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AmmoIntermediate Ammunition

9x39mm Rounds

9x39mm Rounds are very rare subsonic intermediate ammunition in DayZ used by the SVAL, VSS, and Vikhr. They stack up to 20 rounds, weigh 10 g each, spawn in Military North loot, and are designed for stealthy suppressed rifle use at shorter ranges.

Quick item summary

CategoryAmmunition
Ammo type9x39mm Rounds
Used inSVAL, VSS, Vikhr
Size1 slot
Weight10 g

Quick answer

9x39mm Rounds are a type of intermediate rifle ammunition in DayZ. They are used by the SVAL, VSS, and Vikhr. They can be found boxed, loose, or pre-loaded in compatible magazines. A box of 9x39mm ammunition contains 20 rounds. The round is subsonic by default, which means it does not create the same bullet crack as many other rifle calibers, making it especially useful for suppressed weapons and stealth-focused combat. The tradeoff is lower muzzle velocity and reduced performance at longer distances.

In-game description

“9x39mm intermediate cartridge. Used in select rifles.”

Main Uses

  • Load into magazines for the SVAL, VSS, or Vikhr
  • Use for stealth-focused rifle combat because the round is subsonic
  • Use with integrally suppressed weapons like the VSS and SVAL
  • Use at shorter to medium ranges where 9x39mm performs best
  • Carry as boxed or loose ammunition for compatible 9x39mm magazines

How to use this item

Use 9x39mm Rounds

Use 9x39mm Rounds with compatible suppressed rifles for stealthy short-to-medium range combat.

  1. Find 9x39mm Rounds in Military North loot areas.
  2. Find a compatible weapon such as the SVAL, VSS, or Vikhr.
  3. Find a compatible 9x39mm magazine.
  4. Combine the rounds with the magazine to load it.
  5. Use the ammo mainly inside shorter effective ranges where its low velocity is less punishing.

How to get 9x39mm Rounds

  • Search Military North loot locations.
  • Check high-tier military bases, barracks, tents, and weapon loot areas.
  • Look for boxed ammo, loose rounds, or compatible magazines that may already contain 9x39mm.
  • Loot players carrying the SVAL, VSS, Vikhr, or spare 9x39mm ammunition.

Spawn info

Military NorthVery Rare
  • • 9x39mm Rounds are used by the SVAL, VSS, and Vikhr.
  • • They stack up to 20 rounds.
  • • They weigh 10 g per round.
  • • They are subsonic by default.
  • • They can be found boxed, loose, or pre-loaded in compatible magazines.
  • • They spawn in Military North loot locations.
  • • They are very rare.

Important notes

  • 9x39mm Rounds are intermediate rifle ammunition.
  • They are used by the SVAL, VSS, and Vikhr.
  • They deal 95 health damage, 100 blood damage, and 66 shock damage.
  • They are subsonic by default and do not generate the same bullet crack as many other rifle calibers.
  • Because the VSS and SVAL are integrally suppressed, 9x39mm is one of the stealthiest rifle ammunition types in DayZ.
  • The ammo is best used below roughly 200 m because performance drops off at longer distances.
  • A box of 9x39mm contains 20 rounds.
  • There is also an armor-piercing variant of 9x39mm.
  • The armor-piercing version has similar ballistic qualities with higher penetration and improved armor damage.
  • The Cyrillic text on the box translates to Special Cartridge.