[Top 10] DayZ Best Weapons and How To Get Them (2020 Edition)

Weapons in DayZ are a hot commodity. Not only are they very hard to find, but finding the right ammo type can often be just as hard. If you're looking for the right weapon to pick up, this article is for you.

10. Mlock-91(Glock-9)

The Glock is a relatively easy to find pistol that holds a lot of ammo and packs a punch. Best when used in close-quarter situations.

• Takes 9x19mm bullets and can hold up to 15 rounds each magazine.
• Weighs 1 kg and takes up 6 inventory slots. (3x2)
• Found in police stations and military locations.
• Shines in close quarters situations like inside of buildings and urban towns.

9. Magnum

What the magnum lacks in magazine capacity it makes up for with raw stopping power and high damage.

• Takes .357 ammo and has a 6 round capacity.
• Weighs 1 kg and takes up 4 inventory slots. (2x2)
• Can be found in houses, garages, and farms.
• Best utilized in close to mid-range firefights.
• Louder than average and will draw attention to your location.

8. SGK-5(MP5)

Submachine gun with high fire rate and good magazine capacity. Great for PVP.

• Takes 9x19mm ammunition and has a 30 round magazine capacity.
• Weighs 2 kg and takes up 15 inventory slots. (5x3)
• Can be found in military locations and sometimes police stations.
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Best utilized in mid-range firefights.

7. BK-43(Double Barrel Shotgun)

Double Barrel Shotgun that fires both shells and slugs.

Takes 12ga 00 Buckshots, 12gs Rifled Slugs, and 12ga Rubber Slugs.

• Weighs 3 kg and takes up 27 inventory slots. (9x3)
• Can be found in small towns and villages.
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Exclusively close range even when loaded with slugs.
• Louder than average.

6. USG-45(UMP)

Highly customizable with a high fire rate. Relatively quiet for a machine gun.

Takes .45 ACP rounds and has a magazine capacity of 25.

• Weighs 2 kg and takes up 18 inventory slots. (6x3)
• Can be found in military locations.
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Works well in close to mid-range situations.

5. KAS-74U(AK-74u)

A mix between an assault rifle and submachine gun that  makes a deadly combination.

• Takes 5.45x39mm ammo and holds 30 rounds.
• Weighs 2 kg and takes up 18 inventory slots. (6x3)
• Can be found in military locations.
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Shines in close to mid-range firefights.

4. SK 59/66 SKS

Long-range semi-automatic rifle with an internally fed magazine.

• Takes 7.62x39mm ammunition and has a 10 round internal magazine.
• Weighs 4 kg and takes up 27 inventory slots. (9x3)
• Spawns in military locations.
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Best utilized in mid to long-range encounters.
• Pretty good iron sights.

3. M4-A1

Mid-range assault rifle that works well in almost any situation.

• Takes 5.56mm ammo and has multiple different magazine types.
• Weighs 2 kg and takes up 24 inventory slots. (8x3)
• Spawns in High tier Military Locations
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Mid-range but works well across the board.

2. Mosin 91/30

Long-range sniper rifle with internally fed magazine.

• Takes 7.62x54mmR ammo and holds 5 rounds.
• Weighs 4 kg and takes up 30 inventory slots. (10x3)
• Spawns in hunting locations, towns, and villages.
• Can be attached to shoulder
• Long-range sniper rifle with deadly accuracy.

1. KA-M(AKM)

Highly customizable mid to long-range AK variant.

• Takes 7.62x39mm ammunition and has a 30 round and 75 round magazine variant.
• Weighs 2 kg and takes up 24 inventory slots. (8x3)
• Spawns in military locations.
• Can be attached to the shoulder.
• Full-Auto and Semi-Auto both work well during encounters.

I hope this guide helped you out!

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