Armor is a type of equipment in Modern Combat 5: Blackout
Modern Combat 5: Blackout[]
Concept art of Samurai and Shibing armors
Concept art of Vulcan and Ronin armors
In Modern Combat 5, each character loadout includes a suit of Armor comprised of 4 parts (helmet, torso, arms, legs). Each suit is comprised of 4 parts (Helmet, Torso, Arms, Legs) which can equipped via the loadout screen.
Each individual armor part gives the player a specific amount of bullet and explosive protection; the total amount from all 4 pieces equipped is stacked and applied across the entire suit of Armor; helmets do not provide any additional protection, however each helmet provides its own unique perk (e.x. the Shibing armor helmet provides the player with increase melee attack range when equipped).
Each suit is ranked from Tier 1-5 (with higher-tier suits offering more bullet and explosive protection, as well as more slots for equipping Armor Cores).Each character class comes with a basic suit of Armor by default, but the player can unlock new armor parts by purchasing Armor Packs. Some high-tier armors, such as the Oni and Kemono armor, can only be acquired from Events. (While the Paragon armor parts only become available by increasing VIP level). Players can also rent suits of armor with Credits (with the exception of the Oni, Kemono, and Paragon armor).
In addition, the player can attach Armor Cores to their Armor suits, which provide special enhancements and benefits. Each complete armor suit has between 2-4 slots for equipping Armor Cores, with each slot corresponding to a specific Core type (Offensive, Defensive, Utility). Each suit also has at least 1 Joker slot, which can equip Armor Cores from any category. Players can equip any custom combination of armor pieces they wish, however the player must have a complete suit equipped (e.x. the complete Ares armor) in order to equip any Armor Cores.
Armor and Armor Core benefits take effect in multiplayer modes only. In Non-ranked matches, players have the option to disable Armor Core and Helmet benefits, as well as to limit armors by tier.
List of armor suits[]
Below is a list of the armor suits available in MC5. Each class has a default armor, as well as a unique armor which can only be equipped by that class (as noted below). While the remaining armors can be equipped by any class:
| Name | Protection | Armor Core slots | Tier | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault armor | 12% explosives armor 12% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Assault only |
| Anubis armor | 20% explosives armor 22% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Assault only |
| Heavy armor | 9% explosives armor 15% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Heavy only |
| Ares armor | 18% explosives armor 24% projectile armor | 1 Defense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Heavy only |
| Recon armor | 12% explosives armor 12% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Recon only |
| Izanagi armor | 20% explosives armor 22% projectile armor | 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Recon only |
| Sniper armor | 12% explosives armor 12% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Sniper only |
| Seth armor | 20% explosives armor 22% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Sniper only |
| Support armor | 8% explosives armor 17% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Support only |
| Strategos armor | 16% explosives armor 24% projectile armor | 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Support only |
| Bounty Hunter armor | 12% explosives armor 12% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Bounty Hunter only |
| Ronin armor | 20% explosives armor 22% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Bounty Hunter only |
| Sapper armor | 15% explosives armor 9% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | Sapper only |
| Vulcan armor | 24% explosives armor 20% projectile armor | 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Sapper only |
| X1-Morph armor | 0% explosives armor 22% projectile armor | 1 Joker | Tier 1 | X1-Morph only |
| Kitsune armor | 10% explosives armor 30% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | X1-Morph only |
| Kommander armor | 24% explosives armor 24% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Kommander only |
| Marauder armor | 23% explosives armor 28% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Marauder only |
| US Patriot armor | 12% explosives armor 18% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 2 | Any |
| Santa suit | 9% explosives armor 15% projectile armor | 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 2 | Any |
| Hazard armor | 14% explosives armor 18% projectile armor | 1 Defense, 1 Joker | Tier 2 | Any |
| Werewolf armor | 22% explosives armor 22% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Joker | Tier 3 | Any |
| Legion armor | 26% explosives armor 26% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| Shibing armor | 30% explosives armor 25% projectile armor | 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| Samurai armor | 24% explosives armor 24% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| NOVA armor | 22% explosives armor 25% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| Elite NOVA armor | 22% explosives armor 27% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| Katana armor | 25% explosives armor 30% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| Scavenger armor | 36% explosives armor 25% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 4 | Any |
| Oni armor | 28% explosives armor 32% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 5 | Any |
| Kemono armor | 34% explosives armor 28% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier 5 | Any |
| Supermarine armor | 30% explosives armor 35% projectile armor | 1 Offense, 1 Defense, 1 Utility, 1 Joker | Tier
5 |
Any |
| Paragon armor | 40% explosives armor 45% projectile armor | 4 Joker | Tier 5 | Any |
Armor gallery[]
List of helmets[]
Below is a list of helmets available in MC5. Each helmet provides the player with its own unique perk (and possibly a drawback) when equipped.
As of Update XIX, miscellaneous helmets (which did not belong to a complete Armor Suit) were changed into Masks and their unique perks were removed.
| Name | Perk | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Assault helm | Deal 5% more damage to Heavy class; Take 5% more damage from Sniper class | Assault only |
| Anubis helm | 50% bigger clip size in FFA | Assault only |
| Heavy helm | Deal 5% more damage to Recon class; Take 5% more damage from Assault class | Heavy only |
| Ares helm | 50% more HP while carrying Flag in CTF | Heavy only |
| Recon helm | Deal 5% more damage to Sniper class; Take 5% more damage from Heavy class | Recon only |
| Izanagi helm | 50% faster Zone capture speed in Zone Control | Recon only |
| Sniper helm | Deal 5% more damage to Assault class; Take 5% more damage from Recon class | Sniper only |
| Seth helm | Sees enemy VIP through obstacles | Sniper only |
| Support helm | Deal 5% more damage to Recon class; take 5% more damage from Sniper class | Support only |
| Strategos helm | 2-second faster respawn in Team Battle | Support only |
| Bounty Hunter helm | Deal 5% more damage to Assault class; Take 5% more damage from Sniper class | Bounty only |
| Ronin helm | +10% Weapon Score bonus; -10% XP bonus | Bounty only |
| Sapper helm | Deal 5% more damage to Bounty Hunter class; Take 5% more damage from Support class | Sapper only |
| Vulcan helm | Increases clip size by 20% | Sapper only |
| Bounty Hunter helm | Deal 5% more damage to Assault class; Take 5% more damage from Sniper class | Bounty only |
| Morph helm | Provides a health bonus of 5 HP | Morph only |
| Kitsune helm | Provides increase melee range | Morph only |
| Kommander helm | Visible for 50% less time on the mini-map; take 5% more damage from Sniper class | Kommander only |
| Marauder helm | Provides a health point bonus of 5 | Marauder only |
| The Vaporizer (Hazard) helm | +5% Weapon Score bonus; enemies are displayed for less time on the mini-map | Any |
| Praetorian (Legion) helm | 75% more XP from melee kills; receive 5% more damage when shot in the chest | Any |
| Werewolf helm | Respawn 1 second faster; slightly increased damage from headshots | Any |
| Ho Ho Ho Ho (Santa Suit) helm | 10% XP bonus; -5% mobility penalty | Any |
| Samurai helm | Melee kills increase the Weapon Score of the primary weapon | Any |
| US Patriot helm | Respawn 2 seconds faster | Any |
| Shibing helm | Slightly increased melee range; -10% Weapon Score penalty | Any |
| NOVA helm | 8% primary-weapon accuracy bonus | Any |
| Elite NOVA helm | Provides a health bonus of 5 HP | Any |
| Katana helm | Respawn 1 second faster | Any |
| Scavenger helm | Grenade radius increased by 1m; 20% less primary-weapon ammo capacity | Any |
| Oni helm | Can pick up and use Prestige weapons dropped by players in multiplayer matches | Any |
| Kemono helm | Provides a health bonus of 10 HP | Any |
| Paragon helm | Provides a health bonus of 20 HP | Any |
Helmet gallery[]
Multiplayer "Tier List"[]
The following a "tier list" of complete armor suits ranked based on their viability in high-league multiplayer gameplay (this ranking takes into account the suit's bullet and explosive protection, Core slots, and associated Helmet perk). Armor suits not listed are considered mid/low tier and may not be as viable. Keep in mind this list is not official and is subject to change.
Top Tier[]
- Paragon
High Tier[]
- Anubis
- Ares
- Seth
- Vulcan
- Kitsune
- Kommander
- Marauder
- Legion
- Samurai
- Shibing
- Nova
- Elite Nova
- Katana
- Scavenger
- Oni
- Kemono
Camos and masks[]
camos and masks can be worn on top of any equipped armor for cosmetic purposes only. They can be unlocked from Supply Packs or the Black Market.
It is worth noting that one should not to confuse masks (which are cosmetic attachments) with the armor's actual helmet. (e.x. the Assassin mask can be worn on top of the Samurai helmet for a unique appearance, and will still retain the unique perk of the Samurai helmet).
Trivia[]
- Wearing the complete Werewolf armor grants the player a unique melee attack animation using claws instead of a knife (it is purely cosmetic and has no effect on gameplay)
- The Sapper class' Vulcan armor bears a resemblance to the Reaper specialist in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.
- The ONI armor has the Gilman Security insignia emblazoned on its shoulders.
- Some of Saunder's soldiers can be seen wearing the ONI Armor
See also[]
| Modern Combat 5: Blackout game mechanics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Currencies | Credits • Diamond Dust • Gear Tokens • Skill Points • Energy • Pro Tickets | |
| Ranking systems | League Rating • XP • Weapon Score • VIP level | |
| Purchases | Supply Packs • Blueprints • Black Market • Consumables • Boosters • Power User | |
| Gameplay mechanics | Activities • Armory • Bullet Control • Controls • Dog tag • Melee • Military Support • Non-ranked match • Radar • Soldier classes • Suppressors (silencers) • Weapon statistics • Weapon upgrades • Skills • Squads | |
| Equipment | Weapons • Grenades • Attachments • Armor • Armor Cores • Weapon and Armor camos | |