Zircon Suit

Zircon Suit
Statistics
Zircon Suit
Cost	51,000
Weight	9
Thermal
Electrical	13%
Chemical	13%
Radiation	40%
Psi	0%
Physical	48% NPCs: 47%
Artifact slots	3
Durability	910
Game ID	Battle_Monolith_Armor

A Monolith stalker suit, manufacturer unknown. The very sight of this suit used to frighten any Zone dweller. Even now, just looking at it gives you the heebie-jeebies.

In-game description

Zircon Suit is a type of protection featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Overview

Zircon Suit offers decent all-around protection and will likely be the first 5-artifact suit the player obtains.

Acquisition

• Found in an unmarked mine shaft NE of the Pontoon Depot on Wild Island.
• Can be bought from Quiet.

Upgrades

Upgraded by Khors (Wild Island) or Screw (Rostok) Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive. Prices based on Stalker difficulty.

Aramid Lining (5,400 ) Physical protection 15% The aramid lining efficiently disperses impact force, providing effective resistance against shrapnel and bullets in appropriate circumstances.	Fastening System (10,800 ) Weight reduction 1 An ergonomic improvement consisting of specialized fasteners and slings, designed to achieve optimal weight distribution. Synthetic Lining (10,800 ) Wear resistance 25% An airtight synthetic lining serves as a secondary protective layer in case the outer layer is damaged.	Chainmail Inserts (21,700 ) Physical protection 15% Crafting improvised chain mail is a tedious and time-consuming undertaking, but there are documented cases when it has actually saved lives. Back Frame (21,700 ) Carry capacity increase 10% Weight reduction 1 The back frame alleviates shoulder fatigue by evenly distributing the load across the entire body, allowing the wearer to efficiently carry a greater quantity of weapons, supplies, and equipment in the backpack.

Elimination System for Poisonous Substances (5,400 ) Thermal protection 20% Chemical protection 15% A pneumatic expulsion system for removing hazardous substances from the respirator holes. Dielectric Aerogel Lining (5,400 ) Thermal protection 15% Electrical protection 15% The suit’s lining not only excels in thermal insulation but also provides effective protection against electricity.	Vacuum Dielectric (10,800 ) Electrical protection 20% The soles and gloves are coated with a metamaterial incorporating cavities containing an absolute vacuum. Asbestos Layer (10,800 ) Thermal protection 20% The use of asbestos fabric provided heat protection for twentieth century firefighters.	Infused Fabric (21,700 ) Chemical protection 20% Through special treatments, ordinary fabric gains resistance to chemically aggressive environments.

Active Filters (5,400 ) Radio protection 15% Active filters can neutralize radionuclides.	Lightweight Materials (10,800 ) Weight reduction 1 The adoption of lighter synthetic materials for the fabric, buckles, and tighteners decreases the overall weight of the armor.	Camel Hydration System (21,700 ) Stamina regeneration 5% Incorporating a hydrator in the backpack ensures quick recovery of the water-salt balance. Nothing prevents the user from filling it with an energy drink, of course.

Makeshift Artifact Container (10,800 ) Additional containers 1 A container fashioned by local craftsmen, offering a secure resting place for an artifact. Additional Artifact Container (10,800 ) Additional containers 1 A container for a single artifact, suitable for attaching to a suit or backpack.	Static Field Generator (10,800 ) Radio protection 15% This system electrifies the protective suit’s surface, repelling radioactive particles.	Lead Container (21,700 ) Radiation Protection A simple and practical way to stay protected from the radiation emitted by artifacts. Diffusion Container (21,700 ) Radiation Protection A scientific breakthrough employing a field system to contain radiation emissions.