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The DayZ survival guide
Fresh on the coast or back after a wipe? Start with safe water, food, fire, fishing, disease, and the small crafting steps that keep a run going.
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DayZ tools for the next problem
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Crafting recipesFind recipes, ingredients, and tool requirements.01
Raid calculatorPlan charges, grenades, and ammunition for walls, gates, and doors.02
Medical guideDiagnose sickness, manage blood, and use the right treatment.03
Food and waterCompare calories, hydration, and food value before you eat.04
Ammo and ballisticsCheck damage, armor penetration, and compatible magazines.05
Towns and signsTranslate town names and read the map with confidence.06
Build your baseExact materials, tools, and build order for walls, gates, towers, and storage.07A maintained vanilla reference
Each tool names its DayZ version and covers official vanilla play. We use official material and check high-impact mechanics in controlled play. Server rules can change the result.
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