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DayZ Base Building Guide

Learn the essentials of DayZ base building - resources, shelters, watchtowers, flag poles, fences, platforms, and protection upgrades.

Base Building Resources

Core material conversions you’ll use constantly while building.

Wooden LogWooden Log
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HacksawHacksaw
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4 Wooden Planks4 Wooden Planks
Lumber PileLumber Pile
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HacksawHacksaw
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Wooden PlanksWooden Planks
8 Wooden Planks8 Wooden Planks
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16 Nails16 Nails
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Wooden CrateWooden Crate

Shelters

Quick shelter kits and full shelter builds.

4 Short Sticks4 Short Sticks
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RopeRope
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Shelter KitShelter Kit
4 Long Sticks4 Long Sticks
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50 Short Sticks50 Short Sticks
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Improvised ShelterImprovised Shelter
4 Long Sticks4 Long Sticks
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8 Tanned Leather8 Tanned Leather
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Leather ShelterLeather Shelter
4 Long Sticks4 Long Sticks
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Tarp / FabricTarp / Fabric
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Fabric ShelterFabric Shelter

Watchtower

Build the kit first, then upgrade floors, stairs, walls, and roof.

4 Short Sticks4 Short Sticks
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RopeRope
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Watchtower KitWatchtower Kit
Watchtower KitWatchtower Kit
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4 Wooden Logs4 Wooden Logs
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Dig Tool (Pickaxe/Hoe/Shovel)Dig Tool (Pickaxe/Hoe/Shovel)
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F1: BaseF1: Base
PlanksPlanks
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NailsNails
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Metal SheetsMetal Sheets
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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3 Tower Walls3 Tower Walls
10 Wooden Planks10 Wooden Planks
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20 Nails20 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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F1: FloorF1: Floor
6 Wooden Planks6 Wooden Planks
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18 Nails18 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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F1: StairsF1: Stairs
4 Wooden Logs4 Wooden Logs
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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F2: BaseF2: Base
10 Wooden Planks10 Wooden Planks
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20 Nails20 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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F2: FloorF2: Floor
6 Wooden Planks6 Wooden Planks
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18 Nails18 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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F3: StairsF3: Stairs
4 Wooden Logs4 Wooden Logs
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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F3: BaseF3: Base
5 Wooden Planks5 Wooden Planks
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20 Nails20 Nails
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6 Metal Sheets6 Metal Sheets
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Watchtower RoofWatchtower Roof

Flag Pole

Build a base, support it, then finish the pole and raise a territorial flag.

4 Short Sticks4 Short Sticks
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RopeRope
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Flag Pole KitFlag Pole Kit
Flag Pole KitFlag Pole Kit
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Wooden LogWooden Log
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SledgehammerSledgehammer
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Flag Pole BaseFlag Pole Base
Flag Pole BaseFlag Pole Base
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32 Stones32 Stones
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Wooden LogsWooden Logs
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Dig Tool (Pickaxe/Hoe/Shovel)Dig Tool (Pickaxe/Hoe/Shovel)
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Stone SupportStone Support
Stone SupportStone Support
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RopeRope
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Metal WireMetal Wire
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16 Nails16 Nails
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3 Wooden Logs3 Wooden Logs
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Flag PoleFlag Pole
Flag PoleFlag Pole
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FlagFlag
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Territorial Flag ActiveTerritorial Flag Active

Fences & Protection

Fence base → frames → walls → protection upgrades.

2 Short Sticks2 Short Sticks
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RopeRope
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2 Wooden Logs2 Wooden Logs
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Dig Tool (Pickaxe/Hoe/Shovel)Dig Tool (Pickaxe/Hoe/Shovel)
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Fence BaseFence Base
4 Planks4 Planks
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8 Nails8 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Lower FrameLower Frame
5 Planks5 Planks
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10 Nails10 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Lower Wooden WallLower Wooden Wall
3 Metal Sheets3 Metal Sheets
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12 Nails12 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Lower Metal WallLower Metal Wall
4 Planks4 Planks
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8 Nails8 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Upper FrameUpper Frame
5 Planks5 Planks
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10 Nails10 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Upper Wooden WallUpper Wooden Wall
3 Metal Sheets3 Metal Sheets
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12 Nails12 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Upper Metal WallUpper Metal Wall

Fence Platform & Stairs

Adds height and movement options to your fence line.

Fence BaseFence Base
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5 Planks5 Planks
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15 Nails15 Nails
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Hatchet / HammerHatchet / Hammer
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Fence PlatformFence Platform
PlatformPlatform
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4 Planks4 Planks
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8 Nails8 Nails
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Platform StairsPlatform Stairs

Gate & Defense Upgrades

Add protection layers to slow raids and break-ins.

Framed FenceFramed Fence
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Metal WireMetal Wire
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PliersPliers
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Barbed Wire ProtectionBarbed Wire Protection
Fence BaseFence Base
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Camo NetCamo Net
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Camo WallCamo Wall

Base Building Video Guide

Watch a full beginner-friendly walkthrough showing how to build fences, gates, watchtowers, and secure bases in DayZ.