BK-43
The BK-43 is an early-game double-barrel shotgun in DayZ that uses 12ga Buckshot, Rifled Slugs, and Rubber Slugs. It can fire one barrel at a time or both barrels at once, and it can be cut down into a Sawed-Off BK-43 with a Hacksaw.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The BK-43 is a rugged double-barreled break-action shotgun chambered for 12ga shells. It is simple, reliable, and dangerous at close range, especially with buckshot. Its main strengths are its early availability, two-shot burst potential, and Sawed-Off BK-43 conversion, which makes it easier to hide and use as a surprise weapon.
In-game description
“Double-barreled break-action shotgun. Old and reliable design, capable of firing both barrels simultaneously. Uses both 12ga bucks and slugs.”
Main Uses
- Use as an early-game close-range shotgun
- Fire one barrel at a time for controlled shots
- Fire both barrels at once for heavy close-range burst damage
- Load 12ga 00 Buckshot for close-range spread damage
- Load 12ga Rifled Slugs for more focused medium-range shots
- Load 12ga Rubber Slugs for non-lethal shock damage
- Cut down with a Hacksaw to create a Sawed-Off BK-43
- Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
How to get BK-43
- Search farm and rural weapon loot locations.
- Check houses, barns, sheds, hunting areas, and civilian weapon spawns.
- Loot players carrying 12ga shells or early-game shotguns.
Spawn info
- • The BK-43 is an early-game shotgun chambered for 12ga shells.
- • It has two barrels and can fire in single or double mode.
- • It can be converted into a Sawed-Off BK-43 with a Hacksaw.
Crafting and item conversions
Used in recipes
Sawed-Off BK-43
Result: Sawed-Off BK-43
Use a Hacksaw on a BK-43 to saw off the barrel and buttstock, creating a Sawed-Off BK-43 with a smaller inventory profile.
View crafting guideImportant notes
- The BK-43 uses 12ga 00 Buckshot, 12ga Rifled Slugs, and 12ga Rubber Slugs.
- It holds 2 shells internally and does not use magazines.
- It can fire one barrel at a time or both barrels simultaneously.
- Buckshot is strongest at close range and becomes unreliable at longer distances.
- Rifled Slugs are better for reaching out farther, but the BK-43 still has limited accuracy.
- The BK-43 can attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
- Like other shotguns, it cannot use suppressors.
- A Sawed-Off BK-43 can be crafted with a Hacksaw.
- The Sawed-Off BK-43 has a smaller inventory profile, making it easier to conceal.