Abiotic Factor Armor Sets: Every Set, Armor Value and Set Bonus
All 19 Abiotic Factor armor sets with total armor, weight, set bonuses and repair materials, using base pieces only. From the game files.
Abiotic Factor has 19 armor sets, and each one has a set bonus. A lot of those bonuses matter more than the armor numbers. We pulled every set from the game files, added up the armor for the base version of each piece, and listed what each bonus does in the game’s own words.
How set bonuses work
Most 4-piece sets have two tiers: a smaller bonus at 2 pieces and the full bonus at 4. The 3-piece sets have one bonus at 3 pieces. Interfector is the odd one out, with 4 pieces and a bonus at 3.
Some sets can also be upgraded. The files hold 44 upgraded pieces across Makeshift, F.O.R.G.E., Carapace, Maestro, Cascade and Crystalline. Upgraded pieces stay in the same set and have more armor, but the table below only counts base pieces so the sets compare fairly.
All 19 sets, ranked by total armor
| Set | Pieces | Total armor | Total weight | Repair with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactor | 4 | 104 | 32 | Transcendium |
| Exor | 4 | 88 | 20 | Fish Bones |
| Mystagogue | 4 | 80 | 28 | Arcane Scrap |
| Exulum | 3 | 78 | 45 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Security | 4 | 76 | 80 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Carapace | 4 | 72 | 28 | Metal Scrap |
| Cascade | 4 | 72 | 28 | Metal Scrap |
| Mountaineer | 3 | 72 | 60 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Hex | 4 | 68 | 24 | none listed |
| Interfector | 4 | 68 | 20 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Legate | 3 | 66 | 30 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Crystalline | 4 | 64 | 40 | Powdered Crystal |
| Triarii | 3 | 57 | 30 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Exsurgo | 3 | 48 | 30 | Kevlar Scrap |
| Maestro | 4 | 48 | 12 | Porcelain Shards |
| Sagittarii | 3 | 48 | 30 | Kevlar Scrap |
| F.O.R.G.E. | 4 | 40 | 40 | Metal Scrap |
| Makeshift | 4 | 16 | 14 | Magazines, Metal Scrap |
| Lab Rat | 2 | 0 | 14 | none listed |
Reactor tops the list at 104, and it’s light too, at 32 total weight. Security is the heaviest at 80. Exulum and Mountaineer are close behind on weight with only 3 pieces each.
Set bonuses
Reactor
Pieces: Cerenkov Legplates, Ionized Coreplate, Nucleus Helm, Radion Armplates
- 2 pc: Gamma Converter: When not wearing a suit, items with Radioactivity are weightless, and the more Radioactivity carried, the faster you move.
- 4 pc: Gamma God: When not wearing a suit, items with Radioactivity are weightless, and the more Radioactivity carried, the faster you move. Additionally, the more irradiated your body is, the more your health regenerates.
Exor
Pieces: Exor Hood, Exor Shinguards, Exor Spines, Exor Straps
- 2 pc: Exor Agility: Movement speed greatly increased and can’t break legs from falling.
- 4 pc: Spirit of the Exor: Movement speed increased, can’t break legs from falling, and when entering combat, the “spirit” of an old Exor will join your side.
Mystagogue
Pieces: Mystagogue Crown, Mystagogue Gaskins, Mystagogue Shawl, Mystagogue Wraps
- 2 pc: Stabilization Matrix: Before hitting the ground, wearer is briefly cushioned.
- 4 pc: Mystagogue’s Gaze: Before hitting the ground, wearer is briefly cushioned. A Mage-Eye drone will accompany you in combat.
Exulum
Pieces: Exulum Bindings, Exulum Ribcage, Exulum Shackles
- 3 pc: Burden: Unable to sprint, but you are immune to physics knockback of any kind and take reduced damage from all sources.
Security
Pieces: Security Arm Guards, Security Helmet, Security Leg Protectors, Security Vest
- 2 pc: Defender: You only lose half the normal stamina when blocking a hit.
- 4 pc: Hold The Line: You no longer lose any stamina when blocking.
Carapace
Pieces: Carapace Gauntlets, Carapace Helm, Carapace Plackart, Carapace Sabatons
- 2 pc: Prickly: Enemies take some damage when hitting you with melee attacks.
- 4 pc: Thorns: Enemies take high damage when hitting you with melee attacks.
Cascade
Pieces: Cascade Gauntlets, Cascade Hauberk, Cascade Helm, Cascade Legplates
- 2 pc: Motion Sensor: You can detect nearby enemies who are in combat.
- 4 pc: Threat Sensor: You can detect all nearby enemies.
Mountaineer
Pieces: Mountaineer Armguards, Mountaineer Chestplate, Mountaineer Leggings
- 3 pc: Mountaineer: You can no longer be knocked around by most physics interactions. Jump pads excluded.
Hex
Pieces: Accursed Hood, Bindings of Malediction, Breastplate of Hex, Jinxed Shinplates
- 2 pc: Hexed Skin: The sap from the Hexwood seeps into the wearer’s wounds, healing any light bleeding.
- 4 pc: Hexed Soul: The Hexwood takes root deep in the wearer’s wounds, healing light and heavy bleeding.
Interfector
Pieces: Interfector Breeches, Interfector Chestwraps, Interfector Helm, Interfector Sleeves
- 3 pc: not named in the files
Legate
Pieces: Legate Bracers, Legate Chestplate, Legate Legguards
- 3 pc: Rite of Command: Nearby allies (including yourself) receive a speed increase.
Crystalline
Pieces: Crystalline Casque, Crystalline Couters, Crystalline Cuirass, Crystalline Cuisses
- 2 pc: Crystalline Reflection: You are twice as hard to detect when moving slowly and when holding still.
- 4 pc: Crystalline Cloak: You activate a camouflage when moving slowly and when holding still.
Triarii
Pieces: Triarii Armwraps, Triarii Chest, Triarii Legguards
- 3 pc: Sacred Path: Doors will be kicked open any time you hit them while sprinting.
Exsurgo
Pieces: Exsurgo Armwraps, Exsurgo Shinguards, Exsurgo Tactical Plate
- 3 pc: Anointed Warden: Allies within 15 meters have a lower chance to bleed, self included.
Maestro
Pieces: Maestro Adornments, Maestro Casque, Maestro Greaves, Maestro Vambraces
- 4 pc: Symphony of String: You feel lighter than normal, and you bring a bit of Anteverse I everywhere you go.
Sagittarii
Pieces: Sagittarii Leggings, Sagittarii Stabilizers, Sagittarii Stealth Plate
- 3 pc: Assiduity: You have no sway when using scoped weapons.
F.O.R.G.E.
Pieces: F.O.R.G.E. Chestplate, F.O.R.G.E. Greaves, F.O.R.G.E. Helmet, F.O.R.G.E. Pauldrons
- 2 pc: Defiance: Bullets will sometimes bounce off of your armor.
- 4 pc: The Resistance: Bullets will frequently bounce off of your armor.
Makeshift
Pieces: Makeshift Armwraps, Makeshift Chestplate, Makeshift Helmet, Makeshift Legwraps
- 2 pc: Employee of the Week: You’re beginning to carry your team’s burden. Increased weight capacity by 10.
- 4 pc: Employee of the Month: You’ve often carried the weight of your team. Increased weight capacity by 30.
Lab Rat
- 2 pc: Lab Rat: You went full rat.
The Interfector bonus has no name or description in the game’s English text.
Picking a set
- Starting out: Makeshift. Low armor, but up to 30 extra carry weight.
- Melee: Security if you block a lot, or Carapace if you’d rather punish whatever hits you.
- Guns: Sagittarii removes scope sway, and F.O.R.G.E. makes bullets bounce off you.
- Exploring: Exor for speed and no broken legs from falls, or Cascade if you want to see enemies coming.
- Late game: Reactor for raw armor, especially if you carry radioactive loot.
Sources
- Game data: Abiotic Factor 1.4.0.28206 (Steam build 24343447): item, set bonus and buff tables, English game text.
FAQ
What is the best armor in Abiotic Factor?
By raw armor, the Reactor set: 4 pieces at 26 armor each, 104 total. The right set depends on the bonus you want, though. Security stops stamina loss when blocking, and Carapace damages melee attackers.
How do set bonuses work in Abiotic Factor?
Most 4-piece sets give a smaller bonus at 2 pieces and the full bonus at 4. Three-piece sets give one bonus at 3 pieces.
How do you repair armor?
Each piece repairs with one material. Kevlar Scrap covers 8 sets, Metal Scrap covers Carapace, Cascade, F.O.R.G.E. and Makeshift, and the rest use their own material, such as Transcendium for Reactor.
What is the best early armor?
Makeshift is the lowest-armor set. It only has 4 armor per piece, but the full set adds 30 weight capacity. Security is a big step up at 19 armor per piece.
Do upgraded armor pieces count toward the set?
Yes. Upgraded pieces, such as the A.E.G.I.S. upgrades of F.O.R.G.E., keep the same set in the game files, and the upgrade raises armor. F.O.R.G.E. pieces go from 10 to 15.
