BK-12
The BK-12 is a single-shot break-action shotgun in DayZ that uses 12ga 00 Buckshot, 12ga Rifled Slugs, and 12ga Rubber Slugs. It is an early-game shotgun with only one shot before reloading, but it can be cut down into a Sawed-Off BK-12 with a Hacksaw.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The BK-12 is an old break-action shotgun chambered for 12ga shells. It can hit hard at close range, but because it holds only one shell at a time, shot placement matters more than with almost any other shotgun. It is usually worth replacing with a BK-43, BK-133, R12, or Vaiga when possible, but its Sawed-Off BK-12 variant can still work as a compact surprise weapon.
In-game description
“An old break-action shotgun, also known as the "Spartan". Very effective deterrent against wildlife and other threats. Chambered in 12ga.”
Main Uses
- Use as an early-game single-shot shotgun
- Load 12ga 00 Buckshot for close-range spread damage
- Load 12ga Rifled Slugs for more focused shots
- Load 12ga Rubber Slugs for non-lethal shock damage
- Hunt animals or defend yourself at close range
- Cut down with a Hacksaw to create a Sawed-Off BK-12
- Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap to the full-length BK-12
How to get BK-12
- Search civilian, farm, rural, and hunting-style loot locations.
- Check houses, barns, sheds, cabins, and other early-game weapon spawns.
- Loot players carrying 12ga shells or basic shotguns.
Spawn info
- • The BK-12 is a break-action shotgun chambered for 12ga shells.
- • It holds only one shell at a time.
- • It can be converted into a Sawed-Off BK-12 with a Hacksaw.
- • The full-length BK-12 can attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
Crafting and item conversions
Used in recipes
Sawed-Off BK-12
Result: Sawed-Off BK-12
Use a Hacksaw on a BK-12 to create a Sawed-Off BK-12 with a smaller inventory profile.
View crafting guideImportant notes
- The BK-12 uses 12ga 00 Buckshot, 12ga Rifled Slugs, and 12ga Rubber Slugs.
- It holds only 1 shell internally and must be reloaded after every shot.
- It is one of the weakest shotgun options because of its single-shot nature.
- It can still deal strong close-range damage if the shot lands.
- Buckshot is best at very close range.
- Rifled Slugs give it better single-projectile reach, but accuracy and follow-up shots are still limited.
- The full-length BK-12 can attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
- The Sawed-Off BK-12 cannot equip attachments.
- A Sawed-Off BK-12 can be crafted by using a Hacksaw on a normal BK-12.
- The Sawed-Off BK-12 has a much smaller inventory profile, making it easier to hide.