Chronicle, player level, rates, city & tax

Lv diff	XP/SP	Loot/Spoil	Adena
0 or higher	100.0%	100%	100%
−1	90.9%	100%	100%
−2	82.6%	100%	100%
−3	75.1%	100%	100%
−4	68.3%	100%	100%
−5	62.1%	100%	100%
−6	56.4%	83%	100%
−7	51.3%	65%	100%
−8	46.7%	47%	100%
−9	42.4%	29%	88%
−10	38.6%	11%	75%
−11	35.0%	11%	62%
−12	31.9%	11%	49%
−13	29.0%	11%	36%
−14	26.3%	11%	23%
−15	23.9%	11%	11%
−16 or lower	≤ 21.8%	11%	11%

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Equipment Chronicle 1

Chronicle 1 Armor Sets: Pieces, Bonuses and Tradeoffs

Read native C1 set bonuses and complete-piece requirements before spending adena on a robe, light or heavy set.

L2Tools guideUpdated 2026-09-23

A set is a collection, not a single item

Buying a chest piece with a familiar set name does not automatically grant the set effect. The native C1 catalogue identifies required pieces, their armor slots and any optional extra piece. Open the set record before shopping, then compare it with what you already own. A cheap first piece can become an expensive plan if the missing leg or head item is scarce on your server. Also check the grade against the character's current Expertise before treating an upgrade as usable.

The C1 catalogue has distinct reasons to complete a set

The recorded set list contains 18 NG, D and C sets across robes, light armor and heavy armor. Their effects serve different jobs. Devotion supports casting speed; Brigandine adds defense and HP; Knowledge improves magic attack while reducing MP recovery; Plated Leather raises STR while lowering CON; Demon's trades HP and WIT for INT; Karmian supports casting speed and defense. Read the full coefficient list on the set page before assuming a named set is always an upgrade.

The C1 catalogue has distinct reasons to complete a set
Set	Grade / type	Decision it raises
Devotion	NG robe	Is faster casting more useful now?
Brigandine	D heavy	Will added defense and HP improve your pulls?
Knowledge	D robe	Can you afford lower MP recovery?
Demon's	C robe	Can you handle the HP and WIT tradeoff for INT?
Plated Leather	C light	Does extra STR justify lower CON?
Karmian	C robe	Do casting speed and defense suit the role?

Match the armor type to what your class actually does

A robe, light set and heavy set change more than appearance. Start from the skills and equipment rules of your C1 profession, then decide whether the set helps the fights you repeat. A caster who rests for MP after every pull may value a different tradeoff from one trying to finish targets in fewer casts. A front-line character may accept less offensive gain for a safer pull. Compare the full loadout, not one bonus line taken out of context.

Read optional pieces separately

Some C1 sets list an optional piece with an additional effect. That does not make the optional item a substitute for a required tunic, gaiter or helmet. Inspect the set record to see which pieces activate the base effect and whether an extra shield or other item changes it further. This matters when comparing two offers: a seller's bundle may include a visually matching piece but still leave the set incomplete. Check item names and slots before paying.

Price the missing piece, not just the displayed bonus

A set with a strong bonus can be a poor use of adena when completing it leaves no budget for a usable weapon, shots or travel. List the pieces still missing, check their C1 item records and compare realistic acquisition options. If one piece is hard to obtain, a complete lower-grade set or a practical mixed loadout may serve you better for the next few levels. The market price on your server, not a generic guide, determines the final calculation.

Revisit the choice when your profession changes

The first and second class transfers can alter your skill priorities and the role your party asks you to fill. A set bought for solo damage may feel different when you become a healer, support caster or front-line defender. Use the C1 Char Builder to inspect your intended class and gear together, then check the native item and set records for the exact bonus. A preview helps compare options; the in-game character sheet remains the final check on a modified server.

Keep in mind

The native C1 set catalogue used here covers NG, D and C sets; later-chronicle set lists should not be assumed to apply.
Set coefficients, item supply and actual player prices should be checked against the specific C1 record and server.