diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/mutations.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/mutations.dm
index fc897feff6b..40884bda963 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/mutations.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/mutations.dm
@@ -303,8 +303,7 @@
 	icon_state = "lingarmor"
 	flags = NODROP
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
-	slowdown = 2
-	armor = list(melee = 65, bullet = 20, laser = 10, energy = 13, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 20, laser = 30, energy = 13, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEJUMPSUIT
 	cold_protection = 0
 	heat_protection = 0
@@ -322,7 +321,7 @@
 	desc = "A tough, hard covering of black chitin with transparent chitin in front."
 	icon_state = "lingarmorhelmet"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES | BLOCKHAIR | NODROP
-	armor = list(melee = 70, bullet = 15, laser = 7,energy = 10, bomb = 5, bio = 2, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 15, laser = 30,energy = 10, bomb = 5, bio = 2, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEEARS
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/changeling/dropped()
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
index e1d1e53e8b8..cf491f337dd 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	var/brightness_on = 4 //luminosity when on
 	var/on = 0
 	item_color = "yellow" //Determines used sprites: hardhat[on]_[item_color] and hardhat[on]_[item_color]2 (lying down sprite)
-	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 10, rad = 20)
+	armor = list(melee = 15, bullet = 5, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 10, rad = 20)
 	flags_inv = 0
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Helmet Light"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index 16e472094d2..39658cc78e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "helmet"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES | HEADBANGPROTECT
 	item_state = "helmet"
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50,energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 15, laser = 25,energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
 	cold_protection = HEAD
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = HELMET_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 	desc = "A bulletproof combat helmet that excels in protecting the wearer against traditional projectile weaponry and explosives to a minor extent."
 	icon_state = "helmetalt"
 	item_state = "helmetalt"
-	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 80, laser = 10, energy = 10, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 15, bullet = 40, laser = 10, energy = 10, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/riot
 	name = "riot helmet"
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	alt_toggle_message = "You push the visor up on"
 	can_toggle = 1
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES|HEADCOVERSMOUTH|HEADBANGPROTECT
-	armor = list(melee = 82, bullet = 15, laser = 5,energy = 5, bomb = 5, bio = 2, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 41, bullet = 15, laser = 5,energy = 5, bomb = 5, bio = 2, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES|HIDEFACE
 	strip_delay = 80
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Helmet Visor"
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 	desc = "An extremely robust, space-worthy helmet with the Nanotrasen logo emblazoned on the top."
 	icon_state = "swat"
 	item_state = "swat"
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 60, laser = 50,energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 10, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 30, laser = 25,energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 10, rad = 0)
 	cold_protection = HEAD
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = SPACE_HELM_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
 	heat_protection = HEAD
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@
 	desc = "<i>'Let the battle commence!'</i>"
 	icon_state = "thunderdome"
 	item_state = "thunderdome"
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 60, laser = 50,energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 10, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 30, laser = 25,energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 10, rad = 0)
 	cold_protection = HEAD
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = SPACE_HELM_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
 	heat_protection = HEAD
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@
 	icon_state = "redtaghelm"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES
 	item_state = "redtaghelm"
-	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 10, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 15, bullet = 10, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	// Offer about the same protection as a hardhat.
 	flags_inv = HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
 
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
 	icon_state = "bluetaghelm"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES
 	item_state = "bluetaghelm"
-	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 10, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 15, bullet = 10, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	// Offer about the same protection as a hardhat.
 	flags_inv = HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
index 256138f8beb..4f25a633e2e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	icon_state = "captain"
 	item_state = "that"
 	flags_inv = 0
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 15, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 60
 
 //Captain: This is no longer space-worthy
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 	name = "head of personnel's cap"
 	icon_state = "hopcap"
 	desc = "The symbol of true bureaucratic micromanagement."
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 15, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 //Chaplain
 /obj/item/clothing/head/nun_hood
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	name = "detective's fedora"
 	desc = "There's only one man who can sniff out the dirty stench of crime, and he's likely wearing this hat."
 	icon_state = "detective"
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 5, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 5, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 //Mime
 /obj/item/clothing/head/beret
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	name = "head of security cap"
 	desc = "The robust standard-issue cap of the Head of Security. For showing the officers who's in charge."
 	icon_state = "hoscap"
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 60, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 10, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 30, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 10, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 80
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/HoS/beret
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	name = "warden's police hat"
 	desc = "It's a special armored hat issued to the Warden of a security force. Protects the head from impacts."
 	icon_state = "policehelm"
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 5, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 60
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 	name = "warden's beret"
 	desc = "A special beret with the Warden's insignia emblazoned on it. For wardens with class."
 	icon_state = "wardenberet"
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 5, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 60
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec/navyofficer
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
index 266bfda4689..955e194aeac 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	desc = "It's good to be emperor."
 	item_state = "that"
 	flags_inv = 0
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 15, laser = 30, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 80
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/powdered_wig
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
index 3675ba81ded..e651a87e18a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	desc = "High speed, low drag combat boots."
 	icon_state = "jackboots"
 	item_state = "jackboots"
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 10, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 25, laser = 25, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 10, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 70
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/combat/swat //overpowered boots for death squads
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	desc = "High speed, no drag combat boots."
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
 	flags = NOSLIP
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 60, laser = 50, energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 30, rad = 30)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 30, laser = 25, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 30, rad = 30)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sandal
 	desc = "A pair of rather plain, wooden sandals."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
index e8746d637c6..4c0d46b7c43 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@
 	icon_state = "hardsuit0-mining"
 	item_state = "mining_helm"
 	item_color = "mining"
-	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 5, laser = 10, energy = 5, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 10, energy = 5, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 	brightness_on = 7
 
 
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	name = "mining hardsuit"
 	desc = "A special suit that protects against hazardous, low pressure environments. Has reinforced plating for wildlife encounters."
 	item_state = "mining_hardsuit"
-	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 5, laser = 10, energy = 5, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 10, energy = 5, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/device/flashlight,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals,/obj/item/weapon/storage/bag/ore,/obj/item/weapon/pickaxe)
 	helmettype = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hardsuit/mining
 
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@
 	icon_state = "hardsuit1-syndi"
 	item_state = "syndie_helm"
 	item_color = "syndi"
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30, energy = 15, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 50, laser = 30, energy = 15, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 	on = 0
 	var/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/syndi/linkedsuit = null
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Helmet Mode"
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@
 	slowdown = 1
 	w_class = 3
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Helmet"
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30, energy = 15, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 50, laser = 30, energy = 15, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/saber,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
 	helmettype = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hardsuit/syndi
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
index cf8a9d9e5a6..9fedcc0e3a8 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	desc = "A special helmet designed for only the most fashionable of military figureheads."
 	flags_inv = HIDEFACE
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
-	armor = list(melee = 65, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/captain
 	name = "captain's space suit"
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	w_class = 4
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals, /obj/item/device/flashlight,/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy, /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile, /obj/item/ammo_box, /obj/item/ammo_casing, /obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs)
 	slowdown = 1
-	armor = list(melee = 65, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 
 
 	//Death squad armored space suits, not hardsuits!
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 	desc = "That's not red paint. That's real blood."
 	icon_state = "deathsquad"
 	item_state = "deathsquad"
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 80, laser = 50, energy = 50, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 40, laser = 30, energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	strip_delay = 130
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	unacidable = 1
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 	icon_state = "deathsquad"
 	item_state = "swat_suit"
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 80, laser = 50,energy = 50, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 40, laser = 30,energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	slowdown = 1
 	strip_delay = 130
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 	icon_state = "beret_badge"
 	flags = STOPSPRESSUREDMAGE
 	flags_inv = 0
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 80, laser = 50, energy = 50, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 40, laser = 30, energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	strip_delay = 130
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	unacidable = 1
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 	flags_inv = 0
 	w_class = 3
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 80, laser = 50,energy = 50, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 40, laser = 30,energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	slowdown = 1
 	strip_delay = 130
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 	desc = "Yarr."
 	icon_state = "pirate"
 	item_state = "pirate"
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES | BLOCKHAIR | STOPSPRESSUREDMAGE
 	strip_delay = 40
 	put_on_delay = 20
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@
 	flags_inv = 0
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
 	slowdown = 0
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
 	strip_delay = 40
 	put_on_delay = 20
 
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@
 	item_state = "ert_command"
 	helmettype = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hardsuit/ert
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
-	armor = list(melee = 65, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 50, laser = 30, energy = 50, bomb = 50, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	slowdown = 0
 	strip_delay = 130
 
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
 	desc = "An advanced, space-proof helmet. It appears to be modeled after an old-world eagle."
 	icon_state = "griffinhat"
 	item_state = "griffinhat"
-	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 40, laser = 30, energy = 25, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 20, bullet = 40, laser = 30, energy = 25, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	strip_delay = 130
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	unacidable = 1
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	icon_state = "freedom"
 	item_state = "freedom"
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
-	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 40, laser = 30,energy = 25, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
+	armor = list(melee = 20, bullet = 40, laser = 30,energy = 25, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	slowdown = 1
 	strip_delay = 130
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/syndi.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/syndi.dm
index 4f96b191df6..71f7a5d98ae 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/syndi.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/syndi.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "syndicate"
 	item_state = "syndicate"
 	desc = "Has a tag: Totally not property of an enemy corporation, honest."
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/syndicate
 	name = "red space suit"
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 	w_class = 3
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/saber,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals)
 	slowdown = 1
-	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
 
 
 //Green syndicate space suit
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
index d65ea343015..f5a4fb0b4fb 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	icon_state = "armor"
 	item_state = "armor"
 	blood_overlay_type = "armor"
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 15, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/hos
 	name = "armored greatcoat"
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	icon_state = "hos"
 	item_state = "greatcoat"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|ARMS|LEGS
-	armor = list(melee = 65, bullet = 30, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 30, laser = 30, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEJUMPSUIT
 	cold_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 	heat_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
 	icon_state = "capcarapace"
 	item_state = "armor"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 30, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 40, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/riot
@@ -65,11 +65,10 @@
 	desc = "A suit of armor with heavy padding to protect against melee attacks. Looks like it might impair movement."
 	icon_state = "riot"
 	item_state = "swat_suit"
-	slowdown = 1
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	cold_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	heat_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
-	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 10, laser = 10, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 10, laser = 10, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEJUMPSUIT
 	strip_delay = 80
 	put_on_delay = 60
@@ -80,7 +79,7 @@
 	icon_state = "bulletproof"
 	item_state = "armor"
 	blood_overlay_type = "armor"
-	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 80, laser = 10, energy = 10, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 15, bullet = 60, laser = 10, energy = 10, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	strip_delay = 70
 	put_on_delay = 50
 
@@ -90,7 +89,7 @@
 	icon_state = "armor_reflec"
 	item_state = "armor_reflec"
 	blood_overlay_type = "armor"
-	armor = list(melee = 10, bullet = 10, laser = 80, energy = 50, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 10, bullet = 10, laser = 60, energy = 50, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	var/hit_reflect_chance = 40
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/laserproof/IsReflect(var/def_zone)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/jobs.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/jobs.dm
index dbb82e319f8..7bad9b13400 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/jobs.dm
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 	blood_overlay_type = "coat"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper,/obj/item/device/flashlight,/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy,/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/storage/fancy/cigarettes,/obj/item/weapon/lighter,/obj/item/device/detective_scanner,/obj/item/device/taperecorder)
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 10, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 10, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	cold_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 	heat_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
index 91098d07f84..37b771b0c15 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -271,13 +271,13 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/wintercoat/captain
 	name = "captain's winter coat"
 	icon_state = "coatcaptain"
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 30, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 30, laser = 30, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper,/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/device/flashlight/seclite,/obj/item/weapon/melee/classic_baton/telescopic)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/wintercoat/security
 	name = "security winter coat"
 	icon_state = "coatsecurity"
-	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 15, laser = 30, energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper,/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile,/obj/item/ammo_box,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/restraints/handcuffs,/obj/item/device/flashlight/seclite,/obj/item/weapon/melee/classic_baton/telescopic)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/wintercoat/medical
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/utility.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/utility.dm
index 89a5f7bc936..c32db545664 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/utility.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/utility.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	desc = "Use in case of bomb."
 	icon_state = "bombsuit"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES|HEADCOVERSMOUTH|BLOCKHAIR|THICKMATERIAL
-	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 0, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 100, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 20, bullet = 0, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 100, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
 	cold_protection = HEAD
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = HELMET_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 	flags = THICKMATERIAL
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	slowdown = 2
-	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 0, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 100, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 20, bullet = 0, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 100, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEJUMPSUIT
 	heat_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = ARMOR_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT