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Tanker Helmet
The Tanker Helmet is a rare military helmet in DayZ with best insulation, drenched max wetness, 60 durability, and basic protection. It spawns in military loot areas and can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.
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The Tanker Helmet is padded military headgear based on old tank crew equipment. It is much warmer than many combat helmets, but it provides weaker projectile protection than dedicated ballistic helmets.
In-game description
“A padded helmet originally designed for tank crews.”
Main Uses
- Wear as warm military headgear
- Use for best insulation in cold weather
- Use as basic padded helmet protection
- Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape
How to use this item
Use the Tanker Helmet for warmth and light protection
The Tanker Helmet provides best insulation and basic protection, but it is not as protective as proper ballistic helmets.
- Find a Tanker Helmet in military loot areas.
- Equip it in your headgear slot.
- Use it when warmth and basic impact protection matter.
- Swap to a ballistic, tactical, or T65 helmet when projectile protection matters more.
Repair the Tanker Helmet
The Tanker Helmet can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.
- Place the Tanker Helmet in your inventory or hands.
- Use a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape on the helmet.
- Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
How to get Tanker Helmet
- Search military loot areas.
- Use it as warm military headgear when found.
- Replace it with stronger ballistic protection for serious PvP combat.
Spawn info
MilitaryRare
- • The Tanker Helmet is rare military headgear.
- • It has best insulation.
- • It has drenched max wetness.
- • It provides basic projectile protection and moderate impact protection.
- • It is based on old Soviet tanker equipment.
Important notes
- The Tanker Helmet has no inventory capacity.
- It is warmer than many helmets.
- It has weaker projectile protection than military ballistic helmets.
- It has best insulation but can become drenched.
- It is rare military loot.