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NBC Gloves

NBC Gloves are rare NBC gear in DayZ with low insulation, damp max wetness, 120 durability, light melee protection, and no projectile or infected protection. They spawn in military and medic loot areas and can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Hands & Arms
Inventory SlotGloves
Size2x2
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

NBC Gloves are part of the full NBC suit used for contaminated zones. They are important for toxic-area runs, but they have poor insulation and are not ideal for constant wear outside gas-zone preparation.

In-game description

As part of 'Nuclear, Biological, Chemical' suit, gloves are very important for successfully traversing contaminated areas.

Main Uses

How to use this item

Use NBC Gloves for contaminated zones

NBC Gloves are one part of the NBC suit needed for contaminated-zone runs.

  1. Find NBC Gloves in military or medic loot areas.
  2. Equip them in your gloves slot.
  3. Wear the rest of the NBC suit and a working respirator before entering contaminated zones.
  4. Keep the gloves repaired so your NBC setup stays usable.

Repair NBC Gloves

NBC Gloves can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit.

  1. Place the NBC Gloves in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit on the gloves.
  3. Repair them before they reach ruined condition.
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How to get NBC Gloves

  • Search military loot areas.
  • Search medic loot areas.
  • Collect them as part of a full NBC suit before entering contaminated zones.

Spawn info

MilitaryMedicRare
  • NBC Gloves are rare glove-slot NBC gear.
  • They are part of the full NBC suit.
  • They have low insulation and damp max wetness.
  • They are useful for contaminated zones but poor for constant wear.
  • They provide light melee protection only.

Important notes

  • NBC Gloves use the gloves slot.
  • They are part of the NBC suit for contaminated zones.
  • A full NBC outfit and working respirator are needed for safe gas-zone travel.
  • They have low insulation.
  • They have no inventory capacity.
  • They are not ideal for everyday wear outside gas-zone preparation.