Cosmetics Overview
Cosmetics matter because they let you permanently personalize your survivor without changing combat stats. In Apocalypse Rising 2, most clothing comes from exploration and Infected drops, while rarer pieces can reward event participation or appear at specific locations.
Players use seven accessory slots to customize their character. Backpacks are separate from this system: they drop on death and are not saved to a player's inventory. Other worn cosmetic items are saved after being unlocked and have no direct stat adjustments.
The available source material does not provide a complete current item-by-item catalog. One referenced cosmetics page is explicitly marked heavily outdated, so this guide focuses on the documented cosmetics, unlock states, and acquisition methods rather than claiming an unverified complete list.
| Cosmetic detail | Documented information |
|---|---|
| Accessory slots | Players can use seven different accessory slots |
| Backpack behavior | Backpacks drop on death and are not saved |
| Cosmetic effect | Worn cosmetics have no stat adjustments |
| Starting state | Clothing is locked except for the default outfit |
| Permanent unlocks | Once unlocked, a cosmetic remains available to the player |
| Paid cosmetics | Some cosmetics must be purchased with Robux |
Although cosmetics do not objectively improve survival or combat, camouflage clothing may offer a slight practical benefit by making a player less noticeable. The documented examples are the Ghillie suit, Urban Camo, and other camouflaged outfits.
How Cosmetic Unlocks Work
A cosmetic becomes part of your collection when you pick it up or otherwise unlock it. The character interface uses tabs to show whether an item is new, already unlocked, worn by someone else, rare, or tied to an event.
This system helps players quickly identify whether a nearby clothing item is worth taking. A player who sees a yellow label has found something they have not yet unlocked, while a black unlocked label means it is already in their collection.
| Tab | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NEW | The cosmetic has not yet been unlocked |
| UNLOCKED | The player has permanently unlocked the cosmetic |
| WORN | Another player has picked up or unlocked the cosmetic first |
| RARE | The cosmetic is rare |
| EVENT | The cosmetic is associated with an event |
Nearly all accessories can drop from Infected or spawn on furniture, on top of furniture, or on building floors across the map. Some cosmetics instead come from paid access, limited events, quests, badges, or seasonal objectives.
The source material groups cosmetic acquisition into three broad pipelines:
- Static world loot in buildings, hidden rooms, and unmarked interiors.
- Infected drops from special variants and mini-bosses.
- Event rewards connected to limited-time quests, badges, or seasonal objectives.
Static loot resets on the same timers as weapons and medical supplies. That makes town routes, civilian buildings, coastal shacks, and memorable hidden rooms useful for steadily building a collection.
Cosmetic Sources and Rarity
Different sources are useful for different collection goals. Standard building routes can provide common or uncommon clothing, while rare and event-exclusive items are more closely associated with special Infected, crash sites, and seasonal content.
| Source | Typical rarity | Reset or availability | Collection approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian buildings | Common to uncommon | Standard loot timer | Sweep towns and coastal shacks |
| Hidden rooms | Uncommon to rare | Standard loot timer | Learn static room locations |
| Special Infected | Rare to event-exclusive | Respawn on death | Hunt known spawn zones |
| Helicopter crash sites | Rare to very rare | Random event timer | Patrol crash routes or cycle servers |
| Seasonal events | Limited exclusive | Event window only | Complete objectives quickly |
The documented guide describes the Ghillie suit and Blood Ghillie as highly sought-after rare clothing, primarily obtained from special Infected rather than ordinary static containers. Their reported low drop rates make repeated farming sessions more realistic than expecting them during casual looting.
For broader collection progress, rotate activities instead of relying on a single source. Building routes can produce normal clothing, hidden-room routes can add uncommon and rare finds, and special-Infected farming can target the harder-to-find pieces.
The source material also states that more than a thousand cosmetics are unlocked through exploring the archipelago rather than character leveling. Treat that claim as a community-guide estimate, not a verified current total. The practical takeaway is clear: exploration and loot routes are more relevant to wardrobe progress than leveling.
Documented Rare Cosmetics
The following rare cosmetics and locations are specifically named in the supplied source material. This is a documented subset, not a guarantee that it includes every current rare cosmetic.
| Rare cosmetic | Documented source or location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Soda Hat | Sky-blue bed on the second floor of University Dorms; Infected #1 Soda Fan in the University Library or Dorms; #1 Soda Fan Grave Event behind Ashland Church | A cap with two soda cans connected by a drinking straw |
| “Rogue” Helicopter Pilot Helmet | “Rogue” Helicopter Pilot Infected at Rogue helicopter crashes | A helicopter pilot helmet with visor and communication equipment |
| Admiral Hat | NAS ATC Tower fourth-floor desk; Admiral mini-boss in the house southwest of S-04; Admiral Infected during The Drying event at Military Encampment’s main control room | A white peaked U.S. Navy officer cap |
| Airline Captain’s Hat | Tables in the left-side second-floor office at Regional Airport; a desk at Regional Airport’s west end; Infected Airline Captain | A peaked commercial-airline pilot hat |
| Banded Straw Hat | Beach chair at Destroyer Shipwreck; Infected Hobo King | A woven straw hat with a red band |
| Bowler Hat | Infected Hearse Bodyguard at Funeral Convoy Events | A hard felt hat with a rounded crown |
| Brodie Helmet | Hay bales in the ladder barn by Destroyer Shipwreck | A steel anti-shrapnel helmet used by British troops in the world wars |
The #1 Soda Hat is an especially useful example of how one cosmetic can have several acquisition routes. A player can search a known university spawn, hunt the related Infected, or look for the related grave event.
The Admiral Hat likewise demonstrates how special enemies and seasonal content can overlap. It has a fixed NAS ATC Tower location, a mini-boss source, and an event-related Infected source during The Drying event.
Clothing Types and Collection Tips
The supplied category source identifies four clothing types:
| Clothing type |
|---|
| Military |
| Rambo |
| Padded |
| Civilian |
These labels describe clothing categories, but the supplied material does not list every item within each one. It also identifies related pages or categories for masks, Rambo Clothing, Luxury Loot, and a Camo Pack 1 Gamepass.
For efficient collection, use a route that matches the cosmetic type you want:
- Search buildings and furniture for standard collection progress.
- Revisit known static rare locations after normal loot resets.
- Watch for special Infected and mini-bosses when pursuing rare drops.
- Patrol helicopter crash routes for crash-related rare items.
- Prioritize event objectives while the event is active, since event cosmetics are limited to their event window.
- Pick up unfamiliar items when safe so they become permanent unlocks.
Do not assume every outfit has gameplay value. The source material is explicit that cosmetics do not provide stat adjustments. Camouflage may help visually in some situations, but it is not presented as a guaranteed mechanical advantage.
A Roblox 20th anniversary event is also documented as having quests that unlock cosmetics in the main game. Its second step required killing five zombies, while its third step required traveling 2,000 studs on foot and witnessing both a sunrise and sunset. Completing that third step awarded the Classic Black Vest and Survival Kit.
| Anniversary quest step | Documented requirement or reward |
|---|---|
| Step one | Find a primary weapon, equip a backpack, and obtain a melee weapon |
| Step two | Kill five zombies; awards cosmetics |
| Step three | Travel 2,000 studs on foot and witness a sunrise and sunset |
| Step three reward | Classic Black Vest and Survival Kit |
Because this content is described as an event, availability may be limited. The supplied material does not establish whether those quests remain active.
FAQ
What are all cosmetics in apocalypse rising 2?
The supplied sources do not contain a verified, current complete item list. They confirm that cosmetics include clothing and accessories across seven slots, with normal, rare, event, and paid items. Documented rare examples include the #1 Soda Hat, Admiral Hat, Airline Captain’s Hat, Banded Straw Hat, Bowler Hat, Brodie Helmet, and “Rogue” Helicopter Pilot Helmet.
Do cosmetics improve stats?
No. The supplied cosmetics source says worn cosmetics have no stat adjustments. Camouflaged outfits may provide a slight visual concealment advantage, but no objective combat or survival benefit is confirmed.
How do I unlock cosmetics?
Most accessories are found in buildings, on furniture, on floors, or from Infected. Rare cosmetics may come from special Infected, mini-bosses, helicopter crashes, hidden rooms, and events. Once unlocked, a cosmetic is permanently available.
What happens to backpacks?
Backpacks are different from saved cosmetics. They drop on death and are not retained in the player’s inventory.