.22 LR Rounds
.22 LR Rounds are common low-damage ammunition in DayZ used by the MK II pistol and Sporter 22 rifle. They stack up to 50 rounds, weigh 2 g each, spawn in civilian and hunting loot, and are mainly useful for infected, small animals, and quiet early-game weapons.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
.22 LR Rounds are a type of ammunition in DayZ. They are the smallest firearm caliber available in-game and are used by the MK II pistol and Sporter 22 rifle. They can be found boxed, loose, or pre-loaded in magazines. A box of .22 LR contains 50 rounds, making it one of the easiest ammo types to carry in bulk. While .22 LR has very low damage compared to larger calibers, it is useful for dealing with infected, hunting small animals, and feeding quiet early-game weapons.
In-game description
“.22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge. Also known as .22 LR. Used in small pistols.”
Main Uses
- Load into the MK II pistol
- Load into the Sporter 22 rifle
- Use for quietly killing infected with the MK II
- Use for hunting small animals such as hens and hares
- Carry in bulk because .22 LR stacks up to 50 rounds
How to use this item
Use .22 LR Rounds
Use .22 LR Rounds with the MK II or Sporter 22 for low-damage early-game shooting, infected clearing, and small animal hunting.
- Find .22 LR Rounds in civilian or hunting loot areas.
- Find a compatible weapon such as the MK II or Sporter 22.
- Load the rounds into the weapon or compatible magazine.
- Use the ammo mainly for infected, small animals, or quiet early-game utility.
- Avoid relying on .22 LR for serious PvP unless you have no better option.
How to get .22 LR Rounds
- Search civilian loot locations.
- Search hunting loot locations.
- Check houses, cabins, hunting stands, camps, and other low-tier loot areas.
- Look for boxed ammo, loose rounds, or compatible weapons and magazines that may already contain .22 LR.
- Loot players carrying the MK II, Sporter 22, or spare .22 LR ammunition.
Spawn info
- • .22 LR Rounds are used by the MK II and Sporter 22.
- • They stack up to 50 rounds.
- • They weigh 2 g per round.
- • They can be found boxed, loose, or pre-loaded in magazines.
- • They spawn in civilian and hunting loot locations.
- • They are common.
Important notes
- .22 LR Rounds are the smallest firearm caliber in DayZ.
- They are used by the MK II pistol and Sporter 22 rifle.
- They deal very low damage compared to larger calibers.
- They deal 20 health damage, 100 blood damage, and 20 shock damage.
- They are better for infected and small animals than for PvP.
- A box of .22 LR contains 50 rounds.
- The MK II pistol has an integral suppressor, making .22 LR useful for quiet infected clearing.
- The Sporter 22 can still produce supersonic bullet crack with .22 LR.
- Hens and hares can be killed with a single .22 LR shot.
- Foxes may require repeated hits.