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ClothingHelmets

Skate Helmet

The Skate Helmet is an uncommon civilian helmet in DayZ with worst insulation, damp max wetness, 120 durability, light projectile protection, and moderate melee and infected protection. It spawns in civilian loot areas and can be repaired with Epoxy Putty.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Helmets
Inventory SlotHeadgear
Size4x3
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Skate Helmet is a durable sports helmet that offers basic head protection. It is weaker than military helmets, but it is a useful early-game helmet if you find one before reaching stronger loot routes.

In-game description

A durable skate helmet. Absorbs impacts nicely, but does not offer much protection from cold or rain.

Main Uses

  • Wear as basic civilian head protection
  • Use for light projectile protection
  • Use for moderate melee and infected head protection
  • Use as an early-game helmet before finding military headgear
  • Repair with Epoxy Putty

How to use this item

Use the Skate Helmet for early protection

The Skate Helmet gives basic head protection and is useful before you find stronger military helmets.

  1. Find a Skate Helmet in civilian loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your headgear slot.
  3. Use it as temporary protection during early looting.
  4. Upgrade to a combat, ballistic, or tactical helmet when possible.

Repair the Skate Helmet

The Skate Helmet can be repaired with Epoxy Putty.

  1. Place the Skate Helmet in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Epoxy Putty on the helmet.
  3. Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
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How to get Skate Helmet

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Look for black, blue, gray, green, or red variants.
  • Use it as a temporary helmet until you find stronger head protection.

Spawn info

CivilianUncommon
  • The Skate Helmet is an uncommon civilian helmet.
  • It has 120 durability.
  • It provides basic protection against impacts.
  • It has worst insulation and damp max wetness.
  • It is weaker than most military helmets.

Important notes

  • The Skate Helmet has no inventory capacity.
  • It provides light projectile protection.
  • It provides moderate melee and infected protection.
  • It has worst insulation.
  • It is weaker than most military helmets.
  • It is found in civilian loot areas.