Body Armor

Learn about Body Armor in Intravenous 2: Mercenarism. This guide covers how armor affects your noise levels and other mechanics to help you stay hidden and alive.

Alright, let's talk about Body Armor in Intravenous 2: Mercenarism. While the game doesn't have a dedicated 'Body Armor' section in the same way it does for light and sound, your equipment, including any armor you might be carrying, plays a role in how much noise you make. Think of it as part of your overall loadout.

The main thing to remember is that a heavier loadout, which could include armor, generally makes you noisier. This is directly tied to the 'Factors that influence your noiseness' mechanic. So, if you're aiming for stealth, you'll want to consider a lighter setup.

Factors that influence your noiseness

• Your loadout and equipped armor: This is where armor comes in. Heavier gear means more noise.
• Your movement speed
• Being prone
• Firing a weapon

Strategies

When it comes to staying unheard, treading lightly is key. Running around like you're in a marathon is a sure way to get noticed. You'll also want to pay attention to the surfaces you walk on – tile floors are loud, while dirt and carpet are much quieter.

Moving prone actually increases the amount of sound you make, which might seem counterintuitive, but it's how the game works. If you need to take down an enemy quietly, choking them out is a better option than a melee weapon or knife, as it produces less sound.

Here's a crucial tip: Pick a light loadout. Trying to sneak around while fully geared up kind of defeats the purpose. Your primary weapon also makes noise when holstered, so only bring it out when you absolutely need it. Reloading and hitting things with your weapon will make noise, but switching, dropping, and picking up weapons do not.

So, while there isn't a specific 'Body Armor' item to manage, keep in mind that your overall equipment choices, including any armor, directly impact your stealth capabilities by affecting your noise levels.