The armor system in Escape From Tarkov is incredibly complex and oftentimes misunderstood. One of the most common questions I get in tarkov is if it is worth running class 4 armor, especially as we get further into the wipe. In this video, we take a look at how class 4 armor stacks up against other armor classes and we discuss how we are supposed to view armor in Escape From Tarkov. Check it out!
WE GOT MERCH!!
Shop the Pizza Collection here: https://ethosthreads.com/collections/jessekazam
Snapback hats available here: https://www.bonfire.com/kazam-pizza-snapback/
USE CODE “JESSEKAZAM” FOR 10% OFF JUJU: https://bit.ly/2BXXrvo
Thanks for watching! Drop a comment down below with any questions or suggestions for future guides! I stream Escape From Tarkov on Twitch! My links are below and I’d love to have you stop by and say hey!
Check out the PogCast! – https://anchor.fm/pogcastlive
Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam
Discord: https://discord.gg/jtdKDTx
My Audio Setup
Shure SM58 – https://amzn.to/37EcEvB
GoXLR – https://amzn.to/39I0XFt
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro – https://amzn.to/37IcFyh
My Camera Setup
Sony a6400 – https://amzn.to/38EvyU5
Sigma 30mm 1.4 Lens – https://amzn.to/37D0PWg
Elgato Cam Link – https://amzn.to/2SYcWI2
Stream Deck – https://amzn.to/2SFBE0U
Source
What is your favorite armor to run in escape from tarkov?
before watching im gunna say yes, class 4 is worth. i think of armour as more of a tool to deal with scavs/playerscavs and lower gear players, since any geared player will either be running ammo easily capable of penning class4/5 armours and wrecking class 6 armours, or they will be building for leg meta where armour has no relevance at all.
Commenting before I watch.
I treat level 4 armor as an anti-scav measure more than anything. I never really wear sub-5 unless I'm really not warmed up. The way I see it: level 4 body armor is almost like wearing nothing in fights against the majority of players.
I use a ton of 7.62 BP and level 4 armor does nothing when fighting against me. People drop so fast.
After I watched: I agree with you about a lot of what you say here but being that most the higher quality level 4 armor costs as much as a korund; it's not worth not buying a korund.
Diaper peen gang gang
Idk people buy it from me in flea. Tjats good enough for me
I’m mag dumping everyone I see now, thanks for the research Jesse
class 4 is better than nothing
I think what we really learned today is that the number one factor in determining how effective armor is is fire rate.
Most in my group understands high tier armor is more the chance to survive the cheeky scav. Most players it’s useless.
coment for the algorythm! You go girl!
Bear Cap, camouflage lvl2 vest and some preys to the tarkov gods to see enemies first.
I am glad I ran lvl 5 for the shotgun challenges on Customs. It certainly gave me the edge fighting other PMC's with AP-20.
My opinion about armor?
Armor is there for when you are taken by surprise so that you survive the initial rain of bullets long enough to get in to cover, orient your self and turn the situation over so that you are the one forcing the opponent to react to you instead of the other way around.
If you constantly rely on armor to get you through a fight, you are wasting cash, it is supposed to be there for when you screw up, not as a bullet soak.
Grab a kedr, go in with only spare mags in your pocket and practice positioning, relocating , ambushing and counter ambushing, not to mention sniper hunting.
47 people got head eyes running level 4 armor
always giving away the tricks people use to stay afloat
Nice men
Spoiler alert, no.
Every time I wear class 4 or higher I get shot in the face
Im the type of guy who makes money, Gets a Good Kit for next raid and loose it against a scav.
Level 4 is fine. Not ideal. But i don't feel gimped running it when I do. Rather spend money on gun/silencer/ammo. The name of the game is DONT GET HIT.
Unless youre sprinting around the middle of the mall or resort like a tard. level 4 is fine.
When you don’t get to the pvp quests every wipe a Korund is perfectly fine.
Well there goes M1 market.
Edit: M1 rigs with minimal durability are now 100k 🙃
Btw love the video!
lvl 4 and faceshiled only to avoind been dead for scavs
I find when I run class 5 it gives me the occasional chance of surviving an initial surprise spray and I can run for cover.
I think “expensive” class 4 armor like the trooper/TV is useless. The Uley and 6B3TM repair horribly but they’re dirt cheap, never get looted, and will save you from a shotgun blast from a scav.
PvP? Not a chance
Scavs? Maybe
But you’re better off going 5 or going 3 for scavs with a helmet and face shield
I love how you guys say armor does nothing.. then you go and probably bitch cause you get one taped also.. lol
Armor is only good for scavs, players running igolnik and AP rounds so its worthless wearing even lvl 6 armor. Aim for the head or mag dump them in the head will end most fights in 2 seconds.
mag dump with ak104 on ps ammo is a thing already …or isnt it o.O
the ammount of time i get c4 armor back 0ed its worth
I dont understand this game. Smg 15 feet from other pmc with level 3 armor using 6.3 ap. 14 shots to the chest and head 220 damage, 49 aromor damage. He was in a box looting . He gets out of the box and turns and kills me. I don't understand. I watch the replay over and over. What is wrong??? Don't want to be a rat all the time.
The main lesson I took from that table is to stop using BT.
I have a 60% survival rate a 4.1 KD and always run at least lvl 4. The people complaining in the comments are just trash cans.
I almost feel like ap20, 7n1 and .366 ap should have been discussed. Class 4 gets one tapped by people hiding with those calibers, 5 gives you a chance to turn and fight back.
Trooper is too expensive. 20k more and u can get a ghzel
It matters not if I can afford Hex and Altyns', it matters I can afford rounds to make them necessary. Make ammo much more scarce i.e. everyone can get ammo from the dealers but can only get a set amount a day and make people find ammo in raid to supplement. Do that and more people will use less expensive lower grade armors more as less people will have mags full of 5A1's and 7N31's at all times. It will also make the higher grade armor mean more overall then just being the "Standard" run around gear that everyone seems to do right now. Just my two cents
note to self : Dont get shot
I only wear a slick and altyn.
Theres no reason not to go full meta every raid with how easy it is to make money and how easy it is to get slicks now.
Hey Jesse! A question: Full auto or Single shot?
Its my standard class armor
This game really sucks for beginner players. Not saying to make it more casual but it's a bit overboard. All these armor that you have a slight chance of surviving with are super expensive and you have to put in a lot of time to get enough money to afford it. In a video game..
great video man, always learn something new and i apply it in game, thank you!
Your videos are always so good. So well explained. Thanks!
Honestly I feel like Trooper armor saves me more than Korund.