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AmmoIntermediate Ammunition

5.45x39mm Rounds

5.45x39mm Rounds are uncommon intermediate rifle ammunition in DayZ used by the KA-74, KAS-74U, and SSG 82. They stack up to 20 rounds, weigh 4 g each, spawn in military loot, and deal strong rifle damage with high velocity.

Quick item summary

CategoryAmmunition
Ammo type5.45x39mm Rounds
Used inKA-74, KAS-74U, SSG 82
Size1 slot
Weight4 g

Quick answer

5.45x39mm Rounds are a type of intermediate rifle ammunition in DayZ. They are used by the KA-74, KAS-74U, and SSG 82. They can be found individually, packed in boxes, or pre-loaded in compatible magazines. Emptying a box gives 20 usable rounds. The cartridge is supersonic, lightweight, and high velocity, making it useful for compatible military rifles and marksman weapons.

In-game description

“5.45x39mm intermediate cartridge. Used in select rifles.”

Main Uses

  • Load into the KA-74
  • Load into the KAS-74U
  • Load into the SSG 82
  • Use as a high-velocity intermediate rifle cartridge
  • Carry boxed or loose rounds for compatible 5.45x39mm magazines

How to use this item

Use 5.45x39mm Rounds

Use 5.45x39mm Rounds with compatible rifles and magazines when you want high-velocity intermediate rifle ammo.

  1. Find 5.45x39mm Rounds in military loot areas.
  2. Find a compatible weapon such as the KA-74, KAS-74U, or SSG 82.
  3. Load the rounds directly into a compatible weapon or into a matching magazine.
  4. Use the ammo for mid-range rifle combat, infected clearing, hunting, or player defense.
  5. Carry extra stacks because each stack holds up to 20 rounds.

How to get 5.45x39mm Rounds

  • Search military loot locations.
  • Check military bases, tents, barracks, checkpoints, guard buildings, and weapon loot areas.
  • Look for boxed ammo, loose rounds, or compatible weapons and magazines that may already contain 5.45x39mm.
  • Loot players carrying a KA-74, KAS-74U, SSG 82, or spare 5.45x39mm ammunition.

Spawn info

MilitaryUncommon
  • • 5.45x39mm Rounds are used by the KA-74, KAS-74U, and SSG 82.
  • • They stack up to 20 rounds.
  • • They weigh 4 g per round.
  • • They are supersonic.
  • • They can be found individually, packed in boxes, or pre-loaded in compatible magazines.
  • • They spawn in military loot locations.
  • • They are uncommon.

Important notes

  • 5.45x39mm Rounds are intermediate rifle ammunition.
  • They are used by the KA-74, KAS-74U, and SSG 82.
  • They deal 115 health damage, 100 blood damage, and 115 shock damage.
  • They are supersonic and high velocity.
  • A box of 5.45x39mm contains 20 rounds.
  • The tracer variant is listed separately as 5.45x39mm Tracer Rounds.
  • The cartridge is based on the real-world 5.45x39mm round.
  • The real-world cartridge was developed by the Soviet Union for AK-74-style rifles.
  • The in-game ammo box appears to parody the Russian ammunition brand Wolf.