For the occasional and/or noob hunter that does not want to worry about the complexities of hunting the right mob with the right armor/plate combination it seems Warrior armor is the best all around choice for low level mobs if you want decent protection and durability.
I'm a noob so I am trying to determine the accuracy of my thought, please advise.
You've received some decent suggestions already.
For best overall economy and practicality, it is my understanding that Pixie is arguably the best new player armor for a couple of reasons.
- It is inexpensive.
- It is readily available.
- It offers mostly impact protection, which covers the majority of low mob damage.
Now, for a little bit of additional protection, simply slap on an inexpensive set of 2A plates. For additional enlightening information, please read
How Armor Works <---- link
Also, play around a bit with the
Armor Advisor <---- link
Choose Pixie, Warrior, and 2A's
(FYI Dummy armor is Settler with plates, which is basically like plates alone)
Select mobs like Daikiba, Combibo, Exarosaur, Molisks to see the differences in estimated performance.
Now I've said all of that, don't always let the numbers rule your choices in this game. If you really want the Warrior, go ahead and buy it. I have a Warrior set that I used extensively with plates for a long time and am glad I made that decision.