DayZ Best Weapons Tier List, Stats, and Attachments

Picking a weapon in DayZ is rarely a clean spreadsheet decision. Damage matters, but so do ammo access, recoil, attachments, range, rarity, and whether the gun helps in the fight you are actually in. A great sniper rifle will not save much dignity if the problem is two meters away and swinging.

Best DayZ Weapons Ranked

This DayZ weapon tier list weighs overall combat value rather than raw damage alone. The ranking considers firepower, rate of fire, range, handling, attachment support, and general usefulness in real survival situations.

10. VS-89

Based on the real-world SV-98, the VS-89 in DayZ is a bolt-action sniper rifle known for high damage and range. It fires 762x54 rounds, features a 10-round magazine, and excels in medium to long-range combat despite a low rate of fire.

It sits at number 10 because the learning curve is steep. Players who are comfortable with sniper rifles can still make the VS-89 shine in precise long-distance fights.

Stats

• Ammunition: 7.62x54mmR Rounds or 7.62x54mmR Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 9x3 (27 slots)
• Weight: 6 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Single
• Rate of Fire: 27 rounds per minute
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 6 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: ATOG 4x32 Scope, ATOG 6x48 Scope, Baraka Sights, Combat Sights, NV-PVS4 Scope, and RVN Sights
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 10rd VS-89 Mag

9. CR-550 Savanna

Also known as CZ 550, the CR-550 Savanna bolt-action rifle merges features of the M70 Tundra and CR-527. Chambered for .308 rounds, it offers high damage and effective range, although its rate of fire is slower than most weapons in DayZ.

A Hunting Scope makes it much more dangerous at range, and the 10-round detachable magazine gives it a practical rhythm compared with slower long guns.

Stats

• Ammunition: .308 WIN Rounds or .308 WIN Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 10x3 (30 slots)
• Weight: 3 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Single
• Rate of Fire: 27 rounds per minute
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 5 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: Hunting Scope
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 10rd CR-550 Mag

8. M70 Tundra

The M70 Tundra, also known as the Winchester, is a renowned sniper rifle in DayZ. It is valued for reliability and strong long-range performance.

This five-shot bolt-action rifle uses .308 rounds, delivering serious damage at long ranges. Its effectiveness is amplified with a Hunting Scope, allowing for precise sniping. Additionally, the option for an improvised suppressor enhances stealth during engagements, making it a formidable choice for players once found.

Stats

• Ammunition: .308 WIN Rounds or .308 WIN Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 10x3 (30 slots)
• Weight: 3 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Single
• Rate of Fire: ~60 rounds per minute
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 5 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Very Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: Hunting Scope
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor

7. Mosin 91/30

The Mosin Nagant is a five-shot bolt-action rifle that uses 7.62x54mmR rounds, making it a popular choice among different players since DayZ's release. It excels at long distances due to its power and accuracy.

Its slow bolt-action cycle and limited capacity hold it back in close quarters, so carrying a secondary weapon is wise.

Additionally, the Mosin 91/30 can accommodate various attachments to enhance performance. Alternatively, players can modify it into an “Obrez” configuration for better maneuverability in tight situations.

Stats

• Ammunition: 7.62x54mmR Rounds or 7.62x54mmR Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 10x3 (30 slots)
• Weight: 4 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Single
• Rate of Fire: 27 rounds per minute
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 5 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Uncommon

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: PU Scope
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Compensator: Mosin M44 Compensator
• Bayonet: M91 Bayonet

6. AUR AX

Based on the AUG A3, the AUR AX is akin to the AUR A1 in DayZ, allowing NATO optics and sights. It’s a selective-fire bullpup assault rifle chambered for the 5.56x45mm round, introduced in patch 1.15.

The AX features updated magazine docking and accepts various Western accessories, including standardized suppressors and universal flashlights, perfect for nighttime combat. With a long barrel and Picatinny rails, it surpasses the A1's CQB barrel and fixed scope, making it one of the best assault rifles in the game.

Stats

• Ammunition: 5.56x45mm Rounds or 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 8x3 (24 slots)
• Weight: 4 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic, Fully-automatic, and Burst Fire
• Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
• Recoil: Medium
• Noise: 4 (Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Extremely Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: ATOG 4x32 Scope, ATOG 6x48 Scope, Baraka Sights, Combat Sights, NV-PVS4 Scope, and RVN Sights
• Flashlight: Universal Flashlight
• Suppressors: Standardized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 30rd AUR Mag, 10rd Mag-C Mag, 20rd Mag-C Mag, 30rd Mag-C Mag, 30rd Standardized Mag, 40rd Mag-C Mag, and 60rd Standardized Mag

5. M4-A1

The M4-A1 is an assault rifle that uses 5.56x45mm rounds and features extensive customization options through various attachments. It is harder to acquire than many guns, but its damage, range, and attachment options keep it among DayZ’s strongest firearms.

Although quite effective in dealing with different enemies, this weapon is primarily designed for short to medium-range combat. Lucky survivors may find this rifle with a polymer handguard and buttstock, though attachments vary. Note that only one M4-A1 can exist on the map at a time, excluding player-owned weapons.

Stats

• Ammunition: 5.56x45mm Rounds or 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 8x3 (24 slots)
• Weight: 2 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic or Fully-automatic
• Rate of Fire: 900 rounds per minute
• Recoil: Medium
• Noise: 4 (Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Extremely Rare

Attachments

• Buttstocks: M4-A1 CQB Buttstock, M4-A1 MP Buttstock, and M4-A1 Telescopic Buttstock
• Handguards: M4-A1 MP Handguard, M4-A1 Polymer Handguard, and M4-A1 Rail Handguard
• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: ATOG 4x32 Scope, ATOG 6x48 Scope, Baraka Sights, Combat Sights, NV-PVS4 Scope, RVN Sights, Backup Iron Sights, and M4-A1 Carry Handle Sights
• Flashlight: Universal Flashlight
• Suppressors: Standardized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Bayonet: M4-A1 Bayonet
• Magazines: 10rd Mag-C Mag, 20rd Mag-C Mag, 30rd Mag-C Mag, 30rd Standardized Mag, 40rd Mag-C Mag, and 60rd Standardized Mag

4. LE-MAS

The LE-MAS Bullpup Assault Rifle, also known as the FAMAS, excels in close quarters with its high rate of fire and serious damage. Its stats and handling make it one of the strongest assault rifles in DayZ.

Altering this weapon’s handle improves visibility at a slight durability cost but has no significant penalties. The compact design allows for semi-auto, burst, and full-auto modes, using 5.56x45mm rounds.

Stats

• Ammunition: 5.56x45mm Rounds or 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 6x3 (18 slots)
• Weight: 4 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic, Fully-automatic, or Burst Fire
• Rate of Fire: 480 rounds per minute at semi-automatic or 900 rounds per minute at fully-automatic or burst fire
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 4 (Loud)
• Rarity: Very Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 25rd LE-MAS Mag

3. LAR

The LAR, also known as the FN FAL, is a highly sought-after battle rifle in DayZ, firing .308 WIN rounds. It belongs to the Assault Rifle category and is revered for its power and effectiveness at all ranges. Although significantly difficult to find, players have a better chance of finding it in helicopter crash sites and military convoys.

The LAR excels when equipped with a gun optic, making it one of the game's best weapons, even to the untrained. Its high damage can kill players with a single shot to the chest beyond 50 meters and penetrate helmets at close ranges.

Stats

• Ammunition: .308 WIN Rounds or .308 WIN Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 8x3 (24 slots)
• Weight: 4 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic or Fully-automatic
• Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
• Recoil: Very High
• Noise: 5 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Extremely Rare

Attachments

• Buttstocks: LAR Lightweight Buttstock and LAR Polymer Buttstock
• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: ATOG 4x32 Scope, ATOG 6x48 Scope, Baraka Sights, Combat Sights, NV-PVS4 Scope, and RVN Sights
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 20rd LAR Mag

2. VSD

The VSD, also known as the SVD, lands just short of the top slot. It combines fast semi-automatic fire with high damage, even for players who are not perfectly accurate.

Chambered in 7.62x54mmR rounds, it serves as a late-game military marksman weapon, feared when combined with optics and an AK suppressor. Developed in the early sixties in the Soviet Union, it features a 10-round magazine and excels in squad-level shooting, with capabilities for night vision optics and suppressors.

Stats

• Ammunition: 7.62x54mmR Rounds or 7.62x54mmR Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 10x3 (30 slots)
• Weight: 4 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic
• Rate of Fire: ~480 rounds per minute
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 5 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Extremely Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: Kobra Sights, PSO-1 Scope, PSO-1-1 Scope, P1-87-L Scope, and 1PN51 Scope
• Suppressors: Normalized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 10rd VSD Mag

1. DMR

The top pick here is the DMR, also known as the M14. This Designated Marksman Rifle fires powerful .308 rounds and is dangerous at a wide range of distances. Classified as a sniper rifle, it offers high damage, exceptional accuracy, and rapid semi-automatic fire.

Despite its extreme rarity, players can one-shot enemies (human or otherwise) while wielding this beast of a firearm. The DMR inflicts significant health and shock damage, capable of knocking out armored players at distances of up to 810 meters, outperforming the LAR and SVD. Its superior stats make it a lethal weapon, even in the hands of moderately skilled players.

Stats

• Ammunition: .308 WIN Rounds or .308 WIN Tracer Rounds
• Repair With: Gun Cleaning Kit
• Size: 9x3 (27 slots)
• Weight: 3 kg
• Absorbency: 0% (waterproof)
• Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic
• Rate of Fire: 500 rounds per minute
• Recoil: High
• Noise: 5 (Very Loud) or 2 (Quiet if suppressed)
• Rarity: Extremely Rare

Attachments

• Ghillie Wrap: Ghillie Rifle Wrap
• Optics: ATOG 4x32 Scope, ATOG 6x48 Scope, Baraka Sights, Combat Sights, NV-PVS4 Scope, and RVN Sights
• Suppressors: Plastic Bottle Suppressor
• Magazines: 10rd DMR Mag or 20rd DMR Mag