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R12

The R12 is a semi-automatic tactical shotgun in DayZ that uses all 12ga shotgun shell types. It has a 7-round internal magazine, strong close-range power, western optic support, and can be repaired with a Gun Cleaning Kit.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryShotguns
Ammunition12ga Rifled Slugs, 12ga 00 Buckshot, 12ga Rubber Slugs
Internal Magazine7
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The R12 is a mid-to-late game semi-automatic shotgun chambered for 12ga shells. Unlike the pump-action BK-133, the R12 can fire follow-up shots quickly while still using an internal tube magazine. It is especially strong in close-quarters fights, but its better accuracy and optic support also make it more flexible than most shotguns when loaded with slugs.

In-game description

“Seven-shot tactical semi-automatic shotgun fed from an internal magazine. Handy in intense close-quarters engagements. Uses all types of 12ga shotgun shells.”

Main Uses

  • Use as a powerful semi-automatic close-quarters shotgun
  • Load 12ga 00 Buckshot for heavy close-range spread damage
  • Load 12ga Rifled Slugs for more accurate single-projectile shots
  • Load 12ga Rubber Slugs for non-lethal shock damage
  • Fire quick follow-up shots without manually pumping between rounds
  • Attach western rail-compatible optics for better aiming
  • Attach a Universal Flashlight for low-light fights
  • Add a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage

How to get R12

  • Search police locations.
  • Check Police dynamic events.
  • Loot players carrying tactical shotguns, 12ga shells, or R12-compatible attachments.

Spawn info

PolicePolice Dynamic EventUnknown
  • • The R12 is a semi-automatic shotgun added in Update 1.28.
  • • It has a 7-round internal tube magazine.
  • • It uses all main 12ga shotgun shell types.
  • • It is found in Police locations and Police dynamic events.

Important notes

  • The R12 uses 12ga Rifled Slugs, 12ga 00 Buckshot, and 12ga Rubber Slugs.
  • It has a 7-round internal magazine and does not use detachable shotgun magazines.
  • It is semi-automatic, giving it much faster follow-up shots than pump-action shotguns.
  • Compared with the BK-133, the R12 has better fire rate, range, accuracy, and recoil control.
  • Compared with the Vaiga, the R12 has lower raw damage output up close, but better accuracy and longer effective range.
  • The R12 can be treated almost like a shotgun DMR when using slugs and optics.
  • It can use western rail-compatible optics.
  • It can use a Universal Flashlight.
  • It can use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
  • Like other shotguns, it is not compatible with suppressors.