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ClothingShirts and Jackets

Tactical Shirt

The Tactical Shirt is an uncommon military top in DayZ with 24 inventory slots, 1 quick bar bonus slot, high insulation, and very light melee/infected protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 4 Rags.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
Size4x3
Capacity24 slots

Quick answer

The Tactical Shirt is a military clothing upgrade over a basic Shirt. It provides better storage, high insulation, and improved resistance to the environment while still staying lightweight. It is useful under vests or as a standalone military top when you need extra pockets and a quick bar bonus.

In-game description

A lightweight windproof and water-resistant jacket. Originally worn by the military under a vest.

Main Uses

  • Wear as military top clothing
  • Carry 24 slots of inventory
  • Gain 1 quick bar bonus slot
  • Use for high insulation
  • Use as a lightweight tactical layer under a vest
  • Tear into 4 Rags
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Tactical Shirt as a military top

The Tactical Shirt is a good military clothing upgrade when you want storage, warmth, and a quick bar bonus.

  1. Find a Tactical Shirt in military loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your top clothing slot.
  3. Use the 24 inventory slots for tools, medical supplies, magazines, or survival gear.
  4. Use the quick bar bonus slot for an important item.
  5. Pair it with a vest for a stronger military loadout.

Repair the Tactical Shirt

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

  1. Place the Tactical Shirt in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the shirt.
  3. Repair it when damaged.
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How to get Tactical Shirt

  • Search military loot areas.
  • Check military clothing spawns.
  • Look for Black, Grey, Olive, and Tan variants.
  • Loot players wearing military clothing.

Spawn info

MilitaryUncommon
  • The Tactical Shirt is an uncommon military clothing item.
  • It uses the top inventory slot.
  • It has 24 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It can be torn into 4 Rags.

Important notes

  • The Tactical Shirt is a strong military top upgrade over the basic Shirt.
  • It has 24 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has high insulation.
  • It can become soaked.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides very light melee and infected protection.
  • It can be torn into 4 Rags.