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WeaponsMelee Weapons

Sword

The Sword is a rare bladed melee weapon in DayZ. It can open canned food with 40% to 60% food loss, remove restraints, skin animals or players, shave, and be repaired with a Sharpening Stone.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryMelee Weapons
TypeBlade
Repair withSharpening Stone
Size2x8

Quick answer

The Sword is a rare bladed melee weapon in DayZ. It can be found in historical locations on Chernarus and hunting locations on Livonia. It is strong and rare, with good damage and an 80% bleed chance.

In-game description

Faithful replica of a medieval sword. Still sharp and deadly.

Main Uses

  • Open canned food with 40% to 60% food loss
  • Remove certain restraints from players
  • Skin and quarter dead animals or players
  • Shave facial hair
  • Use as a strong bladed melee weapon
  • Repair with a Sharpening Stone

How to get Sword

  • Search historical locations on Chernarus.
  • Search hunting locations on Livonia.
  • Loot players carrying rare melee weapons.

Spawn info

HistoricalHuntingRare
  • The Sword can be found in historical locations on Chernarus.
  • It can also be found in hunting locations on Livonia.

Important notes

  • The Sword is a rare bladed melee weapon.
  • It can open canned food, but spills 40% to 60% of the food.
  • It can remove certain restraints from players.
  • It can skin and quarter dead animals or players.
  • It can shave facial hair.
  • It has an 80% bleed chance.
  • It can be repaired with a Sharpening Stone.