Armor plates are wearable pieces of equipment that can aid Sam during his expedition by enhancing his defense by reducing damage from gunfire, particularly when mounted on his shoulders and/or hips.
Overview[]
Armor plates are protective equipment that Sam can mount to the shoulder and hip slots of his suit. They reduce incoming damage from gunfire—whether from MULEs, terrorists, or soldiers on the Beach. Basic plates offer low-impact resistance, but higher-level versions are built from lighter alloys and include electromagnetic shielding powered by Sam’s battery. This enhancement helps reduce damage even to uncovered areas.
Each level of improvement enhances overall performance, and Sam can equip up to four plates at once for maximum protection. However, doing so limits available cargo slots, meaning players must weigh defense against carrying capacity.
Description[]
Plating that can be attached to the shoulders and hips in order to protect the wearer from gunfire, but will break if it suffers too much damage.
The more plates that are attached, the greater the level of protection offered, but the less cargo you will be able to attach to your suit.
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Improvements[]
| Name | Description | Materials | Size | Weight | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Plate (Lv. 2) | An improved version of the Armor Plate (Lv. 1).
In addition to absorbing bullet damage, the plating can also now help to soak up impact taken elsewhere on the body by means of electromagnetic shielding. The more plates that are attached, the greater the level of protection offered, but the less cargo you will be able to attach to your suit. Be aware that the impact-reduction function will drain battery at an accelerated rate when triggered. Keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather. Armor plates will break if they take too much damage. Broken plates will offer no protection to the wearer. |
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Small | 2.5 kg | Reach Connection Level 3 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City |
| Armor Plate (Lv. 3) | An improved version of the Armor Plate (Lv. 2).
The plating is now lighter and more energy efficient, and in addition to absorbing bullet damage, the plating can also now help to soak up impact taken elsewhere on the body by means of electromagnetic shielding. The more plates that are attached, the greater the level of protection offered, but the less cargo you will be able to attach to your suit. Be aware that the impact-reduction function will drain battery at an accelerated rate when triggered. Keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather. |
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Small | 2.5 kg | Reach Connection Level 4 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City |
| Armor Plate (Lv. 4) | An improved version of the Armor Plate (Lv. 3).
The plating is now even lighter and more energy efficient, and in addition to absorbing bullet damage, the plating can also now help to soak up heavy impact taken elsewhere on the body by means of electromagnetic shielding. The more plates that are attached, the greater the level of protection offered, but the less cargo you will be able to attach to your suit. Be aware that the impact-reduction function will drain battery at an accelerated rate when triggered. Keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather. |
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Small | 2.5 kg | Reach Connection Level 5 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City |
Notes[]
- The design data for the plates are given to Sam as a reward for completing [Order No. 41] Building Materials Delivery: Waystation North of Mountain Knot City.
- As part of Death Stranding's preorder bonuses, players received several cosmetic items, including the Gold Armor Plate (Lv. 2)—a non-upgradable variant of the standard model.
- Members of the Bridges Security Team can be seen wearing four Level 1 armor plates—mounted on their shoulders and hips—for protection against gunfire (even though they’re not seen outside of Bridges facilities).
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