WeaponsAssault Rifles
KA-M
The KA-M is a late-game 7.62x39mm assault rifle in DayZ with high stopping power, heavy recoil, and strong attachment support. It uses 30rd KA-M magazines or 75rd KA-M drum magazines, supports semi-auto and full-auto fire, and can be repaired with a Gun Cleaning Kit.
Quick item summary
CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryAssault Rifles
Ammunition7.62x39mm Rounds, 7.62x39mm Tracer Rounds
Magazines30rd KA-M Mag, 75rd KA-M Drum Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit
Quick answer
The KA-M is a highly sought-after tier 4 assault rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It hits harder than the KA-74 and KA-101, but its heavy recoil makes full-auto difficult to control outside of close range. With the right attachments, optics, suppressor, and magazines, the KA-M becomes one of the most dangerous late-game rifles in DayZ.
In-game description
“Selective-fire assault rifle fed from a detachable magazine. Modernized version of classic KA-47 with lot of attachments available. Uses 7.62x39mm rounds.”
Main Uses
- Use as a high-damage late-game assault rifle
- Fire in semi-auto for accurate medium-range shots
- Use full-auto for close-range fights
- Attach KA buttstocks and handguards to improve handling
- Use the KA Rail Handguard to mount a Universal Flashlight
- Attach Eastern optics for longer-range aiming
- Attach a Normalized Suppressor or Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
- Use a 75rd KA-M Drum Mag for sustained fire
- Attach a KA Bayonet for melee utility
- Use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
How to get KA-M
- Search high-tier military loot locations.
- Check Tier 4 military zones where late-game assault rifles can spawn.
- Loot players carrying 7.62x39mm ammunition, KA-M magazines, drum magazines, or KA-platform rifles.
Spawn info
MilitaryRare
- • The KA-M is a late-game assault rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm.
- • It uses detachable 30rd KA-M magazines and 75rd KA-M drum magazines.
- • It is highly customizable with KA-platform attachments.
- • It has high recoil, so controlled fire is important.
Important notes
- The KA-M uses 7.62x39mm Rounds and 7.62x39mm Tracer Rounds.
- It feeds from 30rd KA-M Mag and 75rd KA-M Drum Mag magazines.
- It has semi-auto and full-auto fire modes.
- It has high stopping power, but also heavy recoil.
- Full-auto is strongest in close quarters, while semi-auto is better for aimed medium-range shots.
- The KA-M can use many KA-platform stocks, handguards, optics, suppressors, and bayonets.
- The KA Rail Handguard allows a Universal Flashlight to be mounted.
- The PSO-1 Scope is a strong optic choice for longer-range use.
- The 75rd KA-M Drum Mag gives the KA-M excellent sustained fire potential.
- The KA-M is generally a late-game rifle and is usually harder to find than the KA-74.