Just after beginning your brutally challenging adventure into Elden Ring, you will be able to find a good set of armor that'll give you a nice defensive boost against the early (still tough) enemies of the game. From the First Step site of grace beacon, follow the light until you reach the Gatefront beacon and you'll find the Gatefront Ruins just south of your location.
Proceed cautiously—this location is loaded with low-tier enemies, who will drop Godrick Soldier equipment. These pieces will give you a slight boost, but for a larger defensive boost, look for the Godrick Knight (seen below), who will drop the useful Godrick Knight Armor.
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The enemies here aren't very tough if you keep them one-on-one or in small groups. Use stealth when you're able to whittle down the numbers at the camp, and eventually, you'll get a shot at the Godrick Knight. He may not drop the armor the first time you defeat him, but use the site of grace by the nearby gate to respawn the enemies and repeat until it drops.
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