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Open Crash Helmet

Open Crash Helmet gives 70 bite and 80 scratch defence, with 0.80 insulation. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Open Crash Helmet at a glance

Crash Helmet icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

Open Crash Helmet gives 70 bite and 80 scratch defence, with 0.80 insulation.

SlotHat
Bite70
Scratch80
Insulation0.80
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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 Open Crash Helmet gives 70 bite defence and 80 scratch defence where it covers you. Every point matters: see how protection works.

StatValue
SlotHat
Bite defence70
Scratch defence80
Insulation0.80
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Related items

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Open Crash Helmet in Project Zomboid?

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

What is the Open Crash Helmet used for?

Open Crash Helmet gives 70 bite and 80 scratch defence, with 0.80 insulation. Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

How much protection does the Open Crash Helmet give?

Bite defence 70 and scratch defence 80, with 0.80 insulation.

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