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Cigar

Cigar is a junk item in Project Zomboid. A whole one changes hunger by 0. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Cigar at a glance

Cigar icon

Junk Miscellaneous

A whole one changes hunger by 0. It weighs 0.2.

Weight0.2
Hunger0
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What it is and how to use it

Mostly a flavour item. Check the crafting menu: some can be taken apart for materials, and some count as a keepsake or decoration.

More: Item database.

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Item ID and variants

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

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

Cigar 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
Smoking Room CigarsSmoking room (shelves)76%4
Tobacco Store CigarsTobacco store (display case)70%4
Nolans DeskNolan's office (desk)9.5%4
Police Captain DeskCaptain office (desk)5.7%2
Gift Store FancyGift storage (box, crate, shelves); Gift Store (box, crate, shelves); Toy Store (box, cupboard, shelves); and 1 more place1.8%4
Office Desk Home ClassyBedroom (desk)0.41%4
Office Desk HomeBedroom (desk)0.32%4
Store Counter TobaccoConvenience store (shelves); Corner Store (cupboard, shelves); Fossoil gas station (cupboard, shelves); and 5 more places0.27%4

It is on 8 more tables with smaller shares.

On zombies: zombies in these outfits can carry it: Groucho, Mayor West point, Foreman, Gaudy, Construction Worker, Classy, Bandit Late, Trader and 4 more.

Inside bags and cases: Cigar Box, Humidor, Parcel - Extra Small, Gift - Extra Small, Garbage Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Cigar weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.2 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Cigar?

Base.Cigar.

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