Welder Mask
| Welder Mask | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Tool |
| Weight | 1 |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.WeldingMask
|
The Welder Mask is a full-face metal mask worn while welding. Together with a Welding Torch, it is one of the two items every welding job needs. Both have to be in the inventory before any metalwork can start.
It is the key item for the Welding skill. Welders use it to cut metal, make scrap weapons and armour, build metal structures and repair car parts. It also works as head armour, with strong protection against bites and scratches. Its cost is sight, since the narrow visor cuts down the wearer's view.
The mask is found in tool stores, welding workshops, garages and sheds. The Carpenter is the best occupation for tools. It starts with the most Carpentry skill. The Construction Worker and the DIY Expert also start with some Carpentry skill.
Using
The mask has to be in the inventory for welding recipes to show. The low level recipes cut metal into usable pieces. Cut Bar and Cut Block into Chunks need Welding 1. Cut Ingot into Blocks needs Welding 2. Make Metal Sheet, Cut 4 Small Metal Sheets and Cut Iron Band need Welding 4.
The mask also serves scrap weapon recipes. Make Block Bludgeon needs Welding 1 and Make Scrap Metal Knife needs Welding 2. Higher levels open the Sawblade Hatchet, Scrap Metal Cleaver, Scrap Metal Shortsword and Scrap Metal Sword.
Scrap metal armour uses it too, with a little Tailoring. Make Scrap Metal Mask and Make Scrap Metal Gloves need Welding 4. Helmet, shin, thigh, forearm and shoulder pieces need Welding 5. Make Scrap Metal Body Armor needs Welding 6.
Beyond recipes, the mask with a torch lets a welder build metal walls and crates. Those builds also use welding rods and a learned recipe. Car doors, gas tanks and trunks can be repaired with small metal sheets. Metal objects around the world can be taken apart for parts and Welding experience.
Worn as a mask, it covers the whole face and head. It blocks most scratches and about half of bites to the head. It also keeps out rain and some wind. The narrow view makes it a poor choice for walking around, so it is usually kept in the bag for work.
Used in Crafting
These recipes accept the Welder Mask by its type rather than by name.
| Recipe | Output | Image | Station | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut 4 Small Metal Sheets | Steel Sheet - Small | 
|
- | /additem Base.SmallSheetMetal
|
| Cut Bar | Iron Bar Half | 
|
- | /additem Base.IronBarHalf
|
| Cut Block into Chunks | Steel Chunk | 
|
- | /additem Base.SteelChunk
|
| Cut Circular Sawblade | Circular Sawblade Half | 
|
- | /additem Base.CircularSawblade_Half
|
| Cut Ingot into Blocks | Steel Block | 
|
- | /additem Base.SteelBlock
|
| Cut Iron Band | Iron Band - Small | 
|
- | /additem Base.IronBandSmall
|
| Make Block Bludgeon | Block Maul | 
|
- | /additem Base.BlockMaul
|
| Make Metal Sheet | Steel Sheet | 
|
- | /additem Base.SheetMetal
|
| Make Sawblade Hatchet | Sawblade Hatchet | 
|
- | /additem Base.Axe_Sawblade_Hatchet
|
| Make Sawblade Metal Bat | Metal Baseball Bat with Sawblade | 
|
- | /additem Base.BaseballBat_Metal_Sawblade
|
| Make Scrap Metal Body Armor | Scrap Metal Body Armor | 
|
- | /additem Base.Cuirass_MetalScrap
|
| Make Scrap Metal Chopper | Scrap Metal Chopper | 
|
- | /additem Base.Machete_Crude
|
| Make Scrap Metal Cleaver | Scrap Metal Cleaver-Axe | 
|
- | /additem Base.Axe_ScrapCleaver
|
| Make Scrap Metal Forearm Armor | Scrap Metal Forearm Armor | 
|
- | /additem Base.VambraceScrap_Right
|
| Make Scrap Metal Gloves | Fingerless Gloves - Scrap Metal | 
|
- | /additem Base.Gloves_MetalScrapArmour
|
| Make Scrap Metal Helmet | Scrap Metal Helmet | 
|
- | /additem Base.Hat_MetalScrapHelmet
|
| Make Scrap Metal Knife | Scrap Metal Large Knife | 
|
- | /additem Base.LargeKnife_Scrap
|
| Make Scrap Metal Mask | Scrap Metal Mask | 
|
- | /additem Base.Hat_HockeyMask_MetalScrap
|
| Make Scrap Metal Morningstar | Bone Club with Spikes | 
|
- | /additem Base.BoneClub_Spiked
|
| Make Scrap Metal Shin Armor | Scrap Metal Shin Armor | 
|
- | /additem Base.GreaveScrap_Left
|
| Make Scrap Metal Shortsword | Scrap Metal Shortsword | 
|
- | /additem Base.ShortSword_Scrap
|
| Make Scrap Metal Shoulder Armor | Scrap Metal Shoulder Armor | 
|
- | /additem Base.Shoulderpad_MetalScrap_L
|
| Make Scrap Metal Sword | Scrap Metal Sword | 
|
- | /additem Base.Sword_Scrap
|
| Make Scrap Metal Thigh Armor | Scrap Metal Thigh Armor | 
|
- | /additem Base.ThighScrapMetal_R
|
| Make Scrap Metal Weapon | Sawblade Axe | 
|
- | /additem Base.Axe_Sawblade
|
| Weld Spikes On Metal Armor | Spiked Scrap Metal Thigh Armor | 
|
- | /additem Base.ThighScrapMetalSpike_R
|
Locations
Tool stores are the best place to look. Their small boxes, storage and counters hold one about one time in five. Factory storage lockers and welding workshop lockers and tool cabinets come next. Mechanic lockers, sheds, studios and warehouse shelves hold one about one time in ten. Garage storage and metal fabrication shops are worth a look too.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container. Each tab shows one kind of place.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tool store | Small box | 22.4% |
| Tool store storage | Other | 22.4% |
| Tool store | Counter | 17.9% |
| Welding workshop | Military locker | 13.8% |
| Welding workshop | Tool cabinet | 13.8% |
| Warehouse | Small box | 10.4% |
| Metalshop | Counter | 4% |
| Metalshop | Tool cabinet | 4% |
| Tool store | Other | 2.4% |
| Tool store | Shelves | 2.4% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Factory storage | Locker | 16.2% |
| Mechanic | Locker | 11.3% |
| Studio | Metal shelves | 10.4% |
| Warehouse | Metal shelves | 10.4% |
| Golf factory | Metal shelves | 7.1% |
| Factory | Counter | 6.3% |
| Wire factory | Metal shelves | 5.6% |
| Wire factory | Tool cabinet | 5.6% |
| Storage room | Other | 4.2% |
| Metal fabrication | Counter | 4% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Shed | Other | 10.4% |
| Garage storage | Crate | 8.4% |
| Garage storage | Counter | 7.3% |
| Garage storage | Metal shelves | 7.3% |
| Shed | Counter | 7.3% |
| Shed | Metal shelves | 7.3% |
| Shed | Shelves | 7.3% |
| Police garage | Other | 1.9% |
| Police garage | Tool cabinet | 1.9% |
| Fire station garage | Counter | 1.7% |
| 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% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Inside a bag or case | Toolbox | 0.3% |
Notes
- The mask and a Welding Torch must both be in the inventory to weld.
- It gives strong scratch and bite protection to the head.
- The narrow view makes it risky to wear while exploring.
- Taking apart metal objects with the mask and a torch trains Welding.
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