| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Set bonus | -7% Damage taken · +8% Block strength |
| Flat stats | +23 Vitality, +115 Max HP |
| Look | Set look and aura |
| Pieces from | Forge (100 Embers) |
Our take on Crupellarius' Iron
“Iron from crown to heel”
-7% damage taken beats every other set’s reduction, and +8% block strength makes the Gladiator’s 70% block even better. On a Gladiator it is the cheapest way to survive the Insane waves, at 100 Embers. On any other class the block line is wasted, so Archers and Lancers should look at Dis Pater instead.
What does the Crupellarius' Iron set bonus do?
-7% Damage taken
Reduces all incoming damage. Defensive, always on, and most valuable in the Insane waves (41+) and in the Weekly Raid.
+8% Block strength
Makes your block stronger. Only the Gladiator can block (the class card says “Block: 70% less damage”), so this line is wasted on other classes.
+23 Vitality and +115 Max HP
On our level-1 Gladiator with 124 Max HP, the set’s +115 Max HP alone would be a 93% increase. Every set adds flat health that scales with rarity. Legendary sets give +23 Vitality / +115 Max HP, against +19 / +95 for Epic and +28 / +140 for Mythic.
How do you get the Crupellarius' Iron pieces?
| Slot | Piece | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Helm | Crupellarius Closed Helm | 20 Forge Embers |
| Chest | Crupellarius Iron Hoops | 30 Forge Embers |
| Hands | Crupellarius Vambraces | 20 Forge Embers |
| Legs | Crupellarius Greaves | 30 Forge Embers |
The full set costs 100 Forge Embers. The panel says “Embers come from Survival round 21 on”, and the Forge caps Embers at 40 a day, so even with perfect runs the set takes at least 3 days. Forge the pieces in the order that fits your build; the bonus only turns on with all four.
Legendary gear can also come from chests. These are the chests that can roll Legendary items:
| Chest | Legendary chance | Armor / weapon split | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Chest | 25% | Armor 60% · Weapon 40% | 3,200 Cash or 99 Robux |
| Legendary chest | 85% | — | not sold (from codes and rewards) |
A chest that rolls Legendary still picks one item from every Legendary armor and weapon, so a specific piece of Crupellarius' Iron is much rarer than the Legendary chance.
Who should use Crupellarius' Iron?
- Long Survival runs: -7% Damage taken.
- Gladiator (sword and shield): -7% Damage taken, +8% Block strength.
How to build around Crupellarius' Iron
Long Survival runs. For long Survival runs, pick boons that match the set, never leave early (the result bonus drops to x0.50), and push past round 21, where Forge Embers start dropping for your next Legendary or Mythic set.
Gladiator (sword and shield). Pair it with the Gladiator’s block (70% less damage) and the Scutum path: Iron Skin adds +4% Max health per rank, and the capstone Unbreakable cuts damage by 20% below 35% health. Hold block through boss wind-ups and counter with the slash, backhand and shield bash chain.
Fit: our reading of the bonus Based on the class cards and skill tree we saw in game, not on damage tests.
Similar sets
- Upgrade (Mythic): Dis Pater, +15% Damage to weak foes, +1.5% Kill heal, -5% Damage taken
- Cheaper (Epic): Praetorian Guard, +8% Damage to foes, -4% Damage taken
How does it compare with other Legendary sets?
| Set | Bonus | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Crupellarius' Iron | -7% Damage taken, +8% Block strength | Forge 100 |
| Dimachaerus' Twin Steel | +7% Attack speed, +4% Crit chance | Forge 100 |
| Junonian Regalia | +8% Double boon chance, +10% Max HP | Forge 100 |
| Triumphator's Regalia | +12% Match Cash, +10% Match XP | Forge 100 |
| Vulcan's Forge | +12% Blessing damage, +8% Armor pierce | Forge 100 |