PC Armor

[bucket788]

I was running at about 11,600 armor. I`ve lost almost 4000 armor in the last month. How do I rectify this?

 

[Callsign_Gloves]

Get better gear. Make sure it improves your stamina.

 

[bucket788]

Thanks

 

[DeadSockPuppet]

I was running at about 11,600 armor. I`ve lost almost 4000 armor in the last month. How do I rectify this?

You probably lost armor due to the removal of armor as a major stat on chest, pads, pack and holster for 1.6.  Pre-1.6 people tried to hit 50-55% for damage mitigation from armor and with the 1.6 changes that's dropped about 20% to 30-35% for desired mitigation.   

As @HawKShoT said, look for better gear that has as close to the max piece armor levels as possible and start specing some pieces for stamina as well as using stamina mods and recaling for health as a major stat on your pieces.  

In case you need them, these should be the max values for armor on each piece:

Chest - 2003
Mask - 1001
Pads - 1668
Pack - 1334
Gloves - 1001
Holster - 1001

Try to get as close to those values when you're keeping gear.  You can't recal this number, so if it's way off you probably won't want to keep the piece.  And for the stats on the gear (firearms, stamina or electronics), you want the stat to be at least 1250 for it to be really solid.  Depending on the major/minor stats and armor you might be able to get away with less, but most min/maxers will pitch gear if the armor rating is way below the max and/or the stat is under 1250.