VALHEIM 1.0

Deep North

Data as of 1.0.20 · 15.10.2026

Valheim tier list Marksman: Ashlands

Graded within the biome: S from 90 % of the best at the highest level, A from 75, B from 60, C from 45, D below. The next biome stands beside it, and levels 1 to 4 show what upgrading brings. The question mark explains the formula.

Level

Ashlands

Weapons

Damage per second at skill 50: (weapon damage + the best arrows or bolts of the biome and the biomes before it) × projectiles per round ÷ (animation + draw + reload). At skill 50 a bow draws in 60 % of its time and a crossbow reloads in 75 %.

Level 1

S
A
B
C
D

Level 2

S
A
B
C
D

Level 3

S
A
B
C
D

Level 4

S
A
B
C
D

Armour

What the set adds to the bow: (1 + pierce bonus) × the shorter draw from the raised bow skill, reckoned from skill 50, − 1. A set without a bonus does not stand here.

Level 1

S
A
B
C
D

Level 2

S
A
B
C
D

Level 3

S
A
B
C
D

Level 4

S
A
B
C
D

Deep North

Weapons

Damage per second at skill 50: (weapon damage + the best arrows or bolts of the biome and the biomes before it) × projectiles per round ÷ (animation + draw + reload). At skill 50 a bow draws in 60 % of its time and a crossbow reloads in 75 %.

Level 1

S
A
B
C
D

Level 2

S
A
B
C
D

Level 3

S
A
B
C
D

Level 4

S
A
B
C
D

Armour

What the set adds to the bow: (1 + pierce bonus) × the shorter draw from the raised bow skill, reckoned from skill 50, − 1. A set without a bonus does not stand here.

Level 1

S
A
B
C
D

Level 2

S
A
B
C
D

Level 3

S
A
B
C
D

Level 4

S
A
B
C
D
Breastplate of Ask

Armour

28303234 Armour

Tier listsDefender B B A A Warrior S Marksman S

Set effect: Ask's Endurance · 3 parts

−10 %Jump stamina usage−20 %Attack stamina usage−10 %Run stamina usage+10 %Pierce

Durability 1000120014001600, Weight 5

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 3, under a roof.

Requires Breastplate of Ask at level 1 and Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Breastplate of Ask at level 2 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Breastplate of Ask at level 3 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Total cost 15254585 Linen Thread 461018 Lox Pelt 10152545 Asksvin Hide

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Linen Thread 248 Lox Pelt 51020 Asksvin Hide

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Protection Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDArmorAshlandsMediumChest

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Trousers of Ask

Armour

28303234 Armour

Tier listsDefender B B A A Warrior S Marksman S

Set effect: Ask's Endurance · 3 parts

−10 %Jump stamina usage−20 %Attack stamina usage−10 %Run stamina usage+10 %Pierce

Durability 1000120014001600, Weight 5

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 3, under a roof.

Requires Trousers of Ask at level 1 and Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Trousers of Ask at level 2 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Trousers of Ask at level 3 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Total cost 15254585 Linen Thread 461018 Lox Pelt 10152545 Asksvin Hide

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Linen Thread 248 Lox Pelt 51020 Asksvin Hide

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Protection Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDArmorAshlandsMediumlegs

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Chestpiece of the Vanguard

Armour

34363840 Armour

Tier listsDefender B B A A Warrior S Marksman S

Damage modifier

ResistantFrost

Set effect: Vanguard · 3 parts

−20 %Dodge stamina usage−10 %Run stamina usage+10 %Health regen+10 %Stamina regen+10 %Pierce

Durability 1000120014001600, Weight 5

Source

Black Forge, Frost Foundry

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Cast: Chestpiece of the Vanguard and Frost Foundry.

Requires Chestpiece of the Vanguard at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Chestpiece of the Vanguard at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Chestpiece of the Vanguard at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 61842 Bloodgold 41228 Elaking Hair Bundle 2614 Leather Straps

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 61224 Bloodgold 4816 Elaking Hair Bundle 248 Leather Straps

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Protection Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDArmorDeepNorthMediumChest

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Trousers of the Vanguard

Armour

34363840 Armour

Tier listsDefender B B A A Warrior S Marksman S

Set effect: Vanguard · 3 parts

−20 %Dodge stamina usage−10 %Run stamina usage+10 %Health regen+10 %Stamina regen+10 %Pierce

Durability 1000120014001600, Weight 5

Source

Black Forge, Frost Foundry

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Cast: Trousers of the Vanguard and Frost Foundry.

Requires Trousers of the Vanguard at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Trousers of the Vanguard at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Trousers of the Vanguard at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 61842 Bloodgold 41228 Elaking Hair Bundle 2614 Seal Pelt

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 61224 Bloodgold 4816 Elaking Hair Bundle 248 Seal Pelt

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Protection Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDArmorDeepNorthMediumlegs

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Ash Fang

Bows

82869094 Pierce

Tier listsMarksman A

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
0.5Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 3, under a roof.

Requires Ash Fang at level 1 and Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Ash Fang at level 2 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Ash Fang at level 3 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Total cost 10152545 Ashwood 16264686 Charred Bone 5102040 Flametal 5102040 Bonemaw Tooth

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 51020 Ashwood 102040 Charred Bone 51020 Flametal 51020 Bonemaw Tooth

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowAshlands

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Blood Fang

Bows

82869094 Pierce

Tier listsMarksman A

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
0.5Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %, Damage increased per health missing 0.2 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Blood Fang at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Blood Fang at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Blood Fang at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Ash Fang 5102040 Flametal 1248 Bloodstone

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 51020 Flametal 124 Bloodstone

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowAshlandsBlood

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Root Fang

Bows

82869094 Pierce 10 Poison

Tier listsMarksman A

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
0.5Adrenaline
20 %Immobilized

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Root Fang at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Root Fang at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Root Fang at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Ash Fang 5102040 Flametal 1248 Jade

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 51020 Flametal 124 Jade

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowAshlandsRoot

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Storm Fang

Bows

82869094 Pierce 10 Lightning

Tier listsMarksman A

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
0.5Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Storm Fang at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Storm Fang at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Storm Fang at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Ash Fang 5102040 Flametal 1248 Iolite

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 51020 Flametal 124 Iolite

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowAshlandsStorm

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Nord Bow

Bows

100108116124 Pierce

Tier listsMarksman B

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 400450500550, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge, Frost Foundry

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Cast: Nord Bow and Frost Foundry.

Requires Nord Bow at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Nord Bow at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Nord Bow at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 103070 Bloodgold 51535 Timberwood

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Bloodgold 51020 Timberwood

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowGold

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Thunderblood Bow

Bows

110118126134 Pierce 45505560 Lightning

Tier listsMarksman A A A S

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 400450500550, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %, Damage increased per health missing 0.2 %

Source

Black Forge

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Thunderblood Bow at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Thunderblood Bow at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Thunderblood Bow at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Nord Bow 20305090 Bloodgold 1248 Thunderblood Essence

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Bloodgold 124 Thunderblood Essence

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowGold_BloodLightning

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Frostfire Bow

Bows

88919497 Frost 68768492 Pierce 12151821 Fire

Tier listsMarksman A A S S

Primary attack

14Draw stamina×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 400450500550, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Frostfire Bow at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Frostfire Bow at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Frostfire Bow at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Nord Bow 20305090 Bloodgold 1248 Frostfire Essence

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Bloodgold 124 Frostfire Essence

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDBowGold_FrostFire

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Nord Crossbow

Crossbows

264272280288 Pierce

Tier listsMarksman A

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge, Frost Foundry

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Cast: Nord Crossbow and Frost Foundry.

Requires Nord Crossbow at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Nord Crossbow at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Nord Crossbow at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 103070 Bloodgold 51535 Timberwood

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Bloodgold 51020 Timberwood

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowGold

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Thunderblood Crossbow

Crossbows

274282290298 Pierce 45505560 Lightning

Tier listsMarksman A S S S

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %, Damage increased per health missing 0.2 %

Source

Black Forge

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Thunderblood Crossbow at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Thunderblood Crossbow at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Thunderblood Crossbow at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Nord Crossbow 20305090 Bloodgold 1248 Thunderblood Essence

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Bloodgold 124 Thunderblood Essence

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowGold_BloodLightning

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Frostfire Crossbow

Crossbows

232240248256 Pierce 88919497 Frost 12151821 Fire

Tier listsMarksman S

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 300350400450, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Frostfire Crossbow at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Frostfire Crossbow at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Frostfire Crossbow at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Nord Crossbow 20305090 Bloodgold 1248 Frostfire Essence

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Bloodgold 124 Frostfire Essence

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowGold_FrostFire

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Ripper

Crossbows

220223226229 Pierce

Tier listsMarksman S

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 200250300350, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 3, under a roof.

Requires Ripper at level 1 and Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Ripper at level 2 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Ripper at level 3 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Total cost 10152545 Ashwood 8122036 Flametal 2359 Morgen Sinew 481632 Bonemaw Tooth

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 51020 Ashwood 4816 Flametal 124 Morgen Sinew 4816 Bonemaw Tooth

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowRipper

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Wound Ripper

Crossbows

220223226229 Pierce

Tier listsMarksman S

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 200250300350, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %, Damage increased per health missing 0.2 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Wound Ripper at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Wound Ripper at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Wound Ripper at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Ripper 8163264 Flametal 1248 Bloodstone

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 81632 Flametal 124 Bloodstone

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowRipperBlood

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Storm Ripper

Crossbows

220223226229 Pierce 10 Lightning

Tier listsMarksman S

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 200250300350, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Storm Ripper at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Storm Ripper at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Storm Ripper at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Ripper 8163264 Flametal 1248 Iolite

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 81632 Flametal 124 Iolite

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowRipperLightning

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Root Ripper

Crossbows

220223226229 Pierce 10 Poison

Tier listsMarksman S

Primary attack

×3Backstab
1Adrenaline
20 %Immobilized

Defence

3Block armour5Parry adrenaline
×1.5Parry bonus

Durability 200250300350, Weight 1.5, Movement speed −5 %

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Root Ripper at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Root Ripper at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Root Ripper at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 1111 Ripper 8163264 Flametal 1248 Jade

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 81632 Flametal 124 Jade

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Battle Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDCrossbowRipperNature

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Hood of Ask

Armour

28303234 Armour

Tier listsDefender B B A A Warrior S Marksman S

Set effect: Ask's Endurance · 3 parts

−10 %Jump stamina usage−20 %Attack stamina usage−10 %Run stamina usage+10 %Pierce

Durability 1000120014001600, Weight 1

Source

Black Forge

Ashlands
Crafting

Requires Black Forge at level 3, under a roof.

Requires Hood of Ask at level 1 and Black Forge at level 4, under a roof.

Requires Hood of Ask at level 2 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Hood of Ask at level 3 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Total cost 15254585 Linen Thread 461018 Lox Pelt 10152545 Asksvin Hide

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 102040 Linen Thread 248 Lox Pelt 51020 Asksvin Hide

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Flametal Protection Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDHelmetAshlandsMediumHood

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Hood of the Vanguard

Armour

34363840 Armour

Tier listsDefender B B A A Warrior S Marksman S

Set effect: Vanguard · 3 parts

−20 %Dodge stamina usage−10 %Run stamina usage+10 %Health regen+10 %Stamina regen+10 %Pierce

Durability 1000120014001600, Weight 1

Source

Black Forge, Frost Foundry

Deep North
Crafting

Requires Cast: Hood of the Vanguard and Frost Foundry.

Requires Hood of the Vanguard at level 1 and Black Forge at level 5, under a roof.

Requires Hood of the Vanguard at level 2 and Black Forge at level 6, under a roof.

Requires Hood of the Vanguard at level 3 and Black Forge at level 7, under a roof.

Total cost 3921 Seal Pelt 3921 Moose Hide 137 Moose Sinew

Upgrade to level 2Upgrade to level 3Upgrade to level 4 3612 Seal Pelt 3612 Moose Hide 124 Moose Sinew

Beyond level 4: at the Forge of Potential, 1 Bloodgold Protection Idol per attempt - 65 % succeed, 35 % destroy the piece and return 35 % of its materials

IDHelmetDNMediumHood

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