Every piece's protection was tested in game on our own server, for the damage types and body parts shown here. Values assume intact armor. Worn pieces add their protection on each body part they cover, up to 100%. An armor insert adds its protection to the piece it sits in, on every body part that piece covers. Pieces that share a body slot cannot be worn together, so the list only offers what fits. Crafted armor rolls its insert slots when it is made; each piece offers the most slots it can roll. Armor you cannot craft, like the ballistic vest, has none. Tested on the current version of Rust. TTK calculator
Rust armor: common questions
Is the ballistic helmet better than a metal facemask?
Against bullets the ballistic helmet stops 60% at the head. A metal facemask stops 50%, or 54% with a metal armor insert.
Ballistic vest or metal chest plate?
The ballistic vest stops 35% of bullet damage to the chest. A metal chest plate with one metal insert stops 29%.
Wolf headdress and bandana or a coffee can helmet?
Together the wolf headdress and bandana stop 35% of bullet damage to the head. A coffee can helmet stops 35%.
How do armor inserts work?
An insert adds its protection to the armor piece it sits in, on every body part that piece covers. Crafted armor rolls its insert slots when it is made. Armor you cannot craft, like the ballistic vest, has none.
