WeaponsAssault Rifles

LE-MAS

The LE-MAS is a 5.56x45mm bullpup assault rifle in DayZ with semi-auto, burst, and full-auto fire modes. It uses 25rd LE-MAS magazines, can attach a Plastic Bottle Suppressor and Ghillie Rifle Wrap, and can be cut down into a Sawed-Off LE-MAS with a Hacksaw.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons

SubcategoryAssault Rifles

Ammunition5.56x45mm Rounds, 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds

Magazine25rd LE-MAS Mag

Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The LE-MAS is a compact bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm. It fills a similar role to rifles like the M16-A2 and KA-series weapons, giving survivors a mid-range platform that can still deal heavy damage up close. Its biggest limitation is attachment compatibility: it requires its own proprietary magazine, cannot mount optics, and only supports limited attachments like the Plastic Bottle Suppressor and Ghillie Rifle Wrap.

In-game description

“A bullpup assault rifle, designed to be compact and sustain a high rate of fire. The F1 variant supports semi-auto, burst and full auto mode. It's fed by a dedicated detachable magazine. Uses 5.56x45mm rounds.”

Main Uses

Use as a compact 5.56x45mm assault rifle
Fire in semi-auto for controlled shots
Use burst fire for strong close-to-mid range damage
Use full-auto for close-range fights
Attach a Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
Cut the carry handle off with a Hacksaw to create the Sawed-Off LE-MAS
Use as a versatile rifle when you have 25rd LE-MAS magazines available

How to get LE-MAS

Search military weapon loot locations.
Check areas where assault rifles, 5.56x45mm ammunition, and LE-MAS magazines can spawn.
Loot players carrying 5.56x45mm ammunition, LE-MAS magazines, or bullpup rifles.

Spawn info

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• The LE-MAS is a bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm.
• It uses a proprietary 25rd LE-MAS Mag.
• It has semi-auto, burst, and full-auto fire modes.
• It has limited attachment compatibility compared with more modular assault rifles.

Crafting and item conversions

Used in recipes

Sawed-Off LE-MAS

Result: Sawed-Off LE-MAS

1× LE-MAS1× Hacksaw

Use a Hacksaw on the LE-MAS to remove the carry handle and create the Sawed-Off LE-MAS. This modification opens up the sight picture and improves visibility when aiming down sights.

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Important notes

The LE-MAS uses 5.56x45mm Rounds and 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds.
It feeds from dedicated 25rd LE-MAS magazines.
It has semi-auto, burst fire, and full-auto fire modes.
It cannot mount normal optics because it does not have a picatinny rail.
It can use the Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
It can use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
Its proprietary magazine can make the weapon harder to keep running if you cannot find spares.
The LE-MAS can be modified with a Hacksaw to create the Sawed-Off LE-MAS.
The Sawed-Off LE-MAS improves visibility when aiming down sights.
Burst fire makes the LE-MAS very dangerous up close and useful into mid range.