Getting armor in Star Citizen 4.7 is much easier when we stop treating every run like pure RNG. Right now, there are two practical routes: farm New Monde armor from an active breaker station, or unlock ASD armor through Project Hyperion and craft it later. One is better for fast loot today, the other is better if we want reliable access after wipes or losses.

From testing both loops, the simple answer is this: New Monde is the faster farm, while ASD is the smarter long-term investment.

Best Armor Routes in 4.7

If you only want the short version, this table covers the choice most players are making right now.

For most players, the best order is: farm New Monde first, then work on ASD.

New Monde Armor Farm: Fastest Current Method

This is the route I'd recommend if you want armor in the same session and don't want to spend hours setting up crafting first.

What you need

Before the run, make sure you have access:

If you don't have the contract yet, the cleanest fix is to grind mining missions until Junior Contractor.

First check: is the station active?

This is the make-or-break step.

If the laser is firing, the station usually has power.

That means the interior is accessible and the loot route is worth attempting.

If there's no power, swap servers.

That one habit alone saves a lot of wasted time. In my own runs, dead stations were a bigger problem than the NPCs.

Best loot flow

Once inside, keep it simple:

1. Enter through the top opening near the laser.

2. Push down to the loot area.

3. Kill NPCs first.

4. Find two access cards.

5. Open both secure storage rooms.

6. Move valuable loot toward extraction and leave.

The most common mistake is looting too early.

If you stop to check every body while enemies are still alive, you usually lose more time than you gain.

What can drop here?

A good run can give us several useful pieces in one go.

A full set in one run is possible, but not something I'd plan around.

Usually, we're farming set progress, not guaranteed completion.

ASD Armor Guide: Project Hyperion Route

If New Monde is the quick loot option, Project Hyperion is the better route for players thinking ahead.

Why it's worth doing

Hyperion matters because it gives us a more reliable path to ASD armor and ties into crafting. That makes it far more valuable than a one-off lucky drop.

From experience, the mission is soloable, but it plays much better if we bring a ranged weapon and stay patient. Server performance matters a lot here.

Crafting materials: what quality is enough?

This is where a lot of players overthink the system.

The key material issue for ASD is Celeron, which is one of the more valuable Pyro resources. That's really the bottleneck.

Still, if your materials are above 500, crafting is already viable.

You do not need perfect materials to make the set worth using.

Which Armor Route Should You Do First?

Here's the practical comparison.

My recommendation is straightforward:

• Run New Monde for immediate armor pieces
• Use Hyperion to build future ASD access
• Craft once your materials are comfortably 500+

That gives us short-term gear and long-term stability.

FAQ

How do I know if the New Monde farm is worth running?

Check the station first. If the laser is active, it usually means the station has power. If not, change servers instead of forcing the run.

Can I get the full New Monde set in one trip?

Maybe, but don't expect it. Most runs are better thought of as partial set farming.

Is Project Hyperion solo-friendly?

Yes, but patience matters. Bring a sniper or accurate rifle, and don't rush if the server is acting up.

Is ASD armor worth crafting in 4.7?

Yes, especially if you want a set you can work toward again instead of relying on random drops.

What material quality should I aim for?

500+ is the minimum usable line.

600–700 is already good enough for a practical craft.

Final Take

If we keep this simple, the best 4.7 armor plan is to use New Monde for fast loot and ASD for long-term value.

New Monde is the route I'd use when I want results right away. Hyperion is the route I'd invest in when I want armor access to stay useful beyond one lucky session. That balance is what makes the current system work: farm now, craft later, and don't waste time on dead servers.