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ResourceConstruction Material

Plank

Planks are base-building and crafting resources in DayZ. They take 16 inventory slots, weigh 2 kg each, stack up to 10, and can be made by sawing Wooden Logs or Lumber Piles with a Hacksaw or Hand Saw. They are mainly used for base building and crafting items like Wooden Crates.

Quick item summary

CategoryResource
SubcategoryConstruction Material
Size2x8
Weight2 kg
HeavyNo

Quick answer

The Plank is a wooden construction resource in DayZ used primarily for base building. Planks can be obtained by sawing Wooden Logs or Lumber Piles with a Hacksaw or Hand Saw. They are also used in some crafting recipes, most notably Wooden Crates, and can help repair a damaged Sea Chest when you are holding enough planks.

In-game description

“Wooden plank, used for any serious construction. Some tools and nails would also help.”

Main Uses

  • Build base structures such as fences and watchtowers
  • Craft Wooden Crates with Nails
  • Repair a damaged Sea Chest when holding 2 or more Planks
  • Convert Wooden Logs into usable building materials
  • Gather large amounts of construction material from Lumber Piles
  • Store as a base-building supply for future construction

How to use this item

Make Planks from a Wooden Log

Saw a Wooden Log with a Hacksaw or Hand Saw to create Planks.

  1. Find or create a Wooden Log.
  2. Equip a Hacksaw or Hand Saw.
  3. Use the saw on the Wooden Log.
  4. Collect 4 Planks.
  5. Use the Planks for crafting or base building.

Make Planks from a Lumber Pile

Saw a Lumber Pile with a Hacksaw or Hand Saw to gather Planks.

  1. Find a Lumber Pile.
  2. Equip a Hacksaw or Hand Saw.
  3. Use the saw on the Lumber Pile.
  4. Collect the Planks produced.
  5. Move them to your base or stash for construction.

Craft a Wooden Crate

Combine Planks with Nails to craft a Wooden Crate for storage.

  1. Collect 8 Planks.
  2. Collect 16 Nails.
  3. Combine the Planks and Nails.
  4. Craft the Wooden Crate.
  5. Use the crate for base storage or stash organization.
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How to get Plank

  • Saw a Wooden Log with a Hacksaw or Hand Saw to get 4 Planks.
  • Saw a Lumber Pile with a Hacksaw or Hand Saw to get Planks.
  • Check construction and industrial areas for Lumber Piles.
  • Loot player bases, stash areas, or construction supplies.

Spawn info

Crafted from Wooden LogGathered from Lumber PileUnknown
  • • Planks are obtained by sawing Wooden Logs or Lumber Piles.
  • • A Wooden Log produces 4 Planks.
  • • A Lumber Pile produces Planks and can provide a larger supply.
  • • A Hacksaw or Hand Saw is required.
  • • Planks take 16 inventory slots each.
  • • Planks weigh 2 kg each.
  • • Planks stack up to 10.
  • • They are mainly used in base building and crafting.

Crafting and item conversions

Used in recipes

Craft Wooden Crate

Result: Wooden Crate

8× Plank16× Nails

Combine 8 Planks with 16 Nails to craft a Wooden Crate.

Important notes

  • Planks are one of the main base-building resources in DayZ.
  • Sawing a Wooden Log creates 4 Planks.
  • Sawing a Lumber Pile creates Planks and can provide a large amount depending on the pile.
  • A Hacksaw or Hand Saw is required to make Planks.
  • Planks take 16 inventory slots each.
  • Planks weigh 2 kg each.
  • Planks stack up to 10.
  • Planks are used for base building and crafting.
  • 8 Planks and 16 Nails can be used to craft a Wooden Crate.
  • Holding 2 or more Planks can let you repair a Sea Chest that is damaged beyond worn.