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Leather Vest

Leather Vest gives 10 bite and 30 scratch defence, with 0.90 insulation. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Leather Vest at a glance

Leather Vest icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

Leather Vest gives 10 bite and 30 scratch defence, with 0.90 insulation.

SlotTorsoExtraVest
Bite10
Scratch30
Insulation0.90
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Where to find it

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

Town by town: loot locations.

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How to use it

Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

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Protection values

The Leather Vest gives 10 bite defence and 30 scratch defence where it covers you. Every point matters: see how protection works.

StatValue
SlotTorsoExtraVest
Bite defence10
Scratch defence30
Insulation0.90
NotesWind resistance 0.8
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Related items

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Leather Vest in Project Zomboid?

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

What is the Leather Vest used for?

Leather Vest gives 10 bite and 30 scratch defence, with 0.90 insulation. Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

How much protection does the Leather Vest give?

Bite defence 10 and scratch defence 30, with 0.90 insulation.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg.