WARDOGS armor and penetration
Armor tiers, durability and hit multipliers below come from the shipped ballistics snapshot.
What each armor tier actually does
| Armor | Damage reduction | Durability | Zones covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Armor | 30% | 200 | 3 |
| Level 2 Armor | 40% | 220 | 3 |
| Level 3 Armor | 55% | 250 | 3 |
| Level 4 Armor | 65% | 300 | 5 |
| Level 1 Helmet | 30% | 80 | 1 |
| Level 2 Helmet | 40% | 100 | 1 |
| Level 3 Helmet | 55% | 180 | 2 |
| Level 4 Helmet | 65% | 200 | 2 |
Reduction applies only to the zones the plate covers. Level 1 through 3 body armor covers three torso zones; level 4 adds two more. Nothing in the list protects arms or legs, which is why limb damage is the reliable way through a heavily armored target when you have no penetrating ammunition.
The three ammunition families
Every calibre in WARDOGS ships in the same three loads: Standard (FMJ), Flesh Damage (HP), Armor Piercing (AP). Standard rounds are the baseline. Hollow point trades armor performance for extra damage against unarmored flesh. Armor piercing does the reverse, adding damage against body armor and vehicles while doing less to unprotected body parts. Against a level 3 or 4 plate, that trade decides the fight.
Ammunition prices are per box, and the boxes are small, so a long session costs more in bullets than in guns. Compare loads on the ammunition list.
Hit location multipliers
| Zone | Assault rifle multiplier |
|---|---|
| Head | 2.35× |
| Neck | 1.7625× |
| Upper torso | 1.1× |
| Middle torso | 1× |
| Lower torso | 0.95× |
| Pelvis | 0.9× |
| Upper arm | 0.54× |
| Lower arm | 0.45× |
| Hand | 0.27× |
| Upper leg | 0.54× |
| Lower leg | 0.45× |
| Foot | 0.27× |
Multipliers vary a little by weapon class. A submachine gun does 2.1× to the head against the assault rifle's 2.35×, which is part of why close-range SMG fights are less headshot-decided than they feel.
Frequently asked
Does armor piercing ammo do less damage in WARDOGS?
Against unarmored body parts, yes. Armor piercing rounds add damage against body armor and vehicles and lose damage against flesh, while hollow point does the opposite.
How much damage does level 4 armor block in WARDOGS?
Level 4 body armor reduces damage by 65 percent across five torso zones and has 300 durability, but it weighs 18 kg.
Does WARDOGS armor protect arms and legs?
No. Every body armor tier covers torso zones only, so limb hits ignore your plate entirely.