Flak Armor

 is a suit slot enhancement available to all non-MAX infantry classes. It is auto-granted at rank 5 to the Engineer, and is otherwise unlocked and upgraded using Certification Points.

While equipped, Flak Armor reduces damage taken from several damage types. These categories are as follows;, , , , and /. Each rank adds another category in turn to the bonus, starting with common explosives at rank 1, and ending with Tank Mines plus C-4 at rank 5.

Using one of the listed damage types to attack a player with Flak Armor equipped will display a small icon (left) near your crosshair, indicating they have received reduced damage from your weapon.

Certifications
"Flak Armor reduces the amount of damage taken from explosions."
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Infiltrator

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Light Assault

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Combat Medic

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Engineer

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History

 * August 15, 2018 Update
 * Removed the Tank Shell resistance given at rank 3 and above.
 * Removed description’s mention of C4 and Tank Mine resistance prior to rank 5, as these resistances were never actually given at earlier ranks.
 * Dev Note: In conjunction with the tank cannon changes mentioned earlier, this means that Lightning, Magrider, and Vanguard HESH, as well as Magrider and Vanguard AP can now one-shot Flak Armor infantry on a direct hit.