The Scaled Armor Set is a gear set in Elden Ring worn by the Tarnished Old Knight Istvan. The armor features the Scaled Helm, Scaled Armor, Scaled Gauntlets, and Scaled Greaves. According to lore, the equipment was fashioned with rock-hard scales that effectively defend against non-physical damage. Therefore, players might find great use of the Scaled Set, particularly against enemies and bosses that primarily used elemental or magical attacks in Elden Ring.
To obtain the Scaled Armor Set in Elden Ring, players must find and kill Old Knight Istvan, an NPC who acts as a mini-boss during a contract request from Tanith, the head of the Volcano Manor. To reach the Volcano Manor, Tarnished must travel to Mt Gelmir, located in the far north of The Lands Between, near the Altus Plateau region. The Volcano Manor sits to the north of the Caria Manor and west of the Royal Capital of Leyndell.
After progressing far enough through the main campaign and arriving at the Volcano Manor, players can speak with Tanith and join her cause against the Fingers. As a member of the manor, players will now be tasked with finding and killing contracts across the map in Elden Ring. One of the first targets fans will receive will be Old Knight Istvan, a Tarnished near Stormveil Castle.
Where To Find The Scaled Set In Elden Ring
To find Old Knight Istvan, head to the Site of Grace at the Warmaster’s Shack in Limgrave. From here, travel north until passing until the giant overhead wall south of the Divine Tower. Players may encounter several wolves along the way. Taking these hostile creatures shouldn’t be much of an issue. On the other hand, Torrent’s galloping speed should be fast enough to outrun the enemies.
To confront Old Knight Istvan, examine the red message on the ground and choose “Yes” to “Invade Old Knight Istvan’s world.” After a short loading screen in Elden Ring, players will be transported to the knight’s realm to face him in battle. The Istvan’s moveset is relatively simple and easy to learn, yet one mistake could cost players their life. The knight is equipped with a greatsword. Thus, his movement will be somewhat slow, but his strikes can be devastating. Apart from his basic slashes, Old Knight Istvan has a leaping strike and a special AoE attack that pulls the player towards him, dealing damage. Whenever he prepares this special ability, it’s recommended for players to keep their distance, taking advantage of this moment of vulnerability with ranged attacks. Once Istvan has been defeated, Elden Ring players will be rewarded with Scaled Armor Set.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.