Learn which repair tool matches each item type, when repairs stop at Worn condition, what cannot be repaired, and how vehicle and metal-equipment exceptions work.
The repair rule that matters most
Sewing Kit
Cloth clothing, backpacks, and tents
Gun Cleaning Kit
Firearms, magazines, and proper suppressors
Epoxy Putty
Hard helmets, armor, Crossbow, and body parts
Blowtorch
Engines, metal parts, cookware, and special armor
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Condition states
Worn
Normal repair ceiling
10
Repair tools covered
0
Ruined items recoverable
The item category gives you a strong first guess, but repair limits and special exceptions matter just as much as carrying the right kit.
Repair tools follow the item type. Cloth, leather, metal, rubber, electronics, weapons, and vehicle parts use different systems.
Damaged and Badly Damaged items can usually be restored. Once an item reaches Ruined, standard repair actions no longer work.
Most wearable, handheld, and weapon repairs restore an item to Worn rather than Pristine. Vehicle engine repair is a separate exception.
Footwear, armor, magazines, suppressors, NBC pieces, and vehicle components are more urgent than low-value clothing or spare tools.
Some items accept more than one repair tool. Save scarce Epoxy Putty, Duct Tape, and vehicle supplies when a common option works.
Metal historical armor, bottle suppressors, firearm furniture, radiators, and spark plugs do not follow the broad category rules.
Pristine items are untouched. Once most equipment has been used, repairing it restores dependable Worn condition rather than its original Pristine state. Save the remaining kit when no further repair prompt appears.
These cards use the exact item pages from your DayZ database when the matching slug is available.
Sewing Kit
Cloth and soft gear
The default maintenance tool for most cloth clothing, soft headwear, regular backpacks, burlap equipment, Rags, and tents.
Common targets
Remember: NBC clothing and Drybag Backpacks may also accept it, but check the exact item before spending a use.
Leather Sewing Kit
Footwear, leather, and vests
A high-value kit for shoes, boots, leather clothing, holsters, sheaths, pouches, leather bags, and many vest types.
Common targets
Remember: Many ballistic vests also accept Epoxy Putty, so use the kit that best matches your remaining supplies.
Duct Tape
Versatile emergency repair
Duct Tape overlaps with many cloth, NBC, waterproof, and selected utility repairs, making it useful when the specialized kit is missing.
Common targets
Remember: It is not universal. Weapons, hard helmets, footwear, batteries, wheels, and engines need other repair tools.
Epoxy Putty
Hard surfaces and armor
Epoxy Putty repairs many modern hard helmets, ballistic protection, the Crossbow, Protective Cases, and removable vehicle body parts.
Common targets
Remember: Metal medieval equipment can use different tools. Great Helms and Norse Helms use a Blowtorch, while Chainmail uses Pliers or a Blowtorch.
Sharpening Stone
Blades and hand tools
Sharpening Stones maintain knives, axes, saws, bayonets, machetes, sickles, screwdrivers, crowbars, and several farming tools.
Common targets
Remember: Not every blunt melee item is repairable. Wait for the repair prompt instead of assuming the whole melee category accepts the stone.
Gun Cleaning Kit
Firearm maintenance
The Gun Cleaning Kit repairs compatible firearms, magazines, and proper suppressors that have not reached Ruined condition.
Common targets
Remember: It does not repair Plastic Bottle Suppressors, buttstocks, or handguards.
Electrical Repair Kit
Optics, power, and electronics
Electronic Repair Kits cover electrical devices, powered optics, communication equipment, batteries, and several construction utilities.
Common targets
Remember: Radiators and spark plugs are not repaired with this kit. Replace those vehicle parts.
Tire Repair Kit
Rubber and waterproof gear
Tire Repair Kits repair vehicle wheels and many rubberized or sealed survival items, including NBC equipment and waterproof storage.
Common targets
Remember: Some NBC and waterproof items also accept Sewing Kits or Duct Tape. Use the least scarce valid option.
Blowtorch
Engines and metal equipment
A Blowtorch with an attached gas canister repairs vehicle engines, many body panels, metal cookware, barrels, and selected industrial equipment.
Common targets
Remember: The Blowtorch cannot repair radiators, spark plugs, windows, or every vehicle health component.
Pliers
Chainmail maintenance
Pliers are a repair exception for Chainmail, Chainmail Leggings, and the Chainmail Coif, in addition to their crafting and base-building uses.
Common targets
Remember: Do not treat Pliers as a general armor repair kit. Their repair role is focused on chainmail equipment.
Normal cloth gear follows a simple Sewing Kit rule, while footwear, leather, NBC equipment, and waterproof bags introduce the most common overlaps.
| Item group | Repair with | Examples | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal clothing | Sewing Kit or Duct Tape | Shirts, jackets, pants, gloves, armbands, and soft headwear. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Cloth backpacks and tents | Sewing Kit or Duct Tape | Assault, Field, Hunter, Mountain, School, Tactical, and tent items. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Footwear | Leather Sewing Kit | Assault Boots, Combat Boots, Hiking Boots, sneakers, trail shoes, and working boots. | NBC Boots are an exception and use a Tire Repair Kit or Duct Tape. |
| Leather and fur gear | Leather Sewing Kit | Leather clothing, Fur Backpacks, leather bags, holsters, sheaths, and pouches. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Drybags and Drysacks | Tire Repair Kit, Sewing Kit, or Duct Tape | Drybag Backpack and Drysack storage items. | Available options vary by the exact waterproof item. |
Epoxy Putty handles most modern hard protective equipment, but metal historical gear follows its own repair rules.
| Item group | Repair with | Examples | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern hard helmets | Epoxy Putty | Assault, Ballistic, Combat, Tactical, Firefighter, Motorbike, and similar helmets. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Ballistic body armor | Leather Sewing Kit or Epoxy Putty | Plate Carrier, Ballistic Vest, and Stab Vest. | Repair options overlap, so preserve the rarer kit when possible. |
| Crossbow and hard containers | Epoxy Putty | Crossbow and Protective Case. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Great Helm and Norse Helm | Blowtorch | Metal historical helmets. | These are important exceptions to the general Epoxy Putty helmet rule. |
| Chainmail equipment | Pliers or Blowtorch | Chainmail, Chainmail Leggings, Chainmail Coif, and related armored hood equipment. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
Ballistic Helmet
Modern hard helmet
Plate Carrier
Leather Kit or Epoxy Putty
Crossbow
Epoxy Putty repair
Chainmail Coif
Pliers or Blowtorch
A Ballistic Helmet uses Epoxy Putty, but the metal Great Helm uses a Blowtorch. Use the item-specific prompt whenever a helmet does not accept the expected repair kit.
Firearm condition, magazine condition, suppressor condition, and the state of your melee tools all affect whether a loadout remains dependable.
| Item group | Repair with | Examples | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms | Gun Cleaning Kit | Pistols, revolvers, shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, hunting rifles, and marksman rifles. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Magazines | Gun Cleaning Kit | Pistol, SMG, rifle, shotgun, drum, and high-capacity magazines. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Proper suppressors | Gun Cleaning Kit | Pistol Suppressor, Standardized Suppressor, and Normalized Suppressor. | The Plastic Bottle Suppressor cannot be repaired. |
| Knives and bayonets | Sharpening Stone | Combat Knife, Hunting Knife, Kitchen Knife, Improvised Knife, Machete, Kukri, and bayonets. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Axes, saws, and selected tools | Sharpening Stone | Hatchet, axes, Hand Saw, Hacksaw, Crowbar, Screwdriver, Sickle, and Farming Hoe. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
Gun Cleaning Kit
Guns, magazines, and suppressors
M4-A1
Firearm example
Standardized Suppressor
Repairable proper suppressor
Sharpening Stone
Blades and selected tools
Gun Cleaning Kit limits
A Gun Cleaning Kit maintains the firearm, detachable magazine, and proper suppressor. It does not repair buttstocks, handguards, or the disposable Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
Sharpening Stone limits
The stone works on many cutting and utility tools, but not every melee weapon. Confirm the repair prompt before spending inventory space on a tool you cannot maintain.
The Electronic Repair Kit maintains much more than radios. It also supports combat optics, vehicle batteries, lighting, and electrical base equipment.
| Item group | Repair with | Examples | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon optics | Electronic Repair Kit | Baraka, Combat, Kobra, Mini, PSO, and RVN sights. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Observation and lighting | Electronic Repair Kit | Binoculars, Night Vision Goggles, flashlights, head torches, and weapon lights. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Communication equipment | Electronic Repair Kit | Handheld and Field Transceivers, radios, and Megaphones. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Power and construction | Electronic Repair Kit | Car Battery, Truck Battery, Battery Charger, Power Generator, Construction Light, Cable Reel, Metal Wire, and Barbed Wire. | Some metal powered equipment can also accept Blowtorch repair. |
Rubberized survival gear commonly uses a Tire Repair Kit, but many pieces also accept a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape. Check every slot before entering gas.
| Item group | Repair with | Examples | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBC jacket, pants, hood, and gloves | Tire Repair Kit, Sewing Kit, or Duct Tape | The main rubberized NBC clothing pieces. | Check the exact item prompt because supported alternatives can differ. |
| NBC Boots | Tire Repair Kit or Duct Tape | Rubberized contaminated-zone footwear. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Gas masks and respirators | Tire Repair Kit or Duct Tape | Gas Mask, Combat Gas Mask, and NBC Respirator. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Waterproof storage | Tire Repair Kit with item-specific alternatives | Drybag Backpack, Drysack, and similar sealed bags. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
NBC Jacket
Multiple compatible repair tools
Tire Repair Kit
Rubberized gear and wheels
Duct Tape
Useful backup for many NBC pieces
Contaminated-zone protection depends on a complete setup. Repair the jacket, pants, hood, gloves, boots, and breathing equipment, then replace any Ruined part before entering.
Vehicles combine several repair systems. Bring the correct tools before attempting a recovery instead of assuming one kit can restore the whole vehicle.
| Item group | Repair with | Examples | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle wheels | Tire Repair Kit | Repairable Ada, Gunter, Olga, Sarka, M3S, and M1025 wheels. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Car and truck batteries | Electronic Repair Kit | Car Battery and Truck Battery. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Vehicle engine | Blowtorch with gas canister | Repair the engine through the vehicle interaction point. | Engine repair is a separate system and can restore beyond the normal Worn ceiling. |
| Doors, hoods, trunks, and body panels | Blowtorch or Epoxy Putty | Many removable doors, hoods, trunk lids, bumpers, fenders, and fuel tanks. | Repair before the item reaches Ruined condition. |
| Radiator and spark plug | Replacement only | Carry spares because these components cannot be repaired with the normal kits. | The Blowtorch does not repair a radiator, and the Electronic Repair Kit does not repair a spark plug. |
M1025 Wheel
Tire Repair Kit example
Car Battery
Electronic Repair Kit example
Blowtorch
Engine and metal repairs
Epoxy Putty
Many removable body parts
Cooking Pot
Blowtorch cookware repair
Blowtorch exception
Most repaired equipment stops at Worn. A vehicle engine follows a different interaction and can be repaired farther with a fueled Blowtorch.
Replacement parts
Keep spares during a serious vehicle project. A leaking radiator or failed spark plug creates a replacement problem, not a repair kit problem.
The interaction is simple, but good positioning and resource management keep the repair from creating a new problem.
Confirm the condition state and identify whether the item is cloth, leather, hard armor, a weapon, an electronic device, rubberized gear, or a vehicle component.
Place the repair tool in your hands, then combine it with the damaged item. The repair prompt appears only when the pairing is valid.
Repair actions leave you occupied. Move indoors or behind cover, especially when fixing armor, weapons, magazines, or NBC equipment.
A completed action consumes repair-tool durability or gas. Confirm the target improved before spending another use.
Most normal items cannot be improved beyond Worn. Save the remaining kit for another Damaged or Badly Damaged item.
Ruined items, radiators, spark plugs, bottle suppressors, and other nonrepairable parts must be replaced instead of repaired.
Hold the compatible repair tool and combine it with equipped armor instead of removing protection in an exposed location. Move to cover first because the repair animation still occupies your character.
A repair kit is valuable only when it protects the next stage of the run. Prioritize around combat, travel, contaminated zones, or vehicle recovery.
Most repair failures come from waiting too long, carrying the wrong tool, or assuming a broad category rule has no exceptions.
Ruined items cannot be recovered through the normal repair system. Repair valuable gear while it is Damaged or Badly Damaged.
Duct Tape covers many cloth, NBC, waterproof, and utility items, but it does not repair every item in DayZ.
Most modern hard helmets do, but the Great Helm and Norse Helm use a Blowtorch, while Chainmail pieces use Pliers or a Blowtorch.
A clean firearm is not the whole system. Damaged magazines and proper suppressors also need Gun Cleaning Kit maintenance.
The Gun Cleaning Kit does not repair buttstocks or handguards. Replace damaged furniture when the item does not accept a repair action.
The Plastic Bottle Suppressor is disposable and cannot be repaired with a Gun Cleaning Kit.
A Blowtorch needs an attached gas canister. Carry enough gas for the repair instead of hauling an unusable tool.
These vehicle parts must be replaced. Save the Blowtorch and Electronic Repair Kit for components they can actually fix.
Once Ruined clothing is removed, it cannot be equipped again. Make sure a replacement is ready before taking it off.
Most normal repairs stop at Worn. Do not waste repair-tool durability trying to reach Pristine when no further action is available.
Use these answers when you need a fast repair decision without scanning the full category tables.
No. Standard repair actions work on Damaged and Badly Damaged items, but Ruined items must normally be replaced.
Worn is the normal repair ceiling for most clothing, equipment, weapons, magazines, and tools. Standard repairs do not restore those items to Pristine.
Use a Gun Cleaning Kit on compatible firearms, magazines, and proper weapon suppressors. It does not repair the Plastic Bottle Suppressor, buttstocks, or handguards.
A Plate Carrier can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit or Epoxy Putty while it remains above Ruined condition.
NBC clothing and masks use item-specific combinations of Tire Repair Kits, Sewing Kits, and Duct Tape. Boots and masks rely mainly on Tire Repair Kits or Duct Tape.
Tire Repair Kits fix repairable wheels, Electronic Repair Kits fix car and truck batteries, and a fueled Blowtorch repairs engines and many metal body parts. Epoxy Putty also repairs many removable body parts. Radiators and spark plugs must be replaced.
No. It is versatile, but weapons, hard helmets, most footwear, electronics, wheels, and vehicle engines require their own repair tools.
Carry for the gear you depend on. A common survival kit includes a Sewing Kit or Leather Sewing Kit, a Sharpening Stone, and a Gun Cleaning Kit. Vehicle recovery adds a Tire Repair Kit, Electronic Repair Kit, and fueled Blowtorch.
These external references support the condition rules, Blowtorch exceptions, repair categories, and armor pairings used throughout this guide.
Condition states, standard repair limits, and the rule that Ruined items cannot be repaired.
Reference pages for the main repair tools and repair-focused equipment.
Vehicle engines, metal body parts, cookware, barrels, and other Blowtorch uses.
Leather Sewing Kit and Epoxy Putty repair options for the Plate Carrier.
Repair choices connect directly to clothing, weapons, vehicles, crafting, health, and base maintenance.
Compare warmth, wetness, armor, backpacks, NBC gear, and clothing repair options.
Open guideLearn firearms, magazines, suppressors, melee choices, and weapon maintenance.
Open guideRestore engines, wheels, batteries, body parts, fuel, cooling, and essential components.
Open guideSee how repair supplies overlap with tools, wire, shelters, fires, and survival recipes.
Open guideUnderstand cuts, exposure, contaminated zones, blood, illness, and recovery.
Open guideMaintain construction tools, metal wire, generators, lights, barrels, and stored supplies.
Open guideFinal repair checklist
Repair valuable gear before Ruined, accept Worn as the normal ceiling, preserve specialized supplies, and remember that vehicles, metal armor, bottle suppressors, radiators, and spark plugs use special rules.
