WARDOGS Armor & Helmets
Every helmet and body armor level from L1 to L4, with the game's protection rating, the body zones each one covers, its weight and where it unlocks.
- Armor levels
- 4 helmets · 4 armors
- Best body armor
- Level 4 Armor · Very High
- Heaviest piece
- 18 kgLevel 4 Armor
- Level 4 unlock
- WARDOG Lv 100
- Full L4 kit
- 22.5 kghelmet 4.5 + armor 18 kg
- L4 extra coverage
- Upper arms, PelvisLevel 4 Armor
All helmets & body armor
In-game dataName | Type | Level | Protection | Coverage | Price | Weight (kg) | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Level 1 Helmet | Helmet | L1 | Low | Head | $200 | 1 | WARDOG Lv 3 |
 Level 2 Helmet | Helmet | L2 | Medium | Head | $500 | 1.6 | WARDOG Lv 30 |
 Level 3 Helmet | Helmet | L3 | High | Head, Neck | $2,000 | 3 | WARDOG Lv 70 |
 Level 4 Helmet | Helmet | L4 | Very High | Head, Neck | $4,500 | 4.5 | WARDOG Lv 100 |
 Level 1 Armor | Body Armor | L1 | Low | Upper torso, Lower torso | $400 | 3 | WARDOG Lv 3 |
 Level 2 Armor | Body Armor | L2 | Medium | Upper torso, Lower torso | $1,000 | 4.5 | WARDOG Lv 30 |
 Level 3 Armor | Body Armor | L3 | High | Upper torso, Lower torso | $2,500 | 10.5 | WARDOG Lv 70 |
 Level 4 Armor | Body Armor | L4 | Very High | Upper torso, Lower torso, Upper arms, Pelvis | $5,000 | 18 | WARDOG Lv 100 |
Protection is the game's own label (Low, Medium, High, Very High), not a percentage. Weights are in kilograms as shown in the Equipment Vendor.
Armor, packs and equipment, compared
Helmets, body armor, backpacks, vests and equipment with protection, slots, weight, price and unlock level, and one click to add any of it to your kit.
- Protection & coverage
- Weight, slots & price
- Add to your loadout
Helmets L1 → L4
In-game dataHelmets weigh from 1 kg (Level 1) to 4.5 kg (Level 4); the top level is rated Very High.
- Level 1
Level 1 HelmetProtectionLow Weight1 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 3HeadA Lightweight ballistics helmet offering slight protection from incoming fire. - Level 2
Level 2 HelmetProtectionMedium Weight1.6 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 30HeadA standard issue military helmet offering average protection from damage to the head. - Level 3
Level 3 HelmetProtectionHigh Weight3 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 70HeadNeckA reinforced helmet issued to advanced combat troops. Offers good protection to the head. - Level 4
Level 4 HelmetProtectionVery High Weight4.5 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 100HeadNeckA heavy duty titanium helmet offering very good protection to the entire face and neck.
Body armor L1 → L4
In-game dataBody armor weighs from 3 kg to 18 kg. The Level 4 Armor is rated Very High and covers Upper torso, Lower torso, Upper arms, Pelvis.
- Level 1
Level 1 ArmorProtectionLow Weight3 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 3Upper torsoLower torsoA lightweight vest offering minimal protection for general field use. - Level 2
Level 2 ArmorProtectionMedium Weight4.5 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 30Upper torsoLower torsoStandard combat armor featuring ballistic plating for a steady balance between defensive capabilities and maneuverability. - Level 3
Level 3 ArmorProtectionHigh Weight10.5 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 70Upper torsoLower torsoA heavy plate carrier, prioritizing survivability for frontline troops in intense combat. - Level 4
Level 4 ArmorProtectionVery High Weight18 kgUnlockWARDOG Lv 100Upper torsoLower torsoUpper armsPelvisHigh-performance vest engineered for maximum endurance and combat efficiency under sustained fire.
Coverage by body zone
Which zones each piece protects, as listed in its in-game tooltip.
| Name | Head | Neck | Upper torso | Lower torso | Upper arms | Pelvis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Helmet | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · |
| Level 2 Helmet | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · |
| Level 3 Helmet | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Level 4 Helmet | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Level 1 Armor | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · |
| Level 2 Armor | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · |
| Level 3 Armor | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · |
| Level 4 Armor | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Weight vs protection
In-game dataWeights are exact in-game values. The Level 4 Armor is 6× as heavy as the Level 1 Armor.
Full kit weight by level
Helmet plus body armor of the same level.
- Level 1 kit4 kg1 + 3 kg
- Level 2 kit6.1 kg1.6 + 4.5 kg
- Level 3 kit13.5 kg3 + 10.5 kg
- Level 4 kit22.5 kg4.5 + 18 kg
Calculated Sums of the in-game weights.
Exact damage-reduction values are not shown in game and have not been measured yet (the Firing Range has no armored targets), so this page lists the game's own protection labels only.
WARDOGS has 4 helmet levels and 4 body armor levels, and the game rates their protection only in words: Low, Medium, High, Very High. Weight climbs much faster than protection: the Level 1 Armor weighs 3 kg and the Level 4 Armor 18 kg, 6× as much, while helmets go from 1 kg to 4.5 kg. A full Level 4 kit weighs 22.5 kg against 4 kg for Level 1, a big difference once the rest of your loadout is added. Level 3 Helmet, Level 4 Helmet cover the head and neck; the lighter helmets protect the head only. The Level 4 Armor covers Upper torso, Lower torso, Upper arms, Pelvis, while the Level 1 Armor covers Upper torso, Lower torso. Unlocks by level: L1: WARDOG Lv 3, L2: WARDOG Lv 30, L3: WARDOG Lv 70, L4: WARDOG Lv 100. Exact damage-reduction percentages are not shown in game and have not been measured, so we list the in-game labels only.
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WARDOGS armor FAQ
What is the best armor in WARDOGS?
The Level 4 Armor is the best body armor: it has the top Very High protection rating and covers Upper torso, Lower torso, Upper arms, Pelvis. It is also the heaviest at 18 kg, so the Level 3 Armor (High, 10.5 kg) is the lighter pick when you need to move fast.
How do you unlock Level 4 armor in WARDOGS?
The Level 4 Armor unlocks at WARDOG Lv 100 and the Level 4 Helmet at WARDOG Lv 100. Lower levels unlock earlier: L1: WARDOG Lv 3, L2: WARDOG Lv 30, L3: WARDOG Lv 70, L4: WARDOG Lv 100.
How much does armor weigh in WARDOGS?
Body armor weighs 3 kg at Level 1 up to 18 kg at Level 4, and helmets 1 kg up to 4.5 kg. A full Level 4 kit is 22.5 kg.
Which WARDOGS helmets protect the neck?
Level 3 Helmet, Level 4 Helmet cover the head and neck. Level 1 Helmet, Level 2 Helmet protect the head only.
How much damage does armor block in WARDOGS?
The game does not show a number: armor is rated Low, Medium, High, Very High. We have not measured armored targets yet, so MetaBot does not publish reduction percentages.