Armored Exor weaknesses and armor preparation guide

Overview

The Armored Exor is a dangerous creature found in the Hydroplant, representing the second evolved variant of the Exor. This guide focuses on understanding its weaknesses, preparing appropriate armor for encounters, and using an Armor Stand to organize your defensive loadouts. Rather than farming a non-existent portal world, we cover practical strategies for surviving Armored Exor encounters and maintaining your gear.

Armored Exor Weaknesses and Resistances

According to available data, the Armored Exor has specific vulnerabilities that players can exploit:

• Weaknesses: Acid and Electricity damage
• Resistances: Bullet damage
• Health pools: Head (650), Torso (600), Arms (600), Legs (600)
• Attack types: Melee (50 sharp damage), Ranged (25 sharp damage), Grenade (30 acid damage)

The creature's heavy chitinous armor makes standard firearms ineffective. Prioritize weapons that deal acid or electricity damage when engaging this enemy. The GATE Compendium notes that anything less than permanent sedation carries considerable risk, so preparation is essential.

Armor Set Comparison for Combat

When preparing for Armored Exor encounters, your armor choice affects survivability and mobility. Below is a comparison of upgradable armor sets that can be enhanced using an Enhancement Bench:

For Armored Exor encounters, the F.O.R.G.E. set's bullet deflection provides limited value since the creature resists bullets. The Renovo or Kintsugi sets offer better armor values for surviving melee and ranged attacks. The Maestro line's jump height can help avoid grenade attacks.

Numbered Workflow: Preparing for an Armored Exor Encounter

1. Assess your current armor: Check which armor set you have equipped and its total armor value
2. Select appropriate set: Choose Renovo (96 armor) for general combat or Kintsugi (80 armor) for mobility
3. Equip acid or electricity weapons: Standard firearms are resisted; use elemental damage
4. Craft an Armor Stand: Requires 2 Plastic Scrap, 2 Staplers, and 2 Metal Scrap at a Crafting Bench
5. Organize backup sets: Place alternative armor sets on the Armor Stand for quick swaps
6. Set Armor Stand stance: Use the emote stance feature to display your preferred loadout
7. Travel to Hydroplant: Navigate to the Armored Exor's known location
8. Engage with caution: Use ranged acid/electricity attacks first, then melee if necessary
9. Harvest resources: Collect Bio Scrap, Raw Exor Heart, Vibrant Exor Arm, Exor Quill, and Raw Alien Drumstick
10. Return to base: Repair damaged armor and store harvested materials

Using the Armor Stand for Loadout Management

The Armor Stand is a deployable object that stores and displays armor sets, cosmetic equipment, and backpacks. It can be crafted at a Crafting Bench using:

• 2 Plastic Scrap
• 2 Staplers
• 2 Metal Scrap

Practical applications for Armored Exor farming:

• Store a combat-ready set (Renovo or Kintsugi) on one stand
• Keep a lightweight farming set (Makeshift or Jugaar) on another
• Display complete sets to quickly identify which loadout to grab
• Use different emote stances to distinguish between combat and exploration stands

The Armor Stand weighs 10 units when carried, so place multiple stands at your base rather than transporting them.

Route Choices and Prerequisites

When to Stop a Run

Stop collecting when any of these conditions are met:

• Your armor durability drops below 25%
• You have harvested at least one Raw Exor Heart and Vibrant Exor Arm
• Inventory is full enough that dropping essential gear would be necessary
• Health is below 30% and healing items are depleted

A short, successful encounter that yields key crafting materials is more valuable than a prolonged fight that results in death and lost gear.

Recovery Advice

If you die during an Armored Exor encounter:

• Corpse retrieval: Your corpse remains in the Hydroplant. Return with backup armor and weapons
• Lost gear: Prioritize recovering armor pieces over weapons
• Health management: Use Bandages and Splints from medical cabinets before engaging
• Team coordination: In co-op, have one player act as medic while others engage

If your armor is destroyed, switch to a backup set stored on your Armor Stand at base. The Makeshift set provides 16 armor and +30 carry weight, which is sufficient for corpse retrieval runs.

Co-op Considerations

In multiplayer, assign specific roles for Armored Exor encounters:

• Tank: Wears F.O.R.G.E. or Renovo set, draws aggro
• Damage dealer: Uses acid/electricity weapons, wears Kintsugi for mobility
• Medic: Carries healing items, wears lightweight armor
• Looter: Harvests materials after the fight, wears Makeshift for carry weight

The Armor Stand allows each player to maintain multiple loadouts. Place stands near your base entrance for quick gear swaps between combat and exploration roles.