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Beret

Beret is an accessory item in Project Zomboid. It adds 0.3 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Beret at a glance

Beret icon

Accessory Clothing & armour

It adds 0.3 insulation. It weighs 0.5.

Weight0.5
Insulation0.3
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What it is and how to use it

Clothing only protects the body parts it covers. Bite and scratch defence stop wounds, insulation keeps you warm, and wind and water resistance matter in storms. Heavy or bulky pieces can slow your running.

More: How protection works · Tailoring and repairs.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.Hat_BeretAccessory
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Beret is on 16 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.

Loot tableWhere that table is usedShareRolls
Clothing Stores HeadwearClothes store (cupboard); Clothing Store (cupboard); Shoe Store (cupboard)7.7%4
Clothing Storage HeadwearClothes storage (box, shelves); Clothes store storage (box, shelves); Clothing storage (box, shelves); and 3 more places4.2%4
University Desk ArtSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)2.8%4
University Desk CinemaSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)1.8%4
Backstage CounterBack stage (cupboard)1.0%4
Backstage LockersBack stage (box, locker)0.56%2
University WardrobeLiving room (cabinet)0.42%4
Bedroom Sidetable ClassyBedroom (drawer)0.40%4

It is on 8 more tables with smaller shares.

Inside bags and cases: Garbage Bag, Plastic Bag, Suitcase, Tote Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Crafting and loot tables

Where to find it (loot tables with the highest weight first):

Counts as: any isfirefuel, any isfiretinder.

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Quick answers

How much does the Beret weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.5 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Beret?

Base.Hat_Beret.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.