ClothingMasks
Balaclava
The Balaclava is a rare civilian mask in DayZ with best insulation, drenched max wetness, 100 durability, and no armor protection. It can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape and can be cut into 2 Rags.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Balaclava is a warm cloth mask that covers the head and face while leaving openings for the eyes and mouth. It is useful for cold-weather travel and hiding the survivor’s face, but it provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
In-game description
“Three hole balaclava differs from ski mask with additional opening for the mouth. Still useful in cold weather.”
Main Uses
- Wear as a warm mask
- Use for best insulation on the mask slot
- Use to hide the survivor’s face
- Cut into 2 Rags if needed
- Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape
How to use this item
Use the Balaclava for warmth
The Balaclava gives best insulation on the mask slot, making it useful in cold or wet conditions.
- Find a Balaclava in civilian loot areas.
- Equip it in your mask slot.
- Use green or beige variants if you want better camouflage.
- Dry it after heavy rain or swimming because it can become drenched.
Repair the Balaclava
The Balaclava can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.
- Place the Balaclava in your inventory or hands.
- Use a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape on the mask.
- Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
How to get Balaclava
- Search civilian loot areas.
- Look for beige, black, blue, green, or white variants.
- Use it as warm face covering when you do not need gas protection.
Spawn info
CivilianRare
- • The Balaclava is rare civilian mask-slot clothing.
- • It has best insulation.
- • It can become drenched.
- • It provides no armor protection.
- • It can be cut into 2 Rags.
Important notes
- The Balaclava uses the mask slot.
- It has no normal inventory capacity.
- It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
- It has best insulation.
- It can be cut into 2 Rags.