Just like the game's weapons, each armor piece in New World has a rarity level that affects the number of perk slots it has available: Rarity and encumbrance are the main ones you need to take into account when determining your armor quality and choosing your loadouts. There are a number of factors influencing what makes up the best armor types in New World. In New World you equip armor pieces individually to your character's head, chest, hands, legs, and feet, but there are also full five-piece sets, with bonuses for equipping a set.