Quick Answer
To get the Ancient Hero’s Armour in The Blood of Dawnwalker:
- Progress Father Florin’s storyline.
- Follow In the Name of the Father to the hidden congregation beneath Carpenter’s Row in Svartrau.
- Gain access to the ancient ruins.
- Begin A Hero’s End.
- Explore the ruins until you reach the main chamber.
- Defeat Rigoz, the Betrayed Hero and the enemies accompanying him.
- Collect the Ancient Hero’s Armour from the encounter.
Ancient Hero’s Armour is a Legendary Heavy chestpiece, not a complete armor set. It has 91 Armor and bonuses to health restoration, Witchcraft damage, Activation Charge restoration, and damage against supernatural enemies.
How Do You Start A Hero’s End?
The Ancient Hero’s Armour is obtained during A Hero’s End, an optional delve beneath Svartrau.
To reach it, progress In the Name of the Father and become involved with Father Florin’s hidden congregation beneath Carpenter’s Row.
Agree to help Father Florin and follow the storyline until you gain access to the ancient ruins.
Once inside, continue through A Hero’s End until you reach the chamber containing Rigoz.
Where Is the Ancient Hero’s Armor?
The Ancient Hero’s Armour is found in the ancient ruins beneath Carpenter’s Row in Svartrau.
It is not sitting in a normal loot chest.
You need to progress through A Hero’s End until you reach Rigoz, the Betrayed Hero, then defeat him to obtain the armor.
So if you are searching the ruins for a chest containing Ancient Hero’s Armour, you are looking for the wrong thing. Rigoz is the encounter you need to find.
Who Is Rigoz, the Betrayed Hero?
Rigoz, the Betrayed Hero is the miniboss you need to defeat for the Ancient Hero’s Armour.
You encounter him in the main chamber of A Hero’s End along with several weaker enemies.
Because Rigoz is not alone, avoid focusing exclusively on him while the other enemies surround Coen. Clearing some of the weaker enemies first can make the encounter easier to control.
Defeat Rigoz to obtain the Ancient Hero’s Armour and the other rewards associated with the encounter.
What Do You Get for Defeating Rigoz?
Defeating Rigoz rewards more than the armor.
You can receive:
- Ancient Hero’s Armour — Legendary Heavy chestpiece
- Soul Stigma Manual
- Potent Balm of Fortitude Recipe
Ancient Hero’s Armour is the main equipment reward.
Before leaving the ruins, continue searching the area. A nearby corpse also carries a Simple Key that can be used to open another route through the ruins.
Is Ancient Hero’s Armor a Full Armor Set?
No. Ancient Hero’s Armour is a single Legendary chestpiece.
The name can be confusing because there are other pieces of Ancient equipment in the game, including:
- Ancient Greaves
- Ancient Footwear
- Ancient Hero’s Vambraces
These pieces are obtained separately.
So if you defeat Rigoz and only receive Ancient Hero’s Armour, you have not missed additional pieces from his drop.
Is Ancient Hero’s Armor Heavy Armor?
Yes. Ancient Hero’s Armour is Legendary Heavy Armor.
It has a base Armor rating of 91.
However, Heavy Armor is affected by Coen’s Armor Proficiency. If you equip the armor without sufficient proficiency, you may not be able to use it as effectively.
If you plan to build around Ancient Hero’s Armour, developing your Heavy Armor proficiency is therefore important.
What Bonuses Does Ancient Hero’s Armor Give?
Ancient Hero’s Armour combines high defense with several offensive and utility bonuses.
- Armor: 91
- Human Health Restoration: +13%
- Activation Charge Restoration from Actions: +6%
- Damage Against Supernatural Enemies: +6%
- Witchcraft Ability Damage: +6%
This makes it more than a purely defensive chestpiece.
The Witchcraft damage and Activation Charge bonuses are particularly useful if your build regularly uses Coen’s supernatural abilities.
Is Ancient Hero’s Armor Good for Witchcraft?
Yes.
Ancient Hero’s Armour directly provides +6% Witchcraft Ability Damage and +6% Activation Charge Restoration from Actions.
It also gives +6% damage against supernatural enemies while its 91 Armor and Human Health Restoration bonus improve survivability.
That combination makes it particularly useful for a Heavy Armor/Witchcraft hybrid build, rather than only a conventional melee setup.
Do You Need the Stone Key to Get Ancient Hero’s Armor?
No. The Stone Key is not required for Ancient Hero’s Armour.
The Stone Key is required for The Hand of Fate, another Legendary item found in A Hero’s End, but not for the armor.
| Item | How to Get It | Stone Key? |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Hero’s Armour | Defeat Rigoz | Not required |
| The Hand of Fate | Open the hidden chest in A Hero’s End | Required |
So if you entered A Hero’s End without the Stone Key, you can still get Ancient Hero’s Armour. You do not need to leave the ruins before fighting Rigoz.
Can You Get Other Legendary Gear in A Hero’s End?
Yes. You can also find The Hand of Fate in A Hero’s End.
Unlike Ancient Hero’s Armour, The Hand of Fate does not come from Rigoz and does require the Stone Key.
If you already have the Stone Key:
- Explore deeper into A Hero’s End.
- Look for the area with the distinctive green glow.
- Descend into the lower section.
- Deal with the Kobolds.
- Use the Stone Key to access the chest containing The Hand of Fate.
If you already have the key when you enter A Hero’s End, it is worth collecting the weapon during the same trip.
What Is the Strange Mural in A Hero’s End?
The strange mural is another optional interaction you can find while exploring the ruins.
Inspecting it:
- Unlocks Champion of Old
- Gives you the Decrepit Key
You do not need to interact with the mural to obtain Ancient Hero’s Armour.
However, because it opens additional optional content, it is worth inspecting before leaving A Hero’s End if you encounter it.
Can You Miss Ancient Hero’s Armor?
Yes. Ancient Hero’s Armour comes from optional content rather than being automatically awarded during the main story.
The important progression path is:
Father Florin → In the Name of the Father → A Hero’s End → Rigoz → Ancient Hero’s Armour
If you want the armor, make time for Father Florin’s storyline and A Hero’s End before finishing your playthrough.
Is Ancient Hero’s Armor Worth Getting?
Yes, especially if you use Heavy Armor and Witchcraft together.
| Strength | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Defense | 91 Armor |
| Survivability | +13% Human Health Restoration |
| Ability Support | +6% Activation Charge Restoration |
| Witchcraft | +6% Witchcraft Ability Damage |
| Supernatural Enemies | +6% Damage |
Ancient Hero’s Armour is useful because it combines high defense with offensive and ability-focused bonuses rather than specializing in only one area.
That makes it particularly attractive for a Heavy Armor/Witchcraft hybrid build.
