Night Vision Goggles
Night Vision Goggles are extremely rare equipment in DayZ that can be held in hand or attached to an NVG Headstrap or Tactical Helmet. They require a 9V Battery, consume 0.01 energy per second, weigh 300 g, take 2x2 inventory space, and can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.
Quick item summary
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Night Vision Goggles are late-game night-vision equipment used to see clearly in low-light conditions. They can be used handheld like binoculars or mounted to an NVG Headstrap or Tactical Helmet for hands-free night vision.
In-game description
“Battery-powered night vision goggles for intensifying images in low light environment. Includes mount system.”
Main Uses
- Use for night travel and low-light visibility
- Attach to an NVG Headstrap
- Attach to a Tactical Helmet
- Use in hand like binoculars
- Power with a 9V Battery
- Repair with an Electronic Repair Kit
How to use this item
Use Night Vision Goggles on a head mount
Night Vision Goggles can be mounted to an NVG Headstrap or Tactical Helmet for hands-free night vision.
- Find Night Vision Goggles.
- Find an NVG Headstrap or Tactical Helmet.
- Attach the Night Vision Goggles to the headstrap or helmet.
- Insert a 9V Battery into the goggles.
- Equip the headstrap or helmet and toggle the goggles when needed.
Use Night Vision Goggles in hand
Night Vision Goggles can also be held and looked through like binoculars.
- Place the Night Vision Goggles in your hands.
- Make sure a 9V Battery is installed.
- Use them to scan dark areas before moving.
- Avoid looking toward bright lights while using them because glare can be intense.
Repair Night Vision Goggles
Night Vision Goggles can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.
- Place the Night Vision Goggles in your inventory or hands.
- Use an Electronic Repair Kit on the goggles.
- Repair them before they reach ruined condition.
How to get Night Vision Goggles
- Search helicopter crash sites.
- Search military convoy spawns.
- Check the bunker.
- Look for Tactical Helmets with Night Vision Goggles already attached in bunker loot.
- Keep a 9V Battery ready before relying on them at night.
Spawn info
- • Night Vision Goggles are extremely rare equipment.
- • They can spawn at helicopter crash sites and military convoys.
- • They can also be found in bunker-related loot.
- • They require a 9V Battery to function.
- • They can be attached to an NVG Headstrap or Tactical Helmet.
Important notes
- Night Vision Goggles require a 9V Battery to work.
- They consume 0.01 energy per second.
- One 9V Battery lasts about 83 minutes of active use.
- They can be attached to an NVG Headstrap or Tactical Helmet.
- They can be used in hand like binoculars.
- Bright light sources such as Glow Sticks can be blinding while using night vision.
- Some telescopic optics temporarily cancel the night vision view while aiming down sights.