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Hide visible body armor without losing protection

Checked 2026-09-15 · All supported editions

Hiding the body armor shown on your character does not remove its protection. The armor bar still represents your remaining protection; the visible vest is an appearance choice.

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Rockstar: body armor appearance and protection (opens in a new tab)January 30, 2024: hiding visible armor does not remove armor protection. Older Inventory menu instructions are not reproduced.