WeaponsHandguns
Derringer
The Derringer is a tiny two-shot handgun in DayZ that uses .357 Rounds. It is compact, powerful at close range, and easy to carry, but it has very high recoil, poor long-range usability, no attachment support, and only two shots before reloading.
Quick item summary
CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryHandguns
Ammunition.357 Rounds
Internal Magazine2
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit
Quick answer
The Derringer is a compact double-barreled break-action handgun chambered in .357 Rounds. It is best treated as a backup or surprise weapon because it takes only 2 inventory slots and can deal strong close-range damage. Its drawbacks are serious: it only holds 2 rounds, has very high recoil, lacks proper sights, has no attachment compatibility, and loses effectiveness quickly at longer distances.
In-game description
“Double-barreled break-action pistol. Combines compact dimensions and powerful ammunition. Uses .357 rounds.”
Main Uses
- Use as a compact backup handgun
- Carry as a surprise close-range weapon
- Fire two .357 rounds before needing to reload
- Use against unarmored targets at very close range
- Keep as an emergency weapon when inventory space is limited
How to get Derringer
- Search handgun and civilian weapon loot spots.
- Check towns, houses, police-style loot areas, and survivor loot depending on the server setup.
- Loot players carrying compact sidearms or .357 ammunition.
Spawn info
CivilianTownUnknown
- • The Derringer is a compact handgun chambered in .357 Rounds.
- • It has three variants: Black, Grey, and Pink.
- • It has an internal two-round capacity and does not use detachable magazines.
Important notes
- The Derringer uses .357 Rounds.
- It holds 2 rounds internally and does not use magazines.
- It takes only 2 inventory slots, making it one of the most compact firearms in DayZ.
- It has very high recoil.
- It lacks a proper set of iron sights, making longer-range shots more difficult.
- Its damage potential drops significantly with distance.
- It has no attachment compatibility.
- It is best used as a backup or emergency close-range weapon.
- The Derringer has Black, Grey, and Pink variants.