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Broom

The Broom is an uncommon blunt melee weapon and tool in DayZ. It can be ignited with Matches or another fire source to create a Torch, or split into a Short Stick and Long Wooden Stick.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryMelee Weapons
TypeBlunt
Repair withNone
Size2x8

Quick answer

The Broom is a civilian melee weapon and utility item in DayZ. It is not a strong combat weapon, but it can be useful for crafting because it can be turned into a Torch or broken down into sticks. Its damage values change depending on whether the broom has been lit.

In-game description

“A cleaning tool consisting of stiff fibers attached to, and roughly parallel to, a cylindrical handle, the broomstick. Mostly used to clean floors, also useful for getting rid of spider webs and scaring away animals.”

Main Uses

  • Ignite with Matches or another fire source to create a Torch
  • Split into a Short Stick and Long Wooden Stick
  • Use as a weak blunt melee weapon
  • Use as an emergency light source after igniting it

How to get Broom

  • Search civilian locations.
  • Check houses, sheds, garages, and other residential loot spots.
  • Loot players carrying utility items or improvised light sources.

Spawn info

CivilianUncommon
  • • The Broom is listed as an uncommon civilian item.
  • • It has a Birch Broom variant.
  • • It can be turned into a Torch or split into sticks.

Crafting and item conversions

Used in recipes

Torch

Result: Torch

1× Broom1× Matches or Fire Source

Ignite a Broom with Matches or another fire source to create a Torch.

View crafting guide

Short Stick

Result: Short Stick

1× Broom

Split a Broom to receive a Short Stick.

View crafting guide

Long Wooden Stick

Result: Long Wooden Stick

1× Broom

Split a Broom to receive a Long Wooden Stick.

View crafting guide

Important notes

  • The Broom is a blunt melee weapon and tool.
  • It can be ignited with Matches or another fire source to create a Torch.
  • It can be split into a Short Stick and Long Wooden Stick.
  • The Broom has different damage values depending on whether it has been lit.
  • It has 0% bleed chance.
  • It is not a strong melee weapon, but it has useful crafting value.
  • It cannot be repaired.