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Blowtorch

The Blowtorch is a repair and utility item in DayZ used to repair metal objects, some vehicle parts, barrels, cookware, generators, construction lights, and base infrastructure. It can also start fires in a Fireplace or Fire Barrel and uses gas from gas canisters.

Quick item summary

TypeRepair Kit / Utility Tool
Main useRepair metal items, vehicles, cookware, and base utility gear
Fuel sourceGas Canister
Repair withIrreparable
Inventory size3 × 4

Quick answer

The Blowtorch is a gas-powered repair tool used for metal repairs, vehicle maintenance, and fire starting. It is especially useful for fixing leaking fuel tanks, repairing powered base items, repairing metal cookware, and maintaining larger base or vehicle-related items.

In-game description

“Metalworking tool; primarily used to cut and weld metal. It's designed to be fed by gas canisters.”

Main Uses

How to use this item

Repair metal or utility items

Use the Blowtorch on compatible metal items, cookware, powered utility items, or base-related objects.

  1. Make sure the Blowtorch has gas.
  2. Place the damaged compatible item in your hands or target the item directly when applicable.
  3. Use the repair action.
  4. Wait for the repair action to finish.
  5. Check the item condition afterward.
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Repair a vehicle fuel tank

The Blowtorch can repair leaking vehicle fuel tanks, but the vehicle's fuel must be drained first.

  1. Find the damaged vehicle with a leaking fuel tank.
  2. Drain or use up the remaining fuel.
  3. Use the Blowtorch on the fuel tank repair action.
  4. Refuel the vehicle after the repair is complete.
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Repair a vehicle engine

The Blowtorch can repair a vehicle engine, but doing so damages the Blowtorch.

  1. Inspect the vehicle and confirm the engine needs repair.
  2. Use the Blowtorch on the engine repair action.
  3. Finish the repair action.
  4. Check the Blowtorch condition afterward.
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Start a fire

The Blowtorch can be used to start fires in a Fireplace or Fire Barrel.

  1. Prepare a Fireplace or Fire Barrel.
  2. Make sure the Blowtorch has gas.
  3. Use the ignite action on the Fireplace or Fire Barrel.
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Refill or attach gas

The Blowtorch is designed to be fed by gas canisters.

  1. Find a gas canister.
  2. Combine the gas canister with the Blowtorch.
  3. Use the Blowtorch once it has fuel.

How to get Blowtorch

  • Search industrial loot areas.
  • Check garages, workshops, warehouses, sheds, and industrial buildings.
  • Look around vehicle repair, base-building, and utility loot routes.
  • Take one from abandoned bases, vehicles, stashes, or other players when safe.

Spawn info

IndustrialCommon
  • • Blowtorches spawn in industrial loot areas.
  • • They are listed as common on the wiki.
  • • They require gas from gas canisters to be useful.

Important notes

  • The Blowtorch is used for metal repairs, vehicle repairs, cookware repairs, and some base utility repairs.
  • It can repair Power Generators, Construction Lights, Oil Barrels, Sheet Metal, Cooking Pots, Frying Pans, Cauldrons, and some metal armor-style items.
  • It can repair leaking vehicle fuel tanks, but the tank needs to be empty first.
  • It can repair vehicle engines, but engine repair damages the Blowtorch.
  • It cannot repair car radiators or car windows.
  • It can start fires in Fireplaces and Fire Barrels.
  • It needs gas from gas canisters.
  • It takes 12 inventory slots and weighs 210 g.
  • It is listed as common and spawns in industrial locations.
  • It is marked as irreparable on the wiki.