You can also find people who can repair these items as a service. The better your character's Armorer skill and the better quality Hammer or Tongs used, the better chance of successfully repairing an item. Repeat until out of Hammers or Tongs or all items are repaired. A successful Armorer skill check will repair some or all of the damage to the item. Click on an item to attempt to repair it.
Weapons and armor will sustain damage as you use them.