The Forge Chestpiece

The Forge Chestpiece is an advanced chest armor piece in Dune Awakening, classified as a Tier 6 Unique light armor item. This exceptional chestpiece is crafted from hardened plasmeld and represents the pinnacle of technology in all-around protection with excellent mitigation statistics.

Technical Specifications

The Forge Chestpiece utilizes the same advanced reinforced plasmeld technology as other pieces of the Forge set. During the fabrication process, minor heat-dissipating components are attached to individual molecules within the plasmeld mass, ensuring increased thermal resistance and creating hard yet lightweight armor optimal for the demanding conditions of Arrakis.

Armor Properties

• Armor Value: 291
• Dash Stamina Cost: -6.0%
• Fire Mitigation: 15.0%
• Energy Mitigation: 7.5%
• Blade Mitigation: 12.0%
• Poison Mitigation: 12.0%
• 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 65
• Plasteel Microflora Fiber x 21
• Silicone Block x 31
• Plasteel Composite Armor Plating x 14
• Spice Melange x 83
• Spice-infused Plastanium Dust x 14
• Water x 700

Availability and Acquisition

The Forge 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 as reward from Landsraad Houses. This particular chestpiece is not available in the current rotation.

Tactical Advantages

The Forge Chestpiece offers the best torso protection in its category with emphasis on:

• Highest fire mitigation (15.0%) among all light armor pieces
• Excellent poison and blade protection (12.0% each)
• Significant stamina cost reduction for dash maneuvers (-6.0%)
• High armor value (291) for light armor category

Set Synergy

As part of The Forge armor set, this chestpiece provides optimal core protection when combined with other set pieces. Heat protection 0.7 together with high fire mitigation makes it an ideal choice for thermal combat scenarios and work in high-temperature environments.

• The Forge Gloves
• The Forge Helmet
• The Forge Pants
• The Forge Boots

Combat Significance

In the context of Dune Awakening's combat mechanics, The Forge Chestpiece represents a critical element of defensive loadouts. The combination of high mitigation values across all damage types makes it a universal choice for multi-threat scenarios, while dash stamina reduction enables more aggressive mobility tactics.

FAQ

Q: Where can I obtain The Forge Chestpiece?
A: The Forge 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 the highest fire mitigation (15%) among all light armor pieces, plus excellent all-around protection.

Q: Is The Forge Chestpiece suitable for all combat situations?
A: Yes, it offers balanced protection against all damage types, making it a universal choice for various threat scenarios.

Q: How much does it reduce stamina costs?
A: It reduces dash stamina cost by 6.0%, which is a significant mobility improvement.

Q: Do I need to wear the complete Forge set?
A: No, each piece works independently, but the combination provides optimal synergy and protection.