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Spiked Metal Shoulder Armor

Spiked Metal Shoulder Armor is a protective gear item in Project Zomboid. It gives 60 bite and 80 scratch defence where it covers you. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Spiked Metal Shoulder Armor at a glance

Spiked Metal Shoulder Armor icon

Protective Gear Clothing & armour

It gives 60 bite and 80 scratch defence where it covers you. It weighs 1.

Weight1
Scratch defence80
Bite defence60
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.Shoulderpad_MetalSpike_LProtective Gear
Base.Shoulderpad_MetalSpike_RProtective Gear

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

It weighs 1 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Spiked Metal Shoulder Armor?

Base.Shoulderpad_MetalSpike_L, Base.Shoulderpad_MetalSpike_R (variants share the name).

How much protection does the Spiked Metal Shoulder Armor give?

Bite defence 60 and scratch defence 80.

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