WeaponsAssault Rifles
M16-A2
The M16-A2 is a 5.56x45mm assault rifle in DayZ with semi-auto and 3-round burst fire modes. It uses Standardized and Mag-C magazines, supports suppressors, a Ghillie Rifle Wrap, and an M4-A1 Bayonet, but it cannot mount custom optics.
Quick item summary
CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryAssault Rifles
Ammunition5.56x45mm Rounds, 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds
Magazines30rd Standardized Mag, 60rd Standardized Mag, 10rd Mag-C Mag, 20rd Mag-C Mag, 30rd Mag-C Mag, 40rd Mag-C Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit
Quick answer
The M16-A2 is a 5.56x45mm assault rifle built around semi-auto and 3-round burst fire. It is strongest at short to medium range, where burst fire can deliver fast, accurate damage. Its biggest limitation is the lack of custom optics, forcing players to rely on iron sights for aiming, which makes long-range fighting less practical than with more modular rifles.
In-game description
“Selective-fire assault rifle, fed from a standardized detachable magazine. Although it lacks support for custom optics, the long barrel and high rate of fire offer remarkable firepower. Uses 5.56x45mm rounds.”
Main Uses
- Use as a 5.56x45mm short-to-medium range assault rifle
- Fire in semi-auto for controlled shots at longer distances
- Use 3-round burst for fast damage at close to medium range
- Attach a Standardized Suppressor or Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
- Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
- Attach an M4-A1 Bayonet for melee utility
- Use Standardized magazines or Mag-C magazines depending on what you find
How to get M16-A2
- Search military weapon loot locations.
- Check areas where assault rifles, 5.56x45mm ammunition, and Standardized magazines can spawn.
- Loot players carrying 5.56x45mm ammunition, Standardized magazines, Mag-C magazines, or assault rifles.
Spawn info
MilitaryUnknown
- • The M16-A2 is an assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm.
- • It uses Standardized magazines and Mag-C magazines.
- • It has semi-auto and 3-round burst fire modes.
- • It cannot mount custom optics and must rely on iron sights.
Important notes
- The M16-A2 uses 5.56x45mm Rounds and 5.56x45mm Tracer Rounds.
- It can use 30rd Standardized Mag, 60rd Standardized Mag, and Mag-C magazines.
- It has semi-auto and 3-round burst fire modes.
- It does not have full-auto fire.
- It cannot mount custom optics, so long-range fighting is limited by iron sights.
- Burst fire is useful at short to medium range, but can waste ammo if used carelessly.
- Semi-auto is better when you need more precision or are fighting past close range.
- It can use the Standardized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
- It can use the M4-A1 Bayonet.
- It can use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.