Armor is your primary defense against incoming damage in Apex Legends. Body Shields absorb damage before it hits your health, while Helmets reduce headshot damage. Knockdown Shields provide protection when you're downed. All armor comes in different rarities, with higher rarities offering more protection. Evo Shields are dynamic, upgrading as you deal damage, making them a core part of the game's progression.
Armor Types:
- Body Shields (Evo Shields):
- White (Common): 50 Shield (2 bars)
- Blue (Rare): 75 Shield (3 bars)
- Purple (Epic): 100 Shield (4 bars)
- Gold (Legendary): 100 Shield (4 bars) + Perk (Shield cells/batteries restore full shield)
- Red (Mythic): 125 Shield (5 bars) - Achieved by fully evolving a Purple Evo Shield.
- Helmets: Reduce headshot damage.
- White (Common): Small reduction
- Blue (Rare): Medium reduction
- Purple (Epic): Large reduction
- Gold (Legendary): Large reduction + Perk (Faster Tactical and Ultimate cooldowns)
- Knockdown Shields: Provide a protective barrier when downed.
- White (Common): Small shield
- Blue (Rare): Medium shield
- Purple (Epic): Large shield
- Gold (Legendary): Large shield + Perk (Self-revive once per match)
Backpacks:
- White (Common): +2 inventory slots
- Blue (Rare): +4 inventory slots
- Purple (Epic): +6 inventory slots
- Gold (Legendary): +6 inventory slots + Perk (Heal/Shield items take 25% less time to use)