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Great Helm

The Great Helm is a rare historical helmet in DayZ with low insulation, damp max wetness, 125 durability, and strong melee and infected protection. It is repaired with a Blowtorch, muffles the player’s voice, and limits view when worn.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Helmets
Inventory SlotHeadgear
RepairBlowtorch
Size4x4
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Great Helm is a medieval steel helmet found in historical loot locations. It offers strong protection, especially against melee and infected damage, but it has poor insulation and reduces awareness by muffling voice and limiting view.

In-game description

Massive steel helmet used by knights. Protection is still as good as it was hundreds of years ago.

Main Uses

How to use this item

Use the Great Helm for heavy head protection

The Great Helm gives strong protection but muffles voice and limits view, so it is best used when armor matters more than awareness.

  1. Find a Great Helm in historical loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your headgear slot.
  3. Use it when you need strong head protection.
  4. Be aware that it muffles your voice and limits your view when worn.

Repair the Great Helm

The Great Helm can be repaired with a Blowtorch.

  1. Place the Great Helm in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use a Blowtorch on the helmet.
  3. Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
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How to get Great Helm

  • Search historical loot locations on Chernarus.
  • Check hunting locations on Livonia.
  • Look for it as part of the medieval armor item group.

Spawn info

HistoricalRare
  • The Great Helm is rare historical headgear.
  • It can be found in historical locations on Chernarus.
  • It can appear in hunting locations on Livonia.
  • It muffles the player’s voice and limits view when worn.
  • It has strong protection but low insulation.

Important notes

  • The Great Helm has no inventory capacity.
  • It muffles the player’s voice.
  • It limits view when worn.
  • It provides strong melee and infected protection.
  • It has low insulation.
  • It has damp max wetness.