Which armor to get?

W/MO20, Im at Draknor's Forge now, the place that carries the best armour.. But there's so much variety I have no idea which to choose.. Have no leather squares so definitely not going to go that route..

Current armor Im using is all 59 GLADIATOR ARMOR WITH +7 Energy, and Captains Helm with +1 Strength.. Should I upgrade to all GLADIATOR 80 ARMOR again with +7 Energy boost again? Or go Plate or Knights armor set? Boost in energy can help me a lot, dont know if "reduce damage taken" is really that helpful.. Suggestions please

plate and knight is good, at least thats what ive been using, i switch off depending what collor i feel like being

it only "reduces damage", do you think more energy is better?

As posted in other threads, the reduce damage attribute equates to -2 damage taken. Last I heard, you still only need one piece of that armor with the Reduce Damage atrribute to recieve the bonus.

that doesnt sound right then.. i can wear gauntlets that reduces damage and itll reduce -2 every time? i dont need a complete set of reduce damage?

anyone gonna help me decide