This item does not appear in any loot tables, nor can it be stolen from any NPC in the game. It was never properly placed or left out of the game intentionally.
Toolset Workaround
Note: The toolset is 507MB in size. Slower internet connections may have trouble downloading it.
How to add Dead Metal Bucket to your game:
- This requires that you have downloaded the toolset.
- Open the toolset and then open the single player module (File > Manage Modules > Single Player). Click the creatures tab. Scroll down until you see, "A Paragon of Her Kind". Open the folder, find orz550ar_dead_trenches.
- Open this folder, and scroll down to orz550cr_gangue_shade (Gangue Shade). Right click this resource, and select "Open Local Copy". When the resource screen opens on the left, scroll down until you find inventory.
- Click to open. From the folders on the left select Global, Armor(Helmets), Medium, Unique and finally Dead Metal Bucket. Add it to his inventory, make sure it reads "Not Equipped" and put a checkmark in the "Droppable" box.
- Export without dependent resources.
- Close the toolset (saving when prompted) and start up the game, load a save before entering the dead trenches and then defeat the shade in combat to earn your prize.
Another Workaround
A simpler and quicker way to get this item, is to use an unofficial mod which allows you to add items with your desired material (tier) if you know their Developer Code. More about this can be found in this page.
Developer Item Code
The item code for Dead Metal Bucket is gen_im_arm_hel_men.uti
Gallery
Dead Metal Bucket equipped with Heavy Chainmail (Steel) on Sten.