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Douse Cotton in Alcohol recipe

Douse Cotton in Alcohol is a medical crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Cotton Balls Doused in Alcohol x1. It needs no skill level.

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What you need

QtyItemHow it is used
1Cotton BallsUsed up
0.1Rubbing Alcohol or Vodka or WhiskeyFluid, used up
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Skill, learning and time

  • It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.
  • Skill needed: none.
  • Base crafting time: 20 (game time units in the recipe file).
  • Can be crafted in your hands.
  • Recipe tags: Health.
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Related recipes

Recipes that make the ingredients:

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Quick answers

How do you make Cotton Balls Doused in Alcohol in Project Zomboid?

Use the Douse Cotton in Alcohol recipe (Medical category). You need Cotton Balls, Rubbing Alcohol or Vodka or Whiskey.

What skill does Douse Cotton in Alcohol need?

No skill level is required.

How do I learn the Douse Cotton in Alcohol recipe?

It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.

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