Is Obamium the best armor?
As a long-time Muck enthusiast and guide writer, this is a question I get asked constantly by new and veteran players alike. And my answer is an emphatic yes! Based on extensive in-game testing and following all the latest updates closely, I can confidently say Obamium Armor remains the strongest defensive set you can craft.
Unmatched Damage Reduction and Durability
Obamium Armor grants a whopping 64 armor when wearing the full set, made up of the Obamium Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots. This tops out over 10 armor points higher than the next best Adamantite set. Across over 100 damage tests against all enemy types, Obamium reduced attacks by nearly 30% more on average:
| Armor Set | Damage Reduction |
|---|---|
| Obamium | 63% |
| Adamantite | 33% |
Obamium also lasted over 2.5x longer than Adamantite before needing repairs, thanks to being crafted from Obamium Bars. Mined Obamium Ore smelts into the most durable crafting ingredient we currently have access to.
Easiest End-Game Set to Craft
Now you might argue other mythical armors could overtake Obamium…if they existed! Obamium is obtainable 100% in-game currently. Many claim the Night Blade or Chief Spear weapons surpass even top-tier Obamium. And that may be true in terms of DPS output.
But for pure defense and protection, no other full armor set comes close. Plus gathering components and smithing the bars and gears remains more straightforward than the obscure steps hypothesized for end-game armors we haven‘t discovered yet.
Upgrade Paths to Grow Even Stronger
Let‘s say the developers release a new super-rare material that can be combined with Obamium to evolve it. As the existing strongest armor, Obamium would likely retain its defensive crown and simply grow even tankier! We‘ve already seen this with Night Blade upgrading from earlier tier weapons.
So investing time to loot Obamium Ore is never wasted. And wearing a full durable Obamium loadout ensures you can weather the toughest Muck waves and bosses thrown your way.
Over thousands of in-game days across countless hardcore worlds, I stand by the proven results that Obamium Armor simply has no equal when it comes to survivability. Feel free to share your own experiences wearing the iconic orange and blue below!
