A recent discussion on Steam Community forums highlights player concerns about the performance of military-grade armour in Elite Dangerous. Players report that despite equipping this high-tier armour, their ships remain vulnerable once shields fail, often exploding quickly even when hull integrity appears substantial. Meanwhile, AI-controlled ships seem to endure far more damage without similar consequences, fueling perceptions of imbalance in durability between players and AI opponents. This ongoing debate underscores player frustration with current damage modeling and game balance as of October 2026.
- Military-grade armour offers limited hull protection post-shield failure.
- AI ships appear significantly more durable than player ships.