The costume and armor you wear determines the maximum amount of Armor Points that you can use. This is known as your Armor Rating and is assigned by a marshal. To determine your Armor Rating, the marshal must look at the eight body locations stated below and assign each one a value of 0 to 4. The sum of all these values and any bonus points you are awarded becomes your Armor Rating, though your character may be limited on how much of this armor they can effectively use (see the Classes section for more details).

This Armor Rating can change during an event as you change costuming. The suit of Armor you are using may never exceed your Armor Rating; if it does (for example, you take off your metal breastplate for some time) you cannot use your Armor tag until you bring your Armor Rating up high enough again.