The Zone Survival Guide - Call of Pripyat

Modified: 21/1/2011 06:24:05 CET

This page lists all the different body armors and headgear that are available in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. If you spot an error or something I have missed please do not hesitate to contact me.

Table of content
Body Armor
Berill-5M Armored Suit
Bulat Armored Suit
CS-3a Body Armor
Exoskeleton
Freedom Guard Bodysuit
Leather Trench Coat
PS5-M Universal Protection
PSZ-9d Duty Armor
SEVA Bodysuit
Sunrise Bodysuit
Wind of Freedom Bodysuit
Headgear
Gas Mask
Screen Helmet
Sphere M12 Helmet
Steel Helmet
Tactical Helmet

Each body armor and headgear includes a description along with their default, ie. unmodified, protective properties. You can also see their weight, and for body armor it is also noted how many artifact containers the armor comes with, and how many it can be modified to carry. You can also see the base cost of repair for the armor in the worst possible condition; this price is without any discounts you may have earned. For body armor it is also noted if it does not allow the use of seperate headgear.

Berill-5M Armored Suit

Modifications

Buying & selling

Berill-5M Armored Suit

This item comprises military PS5 series body armor with beryllium sputter modified modified for use in the Zone. Designed for assault operations in highly radioactive areas, it is ineffective in the areas of high anomalous activity. The suit makes its way to stalkers through the military, who exchange it for loot. Does not come with an artifact container.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 12.70% 12.70% 12.70%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Protection against radiation Radiation 5.90% 5.90% 5.90%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 58.80% 58.80% 58.80%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Average Protection Average 19.47% 19.47% 19.47%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 7,500 RU
Weight Weight 9.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 0 / 2
Locations
You can buy this armor from Owl.

Bulat Armored Suit

Modifications

Buying & selling

Bulat Armored Suit

This modern military armored suit is designed for assault operations in anomalous areas. Comprises a PSZ-12p heavy military armored suit, built-in compensation suit, and an anomalous protection bodysuit. The armor provides excellent protection against bullet and fragmentation damage, without greatly reducing the wearer's mobility. Does not come with an artifact container.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 38.20% 38.20% 38.20%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 17.60% 17.60% 17.60%
Protection against radiation Radiation 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 70.60% 70.60% 70.60%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 41.20% 41.20% 41.20%
Average Protection Average 29.41% 29.41% 29.41%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 15,000 RU
Weight Weight 12.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 0 / 2
Locations
You may be able to buy this armor from Owl once you have acquired either the One of Ours or the Boss achievement.

CS-3a Body Armor

Modifications

Buying & selling

CS-3a Body Armor

Once used as standard by Clear Sky assault squads, after the faction's elimination this armor serves as a reminder that even an excellent protective bodysuit cannot guarantee you safety this side of the perimeter. The armor is capable of stopping a pistol bullet, while the wearer is also well protected from anomalies. Comes with a built-in artifact container.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 41.20% 41.20% 41.20%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 38.20% 38.20% 38.20%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Protection against radiation Radiation 14.70% 14.70% 14.70%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 64.70% 64.70% 64.70%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Average Protection Average 28.57% 28.57% 28.57%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 12,000 RU
Weight Weight 11.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 1 / 4
Notes
Wearing this armor when you talk to Novikov will allow for a unique conversation option since he invented it.
Locations
You can order this armored suit from Nimble, which also comes with a Tactical Helmet.

Exoskeleton

Modifications

Buying & selling

Exoskeleton

An experimental sample of a military exoskeleton. Was never mass-produced due to extraordinary cost and some design flaws. Despite this, it is in demand due to its ability to take on the weight of all carried equipment, and therefore small batches are made in underground facilities outside Ukraine. Comes with a built-in container.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 38.20% 38.20% 38.20%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 38.20% 38.20% 38.20%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 38.20% 38.20% 38.20%
Protection against radiation Radiation 14.70% 14.70% 14.70%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 79.40% 79.40% 79.40%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 45.10% 45.10% 45.10%
Average Protection Average 43.40% 43.40% 43.40%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 30,000 RU
Weight Weight 25.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 1 / 4
Does not allow headgear
Notes
You cannot run while wearing an unmodified Exoskeleton armor; bringing all three sets of tools to Cardan will allow him to upgrade the armor with a modification that allow you to run while wearing it. While the Exoskeleton does allow you to carry an extra 30 kg of equipment, the suit itself almost matches this additional carrying capacity in weight; with modifications though, the suit can allow you to carry an extra 10 kilos of equipment, and the weight of the suit can be reduced by 10 kilos; this means the suit will weigh 15.00 kg, and allow you to carry a whopping total of 100 kilos worth of equipment; with four artifact slots you'll be able to wear two Goldfish artifacts (with other artifacts keeping the radiation at bay), increasing your total carrying capacity to a stunning 124 kilos.
Locations
If you can afford it, this armor can be bought through Nimble. You may also be able to buy it from Owl with the right achievements; Hawaiian will also sell it once you become friends with either Duty or Freedom.

Freedom Guard Bodysuit

Modifications

Buying & selling

Freedom Guard Bodysuit

This stalker bodysuit with reinforced body armor made by Freedom craftsmen represents a good compromise between combat and anomaly protection. The built-in body armor comprises armor plating and ten Kevlar layers, capable of stopping a pistol bullet. The suit uses the relatively expensive Sovereign compound for anomaly protection. Comes with an artifact container.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 41.20% 41.20% 41.20%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 44.10% 44.10% 44.10%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 29.40% 29.40% 29.40%
Protection against radiation Radiation 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 60.80% 60.80% 60.80%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Average Protection Average 30.96% 30.96% 30.96%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 11,100 RU
Weight Weight 8.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 1 / 4
Locations
You may be able to buy this armor from Hawaiian after you receive the Friend of Freedom achievement.

Leather Trench Coat

Modifications

Buying & selling

Leather Trench Coat

A regular black leather trench coat. Has no special purpose other than to keep the wearer warm at night or protect him from a blind dog bite. Although the trench coat is not particularly comfortable, it is often used by bandits in the Zone - either because it allows them to hide in the dark or simply due to its "cool" appearance.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 12.70% 12.70% 12.70%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 5.90% 5.90% 5.90%
Protection against radiation Radiation 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 2.90% 2.90% 2.90%
Average Protection Average 6.01% 6.01% 6.01%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 375 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 0
Notes
Personally, I wouldn't want to get bitten by a dog - blind or not - while wearing this armor.
Locations
This armor can be bought from Owl.

PS5-M Universal Protection

Modifications

Buying & selling

PS5-M Universal Protection

This modern version of the Duty bodysuit is better suited for stalker recruits who are used to lightweight suits. Unlike the PSZ series, this suit provides good protection against anomalies while also being capable of stopping a pistol bullet. The suit cannot be modified with an artifact container but may be upgraded with a combat support system.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 14.70% 14.70% 14.70%
Protection against radiation Radiation 8.80% 8.80% 8.80%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Average Protection Average 19.76% 19.76% 19.76%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 3,900 RU
Weight Weight 7.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 0
Locations
You'll receive this armor if you give Morgan's PDA to the Duty commander, Shulga. You can also find one inside the Duty warehouse that you get access to after giving him the PDA.

PSZ-9d Duty Armor

Modifications

Buying & selling

PSZ-9d Duty Armor

This early model of the Duty bodysuit is the Spetsnaz PSZ-9 body armor modified for the Zone. The suit is capable of stopping a rifle bullet, however, this level of protection comes at the cost of its weight, bulkiness and virtually non-existent anomaly protection. The suit cannot be modified with an artifact container, but may be upgraded with a combat support system.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 14.70% 14.70% 14.70%
Protection against radiation Radiation 6.90% 6.90% 6.90%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 76.50% 76.50% 76.50%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 41.20% 41.20% 41.20%
Average Protection Average 27.47% 27.47% 27.47%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 15,000 RU
Weight Weight 15.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 0
Locations
This armor is sold by Hawaiian if you side with Duty and acquire the Friend of Duty achievement.

SEVA Bodysuit

Modifications

Buying & selling

SEVA Bodysuit

This suit, produced by one of Kiev's Defense Research Institutes, is a great alternative to homemade stalker suits. While its built-in body armor can only stop a pistol round, the anomaly and radiation protection system is second to none. Fully upgradeable and boasting two built-in artifact containers, this bodysuit is the equipment of choice for many experienced stalkers.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 44.10% 44.10% 44.10%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 55.90% 55.90% 55.90%
Protection against radiation Radiation 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 60.80% 60.80% 60.80%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 44.10% 44.10% 44.10%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Average Protection Average 41.89% 41.89% 41.89%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 15,000 RU
Weight Weight 10.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 2 / 5
Does not allow headgear
Locations
You can buy this armor from both Hawaiian and Owl once you get the mission requiring you to find a suit with a closed-cycle respiratory system. At this point you can also put in a special order with Nimble who'll acquire the suit for 30,000 RU. You can also find a SEVA Bodysuit inside a box in the Pripyat Underpass; click here to see the location.

Sunrise Bodysuit

Modifications

Buying & selling

Sunrise Bodysuit

This DIY stalker bodysuit is a combination of a bodysuit of twin-layered rubberized cloth with plexiglass lining and built-in body armor. Despite the fact that the body armor is incapable of protecting the wearer from even pistol bullets, the suit enjoys great popularity due to its low cost and modification potential. Comes with built-in artifact containers.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 32.40% 32.40% 32.40%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 17.60% 17.60% 17.60%
Protection against radiation Radiation 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 29.40% 29.40% 29.40%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 8.80% 8.80% 8.80%
Average Protection Average 18.07% 18.07% 18.07%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 3,750 RU
Weight Weight 5.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 2 / 4
Locations
You are wearing a slightly worn Sunrise Bodysuit at the beginning of the game. A fresh one can be bought from Owl, and you can find one in a stash at the Fuelling Station in Zaton; a modified version can also be found on the corpse of Barge.

Wind of Freedom Bodysuit

Modifications

Buying & selling

Wind of Freedom Bodysuit

This lightweight stalker bodysuit is made by Freedom craftsmen. The suit's fabric is treated with Horizon, a special solution developed by the faction by trial and error to increase resistance to anomalies. Like the Sunrise suit, the Wind of Freedom comes with built-in body armor and artifact containers.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 35.30% 35.30% 35.30%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 32.40% 32.40% 32.40%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 19.60% 19.60% 19.60%
Protection against radiation Radiation 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 44.10% 44.10% 44.10%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 8.80% 8.80% 8.80%
Average Protection Average 21.71% 21.71% 21.71%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 3,900 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Number of artifact containers (second number is the total amount the armor can be modified to carry) Containers 2 / 5
Locations
You'll receive this armor if you give Morgan's PDA to the Freedom commander, Loki. You can also buy it from Hawaiian after you receive the Friend of Freedom achievement.

Gas Mask

Modifications

Buying & selling

Gas Mask

A regular plastic and rubber gas mask, used for filtering air for radioactive particles and poisonous substances. Widely used by rookies and veterans of all factions due to its universal functionality. Does not provide any physical protection.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against radiation Radiation 5.90% 5.90% 5.90%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 20.60% 20.60% 20.60%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 0.00% 0.00%
Average Protection Average 7.57% 7.57% 7.57%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 600 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Locations
The Gas Mask can be bought from both Owl and Hawaiian. You can find a modified gas mask near Jokers corpse, south of the Oakpine Anomaly in Zaton.

Screen Helmet

Modifications

Buying & selling

Screen Helmet

A light helmet with an airtight visor intended for protection from anomalies. Judging by the design, the helmet is made by the same Defense Research Institutes as the SEVA bodysuit. Its intended use may very well be in combination with military suits for operations in highly anomalous areas.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 26.50% 26.50% 26.50%
Protection against radiation Radiation 8.80% 8.80% 8.80%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 59.80% 59.80% 59.80%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 14.70% 14.70% 14.70%
Average Protection Average 15.69% 15.69% 15.69%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 3,600 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Locations
This headgear can be bought from Owl once you obtain either the One of Ours achievement or the Boss achievement. It can also be bought from Hawaiian if you side with Freedom by acquiring the Friend of Freedom achievement

Sphere M12 Helmet

Modifications

Buying & selling

Sphere M12 Helmet

An aluminium/titanium helmet with a cloth exterior that comes with pockets for additional steel armor pieces and an armor face mask. Sphere M12 is normally used as part of a combination that includes PSZ series Spetsnaz body armor. Quite popular in the Zone thanks to its respirator and built-in first generation night vision device, as well as providing the maximum head protection possible. Comes with electronics slots.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Protection against radiation Radiation 3.90% 3.90% 3.90%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 64.70% 64.70% 64.70%
Average Protection Average 18.63% 18.63% 18.63%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 3,600 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Locations
This headgear can be bought from Owl once you get either the One of Ours or the Boss achievement. Can also be bought from Hawaiian if you side with Duty and get the Friend of Duty achievement.

Steel Helmet

Modifications

Buying & selling

Steel Helmet

A desperately outdated steel army helmet without any additions. Provides no protection against anomalies or radiation, but can deflect bullets. This helmet was never particularly popular in the Zone, except for use in brief armed conflicts between factions.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against radiation Radiation 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 41.20% 41.20% 41.20%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 29.40% 29.40% 29.40%
Average Protection Average 10.09% 10.09% 10.09%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 720 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Locations
This headgear can be bought from Owl. You can find a Steel Helmet in a stash near the Ash Heap Anomaly in Jupiter.

Tactical Helmet

Modifications

Buying & selling

Tactical Helmet

A Western model of a tactical helmet that lacks camouflage. It is not known how it made its way into the Zone. The helmet is designed to provide a squad leader with strategic superiority over the enemy via its many scanners and satellite communications devices, which have not been installed in this particular helmet. Comes with multi-layered Kevlar protection and armored elements to protect electronic components. Includes a respirator and a first generation night vision device.

Default properties
Protection against fire damage Thermal 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against electric shock Electricity 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against chemical burn Chemical 11.80% 11.80% 11.80%
Protection against radiation Radiation 2.90% 2.90% 2.90%
Protection against psy-emissions Psy 41.20% 41.20% 41.20%
Protection against damage from falls (and possibly thrown objects) Impact 0.00% 0.00%
Protection against melee and projectile attacks Armor 59.80% 59.80% 59.80%
Average Protection Average 16.53% 16.53% 16.53%
Base cost of repair for an armor in the worst possible condition Repair 5,250 RU
Weight Weight 4.00 kg
Notes
This is the only armor/headgear that can be upgraded with the Infrared scanner; bring Nitro all three sets of tools and he'll be able to perform the required modification. The Infrared scanner means that any nearby human enemies appear on your mini-map, which in my opinion is highly useful.
Locations
If you order an armored suit from Nimble the CS-3a Body Armor will also come with a Tactical Helmet. You can find a Tactical Helmet in a stash at the Cement Factory in Jupiter.

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