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Kevlar
Counter-Strike: Source

Kevlar

Learn how Counter-Strike: Source Kevlar works, its cost of $650, and how it reduces damage and aimpunch.

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Learn how Counter-Strike: Source Kevlar works, its cost of $650, and how it reduces damage and aimpunch.

Cost: $650

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Kevlar protects your body (except the legs and head) from incoming damage from guns and grenades.
  2. 2
    When you are shot while wearing Kevlar, the damage taken is reduced. The damage reduction is calculated by multiplying the damage it would have done without armor by the gun's armor penetration stat.
  3. 3
    Half of the damage that was ignored by the armor is then inflicted onto the armor itself. Think of the armor as capable of absorbing 200 damage, with the remaining amount being twice the number shown on screen.
  4. 4
    The vest also negates aimpunch (your aim getting thrown when you get shot) from shots to the body and arms.
  5. 5
    Kevlar is a required buy past round one in almost all cases.
Tips
  • Consider the armor penetration stat of enemy weapons when engaging.
  • Kevlar is essential for survival beyond the first round.

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