Elden Ring Black Knife Hood is a Medium Helm Armor and is part of the Black Knife Set. Based on Resistance Stat we consider this to be a S Tier Armor in Elden Ring.
Tier | Wgt | Physical | VS Slash | VS Strike | VS Pierce | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy |
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S | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.8 |
Passive: Wearer's movement becomes silent, Rolls, jumping and walking make no noise
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Black Knife Hood Stats
Based on Black Knife Hood Overall Negation Stat we consider this Armor an S-Tier choice. You can view the all the Damage Reduction and Resistance Stats for Black Knife Hood below.
Rank | Stat | Base |
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F | Physical Damage Reduction | 3.8 |
F | VS Strike | 3.6 |
F | VS Slash | 4.2 |
F | VS Pierce | 4.2 |
F | Magic Damage Reduction | 2.8 |
F | Fire Damage Reduction | 3.1 |
F | Lightning Damage Reduction | 2.1 |
F | Holy Damage Reduction | 3.8 |
Rank | Stat | Base |
---|---|---|
F | Immunity | 11 |
F | Robustness | 18 |
F | Focus | 9 |
F | Death | 9 |
F | Poise | 4 |
Where To Find Black Knife Hood Location in Elden Ring
Map Guide on Where To Find Black Knife Hood Armor.
Location | How To Get |
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Located in the Concecrated Snowfield under an arch structure. |


Best Builds for Black Knife Hood in Elden Ring
List of the best builds to use with the Black Knife Hood Helm Armor in Elden Ring.
Tier | Build | Equipment | Skills/Spells/Spirits | Items |
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S | One Shot Lightning Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Faith
Primary: Mind
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Dexterity
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S | Sword of Night and Flame Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Intelligence
Primary: Faith
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Mind
| Weapon
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A | DPS Melee Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Dexterity
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Strength
| Weapon
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A | Duel Wield Bleed Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Arcane
| Weapon
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A | Glass Cannon Melee Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Strength
| Weapon
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Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor
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A | Vampire Lifesteal Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Strength
Primary: Vigor
Secondary: Endurance
Secondary: Arcane
| Weapon
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B | Diablo Style Barbarian
Class
Stats
Primary: Strength
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Dexterity
| Weapon
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B | Faith Priest Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Faith
Primary: Mind
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Arcane
| Weapon
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B | Paladin Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Faith
Secondary: Mind
Secondary: Strength
| Weapon
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Use Light Armor or Medium Armor
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B | Ranged Archer Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Dexterity
Primary: Mind
Secondary: Endurance
Secondary: Vigor
| Weapon
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Use Medium Armor
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E | Starter Confessor Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Faith
Secondary: Endurance
Secondary: Strength
| Weapon
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E | Starter Samurai Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Dexterity
Primary: Vigor
Secondary: Endurance
Secondary: Mind
| Weapon
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Use Medium Armor
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