Armor degradation...

[Morloc]

I don't remember this being a thing, and am seeing conflicting info on the Internet.
I was going to buy the perk that adds extra AC for each piece of that type you're wearing and checked my current AC to see if it worked correctly when purchased. My AC seemed a bit lower than I thought it should be (say...35-ish). I repaired my armor and then (poof!) my AC was over 50.
For whatever reason, I did not know that this was currently in the game (imagine my surprise).

Does anyone have details on the mechanics? I've read it only degrades below 50%?

 

[theFlu]

I think it's linear. With durability going from 50% to 0, the armor rating going from 100% to zero. I would love to hear a confirmation as well, though.

 

[plzkthxbye]

Does anyone have details on the mechanics? I've read it only degrades below 50%?

If I recall correctly, in A21 (when Steel armor was a thing), its armor rating would go down pretty quickly as it took durability damage. It didn't have to be less than 50% before its max benefit would be lessened (this is the part I'm not positive I'm remembering correctly).

Post automatically merged: Aug 4, 2025

I was going to buy the perk that adds extra AC for each piece of that type you're wearing

I believe that pertains only to light armor in the current version of 7DTD.