Armor Basics
Let's talk about armor. The game features two different armor types currently, helmets and armor vests. Armor vests protect the chest and stomach, while the 6b43 armor vest also extends protection to the arms. The body parts protected can be verified by mouse over pointing over "armor zones" 6b43 protects the arms, not just the center of mass. Helmets protect only the parts of the head that they physically cover. This is a new addition for 0.8. Note that the different attachment armor parts also provide different protection levels. The visor armor class is 4 on the Altyn helmet, while the helmet itself is class 5. Armor Damage When a bullet strikes a piece of armor, several things are considered by the game: Caliber Ammo Type Armor Tarkov Ballistics sheet for the 5.45 ( link ) Caliber The first consideration is the caliber. This is the diameter of the bullet, designated in milimeters, like for the 5.34x39mm. Other designation...