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NBC Mask

NBC Mask gives 100 bite and 100 scratch defence, with 0.50 insulation. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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NBC Mask at a glance

Nuclear Biochemical Mask icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

NBC Mask gives 100 bite and 100 scratch defence, with 0.50 insulation.

SlotFullHat
Bite100
Scratch100
Insulation0.50
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Where to find it

Military and hazmat locations.

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 NBC Mask gives 100 bite defence and 100 scratch defence where it covers you. Every point matters: see how protection works.

StatValue
SlotFullHat
Bite defence100
Scratch defence100
Insulation0.50
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Quick answers

Where do you find the NBC Mask in Project Zomboid?

Military and hazmat locations.

What is the NBC Mask used for?

NBC Mask gives 100 bite and 100 scratch defence, with 0.50 insulation. Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

How much protection does the NBC Mask give?

Bite defence 100 and scratch defence 100, with 0.50 insulation.

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