Makeup for the purchase of armor in CS2: Kevlar and helmet
In the Counter-Strike 2, there are two types of reservations for purchase: a vest with and without a helmet, while the difference in price between them is noticeable. However, how often do you think about which armor to buy in this round? Probably not as often as it really does in the game. In 90% rounds, players buy a vest with a helmet, not taking into account that in some rounds they could save by buying only a vest.
For example, after winning the round, if you have a vest with 80% wear, you can still buy a new one without realizing that it will protect you as well as the previous one. This article is aimed at a final explanation of this topic.
Brows type in Counter-Strike 2
A security kit consisting of a vest is available for $ 650, while a helmet set costs $1000. If the vest is intact, the helmet can be purchased separately for $350 at the beginning of the new round. If the vest is damaged, it must be bought again at its original price.
Brows in Counter-Strike 2
The functionality of the “Gift plus helmet” kit remains unchanged regardless of the level of wear of the armor, which can vary from 30 to 100. The effectiveness of absorption of damage by armor remains stable throughout its use.
How does the armor in CS2 work?
The armor mechanism in Counter-Strike 2 differs from most multiplayer shooters: it does not act as an invisible barrier. Instead, the armor only reduces a certain part of the damage, the size of which depends on the type of weapon used by the enemy. With each beaten blow, the level of protection of the reservation decreases, and when it drops to zero, the armor completely disappears.
The armor protects not only from shots, but also from various other dangers, including explosives and knives. Interestingly, the armor effectively reduces damage even from direct grenade hits or C4 explosions!
What does not protect the armor?
The reservation in Counter-Strike 2 does not offer protection against certain types of threats. For example, it is absolutely ineffective against damage from shots from the SG 553 rifle and hits from incendiary grenades, which guarantee maximum damage. In addition, wearing armor does not affect the speed of movement, distance of jumping, recoilout or visual appearance of the character.
Buying a reservation in CS2
More about the advantages of armor
One of the key advantages of wearing a reservation in Counter-Strike 2 is not so much in reducing the damage, but in minimizing the effect of recoil when hitting the enemy. This effect is significantly reduced due to the armor, and with a helmet it is practically eliminated, providing a more stable sight.
You may have noticed a serious turmoil of the screen when hit by an enemy without wearing a vest. That’s the effect.
Helmets play a key role in defending the player’s head from shots. Of all the guns in the game, only twelve models can kill a player with one shot in the head when wearing a helmet, and only eight of them can do so from a distance of several meters.
Choosing a reservation and when
Now let’s move on to the most interesting part of our article. When can you save on armor, and when should you buy both a helmet and a vest? Start with the principle that you have to buy any kind of reservation in each round you play. Exceptions are purely economic rounds or semi-economic, where you can want to buy Desert Eagle, but can’t afford an armor. You can also skip armor in pistol rounds. Why?
In the pistula rounds you can only buy a vest, but there is a high chance of being sent to the lobby with a shot to the head from the Glock-18 or USP-S. So you can save $650 on grenades or the best gun. Ultimately, the decision is yours, but remember this in your competitive matches.
When to save and buy only vest? It’s easy when you’re playing on the defense side and are confident your opponent has a full purchase. This means they are playing with the AK-47, which can kill you with one shot in the head regardless of the helmet. So why spend an extra $350?
A soldier shoots a gun in battle
On the other hand, on the side of the attack, as a rule, it is always better to buy full armor for $ 1000. It protects you from killing the first bullet from M4A1S/M4A4 or a random bullet from the USP-S. Especially when you know that your opponents have farm cannons or something like that.
Of course, when you have a lot of money, do not save on armor and buy both a helmet and a vest. This will never hurt you, and you won’t even feel it on yourself. It’s not like wearing 10 kilograms of potatoes.
When to buy armor again?
An important question that can be of concern to players is whether it is necessary to replenish the armor at the beginning of the round. When you have 80% wear of vest, you can buy a helmet for $350 or restore armor for $650. But is it necessary?
CT and T in CS2
If the wear of your usual vest is not less than 75%, there is no need to restore your armor. Obviously, if it is lower, update it without a second thought. And, of course, always buy a helmet, if you can.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vest provides a reliable barrier against most types of damage, while the helmet reliably protects the head from the shots of many types of weapons in the Counter-Strike 2. The main advantage of using armor is its ability to effectively perform its functions regardless of the degree of wear. This allows players to save money by avoiding the need to constantly buy new protection.