Armor is a collectible in Rift Apart that also serves as a gameplay mechanic. Unlike armor in previous games, armor in Rift Apart is primarily cosmetic, customizing the appearance of Ratchet and Rivet based on one of the sets. Collecting a full set of armor will in most cases grant a permanently available bonus. If Ratchet or Rivet are wearing a helmet that covers their mouth, their voices will be muffled.
An Armor Pod.
There are eighteen sets of armor in total in Rift Apart, of which each set has three pieces: helmet, chest, and boots. A mix of these pieces can be used together without requiring the entire set to be completed. A number of these armor pieces are found inside collectibles called Armor Pods. Most Armor Pods are found in optional pocket dimensions. Eight of these full armor sets provide a collection bonus, such as reducing damage taken from certain enemy types, or increasing raritanium or bolts earned by a percentage.
There are eight sets to be collected in Rift Apart with five additional sets available as part of the game's digital deluxe edition. Standard editions of Rift Apart will offer players the option to upgrade to the deluxe edition from the title menu for an additional cost, granting them the bonus content including the five armor sets. These additional five armor sets however do not grant any gameplay bonuses like the ones collected in-game. Each piece of armor can have its color scheme customized, with twenty options to choose from.
Acquiring one piece of armor unlocks the bronze trophy Sartorial Steel; acquiring and equipping a piece of 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 on the northeast side of the map. The platform will flee Ratchet on approach; to obtain it, use the hoverboots and boost towards it, cutting corners on its path, and latch onto it 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 in the north. After taking the taxi from the mining hub to the west section, head north to find a blizon crystal by a few small islands. Hit it and follow a path to a crytal on the end of the path to return to the intact dimension, where the armor piece is found. | 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 increased by 20.0%. | The Galactic Ranger protosuit as it appeared in Ratchet & Clank (2016 game) and the Ratchet & Clank (movie). |
| Robot Space Pirate | Pirate helmet Rogue chest plate Buccaneer breeches |
Damage from pirates reduced by 20.0%. | The space pirates, first appearing in Tools of Destruction. |
| Carbonox Advanced | Carbonox Advanced helmet Carbonox Advanced chest Carbonox Advanced boots |
+20.0% Bolts Gained | Upgraded version of the Carbonox armor from Going Commando. |
| Robot Disguise | Robot mask Robot disguise chest Robot disguise boots |
Damage from Nefarious enemies decreased by 20.0%. | The disguise used by Rivet in Rift Apart's opening cutscene. |
| Lombax Praetorian Guard | Praetorian helm
Praetorian plate |
+20.0% Raritanium earned. | The Lombax Praetorian Guard, as first mentioned in A Crack in Time by Alister Azimuth. |
| Q-Force | Q-Force cowl Action vest Speed pants |
Damage from Goons-4-Less decreased by 20.0%. | Uniform for the Q-Force, first seen in Up Your Arsenal. |
| Captain Starshield | Hero's mask Hero's suit Hero's leggings |
+20.0% XP gained. | Captain Starshield from Deadlocked. |
| Wasteland Gear | Wasteland helmet Wasteland chest armor Wasteland leg armor |
Damage from indigenous creatures decreased by 20.0%. | 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 | Full body cyber conversion using the same designs as Rivet's robotic arm. |
| Imperial | Royal helmet Nefarious chest Imperial greaves |
N/A | Based on Emperor Nefarious' design. Emperor Nefarious personally designed this lombax Imperial armor for Rivet on the off chance that she joined him and his 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 | Ratchet's default 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 armor. |
| Quest | Quest headpiece Quest dive suit Quest breeches |
N/A | Ratchet's default armor from Quest for Booty. |
Armor sets gallery[]
Behind the scenes[]
Digital Deluxe edition armor pack.
Carbonox armor early unlock.
As part of a pre-order incentive, the Carbonox armor is included for early access but does not grant any gameplay bonuses and is merely cosmetic. As the Carbonox Advanced armor pieces are collected, they will replace the standard Carbonox armor. The Carbonox armor and Carbonox Advanced armor are visually identical.
20th anniversary armor pack.
As part of the 20th anniversary of the Ratchet and Clank franchise, five additional armor sets were released for free to all owners of Rift Apart through a software update. Most of these armor sets are of outfits from several previous games in the series. Same as the five deluxe edition armor sets, these extra five do not grant any gameplay bonuses.
Months prior to Rift Apart's release, Insomniac Games held an online poll for fans of the Ratchet and Clank franchise to vote for their favorite armor in the series. The Carbonox armor from Going Commando was the winner with the most votes and as a result it was featured in Rift Apart as a pre-order bonus and part of the deluxe edition for early access. Insomniac Games confirmed it can be obtained in Rift Apart even without the pre-order and in the standard game as the Carbonox Advanced armor.
