Pincushion Chestpiece

Pincushion Chestpiece is advanced chest armor in Dune Awakening, classified as a Tier 6 Unique light armor item. This exceptional chest piece is crafted with an experimental plasmeld layer designed to absorb dart impacts and represents an advanced piece of the Pincushion armor set with emphasis on core protection. 

Technical Specifications

Pincushion Chestpiece utilizes the same experimental plasmeld layer technology as other pieces of the Pincushion set, specifically designed for dart impact absorption. In the earliest versions, darts would stick in the gel-like outer layer, causing the wearer to look like a pincushion bristling with darts - hence the name. Though this flaw has been perfected, the name persists as a reminder of the original design.

Armor Properties

• Armor Value: 291
• Dash Stamina Cost: -6.0%
• Light Dart Mitigation: 7.5%
• Blade Mitigation: 12.0%
• Heavy Dart Mitigation: 7.5%
• Heat Protection: 0.7

Manufacturing Specifications

Crafting Requirements

• Creation Location: Advanced Garment Fabricator
• Crafting Time: 15 seconds
• Tier Level: Tier 6
• Type: Unique
• Category: Light Armor
• Voltage: 2V

Ingredients

• Plastanium Ingot x 45
• Plasteel Microflora Fiber x 28
• Silicone Block x 41
• Ballistic Weave Fabric x 7
• Spice Melange x 83
• Spice-infused Plastanium Dust x 14
• Water x 700

Availability and Acquisition

Pincushion Chestpiece is classified as a Deep Desert Drop item from the Plastanium Tier category. Most of these Tier 6 items can be found in the dangerous areas of the Deep Desert. Some items only appear during specific weeks, while others might be available every week or you can get them as a reward from Landsraad House when reaching a specific milestone in personal contribution. This path can often be more efficient than waiting for the correct weekly rotation in Deep Desert. This particular chestpiece is not available in the current rotation.

Tactical Advantages

Pincushion Chestpiece offers superior projectile protection with emphasis on:

• Enhanced dart mitigation (7.5% for both light and heavy darts) against ranged attacks
• Excellent blade protection (12.0%) for melee combat
• Significant dash stamina enhancement (-6.0%) for mobility improvement
• Heat protection (0.7) for thermal environments

Combat Applications

As chest armor with anti-projectile specialization, Pincushion Chestpiece directly influences core survival against ranged enemies. Enhanced dart mitigation provides better protection than the helmet version against sniper attacks and projectile weapons. Dash stamina reduction enables extended evasive maneuvers during prolonged ranged combat.

Set Synergy

Pincushion Chestpiece represents the core component of the Pincushion armor set with advanced anti-projectile capabilities. Ballistic Weave Fabric in the ingredients suggests consistent anti-projectile technology across the entire set, which specializes in dart absorption rather than standard deflection.

• Pincushion Helmet
• Pincushion Gauntlets
• Pincushion Boots
• Pincushion Pants 

FAQ

Q: Where can I obtain Pincushion Chestpiece?
A: Pincushion Chestpiece can be obtained as a Deep Desert Drop in the Plastanium Tier area, but it's not available in the current rotation.

Q: What is the main advantage of this chestpiece?
A: The main advantage is enhanced dart mitigation (7.5% for both light and heavy darts) plus excellent blade protection (12%) and significant dash stamina reduction.

Q: Is Pincushion Chestpiece better than the helmet?
A: Yes, it offers higher dart mitigation (7.5% vs 5%) and significantly better blade protection (12% vs 8%).

Q: How does the anti-projectile technology work?
A: The experimental plasmeld layer absorbs dart impacts rather than deflecting them, providing better protection against projectile weapons.

Q: Do I need to wear the complete Pincushion set?
A: No, each piece works independently, but the combination provides the best anti-projectile protection.