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ClothingHats

Budenovka

The Budenovka is a warm headgear item in DayZ with high insulation, drenched max wetness, 110 durability, and no protection. It can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Hats
Inventory SlotHeadgear
Size3x2
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Budenovka is a soft woolen hat that covers the ears and neck. It is useful for warmth, but it does not provide armor protection or storage.

In-game description

Soft woolen hat that covers the ears and neck.

Main Uses

  • Wear as warm headgear
  • Use for high insulation in cold weather
  • Use as simple non-protective head clothing
  • Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape

How to use this item

Use the Budenovka for warmth

The Budenovka provides high insulation but no armor protection.

  1. Find a Budenovka while looting.
  2. Equip it in your headgear slot.
  3. Use it when you need warmth more than helmet protection.
  4. Replace it with a helmet when combat protection matters.

Repair the Budenovka

The Budenovka can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.

  1. Place the Budenovka in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape on the hat.
  3. Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
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How to get Budenovka

  • Search general clothing spawns.
  • Use it as warm headgear when found.
  • Keep a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape if you want to maintain it.

Spawn info

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  • The Budenovka is warm headgear.
  • It has high insulation.
  • It has drenched max wetness.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
  • It was first seen in the 1.26 experimental build.

Important notes

  • The Budenovka has high insulation.
  • It has no inventory capacity.
  • It provides no armor protection.
  • It can become drenched.
  • It is useful as warm clothing rather than combat gear.