The Bellator armored clothing set in Star Citizen 4.9 PTU offers stylish, moderate protection with added inventory space but lacks environmental and full head protection, making it less practical than the Tailwind flight suit for combat. While favored for its aesthetic appeal and customizable options like the Oni half mask, the suit primarily serves players seeking a balance of fashion and function rather than maximum survivability.
The Bellator armored clothing set, introduced in Star Citizen 4.9 PTU, offers players a stylish yet somewhat limited combat suit option. The suit consists of a shirt, jacket, trousers, and shoes, providing protection comparable to a standard undersuit but with added pocket space for carrying sidearms, multi-tools, magazines, med pens, and a primary weapon on the back. Despite its cool aesthetic, the suit lacks head protection unless paired with the Nine Tails Oni half mask and offers no environmental protection, such as for vacuum or low-atmosphere scenarios, making it less practical for many gameplay situations.
The Bellator suit was likely designed to complement the upcoming Siege of Orison gameplay, with some features like instancing and the Oni mask delayed to patch 4.10. When combined with the Oni mask, which provides 20% head protection similar to light armor, the suit becomes a viable option for in-atmosphere combat, offering survivability against close-range headshots. However, compared to the Tailwind flight suit introduced in patch 4.8, the Bellator suit falls short due to the flight suit’s vacuum survival, built-in torch, and G-force resistance, which provide significant tactical advantages.
Players can acquire the Bellator suit through three main methods: crafting it from blueprints obtained via Northrock group bounties (requiring silicon and auratite resources), looting variants from various in-game locations such as Onix, Lazarus, Hathor, and the new Moraine gang areas in Nyx, or purchasing it with Alpha UEC at the Macao clothing shop in Orison. Crafting the suit with maximum quality auratite enhances damage mitigation by 15%, increasing overall protection. The suit is available in several styles, including the themed “Continental” version, appealing to players interested in both function and fashion.
The gameplay testing involved comparing the Bellator suit against the Tailwind flight suit in combat scenarios, including contracts and controlled PvP tests. Results showed that while the Bellator suit offers decent protection and inventory space, the Tailwind’s additional survival features make it more practical for most combat situations. The Bellator suit’s main appeal lies in its stylish design, making it especially popular among virtual photographers and players who prioritize aesthetics alongside moderate protection.
Looking ahead, the community is eager to see what future combat clothing options will bring, especially with the Oni half mask’s light armor protection that can be layered with other gear. The mask’s 20% resistance does not stack with helmet protection, but it allows for new combinations of armor and style. Overall, while the Bellator suit may not be the pinnacle of combat effectiveness, it represents a step toward more diverse and customizable StarWear, offering players a blend of fashion and function as the game continues to evolve.