
Picking the best armor for your commander in The Outer Worlds 2 will depend on what you're aiming to accomplish, as well as your skills. You might want to tank damage and wade into the fray, you might prefer to hang back and snipe enemies, or even get up close and personal with a knife for that tasty sneak attack bonus.
No matter your planned build, there are plenty of unique armor options to grab early in the game that'll set you up for success. These 12 unique armor pieces all come from the first region, Paradise Island, plus I've included two good ones you can get shortly after you leave. Besides their unique mod, each of these armor pieces also has an additional mod slot, and a basic set bonus you can see in the corresponding image.