Getting Started with Construct's Armory

To begin your journey into advanced armor smithing, you will need the Materials and You - Armory Addendum book. This in-game guide provides all the necessary stats for materials and instructions for crafting. If your modpack is configured to give you the standard Tinkers' book on spawn, you will likely receive this addendum automatically. Otherwise, it can be crafted by combining a standard Tinkers' book with any armor-related item from the mod.

Essential Blocks

• Armor Station: The basic crafting table for armor. It is used to assemble armor pieces from their components and apply modifiers. It is crafted using a Blank Pattern, a Crafting Table, and any piece of stone or iron.
• Armor Forge: An upgraded version of the Armor Station that allows for the use of advanced materials (like alloys) and provides more modifier slots. It is crafted using an Armor Station, three Seared Bricks, and four blocks of any metal (e.g., Iron, Gold, Cobalt).

Crafting Components

Before assembling armor, you must create the individual parts using a Part Builder (for non-metals) or a Smeltery (for metals). Each piece of armor requires three specific components:

1. Armor Core: Determines the base defense and toughness of the piece.
2. Armor Plate: Primarily influences the durability and weight.
3. Armor Trim: Adds additional durability and a secondary material trait.