Thigh Guard
| Thigh Guard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Protective Gear |
| Slot | Right Thigh |
| Covers | Right Thigh |
| Weight | 1 |
| Insulation | 35% |
| Wind Resistance | 30% |
| Bite Defense | 80% |
| Scratch Defense | 90% |
| Run Speed | -10% |
| Discomfort | 10% |
| Condition | 5 |
| Wear Chance | 1 in 3 |
| Can Tear | No |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.ThighProtective_R/additem Base.ThighProtective_L
|
The Thigh Guard is a hard protective pad strapped over one thigh. It stops most bites and nearly every scratch on the thigh it covers.
Its main strength is strong protection for the thigh without any crafting. Its main cost is that it slows running and covers only one leg, so a pair is needed for both thighs. It is found in prison storerooms and SWAT lockers. The Tailor is the best occupation for protective gear. It starts with the most Tailoring skill.
Wearing
The Thigh Guard stops about four bites in five and nine scratches in ten on the covered thigh. It adds a little warmth and blocks a little wind on that thigh. It is a piece for fighting rather than for the weather.
While worn, it cuts running speed by a tenth. It is also slightly uncomfortable.
The crafted thigh armours give the same protection and the same running cost. The Wooden Thigh Armor and the Bone Thigh Armor wear out faster. The Metal Thigh Armor lasts a bit longer. The Tire Thigh Armor is heavier and slows running twice as much. A found Thigh Guard is a good way to skip that crafting.
It sits on the Right Thigh slot by default. The "on Left Thigh" inventory option moves it to the other leg, and "on Right Thigh" moves it back. Two guards cover both thighs.
Tailoring
The Thigh Guard is immune to holes. It takes a few hits of wear before it breaks.
Variations
The Thigh Guard comes in 2 versions. Most of their stats match, and the extra columns show the ones that differ.
| Name | Image | Look | Slot | Covers | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thigh Guard | 
|
R | Right Thigh | Right Thigh | /additem Base.ThighProtective_R
|
| Thigh Guard |
|
L | Left Thigh | Left Thigh | /additem Base.ThighProtective_L
|
Locations
The Thigh Guard is a rare find outside a few places. Metal shelves in prison storage rooms are the best spot and hold one most of the time. SWAT lockers and prison storage lockers also turn them up often. A late-game survivor safehouse may hold one in a dresser, wardrobe or box, but rarely.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container. Each tab shows one kind of place.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Prison storage | Metal shelves | 70.6% |
| SWAT locker room | Locker | 32.8% |
| Prison storage | Locker | 23.1% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Dresser | 0.6% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Wardrobe | 0.6% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Cardboard box | 0.2% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Crate | 0.2% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Small box | 0.2% |
Notes
- One guard covers only one thigh, so two are needed for both legs.
- The "on Left Thigh" and "on Right Thigh" options switch the leg it is worn on.
- A prison storage room is the most reliable place to find a pair.
- It protects as well as crafted thigh armour with no skill needed.
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