There are few things quite as important in Elden Ring as the way your character looks. Irregardless of the stats they grant, as long as your equip load stays at Medium or below, the gear you wear often doesn't matter as much as the way it makes you feel while wearing it. This is especially true in the DLC, where Scadutree Blessings grants a percentage boost to your offenses and defenses and help to level the playing field.