Altered Gear is gear that is enhanced by Progenitor tech by using The Forge. They have additional perks that make them even more powerful.
The recipes to create each perk is found at The Forge article.
| Perk | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum stamina | +20 stamina | +45 stamina |
| Less stamina consumption | -5% stamina consumption | -20% stamina consumption |
| Less damage from Storm strikes | -5% damage | -30% damage |
| Reduced weight of this piece of gear | -20% weight | -50% weight |
| Less damage from falling | -5% damage | -30% damage |
| Increased walk speed | +4% walk speed | +8% walk speed |
| Reduced weight of all items carried in backpack | -10% weight | -50% weight |
| Reduced weight of minerals and creature parts carried in backpack | -10% weight | -50% weight |
| Reduced weight of ammo and consumables carried in backpack | -10% weight | -50% weight |
| Reduced weight of weapons and gear carried in backpack | -10% weight | -50% weight |
| Extra backpack capacity | +10 weight | +60 weight |
| Stamina regenerates without delay during a Storm | -80% delay | -80% delay |
| Health restoration per second | +0.3 health/s | +0.8 health/s |
| Health restoration per second during a Storm | +0.5 health/s | +1.5 health/s |
| Faster Stim and Medkit use | -10% duration | -30% duration |
| Less damage from hostile fauna attacks | -5% damage | -25% damage |
| Extra shield armor | 3 armor | 3 armor |
| Extra helmet armor | 3 armor | 3 armor |
| Less damage from explosions | -10% damage | -50% damage |
| Bonus to Stim and Medkit healing | +5 health | +15 health |
| Hostile fauna is less aggressive towards the wearer | -40% creature sight and audio range | -40% creature sight and audio range |
| Enhanced Alien Hunter Vision | - | - |
| Maximum Health | +5 health | +15 health |