How to Equip Surcoats, Capes, and Starter Armor

Armor slots and early-game gear work differently in The Epic Knights Addon compared to vanilla Minecraft. Knowing how the slots are organized and which intermediate armors to build first will save you resources early on.

Using the Boot Slot for Surcoats and Capes

If you craft a cape or a surcoat using woolen cloth, you do not equip it in the chestplate slot. In this addon, the boot slot in your inventory is reserved specifically for surcoats and capes. Simply drag your crafted cape or surcoat into the feet armor slot to display it over your armor. Note that if you wear the Crusader Armor Set (17 armor points, made of the Great Helm and Crusader armor), it already comes with a built-in Crusader Cross Surcoat.

Early and Mid-Game Armor Crafting

Before you have enough steel for heavy plate, work through these lighter sets:

1. Gambeson Armor: Craft wool into woolen cloth to make this cheap, dyeable starter set, which provides 5 armor points.

2. Brigadine and Lamellar: Brigadine also offers 5 armor points, while the Lamellar set (Face Helm and Lamellar armor) bumps your protection up to 8 armor points.

3. Half Armor and Barbute: Providing 8 armor points, this set (Barbute Helm and Half armor) should be kept in storage even after you outgrow it, as it is mostly used as a crafting ingredient to build higher-tier armors later.