An Armor Pod.
Armor is a collectible and gameplay mechanic in Rift Apart. Unlike in previous installments, armor in Rift Apart is primarily cosmetic, allowing players to customize the appearance of Ratchet and Rivet. Despite being cosmetic, collecting a full set usually grants a permanent passive bonus. Additionally, wearing a helmet that covers the character's mouth will cause their voice lines to sound muffled.
There are eighteen armor sets in total, each consisting of three pieces: a helmet, chest, and boots. Players can mix and match individual pieces without losing their set bonuses, as these bonuses are unlocked permanently upon acquisition. Many armor pieces are found within Armor Pods, which are typically located inside optional pocket dimensions. Eight of these sets provide specific gameplay benefits, such as damage reduction against certain enemy types or increased yields of raritanium and bolts.
While eight sets are found in-game, five additional sets are included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. Players with the Standard Edition can upgrade at any time to unlock this content. Unlike the sets found in the base game, these five bonus sets do not provide gameplay benefits. Every armor piece features twenty customizable color schemes.
Acquiring a single armor piece unlocks the bronze trophy "Sartorial Steel", while equipping a full set (head, torso, and leg armor) unlocks the silver trophy "Does This Make My Tail Look Big?".
Armor pieces[]
| Armor piece | Available in | Location | Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robot mask | Acquired in pocket dimension 22-54-97. | Nefarious City, Corson V | Robot disguise |
| Ranger space helmet | Acquired in pocket dimension 65-31-99. | Outpost L51, Sargasso | Galactic Ranger |
| Ranger tactical pants | Acquired for collecting 30 zurpstones during "Help Trudi". | ||
| Robot disguise boots | Acquired in pocket dimension 729-2210-01. | Robot disguise | |
| Robot disguise chest | Acquired in pocket dimension 731-71-86. | ||
| Q-Force cowl | Acquired in pocket dimension 78-89-50. | Zurkie's, Scarstu Debris Field | Q-Force |
| Robot pirate boots | Acquired for completing "Welcoming Committee" in the battleplex. | Robot pirate | |
| Carbonox Advanced boots | Acquired for completing "A Grunthor Named Sue" in the battleplex. | Carbonox Advanced | |
| Carbonox Advanced chest | Acquired for completing "Revenge of the Seekerpede" in the battleplex. | ||
| Carbonox Advanced helmet | Acquired for completing "Twice as Nice" in the battleplex. | ||
| Wasteland leg armor | Acquired during "Hunt for Lombax Lore". | Urfdah Mesa, Savali | Wasteland gear |
| Wasteland chest armor | |||
| Wasteland helmet armor | |||
| Rogue chest plate | Found on a floating platform in the northeast. The platform flees Ratchet on approach; to obtain it, use hoverboots to intercept its path and latch on with the Omniglove. | Robot pirate | |
| Praetorian greaves | Acquired in pocket dimension 4-11-81. | Lombax Praetorian | |
| Hero's mask | Acquired in pocket dimension 43-63-08. | Captain Starshield | |
| Speed pants | Located in the intact dimension to the north. After taking the mining hub taxi to the west section, strike the blizon crystal near the small islands. Follow the path to a second crystal to find the armor piece. | Blizon Mines, Blizar Prime | Q-Force |
| Ranger tactical vest | Acquired in pocket dimension 87-84-20. | Galactic Ranger | |
| Praetorian helm | Acquired in pocket dimension 66-66-67. | Molonoth Gulch, Torren IV | Lombax Praetorian |
| Hero's suit | Acquired in pocket dimension 08-08-08. | Kedaro Station, Cordelion | Captain Starshield |
| Pirate helmet | Acquired during "Rescue Captain Quantum". | Pirate Base, Ardolis | Robot pirate |
| Hero's leggings | Acquired in pocket dimension 21-66-72. | Captain Starshield | |
| Action vest | Acquired during "Rescue Everyone from Zordoom Prison". | Zordoom Prison, Viceron | Q-Force |
| Praetorian plate | Acquired in pocket dimension 32-34-99. | Lombax Praetorian |
Armor sets[]
| Armor set | Armor pieces | Full collection bonus | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galactic Ranger | Ranger space helmet Ranger tactical vest Ranger tactical pants |
Melee damage +20%. | The Galactic Ranger protosuit from Ratchet & Clank (2016) and the film. |
| Robot Space Pirate | Pirate helmet Rogue chest plate Buccaneer breeches |
Damage from pirates -20%. | The space pirates, who debuted in Tools of Destruction. |
| Carbonox Advanced | Carbonox Advanced helmet Carbonox Advanced chest Carbonox Advanced boots |
+20% Bolts Gained | Upgraded Carbonox armor from Going Commando. |
| Robot Disguise | Robot mask Robot disguise chest Robot disguise boots |
Damage from Nefarious enemies -20%. | The disguise used by Rivet in the opening cutscene. |
| Lombax Praetorian Guard | Praetorian helm Praetorian plate Praetorian greaves |
+20% Raritanium earned. | The Lombax Praetorian Guard mentioned by Alister Azimuth in A Crack in Time. |
| Q-Force | Q-Force cowl Action vest Speed pants |
Damage from Goons-4-Less -20%. | Uniform of the Q-Force, first seen in Up Your Arsenal. |
| Captain Starshield | Hero's mask Hero's suit Hero's leggings |
+20% XP gained. | Captain Starshield from Deadlocked. |
| Wasteland Gear | Wasteland helmet Wasteland chest armor Wasteland leg armor |
Damage from indigenous creatures -20%. | New armor concept. |
| Carbonox | Carbonox helmet Carbonox chest Carbonox boots |
N/A | The Carbonox armor from Going Commando. |
| Hacker | Hacker mask Hacker top Hacker pants |
N/A | New armor concept. |
| Rebellion | Hacker mask Hacker top Hacker pants |
N/A | The Rebel Alliance from Star Wars. |
| Android | Cranial processor Power core Locomotors |
N/A | Cybernetic conversion based on Rivet's robotic arm. |
| Imperial | Royal helmet Nefarious chest Imperial greaves |
N/A | Based on Emperor Nefarious' design, intended for Rivet had she joined the Empire.[1] |
| Scavenger | Scavenger's mask Scavenger's top Scavenger's pants |
N/A | New armor concept resembling Vullard cybernetics. |
| Holoflux | Future helmet Future armor Future slacks |
N/A | The Holoflux armor from A Crack in Time. |
| Commando Suit | Commando visor Commando upper Commando lower |
N/A | Ratchet's default armor from Going Commando. |
| DreadZone helmet DreadZone chest plate DreadZone pants |
N/A | Ratchet's default armor from Deadlocked. | |
| Clank | Clank head Clank frame Clank legs |
N/A | Clank cosplay suit. |
| Quest | Quest headpiece Quest dive suit Quest breeches |
N/A | Ratchet's default armor from Quest for Booty. |
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Behind the scenes[]
Digital Deluxe Edition armor pack (top), Carbonox armor early unlock (middle), and the 20th Anniversary armor pack (bottom).
The Carbonox armor was offered as a pre-order incentive for early access. While it is purely cosmetic, it is visually identical to the Carbonox Advanced set; once collected, the Advanced pieces replace the standard version in the menu.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise, five additional armor sets based on classic outfits were released for free via a software update. Like the Digital Deluxe sets, these anniversary armors provide no gameplay bonuses.
Prior to the game's release, Insomniac Games held a fan poll to determine the franchise's favorite armor. The Carbonox armor from Going Commando won the vote, leading to its inclusion as a pre-order bonus. Insomniac later confirmed the set could be obtained through standard gameplay as the Carbonox Advanced armor.