Armor Tradeoffs
Suit armor gives maximum concealment and speed — mandatory for stealth with detection risk 3–5. ICTV and heavier Enforcer armor provides damage reduction for loud heists at the cost of concealment and mobility.
Armor directly affects detection risk. Never wear ICTV on stealth runs. The detection calculator shows the impact.
Armor by Build
Stealth: Suit only. Loud: ICTV or highest tier available. Dodge: Suit for mobility. Tank: Heaviest armor with Tank skill (Aced). See all builds.