
ClothingHats
Ushanka
The Ushanka is an uncommon civilian hat in DayZ with best insulation, drenched max wetness, 120 durability, and no protection. It spawns in civilian loot areas and can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Ushanka is a warm fur-style hat that is useful for cold-weather survival. It provides excellent insulation but no armor protection, making it a warmth-focused headgear item rather than a combat helmet.
In-game description
“Warm fur hat with ear flaps. Good protection against cold weather.”
Main Uses
- Wear as warm civilian headgear
- Use for best insulation in cold conditions
- Use as winter clothing when armor is not needed
- Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape
How to use this item
Use the Ushanka for warmth
The Ushanka provides best insulation, making it useful in cold and wet weather when you do not need helmet protection.
- Find an Ushanka in civilian loot areas.
- Equip it in your headgear slot.
- Use it for warmth during cold weather or long travel.
- Swap to a helmet when combat protection matters.
Repair the Ushanka
The Ushanka can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.
- Place the Ushanka in your inventory or hands.
- Use a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape on the hat.
- Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
How to get Ushanka
- Search civilian loot areas.
- Look for black, blue, or green variants.
- Use it as warm headgear when you do not need armor protection.
Spawn info
CivilianUncommon
- • The Ushanka is uncommon civilian headgear.
- • It has best insulation.
- • It has drenched max wetness.
- • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
- • It comes in black, blue, and green variants.
Important notes
- The Ushanka has no inventory capacity.
- It provides best insulation.
- It can become drenched.
- It provides no armor protection.
- It is useful for warmth, not combat.