XCOM 2
XCOM 2

Armor

Understand XCOM 2 armor tiers: Kevlar, Plated, and Powered. Improve soldier survivability by increasing HP, armor points, and enabling unique abilities.

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Armor provides crucial defense and utility for your soldiers. It increases HP, grants armor points, and often provides additional utility slots. Like weapons, armor comes in tiers: Kevlar, Plated, and Powered. Powered armor often grants access to heavy weapons or unique abilities. Prioritize armor upgrades to improve your soldiers' survivability.

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Armor

Armor Tiers:

  • Kevlar Vest: Basic starting armor, no utility slots.
  • Plated Armor: Increased HP, one utility slot.
  • Powered Armor: Significant HP boost, two utility slots, often grants heavy weapon access (e.g., EXO Suit, WAR Suit).