Armor Plates are equipments that are worn on the shoulders and hips to protect against gunfire.
Overview[]
Armor Plates are piece of protective equipments that Sam can mount on the shoulder or thigh slots of his suit. The armor plates gave him more protection from gun fire (by MULEs, terrorist or even the soldiers from the Beach). While the basic version provides low impact protection, the improved versions not only lightens the alloy, but also implements an electromagnetic shield, which runs on battery power, to reduce the damage of impacts even on uncovered body parts. The higher the level of improvement, the better the performance of the armored plates are.
The greater the number of armored plates, for a maximum of 4, the better the degree of protection, however this reduces the number of cargos Sam can carry on him.
Upgrade[]
| Name | Description | Materials Required | Size | Unlocked |
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| 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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2.5 kg | Unlocked by reaching 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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2.5 kg | Unlocked by reaching 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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2.5 kg | Unlocked by reaching Connection Level 5 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City |
Notes[]
- Death Stranding preorder bonuses include a cosmetic variant of the armor plates, the Gold Armor Plate (Lvl 2), which cannot be improved.
- The Bridges Security Team worn four Lv. 1 armor plates on the shoulders and hips to protect against gunfire, even if they are not seen outside the internal Bridges facilities.
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