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SVAL

The SVAL is a late-game integrally suppressed assault rifle in DayZ that uses 9x39mm rounds. It fires in semi-auto and full-auto, accepts 20rd SVAL magazines plus VSS and Vikhr magazines, supports western optics, and is one of the quietest rifles in the game.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryAssault Rifles
Ammunition9x39mm Rounds, 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds
Magazines10rd VSS Mag, 20rd SVAL Mag, 30rd Vikhr Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The SVAL is a select-fire, integrally suppressed assault rifle chambered in 9x39mm. It shares the VSS ballistic profile, but adds broader attachment support through its Picatinny rail, letting players use western optics and a flashlight. Its subsonic ammunition and built-in suppression make it exceptionally quiet, while armor-piercing 9x39mm rounds improve performance against geared targets.

In-game description

“A derivative of the VSS, outfitted to support universal attachments. Uses 9x39mm rounds.”

Main Uses

  • Use as a very quiet late-game assault rifle for stealthy PvP and infected clearing.
  • Fire in semi-auto for controlled medium-range shots.
  • Use full-auto in close-range fights where suppression and fast follow-up shots matter.
  • Load 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds to damage enemy armor much faster.
  • Use western optics to extend the rifle's flexibility beyond the standard iron sights.
  • Attach a Universal Flashlight for low-light use.
  • Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage.

How to get SVAL

  • Search high-tier military loot areas for late-game rifles and 9x39mm ammunition.
  • Loot players carrying specialized suppressed rifles or top-tier assault gear.
  • Look for compatible VSS, SVAL, and Vikhr magazines in advanced military loot.

Spawn info

MilitaryVery Rare
  • • The SVAL is a late-game suppressed assault rifle.
  • • It uses subsonic 9x39mm ammunition, making it extremely quiet.
  • • Its ballistic performance is effectively identical to the VSS.
  • • Its practical effective range is limited by the low velocity of 9x39mm rounds.

Important notes

  • The SVAL is integrally suppressed and is one of the quietest rifles in DayZ.
  • It uses both standard 9x39mm Rounds and 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds.
  • Armor Piercing rounds do not increase health or shock damage, but they destroy armor much faster.
  • It supports 10rd VSS, 20rd SVAL, and 30rd Vikhr magazines.
  • Unlike the VSS, the SVAL supports a wide range of western optics through its upper Picatinny rail.
  • Its stock iron sight zeroing is set to 160 m, which is around the upper end of its practical effective range.
  • It can also equip a Ghillie Rifle Wrap and Universal Flashlight.