WeaponsSemi-automatic Rifles
VSS
The VSS is an integrally suppressed marksman rifle in DayZ that uses 9x39mm Rounds and 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds. It supports semi-auto and full-auto fire, accepts 10rd VSS magazines plus compatible SVAL and Vikhr magazines, and can use KA-style optics and a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
Quick item summary
CategoryWeapons
SubcategorySemi-automatic Rifles
Ammunition9x39mm Rounds, 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds
Magazines10rd VSS Mag, 20rd SVAL Mag, 30rd Vikhr Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit
Quick answer
The VSS is a select-fire integrally suppressed marksman rifle chambered in 9x39mm. Its built-in suppressor and subsonic ammunition make it one of the quietest firearms in DayZ. It has low recoil and strong stealth value, but its low-velocity cartridge limits its practical range compared with full-power sniper rifles. With armor-piercing rounds, it becomes more effective against geared targets by damaging armor much faster.
In-game description
“Selective-fire integrally suppressed marksman rifle, fed from a detachable magazine. Compatible with KA scopes. Uses 9x39mm rounds.”
Main Uses
- Use as a very quiet suppressed marksman rifle
- Fire in semi-auto for controlled medium-range shots
- Use full-auto for close-range fights
- Load 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds against armored targets
- Use KA-compatible optics for better sight options
- Use the PSO-1-1 Scope as a strong optic choice because it is calibrated for the rifle
- Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
- Use compatible SVAL or Vikhr magazines when VSS magazines are limited
How to get VSS
- Search high-tier military weapon loot locations.
- Check areas where suppressed rifles, 9x39mm ammunition, and compatible magazines can spawn.
- Loot players carrying VSS, SVAL, Vikhr, or other 9x39mm equipment.
Spawn info
MilitaryVery Rare
- • The VSS is an integrally suppressed marksman rifle chambered in 9x39mm.
- • It uses detachable 10rd VSS magazines.
- • It can also use 20rd SVAL Mag and 30rd Vikhr Mag magazines.
- • Its built-in suppressor and subsonic ammunition make it extremely quiet.
- • Its low bullet velocity limits its effective range compared with full-power sniper rifles.
Important notes
- The VSS uses 9x39mm Rounds and 9x39mm Armor Piercing Rounds.
- It feeds from 10rd VSS magazines, but can also use 20rd SVAL and 30rd Vikhr magazines.
- It is integrally suppressed and is one of the quietest rifles in DayZ.
- It has semi-auto and full-auto fire modes.
- Armor Piercing rounds do not increase health or shock damage, but they damage armor much faster.
- It can use KA-compatible optics.
- The PSO-1-1 Scope is recommended because it is ballistically calibrated for the VSS.
- The VSS can use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.
- Its 9x39mm cartridge is subsonic, which helps stealth but limits long-range performance.
- It shares a similar stealth role with the SVAL, while the Vikhr gives up integrated suppression for a more compact rifle setup.