Assault Vest
The Assault Vest is a rare military vest in DayZ. It takes the vest slot, has 16 inventory slots, gives 2 quick bar slots, can attach a Utility Buttpack and grenades, and can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit. It is useful for storage, but it does not provide meaningful armor protection.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Assault Vest is a modular vest in DayZ that is mainly used for extra storage and attachment options. It can be combined with a Utility Buttpack to add separate inventory space and can also hold grenades. Unlike armor-focused vests, the Assault Vest is not mainly used for protection. Its biggest value is storage flexibility, quick bar bonus slots, and compatibility with backpacks and ghillie-style setups.
In-game description
“Light and useful vest that can be expanded with an attached utility buttpack.”
Main Uses
- Carry extra vest inventory
- Attach a Utility Buttpack for more storage
- Carry grenades on the vest
- Gain 2 quick bar bonus slots
- Use with backpacks and ghillie-style loadouts
- Use as a lightweight storage vest instead of an armor vest
How to use this item
Use the Assault Vest for storage
The Assault Vest is best used as a modular storage vest instead of a heavy armor option.
- Find an Assault Vest in military loot areas.
- Equip it in your vest slot.
- Use the 16 built-in inventory slots for small gear.
- Attach a Utility Buttpack if you find one.
- Use the extra quick bar slots for important items like bandages, magazines, or tools.
Repair the Assault Vest
The Assault Vest can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit.
- Place the Assault Vest in your inventory or hands.
- Use a Leather Sewing Kit on the vest.
- Repair it when damaged.
- Each repair restores part of the vest condition.
How to get Assault Vest
- Search military locations.
- Check military clothing and vest spawns.
- Loot military infected when safe.
- Loot players carrying military gear.
Spawn info
- • The Assault Vest is a rare military clothing item.
- • It uses the vest inventory slot.
- • It has 16 inventory slots.
- • It gives 2 quick bar bonus slots.
- • It can attach a Utility Buttpack.
- • It can hold grenades.
- • It can be used with backpacks and ghillie-style equipment.
Important notes
- The Assault Vest is a modular vest.
- It is found in military locations.
- It is rare.
- It has 16 inventory slots.
- It gives 2 quick bar bonus slots.
- It can attach a Utility Buttpack.
- It can hold grenades.
- It can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit.
- It has worst insulation.
- It can become wet.
- It does not provide meaningful projectile, melee, or infected protection.
- It is useful with backpacks and ghillie-style setups because it adds storage without replacing the backpack slot.