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AmmoIntermediate Ammunition

5.56x45mm Rounds

5.56x45mm Rounds are uncommon intermediate rifle ammunition in DayZ used by the AUR A1, AUR AX, LE-MAS, M16-A2, M4-A1, KA-101, and Pioneer. 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 type5.56x45mm Rounds
Used inAUR A1, AUR AX, LE-MAS, M16-A2, M4-A1, KA-101, Pioneer
Size1 slot
Weight4 g

Quick answer

5.56x45mm Rounds are a type of intermediate rifle ammunition in DayZ. They are used by several western and NATO-style rifles, including the AUR A1, AUR AX, LE-MAS, M16-A2, M4-A1, KA-101, and Pioneer. 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, high velocity, and effective for general rifle combat, though it is less heavy-hitting than some larger rifle calibers.

In-game description

“5.56x45mm intermediate cartridge. Used in select rifles.”

Main Uses

  • Load into the AUR A1 or AUR AX
  • Load into the LE-MAS
  • Load into the M16-A2 or M4-A1
  • Load into the KA-101
  • Load into the Pioneer
  • Use as a strong intermediate rifle cartridge for military rifles
  • Carry boxed or loose rounds for compatible 5.56x45mm magazines

How to use this item

Use 5.56x45mm Rounds

Use 5.56x45mm Rounds with compatible rifles and magazines when you want high-velocity intermediate rifle ammo.

  1. Find 5.56x45mm Rounds in military loot areas.
  2. Find a compatible weapon such as the M4-A1, M16-A2, AUR AX, KA-101, LE-MAS, or Pioneer.
  3. Load the rounds directly into compatible weapons 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 5.56x45mm 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 5.56x45mm.
  • Loot players carrying an AUR, LE-MAS, M16-A2, M4-A1, KA-101, Pioneer, or spare 5.56x45mm ammunition.

Spawn info

MilitaryUncommon
  • • 5.56x45mm Rounds are used by the AUR A1, AUR AX, LE-MAS, M16-A2, M4-A1, KA-101, and Pioneer.
  • • 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 magazines.
  • • They spawn in military loot locations.
  • • They are uncommon.

Important notes

  • 5.56x45mm Rounds are intermediate rifle ammunition.
  • They are used by the AUR A1, AUR AX, LE-MAS, M16-A2, M4-A1, KA-101, and Pioneer.
  • They deal 110 health damage, 100 blood damage, and 110 shock damage.
  • They are supersonic and high velocity.
  • A box of 5.56x45mm contains 20 rounds.
  • The tracer variant is listed separately as 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds.
  • The cartridge is based on the real-world 5.56x45mm NATO round.
  • It is lighter than 7.62x39mm and allows higher muzzle velocity.
  • It replaced 7.62x51mm NATO as the standard NATO service rifle cartridge in many real-world applications.