The Wildfire armor in action.
Armor is a type of collectible in Size Matters. It also serves as a gameplay mechanic, using the collected different armor pieces to form a full set. There are four different pieces, namely the helmet, body armor, gloves, and boots, and a total of seven different brands. Each brand has four of the same pieces, which when altogether form a set, one for each brand. Individual pieces provide a flat bonus damage reduction (DR), but a complete armor set provides an additional bonus on-top of that, as well as a powerful weapon modification for the OmniWrench 10K. Several pieces can also be mixed and matched to create additional unique armor sets with often superior damage reduction bonuses, as well as unique weapon modifications for the OmniWrench.
The Hyperborean and Chameleon armor pieces are the only collectible armor pieces that require a challenge mode playthrough, with the Chameleon set requiring a second challenge mode playthrough for the parts to appear. These pieces would then be available in new places during missions.
All armor parts are manufactured by Gadgetron.
Collecting a piece of armor, completing a full set of armor, and completing a secret set of armor will unlock the bronze and silver trophies "Quartered Wardrobe", "Style with a Twist", and "Hidden Potential", respectively.
Armor pieces[]
Pieces are sorted by which can be collected the earliest.
| Armor piece | Available in | Location | DR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire body armor | Acquired at the end of "Fight some robots". | Jowai Resort, Pokitaru | 5% |
| Wildfire gloves | Acquired during "Rescue the girl!". | Jowai Resort, Pokitaru | |
| Sludge Mk. 9 boots | Use the Sprout-O-Matic to plant the first explosive mimic plant, then use the fruit to blow a hole on the hill to the left, revealing a cave. | Vetega Jungle, Ryllus | 9% |
| Wildfire helmet | Acquired at the end of "Investigate the artifact". | Vegeta Jungle, Ryllus | 5% |
| Sludge Mk. 9 gloves | After completing "Master's Challenge". | Mechanoid Factory, Kalidon | 9% |
| Wildfire boots | Acquired during "Search the factory". | Mechanoid Factory, Kalidon | 5% |
| Sludge Mk. 9 body armor | Acquired at the end of "Search the factory". | Mechanoid Factory, Kalidon | 9% |
| Crystallix gloves | After completing "The Uber Finals". | Junkyard LXIV, Metalis | 12% |
| Sludge Mk. 9 helmet | After completing "Nigh Impossible". | Junkyard LXIV, Metalis | 9% |
| Crystallix helmet | After completing "Smasherbot's Revenge". | Junkyard LXIV, Metalis | 12% |
| Electroshock gloves | Acquired at the end of "Escape the planet". | Junkyard LXIV, Metalis | 16% |
| Crystallix body armor | Acquired during "??????????" | Dreamtime | 12% |
| Crystallix boots | Acquired during "Escape the medical facility". | Surgical Facility, Medical Outpost Omega | |
| Electroshock boots | After completing "Vertigo". | Surgical Facility, Medical Outpost Omega | 16% |
| Electroshock body armor | Acquired at the end of "Destroy the space fortress". | Technomite Orbital Facilities, Challax | |
| Electroshock helmet | Acquired at the end of "Explore the miniature city" | Technomite City, Challax | |
| Mega-Bomb gloves | After completing "The Ultimate Showdown". | Farming Cooperative, Dayni Moon | 21% |
| Mega-Bomb boots | After completing "Infinite Improbability". | Farming Cooperative, Dayni Moon | |
| Mega-Bomb helmet | Acquired during "Catch Luna". | Farming Cooperative, Dayni Moon | |
| Mega-Bomb body armor | Acquired at the end of "Escape from Clank". | Inside Clank | |
| Hyberborean gloves | In challenge mode, acquired during "Rescue the girl!". | Jowai Resort, Pokitaru | 23% |
| Hyberborean boots | In challenge mode, acquired during "Investigate the artifact". | Vegeta Jungle, Ryllus | |
| Hyberborean body armor | In challenge mode, acquired during "??????????". | Dreamtime | |
| Hyberborean helmet | In challenge mode, acquired during "Explore the miniature city". | Technomite City, Challax | |
| Chameleon boots | In a second challenge mode playthrough, acquired during "Rescue the girl!". | Jowai Resort, Pokitaru | 24% |
| Chameleon body armor | In a second challenge mode playthrough, acquired at the end of "Search the factory". | Mechanoid Factory, Kalidon | |
| Chameleon gloves | In a second challenge mode playthrough, acquired during "Escape the medical facility". | Surgical Facility, Medical Outpost Omega | |
| Chameleon helmet | In a second challenge mode playthrough, acquired during "Defeat all Technomites". | Inside Clank |
Armor sets[]
Armor is sorted from lowest total damage reduction to highest. Note that some in-game armor descriptions are also somewhat inaccurate when it comes to their actual effects.
| Armor set | Armor pieces | Ability | Total DR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire armor | Wildfire helmet Wildfire body armor Wildfire gloves Wildfire boots |
Wrench attacks set enemies on fire. | 28% |
| Wildburst armor | Sludge Mk. 9 helmet Wildfire body armor Wildfire gloves Wildfire boots |
Hyper strikes leave puddles of corrosive goo that will explode after a short moment, dealing damage in a small area. | 36% |
| Sludge Mk. 9 armor | Sludge Mk. 9 helmet Sludge Mk. 9 body armor Sludge Mk. 9 gloves Sludge Mk. 9 boots |
Hyper and comet strikes leave puddles of corrosive goo for a short moment. | 42% |
| Crystallix armor | Crystallix helmet Crystallix body armor Crystallix gloves Crystallix boots |
Hyper strikes and combo finishers leave crystals for a short moment that hurt enemies on touch. | 56% |
| Triple Wave armor | Wildfire helmet Electroshock body armor Sludge Mk. 9 gloves Electroshock boots |
Hyper strikes leave behind tiny mines that continuously emit a small wave of energy, six times total, damaging enemies nearby. Waves will deal either minor damage, poison the enemy, or set them on fire. | 64% |
| Shock Crystal armor | Electroshock helmet Crystallix body armor Crystallix gloves Electroshock boots |
Hyperstrikes leave behind a tall crystal that zaps solid projectiles passing close by. | 64% |
| Electroshock armor | Electroshock helmet Electroshock body armor Electroshock gloves Electroshock boots |
Hyperstrikes create a shockwave on impact. | 74% |
| Mega-Bomb armor | Mega-Bomb helmet Mega-Bomb body armor Mega-Bomb gloves Mega-Bomb boots |
Taking enough damage will cause the armor to glow red, after which a single wrench strike will deal heavy damage. | 84% |
| Fire-Bomb armor | Mega-Bomb helmet Mega-Bomb body armor Wildfire gloves Mega-Bomb boots |
Combo finishers will send forth a powerful fireball. | 84% |
| Hyberborean armor | Hyberborean helmet Hyberborean body armor Hyberborean gloves Hyberborean boots |
Wrench strikes will freeze enemies solid for a few seconds, although subsequent damage will release them again. | 92% |
| Ice II armor | Crystallix helmet Hyberborean body armor Hyberborean gloves Hyberborean boots |
Hyperstrikes create a wall of icicles that block enemy attacks. | 92% |
| Chameleon armor | Chameleon helmet Chameleon body armor Chameleon gloves Chameleon boots |
The wrench remains unaffected, but when moving, Ratchet will leave behind an afterimage that serves as a very short-lived decoy. New afterimages appear every two seconds or so, but last only for a moment. | 96% |
| Stalker armor | Wildfire helmet Chameleon body armor Sludge Mk. 9 gloves Chameleon boots |
Any wrench strike will inject the enemy with a powerful poison, as well as inflict massive burn damage, ensuring most will collapse on their own over time. | 96% |
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