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7 Days to Die Guide: All 16 Armor Sets and Bonuses

Understanding Armor Sets

Equip all pieces of an armor set to unlock its full potential, unleashing powerful bonuses that enhance your gameplay. But beware—the quality of the lowest piece in the set holds the key to the strength of these effects. Once activated, these game-changing perks proudly shine in the status effects section of your character menu, showcasing your mastery.

1. Primitive Armor

  • Set Bonus: None
  • Purpose: Basic starter protection without additional benefits.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Primitive Hood8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitNone
Primitive Outfit8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitNone
Primitive Gloves8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitNone
Primitive Shoes8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitNone

2. Lumberjack Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • +100% wood harvested when using an axe.
    • Swinging axes costs 5% → 30% less stamina.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Lumberjack Hat8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% wood harvested
Lumberjack Outfit8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+1 → +10 inventory slots
Lumberjack Gloves8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2 → +15 axe damage
Lumberjack Boots8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit-2% → -20% stamina during sprinting

3. Preacher Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Reduces critical injury chance by 5% → 40%.
    • Grants immunity to infection (100%).
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Preacher Hat8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit-2% → -20% buying prices
Preacher Outfit8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit-2% → -15% zombie damage
Preacher Gloves8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +60% damage to zombies
Preacher Boots8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% faster injury healing

4. Rogue Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Find 5% → 30% more cash and dukes in loot.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Rogue Hood8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% faster looting and better loot quality
Rogue Outfit8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% more effective sneaking
Rogue Gloves8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit-2% → -20% lockpick time and break chance
Rogue Boots8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+1m → +6m safe falling height

5. Athletic Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Health and stamina regeneration costs 10% → 60% less food and water.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Athletic Hat8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitFood/drinks/drugs cost 2% → 20% less
Athletic Outfit8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2 → +20 max health points
Athletic Gloves8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+5 → +50 max stamina points
Athletic Boots8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% sprint speed

6. Enforcer Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • .44 ammo deals 5% → 50% more damage.
    • .44 Magnum and Desert Vulture reload 5% → 50% faster.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Enforcer Helmet8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitBuying and selling prices improve by 2% → 20%
Enforcer Outfit8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +40% resistance to critical injuries
Enforcer Gloves8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair KitVehicles use 2% → 20% less fuel
Enforcer Boots8 → 12.3+0%+0%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% sprint speed

7. Farmer Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Food and drink heal 10% → 40% more health.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Farmer Hat13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% seeds found in loot
Farmer Outfit13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +100% chance for extra crops
Farmer Gloves13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% rifle damage
Farmer Boots13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% extra seeds when harvesting

8. Biker Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Armor rating increases by 1 → 6 points.
    • Minibikes and motorcycles consume 2% → 20% less fuel.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Biker Helmet13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% stun resistance
Biker Outfit13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2 → +20 max health points
Biker Gloves13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +60% melee damage
Biker Boots13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit-2% → -20% stamina cost for melee hits

9. Scavenger Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Loot quality improves by 2% → 20%.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Scavenger Hat13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +60% experience from salvaging
Scavenger Outfit13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+1 → +10 additional inventory slots
Scavenger Gloves13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +30% chance for extra resources
Scavenger Boots13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit-5% → -40% stamina for salvaging tools

10. Ranger Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Reload speed for revolvers and lever-action rifles improves by 5% → 50%.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Ranger Helmet13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair KitBuying/selling prices improve 2% → 20%
Ranger Outfit13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2 → +20 max health points
Ranger Gloves13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% revolver/rifle damage
Ranger Boots13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+10 → +60 max stamina points

11. Miner Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Mining tools degrade 10% → 35% slower.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Miner Helmet18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +30% more materials from mining
Miner Outfit18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit-5% → -30% stamina cost for mining
Miner Gloves18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% faster ore breaking
Miner Boots18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+1m → +6m safe falling height

12. Nomad Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Health and stamina regeneration costs 5% → 30% less food and water.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Nomad Helmet18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit-10% → -60% food/water cost for regen
Nomad Outfit18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+1 → +10 additional inventory slots
Nomad Gloves18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% damage to irradiated mobs
Nomad Boots18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% sprint speed

13. Nerd Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • All tools and weapons degrade 10% → 35% slower.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Nerd Goggles18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% experience gained
Nerd Outfit18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% bonus from skill magazines
Nerd Gloves18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +60% damage with batons/turrets
Nerd Boots18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+1m → +6m safe falling height

14. Assassin Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Enemies search for you 15% → 100% less time after losing sight.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Assassin Helmet13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +60% sneak attack damage
Assassin Outfit13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% sneak effectiveness
Assassin Gloves13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+0%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% agility weapon speed
Assassin Boots13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%-100%250 → 500Repair KitCrouched sprint makes no sound

15. Raider Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • 20% → 45% resistance to critical injuries.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Raider Helmet18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +100% stun resistance
Raider Outfit18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% faster healing for injuries
Raider Gloves18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+10% → +60% melee weapon damage
Raider Boots18 → 21-9%-7.5%+20%250 → 500Repair Kit+1m → +6m safe falling height

16. Commando Armor

  • Full Set Bonus:
    • Recovery items work 25% → 50% faster.
PieceArmor RatingStaminaMobilityNoiseDurabilityRepair ItemBonus
Commando Helmet13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% stun resistance
Commando Outfit13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% faster healing of injuries
Commando Gloves13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+5% → +50% ranged weapon damage
Commando Boots13 → 17.3-5.6%-5%+10%250 → 500Repair Kit+2% → +20% sprint speed