1. What is the Armor Rating Formula?

The armor rating formula calculates the protective value of materials in Rimworld based on their strength and thickness. It helps determine how well armor will protect against various types of damage.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the armor rating formula:

Where:

• \( Material\ Strength \) — The inherent protective quality of the material
• \( Thickness \) — The thickness of the armor in millimeters

Explanation: The equation shows that armor effectiveness increases linearly with both material quality and thickness.

3. Importance of Armor Rating

Details: Armor rating determines protection against sharp, blunt, and heat damage in Rimworld. Higher ratings mean better protection against attacks and environmental hazards.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter material strength (check Rimworld material stats) and thickness in mm. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical material strength values?
A: Steel is around 1.0, plasteel about 1.5, while materials like wood are much lower (0.3-0.5).

Q2: How does armor rating affect gameplay?
A: Higher ratings reduce damage taken. At 100%, damage is completely blocked (though some attacks may still cause bruises).

Q3: What's a good armor rating for colonists?
A: 50%+ is decent protection, 75%+ is good, and 100% makes colonists nearly invulnerable to that damage type.

Q4: Does armor rating stack?
A: Multiple layers combine additively, but each hit only checks one layer unless it penetrates.

Q5: How does this relate to armor penetration?
A: Weapons with higher penetration values can overcome armor ratings more effectively.