Whether you’re a new player stepping into the Palpagos Islands for the first time or a veteran grinding for the perfect gear, wearing the best armor transforms your Palworld experience. The right defensive gear separates you from a triumphant survival against an Alpha Pal and an embarrassing respawn. So, keep reading, as we show you a definitive tier list of the best body armor the game has to offer, as of Update 0.7.0.

Top 10 Best Armors in Palworld Tier List, Ranked

First, it’s important to note that this tier list focuses exclusively on body armor, as it doesn’t factor in helmets or accessories. Also, remember that schematic rarity plays a significant role, for legendary versions of any of the best armor pieces in Palworld will always outperform their common-rarity counterparts. With that, the details for each entry mentioned below, such as the stats and crafting recipes, center on the item’s common variant.

10. Cold Resistant Refined Metal Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 4x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 41.
• How to Craft: Use 40x Refined Ingot, 20x Leather, 3x High Quality Cloth, and 12x Ice Organ at the Production Assembly Line or Production Assembly Line II.

While most regions at early- to mid-game present you with little to no temperature challenges, wearing the Cold Resistant Refined Metal Armor represents your first serious foray into endgame-level protection. With solid stats, this armor is ideal for exploring the snowy biomes where Pure Quartz and other high-tier resources await. While it has respectable stats, quickly progressing through the game’s other, more difficult regions can quickly outclass this armor. Nonetheless, the Cold Resistant Refined Metal Armor is a necessary stepping stone on the path to greater power.

Stats

• Defense: 180
• HP: 500
• Durability: 1,500
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Cold Resistant Lv. 2 and Heat Resistant Lv. 1

9. Heat Resistant Refined Metal Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 4x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 40.
• How to Craft: Use 20x Leather, 12x Flame Organ, 3x High Quality Cloth, and 40x Refined Ingot at the Production Assembly Line or Production Assembly Line II.

As the polar opposite of its cold counterpart, the Heat Resistant Refined Metal Armor provides the same stats to its wearer. The exception is that this heat-focused piece of equipment reduces the sweltering effects of the desert and volcano biomes, where heat damage is a constant threat. Like the Cold Resistant Refined Metal Armor, this heat variant’s stats show their age by the time you craft it. While the 180 defense can help increase survival during many early- to mid-game encounters, it may not be enough to save you from late-game heavy hitters.

Stats

• Defense: 180
• HP: 500
• Durability: 1,500
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Cold Resistant Lv. 1 and Heat Resistant Lv. 2

8. Cold Resistant Plasteel Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 54.
• How to Craft: Use 20x Ice Organ, 10x High Quality Cloth, 30x Pal Metal Ingot, and 50x Plasteel at the Production Assembly Line II.

With the Sakurajima Summer Update came Plasteel, a new material that pushed the defensive ceiling higher than ever before. The Cold Resistant Plasteel Armor is the result of your resource-farming excursions around Sakurajima, providing you with significant defensive stats. As its name implies, this armor is ideal for defending against the freezing cold in certain regions, such as the Land of Absolute Zero. However, crafting Plasteel requires building the Electric Furnace, which requires rare materials like the Circuit Board. So, making it generally demands spending some time away from the base to search for all the required materials.

Stats

• Defense: 400
• HP: 1,300
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Heat Resistant Lv. 1 and Cold Resistant Lv. 2

7. Heat Resistant Plasteel Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 53.
• How to Craft: Use 20x Flame Organ, 10x High Quality Cloth, 30x Pal Metal Ingot, and 50x Plasteel at the Production Assembly Line II.

The Heat Resistant Plasteel Armor offers the same impressive defensive stats it delivers to its wearer. Used to tackle endgame content without breaking a sweat, it’s a worthy upgrade to the Heat Resistant Refined Metal Armor. Still, it offers the same crafting challenges as its cold counterpart. While some players may feel that it needs an aesthetic overhaul, it’s undeniable that the Heat Resistant Plasteel Armor is a must-have when exploring scorching regions before progressing to Feybreak.

Stats

• Defense: 400
• HP: 1,300
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Heat Resistant Lv. 2 and Cold Resistant Lv. 1

6. Plasteel Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 51.
• How to Craft: Use 10x High Quality Cloth, 30x Pal Metal Ingot, and 50x Plasteel at the Production Assembly Line II.

The Plasteel Armor is an all-rounder choice that offers above-average stats and Level 1 resistances to heat and cold. With these features, this body armor is a versatile choice for players who don’t want to carry multiple sets. Although a jack-of-all-trades option, it doesn’t excel in any particular environment. The Level 1 resistances can help reduce some environmental risks when exploring the desert and snowy mountains. However, players who want to explore deeper into these biomes need additional protection against these geohazards.

Stats

• Defense: 385
• HP: 1,300
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Heat Resistant Lv. 1 and Cold Resistant Lv. 1

5. Lightweight Plasteel Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 55.
• How to Craft: Use 10x High Quality Cloth, 30x Pal Metal Ingot, and 100x Plasteel at the Production Assembly Line II.

Reach Level 55 in Palworld, and you’ll access one of the best armor choices in the game – the Lightweight Plasteel Armor. While it offers a slight bump in defense when compared to its standard cousin, this lightweight variant adds an increased carrying capacity bonus as a cherry on top. With this bonus effect, the Lightweight Plasteel Armor reduces frequent returns to base to unload gathered resources. Doing so should help players spend more time exploring and gathering resources, rather than going back and forth between camps.

Stats

• Defense: 400
• HP: 1,300
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Heat Resistant Lv. 1, Cold Resistant Lv. 1, and Max Carrying Capacity Lv. 2

4. Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 59.
• How to Craft: Use 30x Ice Organ, 20x High Quality Cloth, 30x Plasteel, and 50x Hexolite at the Production Assembly Line II.

The release of the Feybreak Update reshaped the endgame beta by introducing Hexolite. Use this new resource, along with other materials, to craft the Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor. Equip this protective gear to take advantage of its top-tier defensive stats. While it offers excellent defenses, the Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor is expensive to craft. Hexolite needs Chromite, a rare resource that requires a Metal Detector or Smokie’s Partner Skill to find and farm. Nonetheless, spend the time to gather these items to reward yourself with a cold-resistant endgame armor.

Stats

• Defense: 600
• HP: 1,750
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Cold Resistant Lv. 2 and Heat Resistant Lv. 1

3. Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 59.
• How to Craft: Use 30x Flame Organ, 20x High Quality Cloth, 30x Plasteel, and 50x Hexolite at the Production Assembly Line II.

Stats

• Defense: 600
• HP: 1,750
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Cold Resistant Lv. 1 and Heat Resistant Lv. 2

If you’re looking for body armor that can help nullify the searing heat of the desert and volcano biomes, the Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor is your best option. It’s the premier choice for the game’s hottest environments. Combined with significant defenses, this armor makes you feel invincible against environmental and enemy threats. As with other Hexolite Armor variants, this heat-focused choice has steep crafting requirements. Prepare to stay on Feybreak Island for a significant period to gather the required materials to craft this impressive armor.

2. Hexolite Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree at Level 57.
• How to Craft: Use 20x High Quality Cloth, 30x Plasteel, and 50x Hexolite at the Production Assembly Line II.

Think of the standard Hexolite Armor as the definitive upgrade to the Plasteel Armor. This Hexolite variant has higher defenses and better overall stats. It’s also the baseline from which all other Hexolite armor options are measured. Even at Legendary rarity, the “standard” Hexolite Armor only provides Level 1 cold and heat resistance. While it’s still a good all-around option, players may find it tough to explore biomes with extreme temperatures without additional environmental protection.

Stats

• Defense: 580
• HP: 1,750
• Durability: 20,000
• Weight: 40
• Additional Effects: Cold Resistant Lv. 1 and Heat Resistant Lv. 1

1. Lightweight Hexolite Armor

• How to Unlock: Use 5x Technology Point at the Technology Tree upon reaching Level 60.
• How to Craft: Use 20x High Quality Cloth, 30x Plasteel, and 100x Hexolite at the Production Assembly Line II.

Sitting at the top of this tier list of the best armor in Palworld is the Lightweight Hexolite Armor. It’s the seamless fusion of raw defense and environmental protection rolled into one defensive gear. Additionally, it increases the wearer’s maximum carrying capacity, making it the best standard armor for most combat and exploration scenarios. While it's significantly expensive to craft, the trade-off of spending time and effort farming its crafting materials is worth it. It’s an endgame grind that can test the patience of many hardened Pal tamers playing solo or in online Palworld servers.

Stats

• Defense: 600
• HP: 1,750
• Durability: 18,000
• Weight: 35
• Additional Effects: Cold Resistant Lv. 1, Heat Resistant Lv. 1, and Max Carrying Capacity Lv. 2