DayZ field wiki · Gear
Item condition
Ruined is litter
Short answer
Pristine is a gift. Ruined is a tax. Repair exists. Souvenirs wait in a stash.
Also: ruined · worn · pristine
How it works
Items wear. Ruined stops being a tool. Wet, ruined, and bloody are different problems.
What to do
Look before you pack it. Repair when you can. Drop ruined.
Don't
Don't hoard ruined mags as a personality.