So, there are 15 armor sets with bonuses in the game, which include:
— 5 light armor sets;
— 6 medium armor sets;
— 4 heavy armor sets;

• Armor set consists of 4 elements: helmet, robe, gloves, boots. Each element gives its own unique effect.
  
• Strong bonus is given when wearing 4 parts of one set.
  
• All effects and bonuses depend on the armor level.
  
• Set bonus is given for the lowest-level worn armor. This means if you have 3 elements lvl4 and 1 element lvl2, you will receive a bonus level 2.
  
• Each type of armor has its own advantages and disadvantages, which will be described below.

Good armor to start with. In general, 1 armor element has the following characteristics:

• No penalty for stamina regen;
  
• No penalty for movement speed;
  
• No penalty for noise increase;

• No separate branch for upgrading this type of armor in skills;
  
• Low protection rate;

To craft one element of any light armor set you need:

My favorite type of armor. Doesn't slow you down much and protects well. In general, 1 armor element has the following characteristics:

• Separate branch for upgrading this type of armor in skills;

• Penalty for stamina regen;
  
• Penalty for movement speed;
  
• Penalty for noise increase;

To craft one element of any light armor set you need:

For those who like to absorb blows, or just play on maximum difficulty. In general, 1 armor element has the following characteristics:

• Separate branch for upgrading this type of armor in skills;
  
• High protection rate;

• Big penalty for stamina regen;
  
• Big penalty for movement speed;
  
• Big penalty for noise increase;

To craft one element of any light armor set you need:

There are 3 more armor sets that are not available in the game:

In order, they are signed as Desert, Hoarder, Marauder. Who knows, maybe someday developers will finish this armor.


I hope I helped you figure out with armor in such a great game as 7 Days To Die.
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