It’s time again to dive into an overlooked stat of Monster Hunter World. Today I will be introducing you to all the armor limits in MHW Iceborne.

All MHW Iceborne Armor Limits

Armor Defense will be the first value players will notice has taken a large jump when comparing Iceborne armor to base World armor. As players advance the story of Iceborne, new armor limits can be reached, with final limits being able to be reached once players gain access to armor augmentation. If you want to know more about armor augmentation be sure to check out the Iceborne Augment Guide next.

While some players overlook defense for attack, its good to know what the limits of each armor piece can become. Below you will find every armor colored coded for rarity, the zenny cost, research point cost, and augmentation cost.

Master Rank Armor Limits

Bone α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 114 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 130 Defense 1,520 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 152 Defense 3,600 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Alloy α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 114 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 130 Defense 1,520 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 152 Defense 3,600 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Vespoid α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Hornetaur α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Kestodon α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Gajau α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Shamos α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Gastodon α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Barnos α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Wulg α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Cortos α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Jagras α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Tzitzi α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Girros α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Dodogama α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 120 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 136 Defense 1,920 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 158 Defense 3,920 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Kulu α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 116 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 132 Defense 1,600 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 154 Defense 3,760 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Pukei α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 118 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 134 Defense 1,760 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 156 Defense 3,840 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Coral Pukei α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 132 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 148 Defense 2,560 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 170 Defense 5,120 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Barroth α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 118 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 134 Defense 1,760 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 156 Defense 3,840 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Jyura α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 118 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 134 Defense 1,760 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 156 Defense 3,840 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Beo α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 118 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 134 Defense 1,760 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 156 Defense 3,840 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Kadachi α + & β + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 120 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 136 Defense 1,920 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 158 Defense 3,920 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Viper Kadachi α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 132 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 148 Defense 2,560 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 170 Defense 5,120 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

High Metal α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 128 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 144 Defense 2,400 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 166 Defense 4,560 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Banbaro α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 130 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 146 Defense 2,480 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 168 Defense 4,720 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Anja α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 132 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 148 Defense 2,560 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 170 Defense 5,120 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Fulgur Anja α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 146 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 154 Defense 1,520 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 170 Defense 3,920 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Rathian α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 130 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 146 Defense 2,480 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 168 Defense 4,720 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Rath Heart α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 132 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 148 Defense 2,560 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 170 Defense 5,120 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Lumu α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 130 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 146 Defense 2,480 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 168 Defense 4,720 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Lumu Phantasm α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 132 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 148 Defense 2,560 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 170 Defense 5,120 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Baan α + & β + costs 12,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 134 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 150 Defense 2,640 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Artian α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 142 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 152 Defense 1,760 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 174 Defense 5,760 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Clockwork α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 142 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 152 Defense 1,760 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 174 Defense 5,760 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Ingot α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 136 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 146 Defense 1,600 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 168 Defense 4,720 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Barioth α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 138 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 148 Defense 1,600 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 170 Defense 5,120 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Rathalos α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 140 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 150 Defense 1,680 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Rath Soul α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 148 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 156 Defense 1,600 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 172 Defense 4,240 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Diablos α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 140 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 150 Defense 1,680 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Diablos Nero α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 148 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 156 Defense 1,600 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 172 Defense 4,240 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Legiana α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 140 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 150 Defense 1,680 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Shrieking Legia α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 146 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 154 Defense 1,520 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 170 Defense 3,920 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Odogaron α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 140 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 150 Defense 1,680 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Death Garon α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 148 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 156 Defense 1,600 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 172 Defense 4,240 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Lavasioth α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 140 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 150 Defense 1,680 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Uragaan α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 144 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 154 Defense 1,840 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 176 Defense 6,080 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Nargacuga α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 140 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 150 Defense 1,680 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 172 Defense 5,440 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Glavenus α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 142 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 152 Defense 1,760 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 174 Defense 5,760 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Acidic Glavenus α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 150 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 158 Defense 1,600 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 174 Defense 4,560 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Brachydios α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 142 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 152 Defense 1,760 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 174 Defense 5,760 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Tigrex α + & β + costs 15,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 142 Defense
• Max: Level 6 with 152 Defense 1,760 points 15,000
• Augmented: Level 17 with 174 Defense 5,760 points 121,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 2 Purecrystal 40,000

Brute Tigrex α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 158 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 166 Defense 1,920 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 182 Defense 5,520 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Black Belt α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 150 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 158 Defense 1,600 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 174 Defense 4,560 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Dober α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 152 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 160 Defense 1,680 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 176 Defense 4,800 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Damascus α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 152 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 160 Defense 1,680 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 176 Defense 4,800 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

seething bazel α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 154 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 162 Defense 1,760 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 178 Defense 5,040 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Savage Jho α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 156 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 164 Defense 1,840 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 180 Defense 5,280 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Velkhana α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 154 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 160 Defense 1,280 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 172 Defense 3,360 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Blackveil Hazak α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 156 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 162 Defense 1,360 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 174 Defense 3,600 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Teostra α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 156 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 162 Defense 1,360 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 174 Defense 3,600 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Kushala α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 156 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 162 Defense 1,360 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 174 Defense 3,600 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Kirin α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 154 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 160 Defense 1,280 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 172 Defense 3,360 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Namielle α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 158 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 164 Defense 1,440 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 176 Defense 3,840 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Guild Palace α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 154 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 162 Defense 1,760 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 178 Defense 5,040 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Shara Ishvalda α + & β + costs 24,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 162 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 168 Defense 1,440 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 180 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Zorah α + & β + costs 21,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 160 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 166 Defense 1,440 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 178 Defense 4,080 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Yian Garuga α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 154 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 162 Defense 1,760 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 178 Defense 5,040 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Zinogre α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 158 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 166 Defense 1,920 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 182 Defense 5,520 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Golden Lune α + & β + costs 24,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 162 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 168 Defense 1,440 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 180 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Silver Sol α + & β + costs 24,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 164 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 170 Defense 1,680 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 182 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Lunastra α + & β + costs 24,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 164 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 170 Defense 1,680 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 182 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Ruiner Nergi α + & β + costs 24,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 166 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 172 Defense 1,920 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 184 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Guildwork α + & β + costs 24,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 162 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 168 Defense 1,440 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 180 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Rajang α + & β + costs 18,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 158 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 166 Defense 1,920 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 182 Defense 5,520 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Arena Armor Limits

Showman Earrings α +

• Base: Level 1 with 162 Defense
• Max: Level 4 with 168 Defense 1,440 points 24,000
• Augmented: Level 10 with 180 Defense 4,320 points 156,000
  • 1 Great Spiritvein Gem, 2 Pure Dragon Blood 60,000

Acrobat Earrings α +

• Base: Level 1 with 154 Defense
• Max: Level 5 with 162 Defense 1,760 points 20,000
• Augmented: Level 13 with 178 Defense 5,040 points 136,000
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem, 1 Large Wyvern Gem 50,000

Special Event Armor Limits

Pearlspring α + costs 9,000  per piece

• Base: Level 1 with 120 Defense
• Max: Level 9 with 136 Defense 1,920 points 25,200
• Augmented: Level 20 with 158 Defense 3,920 points 107,800
  • 1 Spiritvein Gem Shard, 1 Dragonbone Artifact 30,000

Special Event Full Armor Limits

Leon/Claire α costs x,000  for the full set

If you want more Monster Hunter World guides be sure to read next Iceborne Augment System Guide and Iceborne All Pendants Guide. You can also learn the benefits of using the Hunter Helper.