💡 Armor System Explained

ARC Raiders has three armor classes. Each offers different pros and cons. The right choice depends on your playstyle, the map and your loadout.

Class 1

🏃 Light Armor

Scout Vest
Light Armor — Common
Light
Protection
Speed⭐⭐⭐
Slots2
CraftingCheap
💡 Starter armor. Perfect for quick loot runs and safe pocket raids. Low protection, but you're fast as the wind.
Recon Harness
Light Armor — Uncommon
Light
Protection⭐½
Speed⭐⭐⭐
Slots3
CraftingModerate
💡 Improved light armor with an extra slot. Ideal for players who want to combine mobility with a bit more gear.
Shadow Rig
Light Armor — Rare
Light
Protection⭐⭐
Speed⭐⭐⭐
Slots3
CraftingExpensive
💡 The best light armor. Offers surprisingly good protection at full speed. Blueprint drops in Begrabene Stadt and Stella Montis.
Class 2

⚖️ Medium Armor

Raider Plate
Medium Armor — Common
Medium
Protection⭐⭐
Speed⭐⭐
Slots3
CraftingCheap
💡 Solid standard armor. Good compromise between protection and mobility. The best entry-level choice for most raids.
Combat Vest
Medium Armor — Uncommon
Medium
Protection⭐⭐½
Speed⭐⭐
Slots4
CraftingModerate
💡 Improved medium armor with an extra slot. Perfect for duo and trio runs where you need to fight and carry loot.
Enforcer Armor
Medium Armor — Rare
Medium
Protection⭐⭐⭐
Speed⭐⭐
Slots4
CraftingExpensive
💡 Meta armor for Season 2! Offers near-heavy protection at medium speed. The most used armor in endgame.
Class 3

🏋️ Heavy Armor

Bulwark Plate
Heavy Armor — Uncommon
Heavy
Protection⭐⭐⭐
Speed
Slots4
CraftingModerate
💡 Standard plating for aggressive players. You can take a lot of hits, but you're an easy target for flankers.
Juggernaut Suit
Heavy Armor — Epic
Heavy
Protection⭐⭐⭐⭐
Speed
Slots5
CraftingVery Expensive
💡 The ultimate armor. 5 slots and maximum protection, but you're slow. Blueprint only on Stella Montis in Night Raid conditions.
Titan Exo
Heavy Armor — Legendary
Heavy
Protection⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Speed⭐½
Slots5
CraftingExtremely Expensive
💡 Season 2 addition! Legendary exo-armor with built-in shield generator. Extremely rare — only obtainable through special Trials. Slightly faster than other heavy armor.

🎯 Which Armor for Which Situation?