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CR-61 Skorpion

The CR-61 Skorpion is a compact selective-fire submachine gun in DayZ that uses .380 ACP Rounds and 20rd CR-61 magazines. It has a very high fire rate, supports pistol suppressors, and works best at close range.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategorySubmachine Guns
Ammunition.380 ACP Rounds
Magazine20rd CR-61 Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The CR-61 Skorpion is a very compact .380 ACP submachine gun with semi-auto and full-auto fire modes. It is often one of the first automatic firearms a survivor finds, especially around police loot. Its main strengths are its high fire rate, small size, and suppressor compatibility, while its biggest weakness is the small 20-round magazine.

In-game description

“Compact selective-fire submachine gun, fed from a detachable magazine. Often used as a sidearm. Uses .380 ACP rounds.”

Main Uses

  • Use as a close-range selective-fire submachine gun
  • Fire in semi-auto for controlled shots
  • Fire in full-auto for close-quarters pressure
  • Use against infected or unarmored players at short range
  • Attach a Pistol Suppressor or Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
  • Carry as a compact automatic backup weapon

How to get CR-61 Skorpion

  • Search police stations and police loot locations.
  • Check towns and urban loot spots where early automatic weapons can spawn.
  • Loot players carrying .380 ACP ammunition, CR-61 magazines, or SMGs.

Spawn info

PoliceTownCityUnknown
  • • The CR-61 Skorpion is commonly found in police stations around Chernarus.
  • • It is often one of the first automatic firearms a survivor finds.
  • • It uses .380 ACP Rounds and detachable 20rd CR-61 magazines.

Important notes

  • The CR-61 Skorpion uses .380 ACP Rounds.
  • It feeds from detachable 20rd CR-61 magazines.
  • It can fire in both semi-auto and full-auto.
  • Its biggest strength is its very high fire rate.
  • Its main weakness is the small 20-round magazine.
  • It is often used as a secondary weapon because of its compact size.
  • It can use both the Pistol Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
  • It performs best at close range.
  • It is often a survivor's first automatic firearm.