| Rarity | Uncommon |
|---|---|
| Set bonus | +6% Max HP |
| Flat stats | +7 Vitality, +35 Max HP |
| Look | Full set look |
| Pieces from | Chests |
Our take on Samnite Bronze
“The oldest armor in the arena”
“The oldest armor in the arena”: +6% max HP on top of +35 flat Max HP makes it the tankiest Uncommon set. A good stopgap for a Gladiator before Murmillo’s Steel or Crupellarius’ Iron.
What does the Samnite Bronze set bonus do?
+6% Max HP
More maximum health in percent, on top of the flat Max HP the set already gives. It stacks with the Scutum node Iron Skin (+4% per rank).
+7 Vitality and +35 Max HP
On our level-1 Gladiator with 124 Max HP, the set’s +35 Max HP alone would be a 28% increase. Every set adds flat health that scales with rarity. Uncommon sets give +7 Vitality / +35 Max HP, against +5 / +25 for Common and +11 / +55 for Rare.
How do you get the Samnite Bronze pieces?
| Slot | Piece | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Helm | Samnite Crested… | From chests |
| Chest | Samnite Triple Disc | From chests |
| Hands | Samnite Manica | From chests |
| Legs | Samnite Greave | From chests |
Uncommon gear can also come from chests. These are the chests that can roll Uncommon items:
| Chest | Uncommon chance | Armor / weapon split | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Chest | 25% | Armor 75% · Weapon 25% | 400 Cash |
A chest that rolls Uncommon still picks one item from every Uncommon armor and weapon, so a specific piece of Samnite Bronze is much rarer than the Uncommon chance.
Who should use Samnite Bronze?
- Long Survival runs: +6% Max HP.
How to build around Samnite Bronze
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.
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 (Rare): Legion Issue, +6% Armor pierce, +4% Max HP
How does it compare with other Uncommon sets?
| Set | Bonus | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Samnite Bronze | +6% Max HP | Chests |
| Auxilia Leathers | +15% Revive speed | Chests |
| Eques' Scales | +8% Dash distance | Chests |
| Numidian Outrider | +1 Walk speed | Chests |
| Thraex Harness | +6% Block strength | Chests |