As any Tarnished who's suffered more than their fair share of deaths can attest to, armor plays an important role in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Not only does it help your character look like they're capable of felling demi-gods, but it also ensures that they can take hits from these beings too. Some of the armor in Elden Ring may have hidden or special effects that you won't notice until you read the item descriptions.