RimWorld · Armor research
Plate armor
Plate armor research unlocks suits made from metal or wood. The source describes this armor as highly protective and notably movement-slowing.
How it works
The project has a base cost of 600 research points and requires both Smithing and Complex clothing. It uses a simple research bench. The source describes plate armor as heavy, says it noticeably slows movement, and says it protects very effectively. It gives no specific protection values or material comparison.
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