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Spiked Metal Forearm Armor

Spiked Metal Forearm Armor is a protective gear item in Project Zomboid. It gives 80 bite and 90 scratch defence where it covers you, with 0.35 insulation. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Spiked Metal Forearm Armor at a glance

Spiked Metal Forearm Armor icon

Protective Gear Clothing & armour

It gives 80 bite and 90 scratch defence where it covers you, with 0.35 insulation. It weighs 2.

Weight2
Scratch defence90
Bite defence80
Insulation0.35
Wind resistance0.3
Max condition5
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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.VambraceSpike_LeftProtective Gear
Base.VambraceSpike_RightProtective Gear

2 versions share the name Spiked Metal 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 Metal Forearm Armor weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 2 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Spiked Metal Forearm Armor?

Base.VambraceSpike_Left, Base.VambraceSpike_Right (variants share the name).

How much protection does the Spiked Metal Forearm Armor give?

Bite defence 80 and scratch defence 90.

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