WeaponsSemi-automatic Rifles
VSD
The VSD is a late-game semi-automatic marksman rifle in DayZ that uses 7.62x54mmR Rounds and 10rd VSD magazines. It supports KA-style optics, the Normalized Suppressor, Plastic Bottle Suppressor, and Ghillie Rifle Wrap, making it one of the strongest endgame long-range rifles.
Quick item summary
CategoryWeapons
SubcategorySemi-automatic Rifles
Ammunition7.62x54mmR Rounds, 7.62x54mmR Tracer Rounds
Magazine10rd VSD Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit
Quick answer
The VSD is a late-game military marksman rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR. It combines powerful full-size rifle ammunition with semi-automatic fire, giving it excellent long-range pressure and fast follow-up shots compared with bolt-action rifles. It is one of the few rifles that can use both a night vision optic and a Normalized Suppressor, making it a highly valuable endgame weapon.
In-game description
“Semi-automatic marksmen rifle fed from a detachable magazine. Compatible with KA scopes. Uses 7.62x54mmR rounds.”
Main Uses
- Use as a late-game semi-automatic marksman rifle
- Engage players at medium to long range with 7.62x54mmR ammunition
- Use semi-auto fire for fast follow-up shots compared with bolt-action rifles
- Attach KA-compatible optics such as PSO scopes or Kobra Sights
- Use the 1PN51 Scope for night vision capability
- Attach a Normalized Suppressor for a proper suppressed rifle setup
- Attach a Plastic Bottle Suppressor as an improvised suppressor option
- Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
How to get VSD
- Search high-tier military weapon loot locations.
- Check rare late-game loot areas where military sniper rifles and marksman rifles can spawn.
- Look for the wooden variant inside the Burukan Bunker.
- Loot geared players carrying 7.62x54mmR ammunition, VSD magazines, or endgame rifles.
Spawn info
MilitaryBurukan BunkerVery Rare
- • The VSD is a late-game marksman rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR.
- • It uses detachable 10rd VSD magazines.
- • A wooden variant can be found inside the Burukan Bunker.
- • It is one of the few rifles that can use both a night vision optic and a Normalized Suppressor.
Important notes
- The VSD uses 7.62x54mmR Rounds and 7.62x54mmR Tracer Rounds.
- It feeds from detachable 10rd VSD magazines.
- It is semi-automatic, giving it faster follow-up shots than bolt-action sniper rifles.
- It has high recoil, so rapid follow-up shots require control.
- It supports KA-compatible scopes.
- The VSD can use the 1PN51 Scope for night vision.
- It can use both the Normalized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
- It can use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
- A wooden VSD variant was added and can be found inside the Burukan Bunker.
- The VSD is based on the Dragunov sniper rifle system.