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Old Aristocrat Cowl
Weighs 2.2 and provides 3 poise.
Weight2.2Equip load
Poise3Helps resist staggering
Physical negation2.5%Physical damage reduction
Protection & resistance
Damage negation
Higher values reduce more damage of that type.
- Physical
- 2.5%
- Strike
- 2.5%
- Slash
- 2.3%
- Pierce
- 2.5%
- Magic
- 3.4%
- Fire
- 3.6%
- Lightning
- 3.4%
- Holy
- 2.5%
These values are for this piece. Your total also depends on your other armor and active effects.
Poise & status resistance
Higher resistance lets more buildup accumulate before a status triggers.
- PoiseHelps resist staggering
- 3
- ImmunityPoison and scarlet rot
- 18
- RobustnessBlood loss and frostbite
- 11
- FocusSleep and madness
- 15
- VitalityDeath blight
- 16
Compare head armor
The ten same-slot pieces closest in weight to Old Aristocrat Cowl. Lower weight is lighter; higher poise, negation and resistance provide more protection. Negation differences are percentage points.
| Armor | Weight | Poise | Physical | Strike | Slash | Pierce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Old Aristocrat CowlThis piece | 2.2 | 3 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
 Sage Hood | 2.2 | 3 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
 Queen's Crescent Crown | 2.2 | 3 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
 Godskin Apostle Hood | 2.2 | 3 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
 Finger Maiden Fillet | 2.2 | 4 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
 Ruler's Mask | 2.2 | 3 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
 Marais Mask | 2.2 | 4 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
 Bloodsoaked Mask | 2.2 | 3 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
 Snow Witch Hat | 2.2 | 3 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
 Radiant Gold Mask | 2.2 | 3 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
 Mushroom Head | 2.2 | 2 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
About this armor
Weighs 2.2 and provides 3 poise.
Has a base 1.5% drop chance per eligible noble at 100 Discovery. Higher Discovery improves the chance, but long runs of empty kills are still possible.
Has no passive attribute, Rune, Discovery or spell-damage bonus. The noble family described in the clothing does not grant a combat effect.
In-game description
Cowl made of soft cloth.
Travel attire worn by nobles in the capital. Garb favored by the aged.
Abandoning their birthplace after the Shattering, these undead wanderers are the pitiful product of unending life.
Where to find
Caravan west of Waypoint Ruins
Limgrave
Starting Site of Grace: Waypoint Ruins Cellar
- From Agheel Lake North, cross the road bridge east of the lake and follow the road south toward Waypoint Ruins. Look for the two trolls pulling a large carriage west of the ruins.
- Walk around the procession and identify the noble wearing the clothing you need. The sword-bearing nobles wear feathered hats and leather coats; the older green-cowled nobles have a separate outfit.
- Target the older nobles in green cowls carrying banners or horns, rather than the feather-hatted swordsmen or sorcerers. Their drops are Old Aristocrat Cowl, Gown and Shoes.
- Defeat the appropriate nobles and collect their glowing drops. The trolls and carriage chest are separate from the clothing drops, so killing both trolls is unnecessary.
- For a nearby reset, enter the Waypoint Ruins cellar, defeat Mad Pumpkin Head and activate Waypoint Ruins Cellar grace. Rest there and return to the road to repeat.
- You can farm the outdoor procession before opening the cellar, using another nearby grace to reset instead. Speaking to Sellen or joining her quest is unnecessary for these clothes.
Notes
- Weighs 2.2 and provides 3 poise.
- Has a base 1.5% drop chance per eligible noble at 100 Discovery. Higher Discovery improves the chance, but long runs of empty kills are still possible.
- Has no passive attribute, Rune, Discovery or spell-damage bonus. The noble family described in the clothing does not grant a combat effect.
- Old Aristocrat Cowl, Gown and Shoes come from the green-cowled older nobles. The three pieces weigh 9.3 together and provide 15 poise; there are no dedicated gloves.
- None of the three can be tailored. Wearing them together does not give a matching-set bonus.
