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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

A practical guide to what matters across CDDA’s scavenging, crafting, equipment, and specialist systems.

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handgun-cartridge necklace

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A simple, if rather crude, piece of post-Cataclysm jewelry: a solitary bullet casing from a handgun cartridge or other such form of ammunition strung upon a length of string, cord, or twine to form a makeshift pendant.

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handmade double-barrel flintlock

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A compact muzzle-loading rifle combining a pair of rudimentary flintlock actions and two barrels. Whereas an antique multiple-barrel flintlock is an intricate work of gunsmithing, this weapon is simpler yet still serviceable.

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handmade holy symbol

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A simple necklace representing a religious faith.

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hard hat

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A hard plastic hat worn at construction and industrial sites. Provides excellent protection from cuts and percussion.

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hardened brigandine coat with shoulder guards

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A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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hardened brigandine coat with shoulder guards

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A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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hardened brigandine coat with shoulder guards

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A coat made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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hardened brigandine with shoulder guards

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A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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hardened brigandine with shoulder guards

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A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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hardened brigandine with shoulder guards

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A vest made from tough fabric with steel plates riveted on the inside, with shoulder guards attached to it. Can be comfortably worn over chainmail for extra protection.

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hardened chestplate

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A chestplate, 4 mm thick. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened chestplate

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A chestplate, 4 mm thick. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened heavy chestplate

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A heavy chestplate, 6 mm thick. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened heavy chestplate

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A heavy chestplate, 6 mm thick. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened heavy leg guard

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A heavy leg guard, 2.25 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened heavy leg guard

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A heavy leg guard, 2.25 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened heavy sheet metal chest guard

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Double-thick, hardened sheet metal hammered to fit your torso. Offers the best protection a junkyard knight could ask for.

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hardened junkyard plate armor

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A full set of steel armor made from sheet metal hammered into shape, attached with chainmail, and case-hardened for extra strength. It might be crude and uncomfortably heavy, but it was clearly made by a skilled metalworker and offers excellent protection.

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hardened leg guard

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A leg guard, 1.75 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened leg guard

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A leg guard, 1.75 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened light chestplate

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A light chestplate, 2 mm thick. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened light chestplate

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A light chestplate, 2 mm thick. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened light leg guard

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A light leg guard, 1.25 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened light leg guard

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A light leg guard, 1.25 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened light sheet metal chest guard

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Sheet metal cut to only cover your upper torso and hardened for extra protection. Provides a decent compromise between protection and being able to move.

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hardened sheet metal armor

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A full set of armor hammered out from sheet metal and hardened for added protection. Perfect for keeping all your fleshy bits safe from zombie teeth.

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hardened sheet metal chest guard

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A chest guard made of hammered sheet metal, hardened for added protection. It's not any easier to move in, but it is much sturdier now.

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hardened sheet metal great helm

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It still looks like a bucket, but this crude great helm has at least been hardened for extra protection.

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hardened sheet metal helmet

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While the design is crude, this helmet has been hardened for added protection, while still leaving your face open so you can see properly.

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hardened sheet metal skirt

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This loose skirt made from several cut-down sheets of metal has been hardened to provide maximum protection for your most vulnerable area.

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hardened steel arm guard

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An armguard, 1.75 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened steel arm guard

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An armguard, 1.75 mm at the thickest. The mild steel has been hardened, offering superior protection.

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hardened steel arming sword

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A classic medieval sword, just the right size to use one-handed. Made of hardened steel and with a molded grip that fits your hand perfectly, this weapon looks as good as any you might find in a museum. The balance is perfect and the edge is as sharp as a razor.

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hardened steel armored face mask

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A metal face mask designed to attach to a cap helmet to protect the lower half. This one is made of hardened steel with fancy gold inlays, who says armor can't be stylish!

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hardened steel armored face mask

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A metal face mask designed to attach to a cap helmet to protect the lower half. This one is made of hardened steel with fancy gold inlays, who says armor can't be stylish!

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hardened steel armored face mask

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A metal face mask designed to attach to a cap helmet to protect the lower half. This one is made of hardened steel with fancy gold inlays, who says armor can't be stylish!

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hardened steel battle axe

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A huge axe designed for warfare. Made of hardened steel, this would be the envy of any Viking raider.

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hardened steel bladed macuahuitl

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A modern reimagining of the large close combat weapon affiliated with Aztec warriors, made of a sturdy wooden club and sharp blades forged from hardened steel. Blades are definitely sturdier than obsidian ones.

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hardened steel bladed tepoztopili

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This is a redesigned version of the Mesoamerican tepoztopili. It has an elliptical piece of carved wood lined with sharp hardened steel blades, firmly attached to a stout spear shaft.

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hardened steel broadsword

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An early modern sword that saw use in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Called 'broad' to contrast with the slimmer rapiers. Made of hardened steel and with a molded grip that fits your hand perfectly, this weapon looks as good as any you might find in a museum. The balance is perfect and the edge is as sharp as a razor.

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hardened steel cavalry saber

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A curved sword associated with cavalry from the Early Modern period onwards. Lightweight, but a deadly slashing weapon. Made of hardened steel and with a molded grip that fits your hand perfectly, this weapon looks as good as any you might find in a museum. The balance is perfect and the edge is as sharp as a razor.

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hardened steel chainmail armor

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A fully customized chainmail suit. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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hardened steel chainmail armor

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A fully customized chainmail suit. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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hardened steel chainmail armor

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A fully customized chainmail suit. Combine with a gambeson or other padded layer for optimal protection.

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hardened steel chainmail aventail

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A wide chainmail draping designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face, neck and shoulders.

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hardened steel chainmail aventail

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A wide chainmail draping designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face, neck and shoulders.

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hardened steel chainmail aventail

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A wide chainmail draping designed to attach to a cap helmet, hanging down to extend protection to the face, neck and shoulders.

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hardened steel chainmail chausses (pair)

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Customized chainmail chausses that cover the feet, like booties made of chainmail.

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