While equipping thebest weaponsandpowerful stratagemsis vital for survival, wearing proper body Armor is equally important.

Pack all the support gear and help your teammates fight the war.

This guide breaks down what is Armor Rating in the game and its crucial role in Armor selection.

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What Is Armor Rating?

Armor Rating is the survivability stat of your diverin the game.

Light Armor has the lowest Armor Rating value, Heavy has the highest, and Medium sits in between.

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On the other hand,Heavy Armor offers the highest damage absorption.

You will die easily if the lethal bugs and relentless bots chase you.

What Is Extra Padding?

Extra Padding Armor Passive listed on Medium armor in Helldivers 2

TheExtra Padding is one of the many Armor Passive statsin the game that gives additional buffs to the diver.

TheExtra Padding reduces your diver’s damage against all explosive types.

Most of the Medium and Heavy Body Armor items come with Extra Padding.

All Armor Stats listed that affect survival of diver in Helldivers 2

Arrowhead confirmed that the Armor Rating is currently broken.

It gives inconsistent results on the field due to a bug affecting the game.

Bring the best loadout and shred Automatons to pieces.

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