Latest
Oct 27 · 42.22 pre-release: ladders and crowbar break-insOct 23 · First-person mods are not officially supportedOct 21 · The Indie Stone on Java mods: download responsiblySep 28 · Build 42.21 Stable: zombie duplication fixesAug 26 · Security fixes on every branchAug 17 · Servers now handle up to 254 playersJul 29 · Build 42 goes Stable

Wooden Shoulder Armor

Wooden Shoulder Armor is a protective gear item in Project Zomboid. It gives 50 bite and 50 scratch defence where it covers you. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

01Item

Wooden Shoulder Armor at a glance

Wooden Shoulder Armor icon

Protective Gear Clothing & armour

It gives 50 bite and 50 scratch defence where it covers you. It weighs 1.

Weight1
Scratch defence50
Bite defence50
Max condition3
02Item

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.

03Item

Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.Shoulderpad_Wood_LProtective Gear
Base.Shoulderpad_Wood_RProtective Gear

2 versions share the name Wooden Shoulder Armor, usually different colours, sizes or states.

06Item

Quick answers

How much does the Wooden Shoulder Armor weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 1 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Wooden Shoulder Armor?

Base.Shoulderpad_Wood_L, Base.Shoulderpad_Wood_R (variants share the name).

How much protection does the Wooden Shoulder Armor give?

Bite defence 50 and scratch defence 50.

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