All 3 sets are good. Depending on how you use it and finding what suits you better.
First thing when u access the shadow and decide which style you want take its asses the status of your reputations and the way you decide to play.
There are specific spells that require a certain amount of reputation, that is why not everyone can get all the spells. Some of those spells are better for some styles ( for example the giant ones its better for the HW shadow style).
I was at the beginning BC on my shadow but as a level I noticed that even if I had a good armor and maxed all the seals, my shadow would die really fast.
I decided to changed it to Dodger armor and can say by now that it was a good decision.
Reasons why:
- it survives more in pvp battle (where most of the players are BC);
- really good damage in pvp and hunting;
- high chance to dodge so high survival;
- by surviving it longer allows it to use effects later in the fight ( antichaos );
A really common advice that I received and I see many people following this pattern its having the shadow the opposite style that you have (mostly because if you face an opponent with a opposite style than yours, then your shadow will be more effective on him).
YOU----vs.----SHADOW
BC <-> DODGER
DODGER <-> HW
HW <-> BC
No matter what set you choose to wear on your shadow, mkae sure take into consideration few things:
- Always have your shadow same level as yours;
- try as much as you can to keep it as the same rank as you;
- Always use full armour for your shadow level;
- Try to wear blue armour if you can afford- its worth the investment;
- Make sure you got the maximum seals for the level;
- Always have spells equiped;
- Dont forget it naked;
More info about the Shadow equipment and spells can be found
here.