Melee units in party-based RPGs often get turned into damage-sponges thanks to the intensity of the combat in some games. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is such a title, and will challenge players and their party in many ways.

Those seeking an excellent armor set for their melee-oriented allies should look for the Devourer Armor, each piece of which can be found in the aptly named quest "A Hunger from Beyond". During this dark quest in Divinity: Original Sin 2, players will be tracking down the individual pieces of this set throughout the land, so obtaining this excellent gear will take some time.

Updated on September 20, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: However, simply possessing the Devourer Set is not enough to make one's melee character a dominant force, as players will also need to put together a decent build in order to make any ally truly useful in battle. Thankfully, there are a ton of creative options in Divinity: Original Sin 2, so gamers will never be out of options.

There are no hard rules when putting together a build, though, there are definitely some consistent things one will want to include or avoid when assembling a melee character. To avoid common pitfalls of character development, make sure to stick to maximizing one's efficiency with a few factors rather than trying to be good at everything available that sounds cool, despite the latter being very tempting.

Where To Find The Devourer Armor

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Where To Find The Devourer's Claws (Gloves)

Beyond the Gargoyle Maze located at an elevated part of the island's southeast portion, players will find a tower containing the first piece of the Devourer Set. Within this tower, there will be quite a bit to explore, but for The Devourer's Claws, look within a cursed chest.

Where To Find The Devourer's Steps (Boots)

For the excellent Devourer Set boots, head to Stonegarden's graveyard, where one should find an immolated body labeled "Dead Shady Digger". Loot this unfortunate thief's corpse to find and ironically pilfer The Devourer's Steps from the crispy husk. When one puts on these boots, the spirit of a dwarf will appear to hint that the next piece of Devourer Armor can be found in the dreaded Blackpits

Where To Find The Devourer's Eminence (Leggings)

On the ghost's advice, players should head to the Blackpits to find The Devourer's Eminence within the smoldering cavern. Speak to a stone dragon head known as the Voice of Flame and offer them a Fire Rune, which can be crafted or found in a container near to the rocky being. When done, gamers will experience a strange vision, however, when they come back to reality, they will have the desired leggings in their inventory.

Where To Find The Devourer's Maw (Helmet)

The Vault of Linder Kemm, located in Arx, is where players will find the helm of this set. Within, there will be a blue cupboard that needs a combination to be opened, which can conveniently be found behind one of the nearby paintings. In case one's game glitches out and the painting cannot be moved for whatever reason, the code for the cupboard is 2-3-2-1-1-3.

Where To Find The Devourer's Heart (Chest Armor)

The final piece of this set is found in Arx, at the Consulate. Player's will have to get to the upper area, which can be done in a variety of ways, such as climbing vines, teleporting, or flying. When one gets up there, look for a sack, as this is the kind of container that holds The Devourer's Heart.

What The Devourer Armor Does

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The Devourer's Claws

  • Physical Armor +438
  • Magic Armor + 55
  • +3 Strength
  • +2 Two-Handed
  • +2 Duel Wielding
  • +5% Critical Chance
  • Immunity to Atrophy

The Devourer's Steps

  • Physical Armor +315
  • Magic Armor +226
  • +5 Initiative
  • Empty Slot

The Devourer's Eminence

  • Physical Armor +562
  • Magic Armor +84
  • +5 Initiative
  • Empty Slot

The Devourer's Maw

  • Physical Armor +453
  • Magic Armor +84
  • +2 Warfare
  • +2 Perseverance
  • Immunity to Terrified

The Devourer's Heart

  • Physical Armor +845
  • Magic Armor +131
  • +2 Warfare
  • +10% Critical Chance
  • +10% Accuracy
  • Reflect 20% of Damage
  • 3x Empty Slots

Equipping all of the pieces of the Devourer Armor at once will also grant a set bonus called Devourer's Slumber, which can be pretty beneficial in battle. When the wearer of the Devourer Armor enters combat, they automatically mark a random enemy target, who, upon dying will heal the player and reset all of their cooldowns.

Best Builds To Use The Devourer Armor

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Death Knight Builds

Due to the high physical defense granted by the Devourer Set, it would be great for any melee build, however, the immunity it grants to Atrophy is particularly helpful for melee units that intend to focus on skill usage more than hitting targets directly with their weapon. One such melee build that requires constant usage of skills is the Death Knight archetype, as its heavy use of Necromancer skills is needed for the best results.

Furthermore, the downside to the Devourer Armor's weapon set bonus Devourer's Slumber (Devourer's Hunger) comes with an additional effect that will greatly hurt the wearer if they do not kill the marked enemy within 3 turns. If the battle isn't going well and the player cannot take out the marked target in time, Death Knights are resilient enough and can heal through Leeching blood on the battlefield to prevent them from succumbing too quickly to the effects of Devourer's Hunger.

Eternal Warrior Builds

Quite similar to Death Knights in both concept and practice, however, these builds possess a greater variety of skills as opposed to focusing on Necromancy and Warfare skills. For example, Bull Horns will let the player rush towards a target, potentially allowing those wearing the Devourer set to close the distance to the marked target more quickly.

Additionally, skills such as Vampiric Hunger to regain Life, and Bone Cage to buff the already impressive physical armor granted by wearing the Devourer Set, can grant greater longevity to the desired melee build. There is a lot of variability in Eternal Warriors builds, so players are a bit freer to pick and choose skills and other factors that would suit their interests.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Nintendo Switch, and iPad.

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