The most reliable, bullet-proof and fashionable pieces of armor in Andromeda.

Mass Effect Andromeda, released in 2017, was to be a new thread to a massive tale already woven in the Mass Effect franchise. Many things stayed similar on its release- races, weapons, and even terribly controlled vehicles. Other things got an upgrade- like hilarious banter and the Nomad (Don’t come for me- I love this vehicle so much better than the Mako!). We’ve already tackled weapons in a previous article. Now, let’s get into the gritty (and heavy) stuff- armor.

N7 ARMOR:

This armor had to make its way onto the list for nostalgia’s sake alone. It does, however, offer more perks than some of the other armor that Commander Shepard may have gotten back in the Milky Way. The newly imported N7 armor offers a buff to Biotic Power Damage, Biotic Recharge Speed, and increases your max shields. This is a huge improvement to stats if you’ve pumped a lot of skill points in Biotics early on.

Video: N7 Armor Set

HOW TO GET:

• Armor Merchant - Common Area, Nexus

• This is an Uncommon Blueprint acquired through the Buy/Sell Kiosk- Research Room, Tempest (Milky Way)
  • Requires 250 total research data to craft N7 Armor I:
    • N7 Chest: 100 Research points +10 per tier
    • N7 Arms: 50 Research points +5 per tier
    • N7 Helmet: 50 Research points +5 per tier
    • N7 Legs: 50 research points +5 per tier
  • What you will need to develop this armor further: 
    • Omni-Gel Canisters 
    • Cooper
    • Iridium  
    • Platinum 

ANGARAN ARMOR:

Players who are more interested in using Tech abilities, like Overload, Power Armor, and Energy Drain, will thrive with the Angaran Armor set. This set is specially tailored for that purpose, along with a hefty shield boost. The Angaran armor increases tech power duration, tech damage, and gives a shield boost.

Video: Angaran Armor Set

• Angaran armor set comes in three different categories, depending on the armor level:
  • I-II: Guerilla
  • III-IV: Ranger
  • V-X: Commando

HOW TO GET:

• Merchant - Hjara Station, Voeld

• Onijev - Marketplace, Aya

• This is a Rare Blueprint acquired through the Buy/Sell Kiosk- Research Room, Tempest (Heleus)
  • Requires 175 total research data to craft Angaran Armor I:
    • Angaran Chest: 70 Research points +10 per tier
    • Angaran Arms: 35 Research points +5 per tier
    • Angaran Helmet: 35 Research points +5 per tier
    • Angaran Legs: 35 research points +5 per tier
  • What you will need to develop this armor further: 
    • Angaran Meditation Crystals 
    • Shell Filaments
    • Iridium  
    • Titanium

REMNANT ARMOR:

Some of us aren’t sure what we want to specialize in when it comes to our skills. In that case, we just want good armor that’s going to help get us through a fight. The Remnant armor does a fine job of that with its well-rounded increase to damage resistance. It also has a bonus to health and shields.

Video: Remnant Armor Set

• Remnant armor set comes in three different categories, depending on the armor level:
  • I-II: Legacy
  • III-IV: Heritage
  • V-X: Reborn

HOW TO GET:

• This is a Rare Blueprint acquired through the Buy/Sell Kiosk- Research Room, Tempest (Remnant)
  • Requires 250 total research data to craft Remnant Armor I:
    • Remnant Chest: 100 Research points +10 per tier
    • Remnant Arms: 50 Research points +5 per tier
    • Remnant Helmet: 50 Research points +5 per tier
    • Remnant Legs: 50 research points +5 per tier
  • What you will need to develop this armor further: 
    • Remnant Polymer 
    • Silicon
    • Uranium  
    • Titanium/Platinum

KETT ARMOR:

Those Pathfinders who are ready to go into battle with just their grit and guns will have the advantage needed with this simple, yet perfectly combat-rounded, Kett Armor. The Kett armor increases combat damage, weapon damage, and combat power cell capacity.

Video: Kett Armor Set

• Kett armor set comes in three different categories, depending on the armor level:
  • I-II: Integrator
  • III-IV: Fusion
  • V-X: Unity

HOW TO GET:

• Armor Merchant - Karada Market, Kadara

• This is a Rare Blueprint acquired through the Buy/Sell Kiosk- Research Room, Tempest (Heleus)
  • Requires 250 total research data to craft Kett Armor I:
    • Kett Chest: 100 Research points +10 per tier
    • Kett Arms: 50 Research points +5 per tier
    • Kett Helmet: 50 Research points +5 per tier
    • Kett Legs: 50 research points +5 per tier
  • What you will need to develop this armor further: 
    • Eiroch Fluid Sac
    • Cadmium
    • Renderable Plates
    • Kett Alloy 

HELEUS ARMOR SET:

Taking one look at this armor tells you right off the bat that it’s going to give your Ryder some good stats. Even more well-rounded than the Remnant Armor, the Heleus armor set increases power damage, weapon damage, and damage resistance. This is the only set on this list that only had two pieces that need crafting, which is less armor pieces you have to worry about making sure is leveled up. This is a pricey resource item to make but, it’s well worth it.

Video: Heleus Armor Set

• This is an Ultra Rare Blueprint acquired through the Buy/Sell Kiosk- Research Room, Tempest (Heleus)
  • Requires 300 total research data to craft Heleus Armor I:
    • Heleus Armor: 230 Research points +30 per tier
    • Heleus Helmet: 70 Research points +10 per tier
  • What you will need to develop this armor further: 
    • Omni-Gel Canisters
    • Kett Alloy
    • Angaran Meditation Crystal
    • Remnant Polymer
    • Remnant Core