The Outer Worlds: 18 Best Unique Pieces Of Armor (& Where To Find Them) (2024)

There are several unique Armor pieces to find in The Outer Worlds. Having the right Helmet Armor and Body Armor can go a long way to improving a character’s chances of survival, skills, and abilities.

The right armor for any given player entirely depends on their playstyle and character build. But these unique pieces offer some of the best chances to keep the character alive in any situation and many improve the damage dealt to the enemy.

Updated on June 4th, 2024, by Aldous Foster: While making their way through the Outer Worlds and its DLCs, players will come across several pieces of unique armor that they may want to incorporate into their builds. Given the wide variety of approaches to the game, players will be able to find a piece of armor perfect for any build they like. Some of these armor pieces can be incredibly helpful, especially in harder difficulties. To take on the hardest challenges of the Outer Worlds, players will want to grab these unique fashion pieces, which have been updated with a few more inclusions for the most adventurous players.

18 Wilderness Ops Helmet

A Sci-Fi Ranger In The Wilds

The Wilderness Ops Helmet is a great choice for stealthy characters. This is because it offers a +5 boost to all Stealth Skills. This means Sneak, Hack, and Lockpick all get a +5 boost. For lower-level characters, this boost is significant.

In addition to the boost to Stealth Skills, the helmet also provides an 84 resistance to all forms of damage. That’s major, should the player ever get caught in a firefight and stealth goes out the window. This makes it strange that the piece is found in a locker in the Trash Dump near Gorgon Canyon.

17 Cat’s Eye Pressure Helm

As Creepy As It Is Effective

The Cat’s Eye Pressure Helm is probably the single best Helmet for aggressive stealthy playthroughs. This is due to an incredible 25% bonus to Sneak Attack Damage. With the right build, this can often guarantee one-hit kills from the shadows. It can be bought from Lex at the main bar in the Sprat Shack.

The Helmet also comes with a +5 to Hack which can be very convenient. The 22 resistance to all forms of damage is another nice perk, but to be fair, when the enemy dies before they even know the player is there, it hardly matters.

16 SugarOps Helmet

Combat Sponsored By A Drink Company

The SugarOps Helmet is exactly the kind of armor players might expect a sugary drink company to hand out to its guards. However, the player shouldn’t let looks deceive them as it’s actually one of the better Helmets in the game. This is due to its +10% bonus to N-Ray damage and +5% boost to Plasma damage.

Admittedly these are niche weapons but some, especially in the Heavy Weapons category, can do some major damage before these bonuses are even applied. It also comes with a 36 resistance to all forms of damage and is found in the Cascadia Bottling Plant. Not bad for the purpleberry company.

15 Iconoclast Apostle Helmet

Simple But Effective

The rebellious Iconoclast’s have one of the best helmets in the game for those who side with the leader Zora during the Commuter quest. The Iconoclast Apostle Helmet comes with a cool +5% bonus to melee damage, the only Helmet in the game to do so.

It also has 29 resistance to all forms of damage which is handy for melee builds. To put it simply, if the player is running a melee build that doesn’t utilize stealth then this is the Helmet they should wear.

14 MSI Elite Helmet

Great Protection, For Free

The MSI Elite Helmet is a reward for completing the BOLT-52 quest Sanjar gives out. It provides a 29 resistance to all forms of damage which isn’t terribly significant, but its skill bonus is definitely interesting.

It causes a 10% decrease in ranged weapon spread. This means that weapons with a wide scatter will have their shots more accurately focused. This doesn’t sound like much but being able to concentrate the fire of a Shotgun or Heavy Machine Gun means more bullets strike the target leading to more damage dealt. Which makes it strange that it’s found in a garbage heap in the open world.

13 Ranger Mascot's Noggin'

A Truly Unique Piece Of Armor

For players looking for a bit of fun in their appearance, the Ranger Mascot's Noggin' may be the way to go. This huge helmet covers the character's entire face in a round head with a mustache and a small hat. It can be found during the main quest of the Murder on Eridanos when the player visits the Phaeton Pilothouse.

Its effects are far from silly as it grants the Stranger +10 Block and +10 Inspiration. This makes it a great armor piece for Companion builds as it improves their effectiveness in combat and keeps the player safe. If the player pairs it with a weapon like Tanaka's Peacemaker, they can effectively become a walking tank as their companions do all the work.

12 Sublight VP Armor

Spread Fear Among Enemy Ranks

This clean-looking armor piece comes from the Sublight faction. Aside from fashion, it offers +10 to the Intimidate skill, making it perfect for players looking to play through the game while causing fear and terror. This is a considerable boost to the skill, and can massively help avoid combat through dialogue, and can help during combat too, by making enemies flee.

The Sublight VP Armor can be picked up by completing the faction quests for Sublight Salvage and Shipping on the Groundbreaker. After completing their final quest and returning to Lilya Hagen, the player is rewarded with this fashionable piece of chest armor.

11 Spatial Acuity Sensor Apparatus

A Sniper's Dream

This piece of head armor grants a respectable boost of 30 to all defensive stats and also grants the player several other bonuses. The 2.5-meter highlighting extension for interacting with objects in the world is nice, but the true gold is in its improvements to damage. It grants players +1 Perception and +15% damage to weak spots, making it one of the best ways to improve ranged damage.

To get their hands on it, players will need to advance the Murder on Eridanos Main Quest and access the Penthouse Suite. For Sniper and gunslinger builds, there really is no better piece of armor.

10 Burst Ambulation Cap

We Have The Flash At Home

For players who love slow motion and who are willing to look ridiculous, this cap has a lot to offer. It grants the player a massive 110% boost to movement speed while using Tactical Time Dilation and increases its cooldown by 20%. When combined with perks such as Speed Demon, the player can become almost untouchable as they blast around enemies at supersonic speeds.

As it is a bellhop cap, the headpiece can only be found in the Grand Colonial Hotel on Eridanos. Inside, players will need to head down to the basem*nt and loot the corpse in room A3. Whether its bonuses are worth the massive fashion cost is up to the player.

9 Chimera

For The Silver-Tongued

This piece of light armor may seem unremarkable at first as it grants +10 to Dialogue Skills. The Chimera is useful for any build that plans to deceive, frighten, or charm its way through the galaxy but may not be as attractive to other builds. However, players may also notice that this armor piece also has ridiculously high defensive stats, granting 53 resistance to all types of damage.

This gives it the tankiness of heavy armor, but with all the benefits of light armor and means it can be invaluable for many different builds. It is given to the player by completing the 'Makes Space Suits, Won't Travel' Quest.

8 Rizzo's Rangers Hacker Uniform

Not Computer Hacking

If players are looking to get up close and personal, the Rizzo's Rangers Hacker Uniform is an excellent choice. This piece of medium armor grants some decent resistances of around 75-78 and also increases all melee damage dealt by the player by 10%.

Players can pick it up on the lower deck of the Pilothouse. By combining it with other melee boosts such as the Iconoclast Apostle Helmet and a high-damage melee weapon, the player can make quick work of even the toughest enemies.

7 SugarOps Body Armor

Extremely Tanky... That's About It

Considering Rizzo is the leader in sugary food and drinks it makes sense that their armor would look utterly ridiculous. That being said their SugarOps Body Armor is a great option for keeping its wearer alive as it boasts 41 resistance to all forms of damage and comes with a +5 to Defense to avoid taking damage in the first place.

Found on Herbert in the Cascadia Bridge Safehouse, it can be further enhanced with mods to increase ranged weapon skills and provide invulnerability. The player will feel silly wearing this but will also find fights are much easier to survive.

6 Wilderness Ops Armor

Stealthy And Armored, The Best Of Both Worlds

Wilderness Ops Armor is a solid choice for stealthy types that want survivability when things go wrong. Rewarded during The Electric Fling Side quest it provides a whopping 84 resistance to all forms of damage. It also comes with a +5 to Block to increase Armor Rating while wielding a melee weapon.

It can be modified to decrease the volume of footsteps and how wide of radius those sounds will be. For sheer defense it’s a good choice for anyone and for stealthy melee characters it’s one of the best.

5 Nightfall Squad Armor

True Silence When Sneaking Around

Perhaps the best Body Armor for stealthy runs is the Nightfall Squad Armor. Obtained after getting 100% reputation with The Board it provides a number of benefits. There’s the +5 to Stealth Skills, which means Sneak, Hack, and Lockpick get a boost.

The Armor also provides a -50% to Equip Time allowing players to swap weapons faster than usual. Very handy when the player is caught sneaking around and needs a stronger weapon. The armor also has a whopping 54 resistance to all forms of damage.

4 Sublight Contractor Helm

Not Just A Great Look

The Sublight Contractor Helm provides a simple +25% to all damage against creatures. Although useless against other enemy types, this is a strong bonus when the player knows what they are up against. Aside from this simple power boost, it also offers a great benefit in the fashion department; the true endgame of The Outer Worlds.

Whether battling against creatures or wanting to look their best, players looking for this helm will want to help the Sublight faction and take the Slaughterhouse Clive quest. After either killing Clive or convincing Catherine to work with him, the player will gain this armor piece as a reward.

3 Cell Stability Mono-Lens

Perfect For Pistols And Rifles

This lens offers players 25% more weak spot damage, perfect for gun-slinger builds. With snipers or pistols, players can take advantage of this considerable damage bonus. Given how powerful these builds are already, this can quickly take care of entire groups of enemies, especially if they have easy-to-hit weak spots.

The Mono-Lens can be found in the Peril on Gorgon DLC by progressing the main quest until 'The Man in High Orbit'. By offering Receptionist Kelly a ride to the Groundbreaker, they will then get access to the Cell Stability Mono-Lens.

2 Iconoclast Apostle Armor

For Those Who Like To Be Brutal Up Close

The Iconoclast Apostle Armor compliments the helmet very well. Earned as a reward for completing Pay For The Printer it grants a +5 to Melee. This means players swinging a weapon stealthily or in broad daylight will receive a damage bonus.

The armor can also be modified to resist shock damage, improve Defense, increase Critical Hit chances with melee weapons, and increase carrying capacity by 20 kg. This is by far the best Body Armor for melee characters and comes with a nice 34 resistance to all forms of damage.

1 MSI Elite Armor

The Best Of The Best

Perhaps the best piece of unique armor in this action RPG is the MSI Elite Armor. It can be found in the world or obtained as a reward for completing Errors Unseen. The reason this armor is so strong is that it provides a +5 to Ranged Weapon Skills. This means lowered Weapon Sway, increased critical hit chance with ranged weapons, and bonuses to Handguns, Long Guns, and Heavy Weapons.

On top of this incredible boost, it has a decent 34 resistance to all forms of damage. Modifications can nudge the physical armor rating to 39, increase the interactable highlight range by five meters, and increase the character’s movement speed while TTD is active. It’s a balanced piece of armor that increases DPS, and resiliency, and provides utility outside of combat.

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The Outer Worlds

Platform(s)

Switch , Xbox One , PS4 , PC

Released

October 25, 2019

Developer(s)

Obsidian Entertainment

Publisher(s)

Private Division

Genre(s)

RPG

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