Armor Chart
Interactive armor effectiveness chart showing damage multipliers for different weapon types against different armor types.
This chart shows the damage multiplier for different weapon types against different armor types. Higher multipliers indicate more effective damage.
| Armor / Weapon | Ballistic | Energy | Missile | Beam | Explosive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Light Armor Basic armor plating found on most civilian and early military vessels. | 1.0x Normal (1.0x) | 1.2x Effective (≥1.2x) | 1.5x Very Effective (≥1.5x) | 1.3x Effective (≥1.2x) | 1.8x Very Effective (≥1.5x) |
Medium Armor Standard military-grade armor used on destroyers and cruisers. | 0.8x Less Effective (≥0.8x) | 1.0x Normal (1.0x) | 1.2x Effective (≥1.2x) | 0.9x Less Effective (≥0.8x) | 1.3x Effective (≥1.2x) |
Heavy Armor Thick armor plating used on capital ships and battlecruisers. | 0.5x Ineffective (<0.8x) | 0.7x Ineffective (<0.8x) | 0.9x Less Effective (≥0.8x) | 0.6x Ineffective (<0.8x) | 1.0x Normal (1.0x) |
Composite Armor Advanced layered armor providing excellent protection against all damage types. | 0.7x Ineffective (<0.8x) | 0.8x Less Effective (≥0.8x) | 0.8x Less Effective (≥0.8x) | 0.7x Ineffective (<0.8x) | 0.9x Less Effective (≥0.8x) |
Legend
Very Effective (≥1.5x)
Effective (≥1.2x)
Normal (1.0x)
Less Effective (≥0.8x)
Ineffective (<0.8x)