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Head Mirror

Head Mirror is an accessory item in Project Zomboid. It adds 0.1 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Head Mirror at a glance

Head Mirror icon

Accessory Clothing & armour

It adds 0.1 insulation. It weighs 0.5.

Weight0.5
Insulation0.1
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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_HeadMirrorDOWNAccessory
Base.Hat_HeadMirrorUPAccessory

2 versions share the name Head Mirror, usually different colours, sizes or states.

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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Head Mirror is on 6 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
Crate CostumeAttic (box, crate); Closet (box); Garage storage (box); and 2 more places5.4%4
AntiquesSurvivor safehouse (early) (box, crate); Survivor safehouse (late game) (box, crate); Survivor safehouse (mid game) (box, crate); and 6 more places1.8%4
Doctor OutfitSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)1.1%4
Hospital LockersBathroom (locker); Break room (locker); Change room (locker); and 4 more places0.78%4
Medical Clinic OutfitSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)0.69%4
Doctor ToolsSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)0.32%4

Inside bags and cases: Doctor Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Head Mirror weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.5 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Head Mirror?

Base.Hat_HeadMirrorDOWN, Base.Hat_HeadMirrorUP (variants share the name).

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