In this guide, we’ll show you all the current armor types in Sons of the Forest, their materials, where to find them and which combinations work best in the endgame. All information is based on the latest game content and community tests.
Armor is essential for survival in Sons of the Forest. It reduces damage from mutants, improves your stamina in caves and increases your chance of surviving attacks. Below you can find out what armor is available, how to craft it and when which variant makes the most sense.
All armor types in Sons of the Forest
There are currently six types of armor in the game, which differ in terms of material, protection value and availability. Each armor replaces up to ten protection segments in the inventory HUD when you equip it. You can combine armor pieces – for example, half bone armor and half tech armor.
🦴 Bone armor (Bone Armor)
- Production: 4 × bones, 1 × rope, 1 × adhesive tape
- Advantages: Easily available early in the game, medium protection
- Disadvantages: Disintegrates quickly when hit
- Tip: Ideal for early cave expeditions when you get lots of bones from campfires
🌿 Leaf armor (Leaf Armor)
- Production: 10 × sheets, 1 × adhesive tape
- Advantages: Very easy to manufacture, reduces noise when sneaking
- Disadvantages: Lowest protection value in the game
- Tip: Ideal for stealth players or when exploring dangerous areas
🐻 Hide armor (Hide Armor)
- Manufacture: 2 × animal fur, 1 × rope, 1 × adhesive tape
- Advantages: Greater protection than bone armor, keeps you warm in cold regions
- Disadvantages: Requires hunting experience and animal skins
- Tip: Good intermediate solution in the middle game
🧬 Tech armor (Tech Armor)
- Production: 1 × tech mesh (3D printer), 1 × cable, 1 × battery, 1 × adhesive tape, 1 × circuit board, 1 × duct tape, 1 × gold nugget
- Advantages: Highest physical protection in the game, slower damage reduction
- Disadvantages: Very expensive, requires power source and printer access
- Tip: Best choice in the endgame against mutant hordes or boss battles
💀 Creepy Armor
- Location: Obtainable from killed mutants (e.g. Fingers, Twins, Blob)
- Advantages: Very high protection value, can be used immediately
- Disadvantages: No crafting possible, can only be obtained through battles
- Tip: Perfect for caves or boss rooms with lots of enemies
👑 Golden armor (Golden Armor)
- Location: In the Golden Armor Cave (west of the map)
- Advantages: Indestructible, essential for the story ending
- Disadvantages: Hardly any physical protection in normal combat
- Tip: Only wear for the final story area, not for regular battles
Best armor combinations in the game
- Early game: 6× bone + 4× leaf → good starting protection + mobility
- Medium game: 5× bone + 5× fur → stamina and cold protection
- Late game: Full Tech armor or 7× Tech + 3× Creepy → maximum protection and durability
Tip: You can replace armor at any time. Only equip expensive tech armor for boss battles or caves to save resources.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the armor
- Can armor be repaired?
No, destroyed armor disappears permanently. You must make or capture new armor. - How many armor slots are there?
Ten slots in total. Each piece of armor fills one slot in the HUD. - What is the best armor in the endgame?
Tech armor offers the highest physical protection, but Golden Armor is necessary for the story finale. - Can you combine armor?
Yes, different types can be mixed to balance protection and camouflage.
With the right mix of Tech and Creepy Armor, you can hold your own even against large waves of mutants. Think carefully about when to use valuable parts and print tech mesh with foresight. Stay alert – and build your base so that you can upgrade at any time.
