[Top 10] Starbound Best Armor (And How To Get Them)

With so much armor to choose from, you will find it a handful to choose the right ones. 

Worry not, protectorate! I got you covered, The list below features statistically ordered armors based on strength and convenience. And oh, I’ll also punch in my fashion recommendation for you.  You can trust my exquisite taste for your clothes – tread the universe in style ;).

10. Tier 04 Replicator armors

With enough playtime, you’d notice the races do not give any unique traits. 

If you’re going to decide which one you’ll get, judge them by the looks. All that “don’t judge a book by its cover” is all skunk stink. Judge it! 

Introducing the beginning of the list of fashionable bonus stats!

As you reach a higher progression in the game, you’ll come across these tough and good-looking layers of protection. The 10th toughest armor sets in the game offer you a great deal of stats

My Choice of Fashion: Sheriff’s Set

What makes the Tier 04 Sheriff’s Set  awesome:

• Classy Mustache
• Fancy Gold-framed Goggles
• A Sheriff’s Hat – Tall and Mean for business
• Fashionable Coat with a neckerchief good to keep the dust away

How to Get Tier 04 Replicator Armors: 

• Craftable at Replicator > final anvil upgrade

Tier 04 Replicator  Armors details:

• Attack Damage: 2 x
• Defense: 70
• Energy: 40
• Health: 40

9. Tier 04 Pathfinder Set

Roleplay as a swat officer.

Equip yourself with enforcement-grade protection and style. Subdue villains with the badge your badge of honor.

What makes the Tier 04 Pathfinder Set awesome: 

• Helmet telling enemies you don’t fool around
• Armor plated to keep the ouchies out for good
• Visor to protect you from UV( no need for face sunscreen)
• Helmets never fail to protect 

How to Get Pathfinder Set: 

• Merchant

Tier 04 Pathfinder Set details:

• Attack Damage: 2 x
• Defense: 70
• Energy: 52
• Health: 40

8. Tier 05 Camo Set

Play sneaky, and crawl at your enemy’s surprise!

Blend in with the foliage and only fail 2% of the time! Don’t try this in-game you’ll get squashed. 

What you’ll only care to know now is that this is way stronger than the last armor set I showed you – as with the next ones and one after that and so on. 

What makes the Tier 05 Camo Set awesome:

• Built for Warfare
• Military Grade Concealment
• High Bonus Attack Damage
• Perfect for jungles
• You could direct a movie with the costume

How to Get Camo Set: 

• Merchant

Tier 05 Camo Set details:

• Attack Damage: 2.50 x
• Defense: 75
• Energy: 50
• Health: 50

7. Tier 05 Manipulator Armors

Build your replicator with a manipulator add-on, and you’ll come across more armors with their own specialties

The new blues of Tier 05 will blow away the stage. Pick the right get-up for your space adventure, and you’ll save keep the universe safe in grace!. 

My personal favorite among the sets is the festive Flamingo Set. Sticking out its alluring feathers at its head. 

My Choice of Fashion: Flamingo Set

• What makes the Tier 05 Flamingo Set  awesome:
• Feathery and ready to court anyone
• Menacing beak sticking out of your head
• Offers the greatest damage among  the Tier 05 armor sets

How to Get Tier 05 Manipulator Armors: 

• Craftable at Manipulator Replicator  Add-on

Tier 05 Manipulator Armors details:

• Attack Damage: 3 x
• Defense: 75
• Energy: 50
• Health: 50

6. Tier 05 Accelerator Armors

Another product the conveyer presents to us is the tier 05 Accelerator Armors. The greens may scream“mother earth!” or “icky throw-up and moss”. Pick the right green and you won’t mess up your first impression with the strangers

I don’t wanna be a stickler but I personally like the Rogue Set best. Potentially able to roleplay as Robinhood, stealing rich to feed the poor. It will make a great outfit to present a play to an audience (if you have any). 

My Choice of Fashion: Rogue Set

What makes theTier 05 Rogue Set awesome

• Offers more energy for your abilities
• A hood to taunt King Richard and get away with his riches
• Padded shoulders for comfort and also protection
• Flexible trousers for maneuverability

How to Get Tier 05 Accelerator Armors: 

• Craftable at Accelerator Replicator Add-on

Tier 05 Accelerator Armors details:

• Attack Damage: 2.5 x 
• Defense: 75
• Energy: 125
• Health: 50

5.Tier 05 Separator Armors

The purple inspires a more mystical take on making outfits. 

Bringing out strangeness, and the depths of fiction, the sets showcase a more inspired style of clothing. 

While the rest of the set make really good candidates, the gatherer’s set takes the medal of top 5.

My Choice of Fashion: Gatherer’s Set

What makes the Tier 05 Gatherer’s Set  awesome:

• Evil Scary Horn 
• Sharp Leafy Blades for a Helmet
• Confident Violet to battle counter-morals

How to Get Separator Armors : 

• Craftable at Separator Replicator Add-on

Tier 05 Separator Armors details:

• Attack Damage: 2.5 x
• Defense: 75
• Energy: 50
• Health: 100

4. Tier 06Mysterious Set

Contrary to the last item, this really takes the crown of being the ultimate mystery – even says it in the name. 

Its plain look really taunts the opponent of whether it’s worth taking the deep risk of losing its life by a simple-looking humanoid with its awfully peculiar color.

What makes the Tier 06 Mysterious Set awesome:

• Plain, but the mystery is the thriller of battle
• Mystical color theme to make the enemy doubt the odds
• You can take it off if it’s too mysterious and odd to you (or cover up with cosmetics, to keep the stats)

How to Get Mysterious Set: 

• Merchants

Tier 06 Mysterious Set details:

• Attack Damage: 3 x
• Defense: 80
• Energy: 60
• Health: 60

3. Tier 06 Accelerator Armors

I really tried hard not to put my bias on the Novakid, but come on! Look at that fancy suit, now who doesn’t get charmed with that sharp fit. Talk about a space Zoro.

My Choice of Fashion: Gambler’s Set 

What makes the Tier 06 Gambler’s Set awesome:

• Pretend you’re Zoro
• Look fancy 
• Look professional and sharp
• A swift demeanor 
• Tier 06 is better than Tier 05 (like it isn't obvious)

How to Get Accelerator Armors: 

• Craftable at Accelerator Replicator Add-on

Tier 06 Accelerator Armor details:

• Attack Damage: 3 x
• Defense: 80
• Energy: 150
• Health: 60

2. Tier 06 Manipulator Armors

Every item on the list just shows so many great candidates. Now checking itself out as the roaring reds. The strong choices prove to put up an intense competition, but surely there can only be one winner: the Shaman!

Looking quite cultic, and cannibal-like. The Shaman really eats up the competition by a strong scale! Congrats to its artist, well done.

My Choice of Fashion: Shaman’s Set

What makes the Tier 06 Shaman’s set awesome:

• Look evil
• Let’s the enemy know not to cross you
• Look like a maniac
• Blood red to show the enemies you’ve slain
• A killer smile

How to Get Manipulator Armors : 

• Craftable at Manipulator Replicator Add-on

Tier 06 Manipulator Armor details:

• Attack Damage: 3.6 x
• Defense: 80
• Energy: 60
• Health: 60

1. Tier 06 Separator Armors

Again, don’t hate me for loving the space supernova cowboys. The fashion of this array of artworks really shows off its different cultures. The winner however again is the Novakid’s 

Seriously, hire their tailor. You won’t regret it. And oh, nice bowler hat!

My Choice of Fashion: Wrangler’s Set

What makes the Tier 06 Wrangler’s Set awesome:

• Tough pants to stand the weather of harsh planets
• Bowler hat for increased charisma 
• Bullet vest to avoid fatal shots
• Padded shoulders to avoid injuries 
• Fabulous boots

How to Get Separator Armors: 

• Craftable at Separator Replicator Add-on

Tier 06 Separator Armor details:

• Attack Damage: 3 x
• Defense: 80
• Energy: 60
• Health: 120

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