Vanilla bear hide armor isn't much better than the most basic armor in terms of stats, but it takes a lot of effort and risk to craft it.
This mod makes sure your risk is worth it.

It doesn't change the stats of vanilla bear armor. It adds 2 new tiers.
✏️ First - Reinforced - requires bear armor + leather + sewing kit.
This is mid-game armor, it belongs to the light class (so that x-skills can use it as light armor) and does not impose penalties on movement and shooting (❗). It is like sturdy clothing, like tailored linen armor.
✏️The second one - Strong - requires reinforced bear armor + strong leather + sewing kit.
This is armor for the late game. To create it, you need steel (to make strong leather), but at the same time, it is very well-protected light armor.

🔶 The temperature, durability, flat and percentage damage reduction depend on the type of bear hide used for crafting.
✏️ Polar bears are the best.
✏️ Brown and black bears are okay.
✏️ Pandas and Malayan sun bears are slightly worse.
For the very best armor, you will need to go beyond the Arctic Circle 😈.
🔶The level of armor and debuffs do not depend on the type of bear.(there are reasons for that)
Reinforced has 2 tier of protection.
Strong has 4 tier of protection.
🔶Armor can be repaired with leather and sewing kits, but it is impossible to repair it 100%.
🔶You can also repair vanilla armor as well.

Also try my other mods:
1) Slings Progression
2) Long-term food
3) Molds
4) More fuel
5) Explosives

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