SET Lv.17
Core Commander Armor Set: Stats, Set Bonus & How to Getコア・コマンダー装備セット
The Core Commander Armor Set is a level 17 armor set in Core Keeper made of 3 pieces: Core Commander Helm, Core Commander Brigandine, Core Commander Greaves. Set bonus: 2 pieces – +25% damage dealt by you and all nearby allies; 3 pieces – All nearby enemies take 67 radioactive damage every other sec. Best for melee builds, ranking #1 of 70 sets for damage.
Core Commander Armor Set pieces and stats (Lv.20)
The Core Commander Armor Set has 3 pieces. Values are for Lv.20 (fully upgraded); the level column shows the level each piece starts at.
| Slot | Item | Base Lv | Armor | Max health | Effects (Lv.20) |
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| Head | 17 | 25 | +52 |
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| Chest | 17 | 35 | +66 |
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| Legs | 17 | 29 | +58 |
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Core Commander set bonus: how many pieces do you need?
Wearing the required number of pieces from the same set at once adds an extra effect (the set bonus). The Core Commander Armor Set gives:
- 2 pieces: +25% damage dealt by you and all nearby allies
- 3 pieces: All nearby enemies take 67 radioactive damage every other sec
Core Commander Armor Set total stats
Totals with every piece equipped, including the set bonus.
| Effect | Base level | Lv.20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max health | +149 max health | +176 max health |
| Armor | +75 armor | +89 armor |
| Melee and range attack speed | +24% melee and range attack speed | +27.7% melee and range attack speed |
| Damage | +12.9% damage | +15% damage |
| Critical hit chance | +8% critical hit chance | +8% critical hit chance |
| Critical hit damage | +20% critical hit damage | +23% critical hit damage |
| Damage dealt by you and all nearby allies | +25% damage dealt by you and all nearby allies | +25% damage dealt by you and all nearby allies |
| All nearby enemies take radioactive damage every other sec | All nearby enemies take 67 radioactive damage every other sec | All nearby enemies take 67 radioactive damage every other sec |
Is the Core Commander Armor Set good? Rating by build
For each build we take the strongest loadout (gear and food), swap in the Core Commander Armor Set pieces (with the set bonus) and calculate the damage. Damage is relative to the strongest loadout (= 100), and the rank is out of all 70 sets.
| Build | Damage (best = 100) | Rank | Best set for this build |
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| Melee | 88.3 | #1 | This set |
| Ranged | 92.6 | #2 | Mold Set |
| Magic | 50.0 | #36 | Arcane Monk Armor Set |
| Summoner | 41.4 | #50 | Chieftain Armor Set |
The Core Commander Armor Set fits melee builds best (#1 of all sets). Its level holds up in the late game.
Damage assumes endgame gear (Lv.20) and skills at level 100. Defense (armor, health) is not included; compare the totals above for that. The damage model is this site's own estimate, not an official formula.
How to get the Core Commander Armor Set (drops, chests)
How to get Core Commander Helm
- Boss drop: Core Commander – 42.2% per try
Core Commander Helm: all sources and drop chances →
How to get Core Commander Brigandine
- Boss drop: Core Commander – 42.2% per try
Core Commander Brigandine: all sources and drop chances →
How to get Core Commander Greaves
- Boss drop: Core Commander – 42.2% per try
Core Commander Armor Set upgrade cost (to Lv.20) and reinforcement
Each piece can be upgraded to Lv.20 at the Upgrade Station with Ancient Coins and materials. Reinforcing at the Salvage and Repair Station doubles durability and raises effect values by about 15%.
| Item | Upgrade cost Lv.17→20 | Reinforcement materials | Durability |
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| 90 | |||
| 100 | |||
| 95 | |||
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Sets of a similar level to compare
| Set | Lv | Set bonus | Best build |
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| Cosmos Armor Set | 16 | 2 pcs: Immune to burning | Ranged (#35) |
| Hydra Bone Armor Set | 17 | 2 pcs: +20% chance on melee hit to increase range damage by 30% | Melee (#30) |
| Inventor Armor Set | 17 | 3 pcs: Your explosions apply oil on the ground | Summoner (#57) |
| Arcane Monk Armor Set | 17 | 3 pcs: +30% mana regeneration while casting | Magic (#1) |
| Pandorium Armor Set | 17 | 3 pcs: +80% melee damage while not having taken any direct damage for a while / 3 pcs: +14.3% movement speed | Melee (#34) |
| Sulfossil Armor Set | 17 | 2 pcs: +25% explosion damage / 3 pcs: Deals 74 damage to all nearby enemies when taking damage | Summoner (#52) |
Core Commander Armor Set FAQ
Q. Where do I get the Core Commander Armor Set?
Core Commander Helm: Core Commander (boss drop). Core Commander Brigandine: Core Commander (boss drop). Core Commander Greaves: Core Commander (boss drop). Details are in How to get.
Q. How many pieces do I need for the Core Commander set bonus?
2 pieces give "+25% damage dealt by you and all nearby allies". 3 pieces give "All nearby enemies take 67 radioactive damage every other sec" (3 pieces in total).
Q. Which build is the Core Commander Armor Set best for?
It fits melee builds best (#1 of all sets). See the rating by build for the numbers.
Q. How much does it cost to upgrade the Core Commander Armor Set to Lv.20?
Upgrading every piece from Lv.17 to Lv.20 takes 4,536 Ancient Coins in total, plus materials (upgrade cost).
Unless a note on the page says otherwise, numbers are read from the game files of Core Keeper 1.3.0.6 (prefabs, configuration files, drop tables and the game's program) and calculated by this site, including upgraded (per-level) values, sell prices and mana costs. Names and descriptions are the game's official English text. Only reinforcing materials, minion and pet attacks and some food values are based on the Core Keeper Wiki (Fandom) data (CC BY-SA 3.0). Core Keeper and its images are © Pugstorm. This is an unofficial fan site.