Newbie Guide:
Upper and lower body armor are classified as either robes, light gear or heavy gear. Robes are for Mystics and that ilk, so we'll skip them and move directly to light and heavy gear.
When you reach level 20, and change occupations, the armor you wear can influence certain skills. For example, the Orc Raider's Heavy Armor Mastery is a skill which increases defense only when heavy gear is worn. Likewise, the Monk's Light Armor Mastery increases evasive abilities only when wearing light gear.
Keep in mind, you are only considered to be equipped with a given type of armor if both the upper and lower body is equipped with the same armor type. Heavy Armor Mastery, for example, will not have any effect if you are equipped with, say, a Bronze Breastplate and Leather Pants.
These skills are only affected by your upper and lower body armor. Your helmet, gloves and other gear do not signify, so wear what you wish in those locations.
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