Crash Helmet
| Crash Helmet | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Protective Gear |
| Slot | Hat |
| Covers | Head |
| Can't Wear With |
|
| Weight | 1 |
| Insulation | 80% |
| Wind Resistance | 80% |
| Bite Defense | 70% |
| Scratch Defense | 80% |
| Discomfort | 25% |
| Vision | -25% |
| Hearing | -25% |
| Chance to Fall | 0% |
| Can Tear | No |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmet/additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmetFULL/additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmetFULL_Black
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The Crash Helmet is a motorcycle helmet worn on the head. It is one of the strongest pieces of head protection a survivor can find.
It stops most bites and scratches to the head and keeps the head very warm. It also stays on in a fight, since it never falls off. The cost is a narrower view, duller hearing and some discomfort.
The helmet turns up in the stashes of survivor safehouses. It also comes in a full-face version, in plain and black, that seals the head completely. The Tailor is the best occupation for protective gear. It starts with the most Tailoring skill.
Wearing
The helmet holds in a lot of heat and blocks most of the wind. That makes it a warm choice for winter rides and cold nights.
It stops about seven bites in ten and four scratches in five to the head. It never falls off when the wearer is hit or knocked down. That keeps the protection in place during a struggle.
The price is awareness. It cuts vision and hearing by a quarter each. It also adds a quarter to discomfort.
The full-face version stops every bite and scratch to the head. It is fully windproof but halves vision and slows attacks a little. The Riot Helmet gives the same complete protection and keeps rain out fully, but it is less warm.
It takes the Hat slot. Hooded jackets, hooded sweaters, full suits with hoods and Full Head pieces clash with it. Glasses and masks can still be worn with it.
Tailoring
The helmet is tear-proof, so it never needs patching. A tailor can turn it into the Crash Helmet - Spiked with the Spike Large Armor recipe. That takes Tailoring 5 and Maintenance 1.
Used in Crafting
These recipes take the Crash Helmet as an ingredient or a part.
| Recipe | Output | Image | Station | Skill | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spike Large Armor | Crash Helmet - Spiked | 
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- | Tailoring: 5, Maintenance: 1 | /additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmetFULL_Spiked
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Variations
The Crash Helmet comes in 3 versions. Most of their stats match, and the extra columns show the ones that differ.
| Name | Image | Look | Slot | Can't Wear With | Insulation | Wind Resistance | Bite Defense | Scratch Defense | Discomfort | Vision | Combat Speed | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Helmet | 
|
Standard | Hat |
|
80% | 80% | 70% | 80% | 25% | -25% | - | /additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmet
|
| Crash Helmet | 
|
FULL | Full Head |
|
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 35% | -50% | -5% | /additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmetFULL
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| Crash Helmet | 
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FULL, Black | Full Head |
|
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 35% | -50% | -5% | /additem Base.Hat_CrashHelmetFULL_Black
|
Locations
The helmet comes from survivor safehouses. Dressers and wardrobes there hold one about one time in thirty-five. Cardboard boxes, crates and small boxes in the same houses hold one less often. Safehouses later in the game still hold one, at slightly lower odds. Overall it is a rare find.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Survivor safehouse | Dresser | 2.8% |
| Survivor safehouse | Wardrobe | 2.8% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Dresser | 2.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Wardrobe | 2.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Dresser | 2% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Wardrobe | 2% |
| Survivor safehouse | Cardboard box | 1.7% |
| Survivor safehouse | Crate | 1.7% |
| Survivor safehouse | Small box | 1.7% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Cardboard box | 1% |
Notes
- It never falls off, so it stays on during a fight.
- Its large cuts to vision and hearing make zombies easier to miss.
- It can be spiked with the Spike Large Armor recipe.
- Survivor safehouse dressers and wardrobes are the best places to look.
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