Despite the existance of the Lightning Set, there are many other equipment that provide better Energy Damage protection.
The Energy Protection Set maximizes Energy Protection. Each Vocation has different equipments to maximize Energy Protection.
For a list of all Energy Protection equipments, check this page. You can also check the Armor Calculator to compare different set combinations with accuracy.
Knight
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The Charged Spiritthorn Ring can be replaced for the Might Ring, but keep in mind that it breaks completely instead of turning into an uncharged versions, while the uncharged Spiritthorn Ring still keeps the Energy Protection. |
Weight: 198.95 oz. Attack: 11 Defense: 38 Armor: 28 |
Paladin
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The Falcon Mace is not ideal for a Paladin as it's a Melee weapon, but as it only offers 7% Energy Protection, it is often replaced by One-Handed Distance Weapons. The Charged Alicorn Ring can be replaced for the Might Ring, but keep in mind that it breaks completely instead of turning into an uncharged versions, while the uncharged Alicorn Ring still keeps the Energy Protection. |
Weight: 257.85 oz. Attack: 11 Defense: 38 Armor: 33 |
Mage
Druid
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The Pair of Nightmare Boots can be replaced for the Void Boots, but keep in mind that it breaks completely when running out of charges. Likewise, the Charged Arboreal Ring can be replaced for the Might Ring, but keep in mind that it breaks completely instead of turning into an uncharged versions, while the uncharged Arboreal Ring still keeps the Energy Protection. Knowing the Cure Electrification Spell can help avoid further Energy Damage applied by the Electrified Status Condition. |
Weight: 123.7 oz. Defense: 22 Armor: 31 |
Sorcerer
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The Pair of Nightmare Boots can be replaced for the Void Boots, but keep in mind that it breaks completely when running out of charges. Likewise, the Charged Arcanomancer Sigil can be replaced for the Might Ring, but keep in mind that it breaks completely instead of turning into an uncharged versions, while the uncharged Arcanomancer Sigil still keeps the Energy Protection. |
Weight: 118.9 oz. Defense: 17 Armor: 31 |
