Worked out · Valheim 1.0.17
Best capes
Every Valheim cape at max level: armor, frost and fire resistance, stamina and eitr bonuses and special effects, with the best one for each purpose.
Most armor
Ashen Capefrom Ashlands18 armor
Best for melee
Moose Hide Capefrom Deep North-20% attack stamina
Best for mages
Cape of the Callerfrom Deep North+20% eitr regen
First against cold
Wolf Fur Capefrom MountainsFrost resist
Every cape at max level
| Cape | From | Armor | Resistances | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deer Hide Cape4 weight | Meadows | 4 | — | — |
 Cape of Oden4 weight | Black Forest | 4 | — | — |
 Troll Hide Cape4 weight | Black Forest | 4 | — | Set: Sneaky |
| Wolf Fur Cape4 weight | Mountains | 4 | Resistant Frost | — |
 Linen Cape4 weight | Plains | 4 | — | — |
 Lox Cape4 weight | Plains | 4 | Resistant Frost | — |
 Feather Cape4 weight | Mistlands | 4 | Very weak FireResistant Frost | Feather fallJump stamina -20%Max fall speed 5Fall damage -100% |
| Ashen Cape4 weight | Ashlands | 18 | Resistant Frost | Attack stamina -10%Block stamina -20% |
 Asksvin Cloak4 weight | Ashlands | 4 | Resistant Frost | Dodge stamina -15%Wind RunWind speed bonus +25% |
| Moose Hide Cape4 weight | Deep North | 18 | Resistant Frost | Attack stamina -20%Run stamina -20% |
| Cape of the Caller4 weight | Deep North | 18 | Resistant Frost | Eitr regen +20%Dodge stamina -10% |
Formula
Armor at max level = base + per level × (max level − 1). Stamina and eitr bonuses add to the other worn pieces'; a resistance halves that damage type (Resistant ×0.5).
ItemData.GetArmor, Player.GetEquipmentAttackStaminaModifier and HitData.DamageModifiers in the code of Valheim 1.0.17.