Balaclava - Open
| Balaclava - Open | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Accessory |
| Slot | Mask |
| Covers | Head |
| Can't Wear With |
|
| Weight | 0.5 |
| Insulation | 80% |
| Wind Resistance | 80% |
| Bite Defense | - |
| Scratch Defense | 5% |
| Can Tear | No |
| Crafting Skill | Tailoring: 3 |
| Crafting | See How to Craft |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.Hat_BalaclavaFace
|
| Crafting XP | 20 XP (Tailoring) |
The Balaclava - Open is a knitted hood with an open face. It is cold weather clothing worn in the Mask slot. It keeps the head and neck warm while leaving the face clear.
Its strength is warmth at almost no cost. It blocks most of the cold and wind on the head. The closed Balaclava is a little warmer and also keeps out rain.
The open version is found in the same places as the closed one. Army surplus stores and pawn shops are the best spots, and a knitter can make one from yarn. The Tailor is the best occupation for accessories. It starts with the most Tailoring skill.
Wearing
The open balaclava keeps out most of the cold and wind on the head. The closed Balaclava blocks all of it and keeps out half the rain as well. The open one suits cold, dry weather, and it is easier to knit.
Against zombies it is a light layer. It stops about one scratch in twenty on the head. A helmet does the real work in a fight.
It takes the Mask slot, so a hat or helmet in the Hat slot can go on top. Gas masks, breathing masks, eye masks, full head helmets and hooded full suits clash with it.
In summer it is far too warm. It is best taken off when the weather turns hot.
Tailoring
The open balaclava can be knitted with the Knit Open-Face Balaclava recipe. It takes 1 Yarn and a pair of knitting needles, which are kept. The knitter needs Tailoring 3, one level below the closed version, and the recipe has to be learned first.
The cloth burns, so an old balaclava can serve as tinder or fuel for a fire.
How to Craft Balaclava - Open
Each recipe that makes the Balaclava - Open is listed with its materials and the tools it keeps.
Knit Open-Face Balaclava
The Knit Open-Face Balaclava recipe makes the Balaclava - Open. It needs Tailoring level 3. The recipe has to be learned first.
| Name | Image | Amount | Kept | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting Needles | 
|
1x | Yes | /additem Base.KnittingNeedles
|
| Yarn | 
|
1x | No | /additem Base.Yarn
|
Locations
The open balaclava is a common find. Army surplus counters and pawn shop floors hold one about half the time. Clothing storage, department stores and their storage rooms hold one about a quarter of the time. Pawn shop offices, army surplus shelves and army storage are also good. Bedroom crates, closets and garage storage turn one up now and then, and attics and halls less often.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container. Each tab shows one kind of place.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Army surplus | Counter | 49.5% |
| Clothing storage | Other | 23.5% |
| Department storage | Other | 23.5% |
| Army surplus | Other | 19.8% |
| Army surplus | Metal shelves | 14.1% |
| Army surplus | Shelves | 14.1% |
| Army storage | Other | 11.9% |
| Army storage | Metal shelves | 8.9% |
| Army storage | Military crate | 8.9% |
| Storage unit | Other | 2.4% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | Other | 49.5% |
| Department store | Other | 23.5% |
| Pawn shop | Counter | 19.8% |
| Pawn shop office | Locker | 14.9% |
| Pawn shop office | Metal shelves | 14.9% |
| Pawn shop office | Other | 14.9% |
| Pawn shop | Metal shelves | 9.9% |
| Pawn shop | Shelves | 9.9% |
| Pawnshop storage | Other | 1.5% |
| Bedroom | Small box | <0.1% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Crate | 9.4% |
| Closet | Other | 9.4% |
| Garage storage | Other | 9.4% |
| Attic | Cardboard box | 2.4% |
| Attic | Crate | 2.4% |
| Attic | Other | 2.4% |
| Bedroom | Cardboard box | 2.4% |
| Hall | Other | 2.4% |
| Living room | Other | 2.4% |
| Kid's bedroom | Other | <0.1% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Dresser | 1.2% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Wardrobe | 1.2% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Dresser | 1% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Wardrobe | 1% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Cardboard box | 0.5% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Crate | 0.5% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Small box | 0.5% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Cardboard box | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Crate | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Small box | 0.4% |
Notes
- A hat or helmet can be worn over it.
- It is a little less warm than the closed Balaclava.
- Knitting one needs Tailoring 3, Yarn and knitting needles.
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