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ClothingHats

Pilotka

The Pilotka is an uncommon military hat in DayZ with worst insulation, drenched max wetness, 80 durability, and no protection. It spawns in military and military infected loot areas and can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Hats
Inventory SlotHeadgear
Size3x1
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Pilotka is a classic foldable side cap used as lightweight military-style headgear. It is mainly useful for uniform-style outfits, since it provides no armor protection and poor insulation.

In-game description

Classic foldable side cap. Also used by various youth organizations.

Main Uses

  • Wear as lightweight military headgear
  • Use for uniform-style outfits
  • Use as temporary headwear when no better hat or helmet is available
  • Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape

How to use this item

Use the Pilotka as military headgear

The Pilotka is mostly cosmetic military headgear with no protection and worst insulation.

  1. Find a Pilotka in military or military infected loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your headgear slot.
  3. Use it for military outfit matching.
  4. Replace it with a helmet or warmer hat when survival stats matter.

Repair the Pilotka

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

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

  • Search military loot areas.
  • Check military infected.
  • Use it mainly for military outfit matching or temporary headwear.

Spawn info

MilitaryMilitary InfectedUncommon
  • The Pilotka is an uncommon military hat.
  • It has no protection values.
  • It has worst insulation and drenched max wetness.
  • It has 80 durability.

Important notes

  • The Pilotka has no inventory capacity.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
  • It has worst insulation.
  • It is found in military and military infected loot areas.
  • It is more cosmetic than practical.