Blackthorne's Battlegear (previously Blackthorne's Armor) is an item set in Diablo III.
This set is named for Baron Blackthorne, a commander who fought against King Leoric.
The set requires a character level of 60, and is fit for any class. Its drop rate is higher than that of other sets, so it is very likely to be the first set obtained by a character. Prior to patch 2.1, the set itself was focused on survival, being useful for starting the higher difficulties. As of 2.1, it has become more balanced.
Pieces[]
The set consists of five pieces, all of which can be adapted for any class. The set can be completed with any four of them.
- Blackthorne's Duncraig Cross (Amulet)
- Blackthorne's Jousting Mail (Pants)
- Blackthorne's Notched Belt (Belt)
- Blackthorne's Spurs (Boots)
- Blackthorne's Surcoat (Chest Armor)
Set Bonuses:
- +250 Vitality and increases damage against elites by 10% (2 pieces)
- Reduces damage from elites by 10.0% and +25% Extra Gold from Monsters (3 pieces)
- Character becomes immune to Desecrator, Molten, and Plagued monster affix ground effects (4 pieces)
The latter bonus protects players from both Molten lava streams and post-death Molten explosions.
Trivia[]
(Blackthorne is the name of one of Blizzard's earliest games, a platform shooter released in 1994.
Class Sets
Barbarian Sets: Bul-Kathos's Oath • Heritage of Arreat (cosmetic only) • Horde of the Ninety Savages • Immortal King's Call • Might of the Earth • The Legacy of Raekor • Wrath of the Wastes
Crusader Sets: Aegis of Valor • Armor of Akkhan • Norvald's Fervor • Roland's Legacy • Seeker of the Light • Thorns of the Invoker
Demon Hunter Sets: Danetta's Hatred • Embodiment of the Marauder • Gears of Dreadlands • Natalya's Vengeance • The Shadow's Mantle • Unhallowed Essence
Monk Sets: Inna's Mantra • Monkey King's Garb • Patterns of Justice • Raiment of a Thousand Storms • Shenlong's Spirit • Uliana's Stratagem
Necromancer Sets: Bones of Rathma • Grace of Inarius • Jesseth Arms • Masquerade of Burning Carnival • Pestilence Master's Shroud • Trag'Oul's Avatar
Witch Doctor Sets: Helltooth Harness • Manajuma's Way • Mundunugu's Regalia • Raiment of the Jade Harvester • Spirit of Arachyr • Zunimassa's Haunt
Wizard Sets: Chantodo's Resolve • Delsere's Magnum Opus • Firebird's Finery • Tal Rasha's Elements • The Typhon's Veil • Vyr's Amazing Arcana
Non-Class Sets
Bastions of Will • Blackthorne's Battlegear • Champion's Tunic (cosmetic, removed) • Conqueror (cosmetic only) • Dark Wanderer (cosmetic only) • Endless Walk • Istvan's Paired Blades • Krelm's Buff Bulwark • Legacy of Nightmares • Legend of Ganondorf (cosmetic only)
Crafted Sets
Asheara's Uniform • Asheara's Vestments • Aughild's Authority • Aughild's Victory • Born's Command • Born's Defiance • Cain's Destiny • Cain's Fate • Captain Crimson's Finery • Captain Crimson's Trimmings • Demon's Hide • Demon's Skin • Guardian's Contingency • Guardian's Jeopardy • Hallowed Defenders • Hallowed Protectors • Sage's Journey • Sage's Plight