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== Analysis ==
 
== Analysis ==
Simple helmets are a relatively cheap way to protect the head, a vital part of any pawn. They don't provide much insultation - if temperature is an issue, you may want to wear hats like a [[cowboy hat]] or [[tuque]] instead. In early game, or when dealing with large numbers of pawns, the simple helmet provides a decent amount of protection for a small amount of resources.
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Simple helmets are a relatively cheap way to protect the head, a vital part of any pawn. They don't provide much insultation - if temperature is an issue, you may want to wear hats like a [[cowboy hat]] or [[tuque]] instead. In the early game, or when dealing with large numbers of pawns, the simple helmet provides a decent amount of protection for a small amount of resources.
  
 
Protection offered by a simple helmet depends on its [[quality]] and [[material]]. It has a material effect multiplier of 50% for all types of damage.  
 
Protection offered by a simple helmet depends on its [[quality]] and [[material]]. It has a material effect multiplier of 50% for all types of damage.  

Revision as of 11:04, 10 December 2022

Simple helmet

Simple helmet

A simple helmet which gives moderate protection against sharp attacks. Not effective against blunt attacks.

Base Stats

Type
GearArmor
Tech Level
Industrial
Mass
2 kg
HP
100

Apparel

Insulation Factor - Cold
0.15×
Insulation Factor - Heat
0.0×
Armor Factor - Sharp
0.5
Armor Factor - Blunt
0.5
Armor Factor - Heat
0.5
Coverage
Head, Left Ear, Right Ear
Layer
Headgear

Creation

Crafted At
Fueled smithy / Electric smithy
Required Research
Smithing
Work To Make
3,200 ticks (53.33 secs)
Stuff Tags
Metallic
Resources to make
Stuff 40
Technical
thingCategories
ArmorHeadgear
defaultOutfitTags
Soldier
tags
IndustrialMilitaryBasic


The simple helmet is the first available headgear that can be crafted from metal.

Acquisition

Simple helmets can be manufactured at a fueled or electric smithy with a crafting skill of at least 5. Requires 40 metallic materials and 3,200 ticks (53.33 secs) of work. Usage of different materials enhances protection offered and durability. Can be purchased via trading or looted from Outlanders and Pirates.

Analysis

Simple helmets are a relatively cheap way to protect the head, a vital part of any pawn. They don't provide much insultation - if temperature is an issue, you may want to wear hats like a cowboy hat or tuque instead. In the early game, or when dealing with large numbers of pawns, the simple helmet provides a decent amount of protection for a small amount of resources.

Protection offered by a simple helmet depends on its quality and material. It has a material effect multiplier of 50% for all types of damage.

Comparisons

  • A steel simple helmet can beat all but the highest quality war masks, and is on par with an expensive hyperweave veil, beating all other materials.
  • A steel flak helmet beats even a plasteel simple helmet. However, flak helmets require components (often in high demand) and plasteel (which may be hard to get early on).

Simple helmets are fairly heavy with a mass of 2kg - tied for the heaviest headpiece with the cataphract helmet Content added by the Royalty DLC. However, this is unlikely to be relevant in most circumstances.

Material table

  • Material Sharp Blunt Heat Item HP Insulation - Cold Insulation - Heat Market Value
    Bioferrite Simple helmet 55% 25% 25% 200 -0.375 °C (-0.7 °F) +0 °C (0 °F) 59 Silver
    Golden Simple helmet 36% 18% 18% 60 -0.45 °C (-0.8 °F) +0 °C (0 °F) 4010 Silver
    Plasteel Simple helmet 57% 27.5% 32.5% 280 -0.45 °C (-0.8 °F) +0 °C (0 °F) 385 Silver
    Silver Simple helmet 36% 18% 18% 70 -0.45 °C (-0.8 °F) +0 °C (0 °F) 410 Silver
    Steel Simple helmet 45% 22.5% 30% 100 -0.45 °C (-0.8 °F) +0 °C (0 °F) 88 Silver
    Uranium Simple helmet 54% 27% 32.5% 250 -0.45 °C (-0.8 °F) +0 °C (0 °F) 260 Silver

    Assuming Normal quality, for the effect of other qualities, see Quality.
  • Styles

    Ideoligions allow the selection of styles which then change the texture of the certain items and buildings when constructed by the colony. These style variants can be crafted if the colony has the selected style, or can be looted from raiders from factions with the requisite style.

    Version history

    • Prior to Alpha 17, it was known as the Military helmet. In Alpha 17, it has been renamed, received a slight buff to protection and no longer required components.
    • In Beta 19 it became cheaper, and materials now affect armor rating. It also protects against heat.