Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-30472421-20161111013935/@comment-31123157-20161112101023

It's what they say, the higher the defense points the shorter the damage you take. This, however, does not apply to all combat actions.

Actions such as a laser of a Guardian can deal the "original" damage of it even though you have armor. Chestplates and Leggings absorb 50% of the damage you take, but it is also concerned to wear Helmets and Boots to heighten the defense points.