(Prot IV, Mending) to survive the walk out of spawn. Obsidian and Crystals for self-defense.
Searching for "free kits" is a rite of passage. It teaches you the server's first lesson: nothing is truly free. 6b6t verified free kits
Most player-to-player trading for kits and items happens on the 6b6t Discord. Joining a faction or a "kit shop" Discord is often the most reliable way to find gear drops. (Prot IV, Mending) to survive the walk out of spawn