Tibia Equipment Guide for Beginners

01How Equipment Works in Tibia

Every piece of equipment has stats that affect your combat performance:

• Armor value: reduces physical damage taken (chest armor, legs, helmets)
• Defense value: how much damage a shield blocks
• Attack value: how much damage a weapon deals
• Weight: heavier gear slows you down if you exceed your capacity

Some equipment also provides elemental resistance: reducing damage from fire, ice, earth, energy, or other elements. This matters a lot in specific hunts.

Equipment Slots

Your character has these equipment slots:

• Head: Helmets and hats
• Chest: Armor and robes
• Legs: Leg armor
• Feet: Boots
• Left hand: Shield or second weapon
• Right hand: Weapon (sword, axe, club, bow, crossbow, wand, rod)
• Ring: Rings with various effects
• Necklace: Amulets with various effects

02Rookgaard Equipment (Levels 1-8)

On Rookgaard, your options are limited but still matter:

Complete the Rookgaard quests before leaving, the brass armor especially is worth the effort.

03Knight Equipment

Knights are gear-dependent. Your armor and weapon directly determine your survivability and damage output.

Levels 8-20

Levels 20-40

Levels 40-60

Levels 60-100+

04Paladin Equipment

Paladins balance offense (ranged weapons) with defense (armor). You need less heavy armor than Knights since you fight from distance.

Levels 8-20

Levels 20-40

Levels 40-60

Levels 60-100+

05Sorcerer Equipment

Sorcerers use wands and prioritize magic level over armor. You want gear that boosts your mana or magic level.

Levels 8-20

Levels 20-40

Levels 40-60

Levels 60-100+

06Druid Equipment

Druids use rods and, like Sorcerers, prioritize magic level. Your gear choices are very similar to Sorcerers.

Levels 8-20

Levels 20-40

Levels 40-60

Levels 60-100+

07Essential Accessories

Rings

• Ring of Healing: passive HP regeneration. Useful for all vocations
• Life Ring: weaker version of ring of healing, but cheaper
• Stealth Ring: makes you invisible to most creatures. Great for traveling safely

Amulets

• Amulet of Loss: critical item. Prevents equipment loss on death. Always wear one when carrying valuable gear. See the death and blessings guide for details.
• Stone Skin Amulet: absorbs physical and death damage. Good for dangerous hunts
• Platinum Amulet: provides armor bonus

08Where to Get Equipment

1. NPC Shops: Every major city has weapon and armor shops. Basic gear is always available
2. Quest Rewards: Many of the best items come from quests. The crusader helmet, crown armor, demon helmet, and magic plate armor are all quest rewards
3. Monster Loot: Creatures drop equipment. Check the monster database to see what drops where
4. Player Trading: Other players sell gear. Check the market or ask in the trade channel
5. Crafting: Some items can be crafted by NPCs if you bring the right materials

09Equipment Tips for Mobile Players

• Carry a backup weapon: if your main weapon breaks or you run out of ammo, having a backup prevents a dangerous walk home unarmed
• Don't overspend early: you'll replace low-level gear quickly. Save your gold for level 30+ upgrades where items last longer
• Weight matters: heavy gear reduces your movement speed if you're over capacity. Keep an eye on your total weight
• Match elements to your hunt: if you're hunting dragons, bring fire resistance gear. Elemental protection makes a massive difference
• Check the quest rewards first: before buying expensive gear, see if there's a quest that rewards something equivalent. Questing for gear saves a lot of gold

10Your First Shopping List

Just arrived on the mainland at level 8? Here's what to buy:

1. Your vocation weapon (sword/axe/club/bow/wand/rod)
2. Plate armor
3. Plate legs
4. Steel helmet
5. A shield (if your weapon allows it)
6. Health potions and mana potions
7. Rope, shovel, and food

Total cost: a few hundred gold, easily earned from your first hunt. Check the money making guide for how to fund your gear upgrades.