How does the heavy utility vest actually work?

[Krishnaya]

I've heard the following different theories:

1: it doubles your health but does nothing for armor
2: it gives 50% damage reduction for the entire heist
3: gives limited protection until you take a certain amount of damage then does nothing.

what's the truth?

[Kay]

2

Armour is just worth less than health anyway IIRC, which is why it may appear to be number 1

[Shrapnel]

2

[Age]

It reduces the damage taken by half. You can put on a scarf to remove the vest to run faster, also, but you wont be able to put the vest back on.

[Krishnaya]

Originally posted by Walking Target Practice:

It reduces the damage taken by half. You can put on a scarf to remove the vest to run faster, also, but you wont be able to put the vest back on.

good info in addition to the above two posts. thanks a lot guys

[Sternritter M]

Originally posted by Walking Target Practice:

It reduces the damage taken by half. You can put on a scarf to remove the vest to run faster, also, but you wont be able to put the vest back on.

Be careful with this one; while it DOES work, in my experience, you lose its protection if your character is in a cutscene.