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Spiked Leather Forearm Armor

Spiked Leather Forearm Armor is a protective gear item in Project Zomboid. It gives 100 bite and 100 scratch defence where it covers you, with 0.35 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Spiked Leather Forearm Armor at a glance

Spiked Leather Forearm Armor icon

Protective Gear Clothing & armour

It gives 100 bite and 100 scratch defence where it covers you, with 0.35 insulation. It weighs 1.5.

Weight1.5
Scratch defence100
Bite defence100
Insulation0.35
Wind resistance0.3
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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.Vambrace_LeatherSpike_LeftProtective Gear
Base.Vambrace_LeatherSpike_RightProtective Gear

2 versions share the name Spiked Leather Forearm Armor, usually different colours, sizes or states.

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Similar items

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Quick answers

How much does the Spiked Leather Forearm Armor weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 1.5 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Spiked Leather Forearm Armor?

Base.Vambrace_LeatherSpike_Left, Base.Vambrace_LeatherSpike_Right (variants share the name).

How much protection does the Spiked Leather Forearm Armor give?

Bite defence 100 and scratch defence 100.

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