Professional Mode Melee Vest?

[Snypor]

Does the Melee Vest help in any scenario in a Professional Mode run?

I know it won't protect against any Majini's melees and boss/mini-boss attacks since it'll still put you into a Dying state, but does it significantly reduce damage done by grapple damage enemies like Bui Kichwa, Kipepeo, etc.?

I'm only asking this because it feels useless having it in your inventory in Professional, not like you'd wanna be putting yourself within 3 feet of your enemy anyways.

[Skall [CZ]]

For me, on proffesional the Melee and Bulletproof vest are completly useless, bcs damage from enemyes are like InstaKills for player.
If you have good aim and you staying from enemy at some distance (Melee / shooting)
You will be prety just Fine.

Bullets from enemy (from rifles) will hit you under 25% HP.
(Without bulletprof. vest)

1 thing is if you take vest, you are vasteing 1 slot.
if you take both, 2 slots are blocked.

[XSnow]

Agreed Melee vest is completely useless. It's better to have First aid sprays and stay close to your partner (Assuming you are playing through PRO mode with a friend) If you are playing solo AI can be kinda dumb. so a hit means a quick reset.

Bulletproof vest can help but they will still do a ton of damage to you.

[Anthony]

It can help with adjule (dog) attacks, flying axes (etc.), and some of Wesker's attacks, among a few others. It's up to you and your playstyle, really. You should totally start using the bulletproof vest starting from... I think it was 4-2? Right after the U-8 (crab monster) fight, that way you stand a chance of surviving if you get shot while running.
Overall, if you're not confident and you feel like you'll be taking damage often, might as well carry heals around most of the time