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Hell is Us - Best Defensive Gear

This is a list of all the best Defensive Gears you can get and equip in Hell is Us. Find the best gear you can get in the game, as well as our rating for each of the gear on this list.

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Best Defensive Gear

Rank Defensive Gear
1 Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood
2 Bracers of Rage - Bloodlust
3 Bracelet of Terror - Shadowstep
4 Idol of Rage - Contempt
5 Brooch of Terror - Dreadful Verve

1. Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood

Brooch of Rage - Bathe in BloodBrooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood Lymbic Sphere Rage
Grade 1
DMG Absorption 5%
Endurance Bonus +500
Lymbic Power
Vanquishing an enemy will restore your Health and Stamina.

The Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood is perfect aggressive defensive gear. This lets you replenish health and stamina mid-fight as well. Together with your weapon's Lymbic Theft, this gear can keep your character's HP full through the majority of your journey.

2. Bracers of Rage - Bloodlust

Bracers of Rage - BloodlustBracers of Rage - Bloodlust Lymbic Sphere Rage
Grade 1
DMG Absorption 5%
Endurance Bonus +500
Lymbic Power
Striking an enemy will return a portion of the damage dealt as Health.

Using the Bracers of Rage - Bloodlust is an easy way to regain HP without relying on the healing pulse mechanic. Lets you go full offensive against enemies.

3. Bracelet of Terror - Shadowstep

Bracelet of Terror - ShadowstepBracelet of Terror - Shadowstep Lymbic Sphere Terror
Grade 3
DMG Absorption 15%
Endurance Bonus +1500
Lymbic Power
Remaining undamaged will increase the effectiveness of Dodging

The Bracelet of Terror - Shadowstep is an ideal defensive gear for a dodge-heavy playstyle. This further amplifies the effectiveness of invincibility frame dodges while on full HP, which works well by itself.

4. Idol of Rage - Contempt

Idol of Rage - ContemptIdol of Rage - Contempt Lymbic Sphere Rage
Grade 2
DMG Absorption 10%
Endurance Bonus +1000
Lymbic Power
Striking an enemy will cause subsequent strikes to deal damage over time.

The Idol of Rage - Contempt is best to use with Twin Axes or One Handed Sword to quickly ramp up your damage output.

5. Brooch of Terror - Dreadful Verve

Brooch of Terror - Dreadful VerveBrooch of Terror - Dreadful Verve Lymbic Sphere Terror
Grade 1
DMG Absorption 5%
Endurance Bonus +500
Lymbic Power
Remaining undamaged will increase your Stamina regeneration.

The Brooch of Terror - Dreadful Verve lets you utilize more actions as long as your HP is topped up. Perfect to combo with Bathe in Blood or Bloodlust to keep your HP topped up.

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