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Killing Floor 3 (KF3)
How to Upgrade Armor and Effects
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Armor provides protection against enemy attacks in Killing Floor 3 (KF3). Check out how to upgrade your armor, the cost of upgrading armor, and its effects here!
All Armor Costs and Upgrades
All Armor and Upgrade Effects
| Level and Cost | Bonus Effects |
|---|---|
| Armor I Default |
+0% Physical +0% Energy +0% Elements |
| Armor II Cost: 500 |
+5% Physical +5% Energy +5% Elements |
| Armor III Cost: 1,250 |
+20% Physical +20% Energy +20% Elements |
| Armor IV Cost: 2,250 |
+30% Physical +30% Energy +30% Elements |
The total cost for upgrading your armor will require you to spend 4,000 dosh.
How to Upgrade Armor
Upgrade Armor at The Start of the Match
You can start upgrading your armor at the very start of the match. Before you hit ready, you can press on the Armor button on the left to check which level you can upgrade your armor and if you have sufficient Operational Budget for it.
How to Increase Operational Budget
When The Trader Pod is Open
After every wave, you can head to the trader to upgrade your armor. Simply press the Upgrade
button just underneath the refill button. This will upgrade your armor to the next level.
One thing to note is that you can skip out on the refill if you're planning to upgrade. Just go straight to upgrading your armor, as doing so will restore your armor to max, saving you some dosh in the process.
How to Get Armor
Refill at the Trader
The best way to get Armor is by buying a refill at the trader after each wave. Each refill will cost you about 75 Dosh and restore 25 points of armor.
From Armor Lockers
Random armor lockers you can find throughout the map will also contain Armor you can use to refill your own. You will need to use the Multi-Tool to open these lockers.
Multi-Tool Effects and How to Use
Activate Passive Skills for Armor
Certain passive skills like Ninja's Shinobi Shozoku and Medic's Doctor's Bag skills will repair your armor if you perform certain actions, like using tools or Syringes.
Armor Overview
| Armor | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Effects | Used to help negate some damage from attacks. |
Killing Floor 3 Related Guides
List of All Items
| List of Items | |
|---|---|
 Syringe |
Armor |
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