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Cowhide Coat

Cowhide Coat is a clothing item in Project Zomboid. It gives 20 bite and 40 scratch defence where it covers you, with 0.65 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Cowhide Coat at a glance

Cowhide Coat icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

It gives 20 bite and 40 scratch defence where it covers you, with 0.65 insulation. Wearing it changes run speed to 0.93. It weighs 2.

Weight2
Run speed0.93
Scratch defence40
Bite defence20
Insulation0.65
Wind resistance0.35
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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.JacketLong_AngusHideClothing
Base.JacketLong_CowHideClothing
Base.JacketLong_HolsteinHideClothing
Base.JacketLong_SimmentalHideClothing

4 versions share the name Cowhide Coat, usually different colours, sizes or states.

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Quick answers

How much does the Cowhide Coat weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 2 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Cowhide Coat?

Base.JacketLong_AngusHide, Base.JacketLong_CowHide, Base.JacketLong_HolsteinHide, Base.JacketLong_SimmentalHide (variants share the name).

How much protection does the Cowhide Coat give?

Bite defence 20 and scratch defence 40.

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