An XL plate can soak up more damage than a small one, but it's wasted if your Body Sleeve has no XL slot to hold it. Work out what your sleeve takes, then compare what each piece stops, how long it lasts and what it weighs.
Equipment type
Helmets
Ballistic helmet TFMK-I
The sturdiest helmet here, with built-in noise-cancelling headphones that dampen gunfire and explosions and make enemy footsteps easier to hear.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 295
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 24% to 80%
- Melee protection (full)
- 90%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 90%
- Collision protection (full)
- 45%
- Fire protection (full)
- 40%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.7
- Volume
- 220
- Where to find it
- Made through the Refiner and the Replicator. Its recipe unlocks after the Helmet of the Vanishing Soldier investigation.
IHPS Helmet
Close to the top on durability and protection, and lighter than the K6-3 and the Festive helmet.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 280
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 24% to 80%
- Melee protection (full)
- 85%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 80%
- Collision protection (full)
- 40%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.6
- Volume
- 220
- Where to find it
- Shop or Replicator at Monolith Iota.
K6-3 Helmet
One of the two heaviest helmets here, with strong protection across bullets, melee and blasts.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 260
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 24% to 80%
- Melee protection (full)
- 85%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 80%
- Collision protection (full)
- 40%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 3.8
- Volume
- 280
- Where to find it
- Army crates at Headquarters and on Dalniy Island, including Dam and Cargo Port; also found in Gigastructure.
Festive helmet
Matches the K6-3 on bullet, melee and blast protection, with the same weight and a festive look.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 260
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 24% to 80%
- Melee protection (full)
- 85%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 80%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 3.8
- Volume
- 280
- Where to find it
- -
K6 Helmet
A step below the K6-3 on bullets and durability, with a lighter carry.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 250
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 22.5% to 75%
- Melee protection (full)
- 80%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 75%
- Collision protection (full)
- 35%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 2.7
- Volume
- 220
- Where to find it
- Shop or Replicator at Monolith Zeta.
Enhanced Helmet EDH-Gen V
Built-in noise-cancelling headphones that dampen gunfire and explosions, in a lighter helmet than the TFMK-I.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 235
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 19.5% to 65%
- Melee protection (full)
- 75%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 85%
- Collision protection (full)
- 40%
- Fire protection (full)
- 40%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.2
- Volume
- 220
- Where to find it
- Made in the Replicator. Its recipe unlocks after the Helmet Field Trials investigation.
SF Helmet
A light helmet with strong blast protection.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 220
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 19.5% to 65%
- Melee protection (full)
- 65%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 75%
- Collision protection (full)
- 35%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 0.9
- Volume
- 180
- Where to find it
- Used by Turned soldiers in Headquarters; loot in all raids; Replicator or Shop; also awarded for Overgrowth: Finding the Reason.
A3 Helmet
A middle-weight helmet whose blast protection is its strongest value.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 200
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 16.5% to 55%
- Melee protection (full)
- 55%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 70%
- Collision protection (full)
- 35%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.27
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- -
Tactical Helmet TRM-73
A heavier helmet that leans on blast protection over bullets and melee.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 175
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 15% to 50%
- Melee protection (full)
- 50%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 65%
- Collision protection (full)
- 30%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 2.1
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Army crates or the Replicator; found in all raids.
"Guardian" Mk-II
Stronger than the Guardian Mk-I on bullets, melee and blasts.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 160
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 13.5% to 45%
- Melee protection (full)
- 50%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 60%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.6
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- -
KVR Helmet
Matches the Guardian Mk-II on bullet, melee and blast protection in a lighter helmet.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 160
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 13.5% to 45%
- Melee protection (full)
- 50%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 60%
- Collision protection (full)
- 30%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.2
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- -
Military helmet DIY-1
A mid-tier helmet that's sturdier than the Guardian Mk-I but gives up a little blast protection.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 160
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 12% to 40%
- Melee protection (full)
- 50%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 50%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.6
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- -
"Guardian" Mk-I
Its blast protection beats its bullet protection, so it leans toward explosive threats.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 140
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 12% to 40%
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 55%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.9
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- -
PASGT Helmet
The standard PASGT, with the same protection as the tactical version at a slightly lower weight.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 140
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 12% to 40%
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 55%
- Collision protection (full)
- 30%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Army crates; Turned Soldiers in Anguka Anga; Replicator or Shop.
Tactical PASGT Helmet
The PASGT's protection in a helmet that can take a night vision device, at a slightly higher weight.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 140
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 12% to 40%
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 55%
- Collision protection (full)
- 30%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.7
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Loot crates; Turned Soldiers in Headquarters; Replicator or Shop.
M1 Helmet
A metal helmet with stronger melee and blast protection than bullet protection.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 120
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 30% at full durability
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- 20%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Army crates at abnormal signals; Turned soldiers during the Dogorsk: Timeline Collision event; Replicator.
Stahlhelm
Matches the SSh-40's protection at full durability and weighs a little less.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 120
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 30% at full durability
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- 20%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.2
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Army crates at abnormal signals; Turned soldiers in the Dogorsk: Timeline Collision event; Replicator.
SSh-40
A plain helmet with low bullet protection but solid melee and blast values.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 120
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 9% to 30%
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- 20%
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.4
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Loot crates in all raids; Replicator, unlocked at 150 Chronotraces.
Rusty SSh-40
The worn SSh-40, with less durability and bullet protection than the regular version.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 100
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 7.5% to 25%
- Melee protection (full)
- 35%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 35%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- 30%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 1.4
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- -
Tactical headset
Noise-cancelling headphones that dampen gunfire and explosions and make nearby footsteps easier to hear.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 100
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- -
- Melee protection (full)
- -
- Explosive protection (full)
- -
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 0.45
- Volume
- 120
- Where to find it
- Army crates on Headquarters; Replicator or Shop.
Tank crew helmet
A 0.9 kg padded helmet, with just 5% projectile protection at full durability.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 100
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 1.5% to 5%
- Melee protection (full)
- 20%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 20%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 0.9
- Volume
- 140
- Where to find it
- -
Winter Hat
The lightest helmet here, with only light resistance to melee, blasts, collisions and fire.
- Equipment type
- Helmet
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 60
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- -
- Melee protection (full)
- 10%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 5%
- Collision protection (full)
- 10%
- Fire protection (full)
- 10%
- Covered areas or slot fit
- Head
- Weight (kg)
- 0.15
- Volume
- 100
- Where to find it
- Turned soldiers in the Dogorsk: Timeline Collision event rarely carry it. It can also be given as Provided Equipment.
Equipment type
Armor plates
Ceramic armor plate (XL)
The top bullet stopper at XL size, paid for with the heaviest carry and the least durability.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 300
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 21% to 70%
- Melee protection (full)
- 80%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 60%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An XL-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 4.2
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Shop or Replicator at Monolith Eta.
Titan armor plate (XL)
The most durable XL plate, and lighter than ceramic while stopping a little less.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 480
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 18% to 60%
- Melee protection (full)
- 70%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 50%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An XL-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 2.5
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Shop or Replicator (Monolith Lambda).
Steel armor plate (XL)
A heavy middle option for XL slots, with durability close to the Titan's.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 460
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 15% to 50%
- Melee protection (full)
- 60%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An XL-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 3.5
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Loot crates, Replicator (Monolith Gamma), or Shop.
Rusty armor plate (XL)
A worn XL plate with decent durability and moderate bullet protection.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 415
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 13.5% to 45%
- Melee protection (full)
- 55%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 35%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An XL-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 3.5
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Loot crates in all raids; cannot be replicated.
UHMWPE armor plate (XL)
The lightest XL plate, with the lowest bullet protection in its size.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 350
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 12% to 40%
- Melee protection (full)
- 60%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 50%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An XL-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 2.3
- Volume
- 200
- Where to find it
- Loot crates, Shop or Replicator; found in all raids.
Ceramic armor plate (L)
The top bullet stopper at L size, with the heaviest carry and the least durability in its size.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 260
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 18% to 60%
- Melee protection (full)
- 70%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 50%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An L-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 3.2
- Volume
- 120
- Where to find it
- Exceptional Bonuses, army crates in Gigastructure, Shop or Replicator at Monolith Zeta.
Titan armor plate (L)
The most durable L plate and lighter than ceramic, with less bullet protection.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 360
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 15% to 50%
- Melee protection (full)
- 60%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An L-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Volume
- 120
- Where to find it
- Replicator; recipe unlocks after Patterns in the Rust.
Steel armor plate (L)
A middle option for L slots that balances durability and bullet protection against carry weight.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 340
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 12% to 40%
- Melee protection (full)
- 50%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 30%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An L-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 2.5
- Volume
- 120
- Where to find it
- Loot crates, Replicator (Monolith Beta), or Shop.
Rusty armor plate (L)
A worn L plate that beats the UHMWPE L on durability and bullet protection, but weighs more.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 310
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 10.5% to 35%
- Melee protection (full)
- 45%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 25%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An L-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 2.5
- Volume
- 120
- Where to find it
- Loot crates in all raids; cannot be replicated.
UHMWPE armor plate (L)
The lightest L plate, with the lowest bullet protection in its size.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 300
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 9% to 30%
- Melee protection (full)
- 50%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An L-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 1.3
- Volume
- 120
- Where to find it
- Army crates, Shop or Replicator; found in all raids.
Ceramic armor plate (S)
The top bullet stopper at S size, but heavier and less durable than Titan S.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 175
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 15% to 50%
- Melee protection (full)
- 60%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 40%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An S-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 1.9
- Volume
- 50
- Where to find it
- Army crate in Dam's locked room (requires the Lock Actuator Board), Shop or Replicator at Monolith Epsilon.
Titan armor plate (S)
The most durable S plate, lighter than ceramic S but with less bullet protection.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 230
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 13.5% to 45%
- Melee protection (full)
- 55%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 35%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An S-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 0.9
- Volume
- 50
- Where to find it
- Replicator; recipe unlocks after The Impact That Came From Above.
Steel armor plate (S)
A balanced S plate with more bullet protection than UHMWPE and more weight than Titan.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 220
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 10.5% to 35%
- Melee protection (full)
- 45%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 25%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An S-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Volume
- 50
- Where to find it
- Army crates, Replicator (Monolith Alpha), or Shop.
Rusty armor plate (S)
A worn S plate with less bullet protection than steel but more than UHMWPE.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 190
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 9% to 30%
- Melee protection (full)
- 40%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 20%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An S-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Volume
- 50
- Where to find it
- Loot crates in all raids; cannot be replicated.
UHMWPE armor plate (S)
The lightest S plate, and the weakest on bullets in its size.
- Equipment type
- Armor plate
- Maximum durability (HP)
- 200
- Bullet protection (low to full)
- 7.5% to 25%
- Melee protection (full)
- 45%
- Explosive protection (full)
- 30%
- Collision protection (full)
- -
- Fire protection (full)
- -
- Covered areas or slot fit
- An S-size Body Sleeve slot
- Weight (kg)
- 0.8
- Volume
- 50
- Where to find it
- Army crates, Shop or Replicator; found in all raids.
Check Your Body Sleeve Before You Pick a Plate
Every plate fits an S, L or XL slot. Your Body Sleeve sets which body parts get a slot and what size each one takes, and a plate protects only the body part where it sits. Helmets cover the head.
Ceramic, Titan, Steel, Rusty or UHMWPE: What Each Plate Trades
Ceramic stops the most bullets at every size, but it's the heaviest plate and the least durable one in its size. Titan gives up some bullet protection for the most durability and a lighter carry. UHMWPE is the lightest and stops the least. Steel and rusty plates sit between them on bullets, so compare their melee and blast values too.
Why Bullet Protection Drops as Armor Takes Hits
Bullet protection is a range from empty to full durability, so a battered piece protects less than a fresh one. Melee, blast, collision and fire protection are shown at full durability.
Which Helmets Have Active Headsets
The TFMK-I, the Enhanced EDH-Gen V and the Tactical headset all have built-in noise-cancelling headphones. They dampen loud sounds like gunfire and explosions and make the footsteps of nearby enemies easier to hear. The TFMK-I is the sturdiest of the three, and the EDH-Gen V gives you a headset with less weight than the TFMK-I.
Where Each Helmet and Plate Comes From
Plates come from loot crates, the Replicator, shops and some objectives. Some helmets also show up on Turned Soldiers during a specific event, and some Replicator recipes only unlock after an investigation. Check the acquisition line before you build around a rare piece.
FAQ
Do you lose your armor when you die in a raid?
Yes. You lose carried equipment when you die, including helmets and armor plates. Personal items and gear stored in a safe container are exceptions, so choose a loadout you can afford to lose.
Can every helmet take a night vision device?
No. The Tactical PASGT can take one, but the regular PASGT can't, so check which model you're wearing before a night raid.