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Section incorrectly claimed that crampons do not spawn on Interloper or Misery.

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{{Infobox/Item
|name =
|image = crampons icon.png
|item type = clothing
|clothing slot = Accessory
|weight = 0.50
|warmth bonus =0
|waterproofness = 100%
|protection = 3%
|mobility = -5%
|heat =
|harvest =Cannot Harvest
|repair = 2 × [[Scrap Metal]]<br/>60 minutes<br/>20% condition
|windproof bonus=0}}

{{Quote2|Traction, for your feet. Rope climbing drains less Stamina, Sprains are less frequent, and you can travel with more confidence over Weak Ice.|In-game description}}

'''Crampons''' are a [[Clothing]] accessory in ''The Long Dark''.

==Overview ==
When worn in any accessory slot, Crampons grant the Benefit [[Sure Footing]], which has several effects:

* Decreases chance of [[Afflictions|sprains]] by 50% when on slopes.
*Decreases drain rate of [[Rope Climbing|climbing]] stamina by 40% (allowing you to climb further without stopping). (This is a bug, should be 60%)
*While climbing at <25% [[Fatigue]], gain significantly increased [[Rope Climbing|climbing]] speed compared to not wearing crampons at this fatigue level.
*Increases the (invisible) timer of [[Weak Ice]] by 1 second (aka 20% more time to move off Weak Ice, before falling in).
Note: Crampons '''do not''' decrease the amount of Fatigue lost during climbing, and '''do not''' make you climb faster (unless at <25% fatigue).

Crampons are particularly useful in [[Region|regions]] with multiple [[Mountaineering Rope]] climbs, such as [[Timberwolf Mountain]], [[Ash Canyon]], [[Mountain Town]], and [[Hushed River Valley]], or in areas with Weak Ice such as [[Forlorn Muskeg]] or when [[Beachcombing]]. Shoes/Boots must be worn in order to equip Crampons.

== Location ==
There are 2 pairs of Crampons that can appear in the game:

* [[Ash Canyon]] - A pair is always found next to the [[Technical Backpack]] in the [[Gold Mine]]. The trek there is long, cold (-25°C (-13°F)) and with [[Wildlife|predators]] in maze-like geography.
* [[Timberwolf Mountain]] - A pair <u>has a chance</u> to spawn in the [[Backpack]] at the middle of the [[Tail Section]], overlooking the cliffside to [[Crystal Lake]].

[[Improvised Crampons]] are a more easily acquired--though less effective--alternative that can be crafted at a [[Work Bench]].

==Repairing==
Crampons can be repaired with 2 [[Scrap Metal]] using [[Quality Tools]] or [[Simple Tools]]. Repairing Crampons counts towards the [[Mending]] skill, rather than the [[Repair]] skill.

== Tips==
*If the player's footwear (shoes and 2 socks slots) are removed (whether by the player or their footwear is ruined) then their Crampons will automatically be removed, removing the [[Sure Footing]] affliction.
**Despite being designed to attach to shoes, the player can wear Crampons on their socks, which should not be possible.
*Wearing Crampons in the outer Accessory slot (right) and another Accessory in the inner (left) will protect that Accessory from damage during wildlife attacks (until the Crampons are destroyed).
*Crampons are very useful for [[Beachcombing]], as they increase the fall time by 1 second.
*Like other clothing, Crampons [[Decay]] slowly over time, even slower indoors. Decay is persistent across all Regions and is based on in-game date.
==Trivia==

* In the [https://thelongdark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Long_Dark/Changelog/Archive_2#1.98_(Perilous_Constraint_Update) Perilous Constraint] update, when attempting to repair the Crampons without the Simple Tools or Quality Tools would give an error message stating a Sewing Kit is required.
* Crampons are the only clothing item with 100% waterproofness.
* Crampons are metal spikes attached to the underside of boots to increase traction on steep or rough terrain, particularly mountain climbing or traversing ice.
** ''The Long Dark'' crampons are a "strap-on" style, being an accessory to footwear. Other types include "stepped into" footwear, using vice-like designs to grasp the foot, or specialized boots with integrated crampons (aka "cleats").
* Originally after launch crampons could not be repaired, making their durability finite, until a repair function was later added. (between [[The Long Dark/Changelog|Errant Pilgrim (Dec 2019) and Perilous Constraint (Dec 2020)]]).
* Scrap Metal may be obtained by [[Beachcombing]], making the repair of crampons renewable (provided they are not at 0% condition).

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Crampons Model icon.png|Clothing model icon
</gallery>

==Update history==
{{Update history|
* {{Update list|type=update|update=The_Long_Dark/Changelog/Archive_2#1.89|date=9 December 2020}}
** Added to game.
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