Resident Evil 4remakefollows Agent Leon S. Kennedy on his mission to locate and rescue the president’s daughter from a small village in Spain. Upon arriving at his destination, Leon becomes separated from his search party and is attacked by the townsfolk. Players won’t have much to defend themselves with at this point of the game, but they can unlock some useful equipment while progressing the story.
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While exploring the world ofResident Evil 4remake, players will happen upon a variety of useful items that can help in combat.TheBody Armoris arguably one of the best, especially if the player gets it early and repairs it whenever they get the chance.
What Does Body Armor Do?
When equipped, the Body Armor inResident Evil 4remake nullifies explosive and gunfire damage until its durability runs out. It also lessens the damage Leon will take from incoming melee damage, so players who find themselves getting hit regularly should probably acquire it as soon as they can.
How to Get Body Armor in Resident Evil 4 Remake
Atthe beginning of Chapter 8, just after getting separated from Ashley, Leon will be able to find the Merchant before delving deeper into the Castle. While progressing the story, the Merchant can sometimes get new stock, so players should always browse his wares whenever they come into contact with him if they’re in the market for something new.
The Merchant’s Stall in Chapter 8 is the first location inResident Evil 4remake where the player can purchase the Body Armor. It costs a hefty18,000 Pesetasto buy, so players may not want to purchase it upon first seeing it for sale. If so, it can also be bought from the Merchant later on, but the sooner it is purchased, the better.
How to Repair Body Armor in Resident Evil 4 Remake
The biggest downside of the Body Armor is thatit will break if it takes too many hits. If this happens, Leon must interact with the Merchant and select the’Tune-Up’option. There, they will be able to enhance the gear obtained thus far and alsorepair breakable items like Knivesand Body Armor.
Fully repairing Body Armor costs9,500 Pesetas, and though this might sound expensive, it’s worth the price considering how helpful it can be. If players are struggling to amass the money required to buy the Body Armor, they should check Leon’s inventory to see if he has anytreasures to sell.
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When equipped, theBody Armor’s durabilitywill be visible in thebottom right-hand corner of the screen. If Leon takes damage while wearing it, a section of the Body Armor symbol will become red, implying that it has lost durability. When all durability is lost, the Body Armor will stop protecting Leon from damage and must be repaired.
Resident Evil 4remakeis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
