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Dust Mask

The Dust Mask is a rare civilian mask in DayZ with a 2x2 size, 340 g weight, worst insulation, drenched max wetness, and unknown durability/protection values. It can be combined with a Plastic Bottle to make an Improvised Gas Mask Filter.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Masks
Inventory SlotMask
RepairUnknown / not listed
Size2x2
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Dust Mask is a small respirator-style face item. Its main practical value is that it can be used with a Plastic Bottle to create an Improvised Gas Mask Filter, which can then be filled with Charcoal Tablets.

In-game description

“A respirator designed to protect the wearer from inhaling harmful dusts, fumes, vapors, or gases.”

Main Uses

How to use this item

Use the Dust Mask for an improvised filter path

The Dust Mask can be combined with a Plastic Bottle to make an Improvised Gas Mask Filter.

  1. Find a Dust Mask in civilian loot areas.
  2. Find a Plastic Bottle.
  3. Combine the Dust Mask with the Plastic Bottle to create an Improvised Gas Mask Filter.
  4. Use Charcoal Tablets to fill the improvised filter before using it with compatible gas masks.

How to get Dust Mask

Spawn info

CivilianRare
  • • The Dust Mask is a rare civilian mask-slot item.
  • • It has worst insulation and can become drenched.
  • • Its durability and protection values are listed as unknown in the accessible wiki data.
  • • It is useful for making an Improvised Gas Mask Filter.

Crafting and item conversions

Used in recipes

Gas Mask Filter

Result: Gas Mask Filter

BottleDust Mask

Craft Gas Mask Filter using Bottle and Dust Mask.

View crafting guide

Important notes

  • The Dust Mask uses the mask slot.
  • It is not the same as a Gas Mask or NBC Respirator.
  • Its main value is the improvised filter path.
  • The accessible wiki table lists its durability and protection values as unknown.