DayZ Ammunition Guide

Understanding ammo is key to weapon effectiveness. The right caliber can mean the difference between a kill… or getting killed.

Pistol Calibers

• .22 LR → Sporter 22, MK II (Low damage)
• 9x18mm → IJ-70, Skorpion (Low–Medium)
• 9x19mm → CR-75, Glock, MP5-K (Medium)
• .45 ACP → FX-45, UMP-45 (Medium–High)
• .357 Magnum → Deagle, Revolver (High)

💡 Good for early game and close-range fights.

Intermediate Rifle Calibers

• 5.56x45mm → M4-A1, M16-A2, FAMAS (Medium)
• 7.62x39mm → AKM, SKS, CR-527 (High)
• 5.45x39mm → AK-74 (Medium)

💡 Balanced power and control — great for most PvP situations.

Full-Power Rifle Calibers

• 7.62x54mmR → Mosin, VSD, SVD (Very High)
• .308 Winchester → Tundra, FAL (Very High)
• .338 Lapua → Rare high-power rifles (Extreme)

🔥 Designed for long-range and high damage output.

Shotgun Ammo

• 12ga Buckshot → Multiple pellets, best at close range
• 12ga Slug → Single projectile, longer range
• 12ga Rubber Slug → Non-lethal, causes shock

⚠️ Shotguns dominate up close but fall off fast at distance.

Ammo Spawn Locations

• Military Ammo → Bases, barracks, tents
• Hunting Ammo → Hunting stands, cabins, houses
• Police Ammo → Police stations, checkpoints

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💀 Pro Tip: Always match your weapon with the right ammo — carrying the wrong caliber makes your gun useless.