Quilted road armor that has outlived three wars and two owners.
| Ores (N) | P(Traveler's Gambeson) no lock | Expected forges | With RNG lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8.1% | ~1 in 13 | needs 18 ores |
| 18 | 6.1% | ~1 in 17 | ~1 in 3 locked |
| 23 | 3.1% | ~1 in 33 | ~1 in 3 locked |
| 55 | 0.0% | ~1 in 134,810,354 | ~1 in 3 locked |
"Expected forges" = 1 ÷ combined probability of rolling the class and this variant. RNG lock removes the class roll once N ≥ 18, leaving only the 33.3% variant roll.
Solved at the Stonewake's Cross anvil for the tank_vitality archetype with RNG lock — vitality and reinforcement trait ores pinned at the 30% sweet spot.
Trait coverage: Slime Ore 30% OPTIMAL
Highest score: 170.0 EHP on Traveler's Gambeson at 33.3% per forge — the no-compromise endgame recipe.
⚡ Load in CalculatorTrait coverage: Slime Ore 30% OPTIMAL
Closest distinct recipe to a clean 30% split (rounding waste 0.1 ores).
⚡ Load in CalculatorTrait coverage: Slime Ore 31% OPTIMAL
Built entirely from mined and crafted ores — no Tower of Hell drops or event items required.
⚡ Load in CalculatorEach recipe loads straight into the crucible with ores, RNG lock and target pre-set. Odds are per forge at the recipe's anvil world.
| Rune | Effect | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Patch | 10–20% Ward | a proactive shield covers the lower base HP of lighter pieces. |
| Armor | Base HP | Defense | Forged HP | Effective HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petalweave Robe | +58 | 8% | +114 | 233 |
| Raven Feather Coat | +42 | 7% | +83 | 196 |
| Wolf Pelt Vest | +36 | 6% | +71 | 182 |
| Traveler's Gambeson ← | +26 | 4% | +51 | 157 |
| Scout Jerkin | +18 | 3% | +35 | 140 |
Same-class alternatives at an identical 1.96x multiplier, quality 100, no traits or runes. EHP = (100 + forged HP) ÷ (1 − damage reduction), capped at 80% DR.
Traveler's Gambeson is a Light Chestplate: its class roll RNG-locks at 18 ores, its recommended crucible is 12 and its minimum is 5. At 18+ ores only the variant roll remains — about ~1 in 3.
The solver's BiS tank recipe is 6× Slime Ore + 14× Gearsteel — 1.96x multiplier, 33.3% per forge at Stonewake's Cross. See the recipe cards above to load it directly.
Base 26 HP before the forge multiplier — at a 1.96x recipe that is 51 HP, or about 157 effective HP including its 4% damage reduction.
Traveler's Gambeson is a C-tier light chestplate with 4% defense and 1 rune slot — it costs 1% move speed. With RNG lock it lands in ~3 forges on average — see the EHP table for where it ranks inside Light Chestplate.