SET Lv.14
Desert Guardian Armor Set: Stats, Set Bonus & How to Get砂漠の護り人装備セット
The Desert Guardian Armor Set is a level 14 armor set in Core Keeper made of 3 pieces: Desert Guardian Mask, Desert Guardian Tunic, Desert Guardian Pants. Set bonus: 2 pieces – +25% minion damage; 3 pieces – When your minions despawn, they explode for 500% of their attack damage. Best for summoner builds, ranking #4 of 70 sets for damage.
Desert Guardian Armor Set pieces and stats (Lv.20)
The Desert Guardian Armor Set has 3 pieces. Values are for Lv.20 (fully upgraded); the level column shows the level each piece starts at.
| Slot | Item | Base Lv | Armor | Max health | Effects (Lv.20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head |  Desert Guardian Mask |
18 | 24 | +48 |
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| Chest |  Desert Guardian Tunic |
18 | 31 | +62 |
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| Legs |  Desert Guardian Pants |
18 | 32 | +61 |
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Desert Guardian set bonus: how many pieces do you need?
Wearing the required number of pieces from the same set at once adds an extra effect (the set bonus). The Desert Guardian Armor Set gives:
- 2 pieces: +25% minion damage
- 3 pieces: When your minions despawn, they explode for 500% of their attack damage
Desert Guardian Armor Set total stats
Totals with every piece equipped, including the set bonus.
| Effect | Base level | Lv.20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max health | +154 max health | +171 max health |
| Armor | +79 armor | +87 armor |
| Max minion count | +3 max minion count | +3 max minion count |
| Minion attack speed | +23.1% minion attack speed | +25.6% minion attack speed |
| Minion mana reservation cost | -18% minion mana reservation cost | -19% minion mana reservation cost |
| Minion critical hit chance | +6% minion critical hit chance | +6% minion critical hit chance |
| Minion damage | +25% minion damage | +25% minion damage |
| When your minions despawn, they explode for of their attack damage | When your minions despawn, they explode for 500% of their attack damage | When your minions despawn, they explode for 500% of their attack damage |
Is the Desert Guardian Armor Set good? Rating by build
For each build we take the strongest loadout (gear and food), swap in the Desert Guardian Armor Set pieces (with the set bonus) and calculate the damage. Damage is relative to the strongest loadout (= 100), and the rank is out of all 70 sets.
| Build | Damage (best = 100) | Rank | Best set for this build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee | 55.9 | #60 | Core Commander Armor Set |
| Ranged | 57.6 | #58 | Mold Set |
| Magic | 38.1 | #59 | Arcane Monk Armor Set |
| Summoner | 90.5 | #4 | Chieftain Armor Set |
The Desert Guardian Armor Set fits summoner builds best (#4 of all sets). Its level holds up in the late game.
Damage assumes endgame gear (Lv.20) and skills at level 100. Defense (armor, health) is not included; compare the totals above for that. The damage model is this site's own estimate, not an official formula.
How to get the Desert Guardian Armor Set (drops, chests)
How to get Desert Guardian Mask
- Boss drop: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands – 47.9% per try
- Chest: Cicada Dungeon Chest – 16.3% per try
- Fishing: Fishing in The Desert of Beginnings (non-fish catches) – 1.5% per try
Desert Guardian Mask: all sources and drop chances →
How to get Desert Guardian Tunic
- Boss drop: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands – 47.9% per try
- Chest: Cicada Dungeon Chest – 16.3% per try
- Fishing: Fishing in The Desert of Beginnings (non-fish catches) – 1.5% per try
Desert Guardian Tunic: all sources and drop chances →
How to get Desert Guardian Pants
- Boss drop: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands – 38.2% per try
- Chest: Cicada Dungeon Chest – 16.3% per try
- Fishing: Fishing in The Desert of Beginnings (non-fish catches) – 1.5% per try
Desert Guardian Armor Set upgrade cost (to Lv.20) and reinforcement
Each piece can be upgraded to Lv.20 at the Upgrade Station with Ancient Coins and materials. Reinforcing at the Salvage and Repair Station doubles durability and raises effect values by about 15%.
| Item | Upgrade cost Lv.14→20 | Reinforcement materials | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Guardian Mask |
 Ancient Coin×1,044  Pandorium Bar×38  Relucite Bar×41  Corrupted Alloy×20 |
 Galaxite Bar×1–6 |
90 |
| Desert Guardian Tunic |
Ancient Coin×1,044 Pandorium Bar×38 Relucite Bar×41 Corrupted Alloy×20 |
Galaxite Bar×1–7 |
100 |
| Desert Guardian Pants |
Ancient Coin×1,044 Pandorium Bar×38 Relucite Bar×41 Corrupted Alloy×20 |
Galaxite Bar×1–7 |
95 |
| All pieces | Ancient Coin×3,132 Pandorium Bar×114 Relucite Bar×123 Corrupted Alloy×60 | ||
Sets of a similar level to compare
| Set | Lv | Set bonus | Best build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorcerer Armor Set | 13 | 3 pcs: Up to 26% magic damage based on your remaining mana | Magic (#7) |
| Assassin Armor Set | 14 | 2 pcs: +26.6% melee and range attack speed for a short duration after dodging | Melee (#12) |
| Bomb Scarab Armor Set | 14 | 3 pcs: +11.3% movement speed | Summoner (#61) |
| Dreamer Armor Set | 14 | 3 pcs: Gain 2% range damage every time an enemy is shot, stacks up to 10 times | Ranged (#15) |
| Galaxite Armor Set | 14 | 3 pcs: +12.7% damage while at max health | Ranged (#28) |
| Pajama Armor Set | 14 | 2 pcs: +50% increased mana regeneration after 2 sec of sleep / 3 pcs: You enter cancelable sleep from standing still for 3 sec | Magic (#13) |
Desert Guardian Armor Set FAQ
Q. Where do I get the Desert Guardian Armor Set?
Desert Guardian Mask: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands (boss drop), Cicada Dungeon Chest (chest). Desert Guardian Tunic: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands (boss drop), Cicada Dungeon Chest (chest). Desert Guardian Pants: Nimruza, Queen of the Burrowed Sands (boss drop), Cicada Dungeon Chest (chest). Details are in How to get.
Q. How many pieces do I need for the Desert Guardian set bonus?
2 pieces give "+25% minion damage". 3 pieces give "When your minions despawn, they explode for 500% of their attack damage" (3 pieces in total).
Q. Which build is the Desert Guardian Armor Set best for?
It fits summoner builds best (#4 of all sets). See the rating by build for the numbers.
Q. How much does it cost to upgrade the Desert Guardian Armor Set to Lv.20?
Upgrading every piece from Lv.14 to Lv.20 takes 3,132 Ancient Coins in total, plus materials (upgrade cost).
Unless a note on the page says otherwise, numbers are read from the game files of Core Keeper 1.3.0.6 (prefabs, configuration files, drop tables and the game's program) and calculated by this site, including upgraded (per-level) values, sell prices and mana costs. Names and descriptions are the game's official English text. Only reinforcing materials, minion and pet attacks and some food values are based on the Core Keeper Wiki (Fandom) data (CC BY-SA 3.0). Core Keeper and its images are © Pugstorm. This is an unofficial fan site.