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Armored Vests (41/B42)

by Memmo · for Project Zomboid

This mod adds protection against Bites and Scratches to all three bulletproof vests, and increases the protection provided by a number of other items (balaclavas, gasmask, airforce coveralls, hazmat…

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About Armored Vests (41/B42)

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This mod adds protection against Bites and Scratches to all three bulletproof vests, and increases the protection provided by a number of other items (balaclavas, gasmask, airforce coveralls, hazmat…

This mod adds protection against Bites and Scratches to all three bulletproof vests, and increases the protection provided by a number of other items (balaclavas, gasmask, airforce coveralls, hazmat suit, etc. ---------------------------- December 17th, 2024. Mod updated for B42 Unstable. November 21st, 2025. Added optional patch for VGE bulletproof vests; increases Bite and Scratch protection to 100. Load Armored Vests VGE Patch AFTER Vanilla Gear Expanded (manual load order). Should work for 42.20. ----------------------------

What does the mod do?

  • Increased Military Bulletproof Vest protection to 100 (Bite, Scratch, Bullet)
  • Increased Police Bulletproof Vest protection to 100 (Bite, Scratch, Bullet)
  • Increased SWAT Bulletproof Vest protection to 100 (Bite, Scratch, Bullet)
  • Increased Civilian Bulletproof Vest protection to 100 (Bite, Scratch, Bullet)
  • Increased Balaclava Bite and Scratch protection to 20. In addition Balaclava now protects both the Neck and the Head
  • Increased the Gasmask protection to 35 (Bite, Scratch)
  • Increased Airforce Coverall protection to 30 (full bodysuit)
  • The Airforce Helmet can now be worn with a balaclava and a gasmask
  • Hazmat Suit protection increased to 65
  • Retextures Civilian Bulletproof Vest (See screenshot)
  • Added FabricTypes to items (except headgear)

---------------------------- If you experience issues with the mod, please let me know.

Workshop ID: 1962761540 Mod ID: ArmoredVestsPatch Mod ID: ArmoredVests

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 3 mo ago.

Armored Vests (41/B42) on Nxeon

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One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Project Zomboid servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Project Zomboid — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2026-08-07, released 2026-08-07

Game versions by loader

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From 1 recorded build of Armored Vests (41/B42).

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What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “QoL”

Quality of life & UI

Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.

Compatibility

Game
Project Zomboid

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorMemmo, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Armored Vests (41/B42), answered

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Is it free?

Yes. Armored Vests (41/B42) is free to download from Steam Workshop.

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