Ballistic Vest
The Ballistic Vest is a common protective vest in DayZ. It takes the vest slot, has 16 inventory slots, gives 1 quick bar bonus slot, can hold 4 grenades, and offers strong projectile, melee, and infected protection compared with basic storage vests.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Ballistic Vest is a protective clothing item in DayZ that is mainly used for armor. It is heavier than lighter storage vests, but it provides useful impact protection while still giving 16 inventory slots and grenade attachment space. It is a strong early-to-mid game vest when you want protection without needing a Plate Carrier.
In-game description
“A bullet proof vest. Able to absorb all types of impact damage. Used by various organizations around the world.”
Main Uses
- Wear as a protective vest
- Reduce incoming projectile damage
- Reduce melee and infected damage
- Carry 16 slots of vest inventory
- Attach up to 4 grenades
- Gain 1 quick bar bonus slot
- Use as a protective alternative to lighter storage vests
- Repair with a Leather Sewing Kit or Epoxy Putty
How to use this item
Use the Ballistic Vest for protection
The Ballistic Vest is best used when you want armor protection while still keeping some inventory space.
- Find a Ballistic Vest in civilian or military loot areas.
- Equip it in your vest slot.
- Use the 16 inventory slots for compact gear.
- Attach grenades if you are carrying them.
- Keep it repaired so the protection stays useful.
Repair the Ballistic Vest
The Ballistic Vest can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit or Epoxy Putty.
- Place the Ballistic Vest in your inventory or hands.
- Use a Leather Sewing Kit or Epoxy Putty on the vest.
- Repair it when damaged.
- Each repair restores part of the vest condition.
How to get Ballistic Vest
- Search civilian loot areas.
- Search military loot areas.
- Check buildings, clothing spawns, and security-style loot areas.
- Loot infected or players wearing protective gear.
- Look for Blue and Light Blue variants.
Spawn info
- • The Ballistic Vest is a common vest item.
- • It can spawn in civilian and military loot areas.
- • It uses the vest inventory slot.
- • It has 16 inventory slots.
- • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
- • It can hold 4 grenades.
- • It has Blue and Light Blue variants.
Important notes
- The Ballistic Vest is a protective vest, not just a storage vest.
- It provides projectile, melee, and infected protection.
- It has 16 inventory slots.
- It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
- It can hold 4 grenades.
- It weighs 7 kg, making it much heavier than light storage vests.
- It has high insulation.
- It can become wet.
- It can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit or Epoxy Putty.
- It is easier to find than some higher-end armor options while still offering useful protection.