Guide
Weight Classes
WARDOGS does not cap what you carry. Instead every kilogram past 10 kg costs you speed, stamina and gun handling. Understanding where the bands sit is the difference between a kit that feels crisp and one that feels like wading through mud.
The five bands
| Class | Weight | Move speed | Stamina regen | ADS time | Aim sway | Lean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightest | 0–10 kg | — | — | — | — | — |
| Light | 10–17 kg | -5% | -15% | +5% | +2% | — |
| Medium | 17–27 kg | -13% | -35% | +6% | +8% | — |
| Heavy | 27–40 kg | -20% | — | +15% | +18% | Slowed |
| Super Heavy | 40–∞ kg | -20% | — | +17% | +20% | Slowed |
Stamina regeneration is only penalised in the two middle bands. Heavy and Super Heavy trade it for much worse handling and slower leaning.
Armor is the biggest lever
A rifle weighs about 3 kg. Level 3 body armor weighs more than three rifles, and Level 4 armor alone puts you over the Medium threshold before you pick anything else up.
| Body armor | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Light Armor | 3 kg | $400 |
| Medium Armor | 4.5 kg | $1,000 |
| Heavy Armor | 10.5 kg | $2,000 |
| Super Heavy Armor | 18 kg | $4,000 |
| Ghillie Body Suit | 1.5 kg | $3,000 |
| Ghillie Body Suit (Dead) | 1.5 kg | $3,500 |
| Helmet | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Helmet | 1.6 kg | $500 |
| Heavy Helmet | 3 kg | $1,500 |
| Super Heavy Helmet | 4.5 kg | $3,000 |
Rules of thumb
- Stay Lightest (under 10 kg) for flankers and recon: SMG or carbine, Light armor, small vest, pouch or Scout pack.
- Light (10–17 kg) is the sweet spot for most riflemen: Medium armor and helmet, a rifle with optic, a Field or Operator pack.
- Medium (17–27 kg) starts to hurt. The 35% stamina penalty means you cannot sprint between cover for long. Fine for defenders and LMG gunners.
- Heavy and Super Heavy only make sense when you are riding to the fight. Heavy armor plus PKM plus a full ruck is a vehicle-borne loadout.
- Fuel cans (5 kg), AT mines (8.6 kg) and the Sport Parachute (9 kg) are silent band-jumpers. Drop them the moment they have done their job.