S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition Armour Guide: Learn about different suits, their stats, weights, costs, and what they protect you from.
Alright, Stalker, let's talk about keeping your hide in one piece. Armour in Clear Sky isn't just for show; it's your best friend out in the Zone. The right suit can mean the difference between walking away from a firefight and becoming mutant chow. This guide breaks down what's available, what it costs, and what kind of protection you can expect.
Keep in mind, the stats you see here are the base values. You can often upgrade your armour with specific technicians to boost its performance even further, so don't be afraid to invest if you find a suit you really like.
Armour Stats Explained:
- Weight: How much the suit adds to your carrying capacity. More weight means you can carry less loot or ammo.
- Cost: The price in arbitrary Zone currency (usually Rubles) to buy it. Save up!
- Bullet Resistance (B): How well it protects against standard bullets.
- Rupture Resistance (R): Protection against explosive shrapnel and heavy impacts.
- Fire Resistance (T): How much it helps against flames and heat.
- Chemical Protection (C): Crucial for dealing with anomalies and toxic areas.
- Radiation Protection (H): Essential for navigating irradiated zones.
- Burn Protection (A): Resistance to fire damage.
- Shock Protection (S): Helps against electrical damage and impacts.
Here's a look at the different armours you can find or buy:
| Item | Weight | Cost | Bullet | Rupture | Fire | Chemical | Radiation | Burn | Shock | |
| Leather Jacket | 3.00 | 500 | 03 | 03 | 14 | 03 | 0 | 03 | 05 | 0 |
| Bandit Jacket | 3.00 | 500 | 03 | 03 | 15 | 03 | 0 | 03 | 05 | 0 |
| CS-3a Body Armour | 4.00 | 5000 | 07 | 07 | 27 | 07 | 0 | 07 | 11 | 1 |
| Sunrise Suit | 5.00 | 6250 | 09 | 09 | 25 | 09 | 0 | 09 | 11 | 0 |
| Wind Of Freedom Suit | 3.00 | 7500 | 07 | 07 | 25 | 07 | 0 | 07 | 11 | 2 |
| PS5-M Universal Protection | 7.00 | 8125 | 05 | 05 | 30 | 05 | 0 | 05 | 11 | 0 |
| PSZ-9d Duty Armour | 12.00 | 20000 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 60 | 1 |
| Berill Suit | 7.00 | 12500 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 0 |
| Guardian Of Freedom Suit | 7.00 | 15000 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 2 |
| Seva Suit | 9.00 | 18750 | 37 | 37 | 30 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 2 |
| Bulat Armoured Suit | 12.00 | 25000 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 60 | 0 |
| Exoskeleton | 25.00 | 55000 | 23 | 23 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 65 | 1 |
- Early Game: The Leather Jacket or Bandit Jacket are your starting points. They're cheap and offer basic protection. Don't expect miracles, but they're better than nothing.
- Mid Game: Suits like the CS-3a Body Armour, Sunrise Suit, or Wind Of Freedom Suit offer a significant step up. The Wind Of Freedom is lighter but offers less protection than some others. The PSZ-9d Duty Armour is a big investment but provides solid all-around defense.
- Late Game: The Berill Suit, Guardian Of Freedom Suit, Seva Suit, Bulat Armoured Suit, and the Exoskeleton are top-tier. The Seva Suit is excellent against radiation and anomalies, while the Bulat and Exoskeleton offer heavy ballistic and impact protection. The Exoskeleton is incredibly heavy, though, so plan your inventory accordingly.
- Consider Your Playstyle: If you're often in firefights, prioritize bullet resistance. If you're exploring heavily irradiated or anomalous areas, focus on radiation and chemical protection.
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