The Vanguard set’s open-faced barbute: for captains who want their orders seen.
| Ores (N) | P(Vanguard Barbute) no lock | Expected forges | With RNG lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 8.4% | ~1 in 12 | needs 22 ores |
| 22 | 6.8% | ~1 in 15 | ~1 in 3 locked |
| 27 | 3.5% | ~1 in 29 | ~1 in 3 locked |
| 55 | 0.0% | ~1 in 5,128,823 | ~1 in 3 locked |
"Expected forges" = 1 ÷ combined probability of rolling the class and this variant. RNG lock removes the class roll once N ≥ 22, leaving only the 35.7% variant roll.
Solved at the Crimson Sakura Isles anvil for the tank_vitality archetype with RNG lock — vitality and reinforcement trait ores pinned at the 30% sweet spot.
Trait coverage: Abyssalite 30% OPTIMAL · Aether Lotus 30% OPTIMAL
Highest score: 2304.6 EHP on Vanguard Barbute at 35.7% per forge — the no-compromise endgame recipe.
⚡ Load in CalculatorTrait coverage: Abyssalite 30% OPTIMAL
30 ores divides cleanly by 30% — every trait ore sits at exactly the sweet spot with zero rounding waste.
⚡ Load in CalculatorTrait coverage: Dragonsteel 30% OPTIMAL · Aether Lotus 30% OPTIMAL
Built entirely from mined and crafted ores — no Tower of Hell drops or event items required.
⚡ Load in CalculatorEach recipe loads straight into the crucible with ores, RNG lock and target pre-set. Odds are per forge at the recipe's anvil world.
| Rune | Effect | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Patch | 10–20% Ward | a proactive shield covers the lower base HP of lighter pieces. |
| Briar Notch | 8–16% Briar | cheap reflected damage while staying mobile. |
| Armor | Base HP | Defense | Forged HP | Effective HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shogun Kabuto | +68 | 11% | +1,548 | 1,852 |
| Vanguard Barbute ← | +58 | 10% | +1,321 | 1,579 |
| Frostbite Helm | +46 | 8% | +1,047 | 1,247 |
| Knight's Sallet | +36 | 7% | +820 | 989 |
| Ironclad Visor | +28 | 5% | +638 | 776 |
Same-class alternatives at an identical 22.77x multiplier, quality 100, no traits or runes. EHP = (100 + forged HP) ÷ (1 − damage reduction), capped at 80% DR.
Vanguard Barbute is a Medium Helmet: its class roll RNG-locks at 22 ores, its recommended crucible is 17 and its minimum is 7. At 22+ ores only the variant roll remains — about ~1 in 3.
The solver's BiS tank recipe is 9× Abyssalite + 9× Aether Lotus + 12× Frost Star — 22.77x multiplier, 35.7% per forge at Crimson Sakura Isles. See the recipe cards above to load it directly.
Base 58 HP before the forge multiplier — at a 22.77x recipe that is 1,321 HP, or about 1,579 effective HP including its 10% damage reduction.
Vanguard Barbute is a A-tier medium helmet with 10% defense and 3 rune slots — it costs 4% move speed. With RNG lock it lands in ~3 forges on average — see the EHP table for where it ranks inside Medium Helmet.