Padded coat
Layers, all of them deliberate.
| Slot | armor |
|---|---|
| Tier | 2 |
| Level required | Level 8 |
| Price | $5,500 |
| Damage mitigation | 12% |
| Stat bonuses | +12 defense, +-2 speed |
| Sells back for | $2,750 |
Where it sits
Equipment is bought once and worn in the armor slot. The market pays half of $5,500 to take it back, so every upgrade through the four tiers destroys value on the way — the ladder is meant to be climbed slowly, with the money for the next rung earned rather than recycled.
Other armors
Patchwork vest · Runner’s jacket · Grip-tape wraps · Scaffold plate · Rooftop harness · Tide-steel carapace · Midnight shroud