of Hernand |
 Demenissian Uniform Leather Gloves | 4 | 13 | +2 | Uncommon | — | Damiane's starting gloves; automatically equipped when you first use her |
 Scorchflame Plate Gloves | 5 | 12 | — | Rare | — | Found in a treasure chest in a volcanic area |
 Blackwing Leather Gloves | 3 | 13 | +2 | Uncommon | — | Found in a treasure chest on the upper floor of the Sanctum of Penitence southern ruins; jump through a hole in the floor |
| 3 | 13 | — | Uncommon | — | Purchased from Rhett's Equipment Shop in Hernand after completing 'For Honor' quest | |
 Plate Gloves of the Fallen Kingdom | 3 | 13 | — | Uncommon | — | Found in a waterfall cave west of Hernand City; use Kliff's Stab to push through the water |
 Ator's Will Leather Gloves | 2 | 13 | — | Common | — | Found in a treasure chest in the Hernand region |
 Bolin Leather Gloves | 2 | 13 | — | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 Ironwilled Guardian's Leather Gloves | 2 | 13 | — | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 Pavis Leather Gloves | 2 | 13 | — | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 Dallaban Leather Gloves | 2 | 12 | +1 | Common | — | Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel |
 The Ashen's Plate Gloves | 4 | 10 | — | — | 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Destruction I, Bloodbane I) Max Defense 21 when fully refined. | Reward for Life Challenge "On a Storm of Beasts" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact at Odeck Floodgate) |
| 2 | 11 | — | Common | — | Obtained from Demeniss military supply chests or vendors | |
 Unyielding Hero's Plate Gloves | 2 | 11 | — | — | 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Beastbane I, Insight I) Max Defense 19 when fully refined. | Reward for Battle Challenge "Into the Barrage" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact at the east bank of Deepfog Basin, northern Hernand) |
| 1 | 11 | — | Common | — | Purchased from vendors or found in early-game areas | |
 Sunset Reed Cloth Gloves | 1 | 11 | — | Common | — | Purchased from cloth armor vendors in Pywel |
 Ynitium Leather Gloves | 1 | 11 | — | Common | — | Purchased from armor vendors in Hernand or found in early-game areas |
 Knight of Carnage Plate Gloves | 0 | 12 | — | — | 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Destruction I, Insight I) Max Defense 17 when fully refined. | Reward for Sword Challenge "Sword of Trials VI" (unlocked via Sealed Artifact at Jijeong Temple, Serpent Marsh between Demeniss and Delesyia) |
 Jester Leather Gloves | 1 | 9 | +2 | Common | — | Purchased from vendors or found in treasure chests in Pywel |
 Northern Fighter's Leather Gloves | 1 | 9 | +2 | Common | — | Purchased from vendors in the northern territories |
 Martial Monk's Cloth Gloves | 0 | 8 | — | — | Attack Speed Lv 3→4; 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Swift II, Insight I) 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 |
 Honorary Greymane Cloth Gloves | 0 | 8 | — | — | Attack Speed Lv 3→4; dyeable Max Defense 12 when fully refined. | Carl the Camp Provisioner at Greymane Camp (7 Greymane Contribution Tokens) |
 Counterweight Leather Gloves | 3 | 1 | — | — | Lightning Resistance Lv 1; 2 Abyss Gear sockets Max Defense 16 when fully refined. | Treasure chest at the Sanctum of Temperance (western Hernand) |
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.
The Ashen's Plate Gloves
2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Destruction I, Bloodbane I) Max Defense 21 when fully refined.
Reward for Life Challenge "On a Storm of Beasts" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact at Odeck Floodgate)
Unyielding Hero's Plate Gloves
2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Beastbane I, Insight I) Max Defense 19 when fully refined.
Reward for Battle Challenge "Into the Barrage" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact at the east bank of Deepfog Basin, northern Hernand)
Knight of Carnage Plate Gloves
2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Destruction I, Insight I) Max Defense 17 when fully refined.
Reward for Sword Challenge "Sword of Trials VI" (unlocked via Sealed Artifact at Jijeong Temple, Serpent Marsh between Demeniss and Delesyia)
Martial Monk's Cloth Gloves
Attack Speed Lv 3→4; 2 Abyss Gear sockets (includes Swift II, Insight I) 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
Honorary Greymane Cloth Gloves
Attack Speed Lv 3→4; dyeable Max Defense 12 when fully refined.
Carl the Camp Provisioner at Greymane Camp (7 Greymane Contribution Tokens)
Counterweight Leather Gloves
Lightning Resistance Lv 1; 2 Abyss Gear sockets Max Defense 16 when fully refined.
Treasure chest at the Sanctum of Temperance (western Hernand)
How to Obtain: Every Piece by Source
Purchased from vendors
- Hernand Ceremonial Guard Gloves — Purchased from the Hernand Contribution Shop for 15 Contribution Points
- Canta Plate Gloves — Purchased from Rhett's Equipment Shop in Hernand after completing 'For Honor' quest
- Bolin Leather Gloves — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Ironwilled Guardian's Leather Gloves — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Pavis Leather Gloves — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Dallaban Leather Gloves — Purchased from leather armor vendors in Pywel
- Demeniss Elite Soldier Plate Gloves — Obtained from Demeniss military supply chests or vendors
- Melvin Leather Gloves — Purchased from vendors or found in early-game areas
- Sunset Reed Cloth Gloves — Purchased from cloth armor vendors in Pywel
- Ynitium Leather Gloves — Purchased from armor vendors in Hernand or found in early-game areas
- Jester Leather Gloves — Purchased from vendors or found in treasure chests in Pywel
- Northern Fighter's Leather Gloves — Purchased from vendors in the northern territories
- Martial Monk's Cloth Gloves — 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
- The Ashen's Plate Gloves — Reward for Life Challenge "On a Storm of Beasts" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact at Odeck Floodgate)
- Unyielding Hero's Plate Gloves — Reward for Battle Challenge "Into the Barrage" (unlocked via Sealed Abyss Artifact at the east bank of Deepfog Basin, northern Hernand)
- Knight of Carnage Plate Gloves — Reward for Sword Challenge "Sword of Trials VI" (unlocked via Sealed Artifact at Jijeong Temple, Serpent Marsh between Demeniss and Delesyia)
Found in chests & exploration
- Frostcursed Plate Gloves — Found in Lunar Spirit Grotto in northern Demeniss; use Stab to enter through the waterfall
- Fluttering Radiance Plate Gloves — Found in a treasure chest in the mid-game regions
- The Helms' Plate Gloves — Found in a treasure chest in the Helms territory
- Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves — Found in Cloud Mist Cave, behind a waterfall along the river south/west of Hernand
- Scorchflame Plate Gloves — Found in a treasure chest in a volcanic area
- Blackwing Leather Gloves — Found in a treasure chest on the upper floor of the Sanctum of Penitence southern ruins; jump through a hole in the floor
- Plate Gloves of the Fallen Kingdom — Found in a waterfall cave west of Hernand City; use Kliff's Stab to push through the water
- Ator's Will Leather Gloves — Found in a treasure chest in the Hernand region
- Counterweight Leather Gloves — Treasure chest at the Sanctum of Temperance (western Hernand)
Other sources
- Grotevant Plate Gloves — PS5 exclusive bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game
- Kairos Plate Gloves — Deluxe Edition bonus; claimed from the 'Add-Ons' menu in-game
- Demenissian Uniform Leather Gloves — Damiane's starting gloves; automatically equipped when you first use her
- Honorary Greymane Cloth Gloves — Carl the Camp Provisioner at Greymane Camp (7 Greymane Contribution Tokens)