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Leather Jacket (Special)

Leather Jacket

Skinner Anomaly

Bandit Jacket

Mail Jacket

Merc Suit

Reinforced Suit

Berill-5M Armored Suit

Healing Beril

Wind of Freedom Suit

Stalker Suit

Ghost Suit

Tourist Suit

Monolith Suit

Kombez Freedom M2

PSZ-9d Duty Armor

Guardian of Freedom Suit

Hunter PSZ-9d

SSP-99 Ecologist

Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton PNB-4UZ

PSZ-9Md Universal Protection

SEVA Suit

Military Armored Suit

SSP-99M Suit

Please note that the Average protection values are based on all eight different types protection - so for a Leather Jacket, for example, its average protection is 8.75% (and not 10%) since it doesn't provide any protection against radiation. The list is sorted by the Average protection values which means that the armor furthest down the list may not be your favorite - or the best for any given situation - but simply has the highest average.

Each armor that has nightvision also includes a comparison image showing what the nightvision in that armor looks like.

Leather Jacket (Special) Back to top Leather Jacket (Special) An ordinary thick jacket, one of the many. It slightly increases bullet and splinter protection. It does not protect from anomalies and other affects. Rupture 30% Average 3.75% Weight 4.00 kg Personal Notes It seems that this is an "unfinished" armor that was left in the game. It has a unique look when you see it on the ground, but in your inventory it's just called "Leather Jacket", it looks like one as well, but the protection values are quite different, and the armor itself isn't visible when you actually wear it; it looks like it's supposed to be a military vest or similar. Click here to see what the armor looks like outside your inventory. Locations This armor can be found inside a wooden crate on the attic of the largest building in the Army Outpost in Cordon. Refer to this page for instructions on how to get the armor.

Leather Jacket Back to top Leather Jacket An ordinary thick jacket, one of the many. It slightly increases bullet and splinter protection. It does not protect from anomalies and other affects. Electric shock 10% Burn 10% Impact 10% Rupture 10% Chemical burn 10% Explosion 10% Bulletproof cap 10% Average 8.75% Weight 3.00 kg Personal Notes You'll be wearing this type of armor when you start a new game. It's better than nothing for sure, but basically you'll want to replace it with something better as soon as possible since it only provides minimal protection. Locations You'll be able to buy this type of armor from Sidorovich and you are likely to find it in various early stage stashes. The Leather Jacket does not have nightvision.

Skinner Anomaly Back to top Skinner Anomaly They took this coat off of the body of one of the stalkers who died in the anomaly "Fruit Punch". Having laid a long time in the anomaly, the coat obtained the ability to speed up metabolism. Electric shock 10% Burn 10% Impact 10% Rupture 10% Chemical burn 10% Explosion 10% Bulletproof cap 10% Average 8.75% Weight 3.00 kg Personal Notes Although the basic properties of this armor are identical to a regular Leather Jacket, it does come with some nice, additional bonuses: +600% health regeneration rate, -200% bleeding, and a +55 endurance recovery. Many thanks to both Marek and Koki for the details on this armor. Locations You can find this armor inside a stash located to the far west in Cordon, just north of the railroad.

Bandit Jacket Back to top Bandit Jacket Traditional outfit for a bandit - a leather jacket with kevlar elements. Provides protection highly insufficient for the Zone's severe conditions. Electric shock 10% Burn 10% Impact 10% Rupture 15% Chemical burn 10% Explosion 10% Bulletproof cap 15% Average 10.00% Weight 3.00 kg Personal Notes Sure, a better alternative to the Leather Jacket but only very slightly. Locations Bandit Jackets can be bought from the Sidorovich and can be found in various early stage stashes. The Bandit Jacket does not have nightvision.

Mail Jacket Back to top Mail Jacket Common weak bandit body armor with mail plates sewn in its backing. Almost everyone can do it, but not everyone by far will have enough patience to. Electric shock 10% Burn 10% Impact 10% Rupture 15% Chemical burn 10% Explosion 10% Bulletproof cap 28% Average 11.62% Weight 3.00 kg Personal Notes Has a nice bullet cap for an armor that's easy to come by; it is however also part of the optional mission Find the perfected suit given by Nimble. Locations This armor can be found in the tunnel at the end of the road going through the car park (the place where you initially rescue Nimble as part of the mission Get information from the scout given by Sidorovich. Does not have nightvision.

Merc Suit Back to top Merc Suit Stalker suit from the Merc faction. Its design is based on the suit used by the special forces of the Western armies. Due to a special treatment of the fabric, the armor has a strengthened stability during the physical movement of its plates. Its protective properties are slightly better then those of the PSZ-7 military bulletproof suits. Electric shock 30% Burn 30% Impact 20% Rupture 30% Radiation 30% Chemical burn 20% Explosion 25% Bulletproof cap 20% Average 25.62% Weight 5.00 kg Personal Notes A much improved alternative to Leather and Bandit Jackets because of the overall increased protection (including radiation). A good armor for the early stages of the game. The Merc suit does not have nightvision. Locations You can find the Merc Suit in the rookie village in Cordon (go here to learn how). You can also buy from various vendors including Sidorovich.

Reinforced Suit Back to top Reinforced Suit There is chain mail sown into the lining of the coat, which raises the level of protection against firearm attack and monster bites. A PNV is also included in the set. Electric shock 30% Burn 30% Impact 20% Rupture 60% Radiation 30% Chemical burn 20% Explosion 25% Bulletproof cap 20% Average 29.38% Weight 5.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes I have only found this armor in one place - namely a secret stash inside the housing of a crane at the Wild Territory. Unlike the regular Merc Suit the Reinforced Suit does have nightvision.

Berill-5M Armored Suit Back to top Berill-5M Armored Suit A Berill-5M special forces suit modified for the Zone environment. It includes a PSZ-9a military bulletproof vest with beryllium coating and a Sphere-08 helmet. It is designed for assault operations in areas with high background radiation. Its level of anomaly protection is low. Electric shock 30% Burn 30% Impact 20% Rupture 40% Radiation 30% Chemical burn 30% Explosion 40% Bulletproof cap 45% Average 33.12% Weight 7.00 kg Nightvision Locations This armor can be found inside X16 in the room with the psi-emitter, and it can also be found inside a caravan in the west/noth-west part of Red Forest (near the road going from east to west). It is also given as a reward for the Find the Night Star artifact given by the Barkeep. After the 1.0004 patch, the armor can also be bought from the Barkeep once you've returned from X18.

Healing Beril Back to top Healing Beril The fabric of the suit is saturated with a streptozoidal lotion, which speeds up the healing of wounds. Electric shock 30% Burn 30% Impact 20% Rupture 40% Radiation 30% Chemical burn 30% Explosion 40% Bulletproof cap 45% Average 33.12% Weight 7.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes Although the default properties of this armor are identical to the Berill-5M it does come with an additional -200% bleeding making it somewhat superior (thanks to Marek and Koki for confirming the exact number). The armor is the target of an optional mission given to you by Lukash, the leader of the Freedom faction. Locations This armor can be found on a body near the entrance to X16 in Yantar.

Wind of Freedom Suit Back to top Wind of Freedom Suit Light stalker suit produced by the gunsmiths of the Freedom faction. It consists of a light military bulletproof vest with reinforced kevlar plates. It can protect from weak weapons. The fabric of the suit is treated with a special mixture which increases anomaly activity resistance. Electric shock 50% Burn 30% Impact 50% Rupture 30% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 25% Bulletproof cap 30% Average 39.38% Weight 3.00 kg Locations You can find this armor on the back of a truck just outside the fence near the entrance to the mobile lab in Yantar. You can also find it sitting on a couch inside a house at the Duty outpost in Army Warehouses. It can also be found inside a blue box stash in the armory at the Freedom headquarters. Finally, you can also find the armor inside a caravan just before the anomaly filled tunnel in Wild Territory; the caravan has a blue box stash outside of it.

Stalker Suit Back to top Stalker Suit Stalker suit manufactured by "folk craftsmen". It is an effective combination of a light military bulletproof vest and of a rubberized fabric suit. It is reinforced with inserted kevlar plates and provides good protection from weak gunfire. All in all it is highly ineffecient for carrying out deep raids and serious operations in the knots of the Zone. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 50% Rupture 40% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 30% Bulletproof cap 30% Average 43.75% Weight 5.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes A good armor for the earlier stages of the game. Once you go beyond the Bar area you're likely to come upon better armors though. Locations You'll be able to find the Stalker Suit in various stashes and it can also be bought from Sidorovich and the Barkeep at the Bar area. You can also find the armor inside a wooden crate in Strelok's stash in the Agroprom Underground.

Ghost Suit Back to top Ghost Suit Rumor has it that the ghost stalker never carries a first aid kit with him. Everything heals on him like on a dog. They say that he has an unusual suit that he got on an anomaly. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 50% Rupture 40% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 30% Bulletproof cap 30% Average 43.75% Weight 5.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes Although the Ghost Suit has the same protection values as a regular Stalker Suit it comes with a healing boost providing a +600% regeneration rate (once again thanks to Koki for digging up the exact number). If you are wearing a regular Stalker Suit (or worse) when you find this, this may be the armor to replace that. This armor is part of an optional mission given by Sakharov who will reward you with a SSP-99M Suit for bringing him the Ghost Suit. Locations You will only encounter this armor in one place, namely in X16 when you locate the body of Ghost.

Tourist Suit Back to top Tourist Suit The former owner of this thing was a real tourist and, it seems, often went on very difficult, on the verge of human endurance, hiking trips. He knew how to distribute correctly the weight that he carried, and which things to give preference to. The coat pockets and the educated choice of the backpack allow its owner to carry a heavy weight. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 50% Rupture 40% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 30% Bulletproof cap 30% Average 43.75% Weight 5.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes This armor resembles a regular stalker suit except it allows you to carry up to 70 kilos worth of equipment. Locations Reward given by Sidorovich for an optional mission that requires you to bring him a Night Star artifact.

Kombez Freedom M2 Back to top Kombez Freedom M2 Metal wire mesh is integrated into the suit for protection from electric and magnetic fields. The set also includes an instrument for night vision. Electric shock 90% Burn 30% Impact 50% Rupture 30% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 25% Bulletproof cap 30% Average 44.38% Weight 3.00 kg Nightvision Locations You can find this armor inside a blue box stash in the armory at the Freedom headquarters.

Monolith Suit Back to top Monolith Suit Stalker suit from the Monolith faction. The producer is unknown. Its protective properties are slightly worse then those of the PSZ-9a military bulletproof vest. Its structure is similar to the suit popular with neutral stalkers which combines a bulletproof vest and a radiation protection suit. It provides good protection from gunfire. Its level of anomaly protection is low due to the absence of an air filtering system. Electric shock 60% Burn 50% Impact 50% Rupture 40% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 40% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 47.50% Weight 5.00 kg Personal Notes Compared to the Stalker Suit the Monolith Suit does come with some advantages, namely improved Burn, Explosion and Bulletproof protection. Its disadvantages include reduced protection against radiation and a lack of nightvision. Locations You can find a Monolith Suit in the locker room in X18, and you'll also come across two in Red Forest near the entrance to the Brain Scorcher facility.

PSZ-9d Duty Armor Back to top PSZ-9d Duty Armor Produced by one of Kiev's defence research institutes and commissioned by the Duty faction. It is as simple and reliable as the standard PSZ-9 mode, but due to the new materials, it provides good protection from various harmful impacts, including firearm damage. The vest still needs some work because it has no breathing protection system. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 50% Rupture 50% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 40% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 47.50% Weight 5.00 kg Locations This armor can be bought from Colonel Petrenko once you've delivered the Bulldog 6 to General Voronin. The armor can also be found on the same platform as the first Monolith sniper you come upon when entering the Red Forest from the Army Warehouses.

Guardian of Freedom Suit Back to top Guardian of Freedom Suit Reinforced stalker suit produced by the gunsmiths of the Freedom faction. It is made up of a medium military bulletproof vest plated with reinforcing zirconium elements which provide good protection from rifle bullets and splinters from medium and long range. The material of the suit consists of two layers: specially treated leather and fabric with asbestos yarn. The suit provides good protection from radiation and various weak anomalies. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 60% Rupture 50% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 45% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 49.38% Weight 6.00 kg Nightvision Locations This armor is given to you by Lukash as a reward for the Bring the bulletproof vest mission. You can also find it inside a blue box stash in the armory at the Freedom headquarters. It can also be found inside a caravan in Red Forest near the entrance to the Brain Scorcher facility.

Hunter PSZ-9d Back to top Hunter PSZ-9d Duty armor suit with enhanced parameters of protection against bites and cuts. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 50% Rupture 70% Radiation 50% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 40% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 50.00% Weight 5.00 kg Nightvision Locations This armor can be found in a stash in the Bar area.

SSP-99 Ecologist Back to top SSP-99 Ecologist A SSP-99 chemical protection suit specially designed for the Zone conditions. It is used by scientific expeditions and the eco-stalkers who cooperate with them. It has an integrated air-filtering and air-conditioning system. It is heat and electricity resistant, provides good protection from radiation and biological anomalies. It is resistans to chemically aggressive environments. It is not designed for combat, so it provides neither bullet, nor splinter protection. Electric shock 90% Burn 90% Impact 50% Rupture 15% Radiation 90% Chemical burn 90% Explosion 40% Bulletproof cap 20% Average 60.62% Weight 4.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes Although this suit has a high average mainly due to the high Electric shock, Burn, Radiation, and Chemical Burn protection, it suffers from decent protection against Rupture and bullets. May prove useful when exploring dangerous areas that are clear of enemies, but otherwise I personally don't think it's an ideal armor to use. Locations This armor can be bought from Professor Sakharov.

Exoskeleton Back to top Exoskeleton A military exoskeleton prototype. It never went into serial production, because of extreme cost and some design flaws. It is however produced in small batches in small illegal factories outside of Ukraine. This is a third generation exoskeleton. The design defects which used to decrease its mobility were eliminated and the armor was reinforced. It provides excellent bullet and splinter protection. It has a low level of anomaly protection. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 90% Rupture 80% Radiation 30% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 80% Bulletproof cap 60% Average 61.25% Weight 15.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes Unless you do the Destroy the Duty company for Lukash at the Freedom faction HQ you're probably only going to see this armor a couple of times once you reach the Sarcophagus at Chernobyl. If this is the case, and since you don't have to worry about alot of dangers in Chernobyl (such as radiation, anomalies, etc.) it is again one that you should pick up. It restricts your movement in the sense that you cannot sprint while wearing it, but due to it's extremely high bullet, Impact and Explosion protection values you're likely not going to need to sprint at all (possibly with one exception - against foes using an RPG, but still...). This is almost a must have especially if you're going after the "ultimate" ending of the game which means you'll be facing alot more enemies than just the ones inside the Sarcophagus. If you complete the missions that are initiated by Destroy the Duty company for Lukash then you will be able to buy the Exoskeleton armor from the trader, Skinflint, at the Army Warehouses. The Exoskeleton armor allows you to carry more weight - it increases your maximum carrying capacity from 60 to 80 kilos; however the Exoskeleton takes up 15 kilos in itself. Locations If you do the Destroy the Duty company mission for Lukash then you will be able to buy it from their trader, Skinflint. After the 1.0004 patch I've been able to buy this armor from the Barkeep as well - however it wasn't initially available; I believe you have to either do a number of optional missions for him or progress into the main plot before the armor is available. You will also find this armor inside of Chernobyl (in the Sarcophagus) during the final end-game.

Exoskeleton PNB-4UZ Back to top Exoskeleton PNB-4UZ Basic device for night vision is replaced by a more modern model with a digital filtration of the signal sent. Electric shock 50% Burn 50% Impact 90% Rupture 80% Radiation 30% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 80% Bulletproof cap 60% Average 61.25% Weight 15.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes The armor has all the same properties as the regular Exoskeleton except that it comes with the better (blue) type of nightvision. Also, the PNB-4UZ allows you to carry up to 80 kilos of equipment. Locations This armor, that belonged to Fang, can be found in a stash in Pripyat. You can get the information about the stash from the corpses of the lone stalkers in Yantar; the stash also includes a Mama's Beads artifact.

PSZ-9Md Universal Protection Back to top PSZ-9Md Universal Protection A wonderful protective suit for the Zone. Stalkers appreciate it because it combines excellent anomaly-proof and bullet-proof qualities. It includes the PSZ-9d suit, closed cycle breathing system and an integrated system of anomalous field suppression. It provides quality bullet and splinter protection. Electric shock 90% Burn 80% Impact 50% Rupture 50% Radiation 90% Chemical burn 70% Explosion 50% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 65.00% Weight 9.00 kg Nightvision Locations This armor is given as a reward for two different optional missions; the first is given by Colonel Petrenko and the second one by General Voronin, both located at the Bar. Once you've completed the Obtain an Bulldog 6 from Freedom you can also buy the armor from Petrenko.

SEVA Suit Back to top SEVA Suit This suit was produced by one of Kiev's defence research institutes and represents an excellent alternative to stalker hand-made suits. It is an excellent combination of an bulletproof vest, a closed cycle breathing system and an integrated system of anomalous field suppression. Due to the perfect choice of the materials, it is a good choice. The only disadvantage is its price. Electric shock 90% Burn 80% Impact 50% Rupture 50% Radiation 90% Chemical burn 70% Explosion 50% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 65.00% Weight 9.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes I love this suit. You can buy it and it's great. Good protection all around and you can buy it. Did I mention you can buy it? Right! Locations You can buy this armor from Sakharov once you've done a couple of optional missions for him. You will also be able to find the SEVA suit inside a secret stash in the Wild Territory; the stash is revealed to you when you return the family rifle to Hunter at the Bar. Refer to this page for the precise location of the stash.

Military Armored Suit Back to top Military Armored Suit This Skat-9M bulletproof military suit is designed for assault operations in areas of anomalous activity. It includes a PSZ-12p heavy military bulletproof suit, an integrated compensation suit and a Sphere-12M helmet. It provides perfect protection from bullets and splinters and it doesn't decrease the soldier's mobility. It has a balanced system of anomaly protection. Electric shock 70% Burn 60% Impact 80% Rupture 70% Radiation 70% Chemical burn 50% Explosion 70% Bulletproof cap 55% Average 65.62% Weight 12.00 kg Nightvision Locations As far as I know you will only encounter this armor in two places - first you can find it in the secret stash in Pripyat that the Doctor will tell you about. The armor was added to the stash in the 1.0001 patch. The second one can be found inside the Sarcophagus. The armor offers great protection and has one of the highest bullet protection values in the game... in short, this is an armor you want to pick up and use - perhaps until you find the Exoskeleton inside the Sarcophagus or buy it from Skinflint. As part of the 1.0004 patch, this armor can also be bought from the Barkeep - however, I believe it's only available after you've done a number of optional missions for him or possibly progressed far enough into the main plot of the game.

SSP-99M Suit Back to top SSP-99M Suit High quality modified SSP-99 suit. It provides increased body protection from bullet and splinter damage. It is designed for the guards working with scientific expeditions. It provides good protection from radiation and biological anomalies. It is resistant to chemically aggressive environments and other effects dangerous to the body. Electric shock 90% Burn 90% Impact 50% Rupture 50% Radiation 90% Chemical burn 90% Explosion 60% Bulletproof cap 40% Average 70.00% Weight 7.00 kg Nightvision Personal Notes A great overall armor since it has excellent protection against radiation and other types of damage, but also because it has a good protection against bullets and Rupture (unlike the SSP-99 Ecologist suit). Furthermore, this armor can be bought at the mobile lab so if you wear it down you can always replace it... it is expensive though but that shouldn't pose a problem to the experienced stalker. Once you get near to the end of the game, though, you're likely to find other armors that will provide better protection against the dangers you'll face. Locations This armor will be given to you as a reward for an optional mission, Bring the unique bodysuit, provided by Sakharov.