Armor is a piece of wearable gear that increases the protection of the user, as well as providing any other sort of gameplay benefits. Armor as a gameplay mechanic made its debut in Killzone: Mercenary.

Killzone: Mercenary

In Killzone: Mercenary, there are six different types of armor available to purchase at Blackjack Armories.

Name	Notes
Combat Armor	Standard armor that provides solid protection in all areas.
Mercenary Armor	Specialized armor that multiplies payment for kills by 1.2.
Blast Armor	Provides protection from explosives, burns, and reduces effect of flash and gas grenades.
Ballistic Armor	Provides a massive amount of protection from enemy fire above all else.
Infiltration Armor	Light armor that provides low noise and high mobility. Ideal for stealth scenarios.
Supply Armor	Offers increased ammo capacity and a recharge for VAN-Guard systems.