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Wooden Log

The Wooden Log is a heavy construction resource in DayZ obtained by cutting down trees with an Axe. It takes 33 inventory slots, weighs 20 kg, and is used for Fences, Watchtowers, Flag Poles, Planks, and Firewood.

Quick item summary

CategoryResource
SubcategoryWood Resource
Size3x11
Weight20 kg
HeavyYes

Quick answer

The Wooden Log is a large wood resource used for serious construction and material processing in DayZ. Survivors obtain one by cutting down a suitable tree with an Axe. Logs can be attached directly to base structures or processed with a saw into Planks or Firewood.

In-game description

“Long and heavy wooden log that has been limbed. Good for any serious construction effort.”

Main Uses

  • Build Fence foundations
  • Build Watchtower foundations
  • Use during Flag Pole construction
  • Saw into 4 Planks
  • Saw into 3 Firewood
  • Transport as a heavy base-building resource
  • Store near a construction site for later building stages

How to use this item

Harvest a Wooden Log

Cut down a suitable tree with an Axe to produce a Wooden Log.

  1. Find a tree that can be chopped down.
  2. Equip an Axe or another supported tree-felling axe.
  3. Use the cut-tree action until the tree falls.
  4. Collect the Wooden Log.
  5. Carry it to your construction or processing location.
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Saw a Wooden Log into Planks

Use a Hacksaw or Hand Saw on a Wooden Log to create 4 Planks.

  1. Place the Wooden Log on the ground.
  2. Equip a Hacksaw or Hand Saw.
  3. Use the saw on the Wooden Log.
  4. Choose the Planks action.
  5. Collect the 4 Planks.
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Saw a Wooden Log into Firewood

Use a supported saw on a Wooden Log to create 3 pieces of Firewood.

  1. Place the Wooden Log on the ground.
  2. Equip a Hacksaw or Hand Saw.
  3. Use the saw on the Wooden Log.
  4. Choose the Firewood action.
  5. Collect the 3 pieces of Firewood.
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Use a Wooden Log for base building

Attach Wooden Logs to compatible Fence, Watchtower, or Flag Pole stages before using the required construction tool.

  1. Deploy the required base-building kit.
  2. Attach Wooden Logs to the structure.
  3. Add the remaining required materials.
  4. Use the correct construction tool to complete the stage.
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How to get Wooden Log

  • Cut down suitable trees with an Axe.
  • Collect logs from recently felled trees.
  • Take Wooden Logs from unfinished or dismantled player construction when safe.
  • Transport logs with a vehicle when moving several building materials.

Spawn info

Obtained from TreesUnknown
  • • Wooden Logs are harvested from trees rather than found as normal loot.
  • • An Axe is required to cut down a suitable tree.
  • • Each harvest produces 1 Wooden Log.
  • • A Wooden Log is heavy and weighs 20 kg.
  • • It takes 33 inventory slots and does not stack.
  • • It can be processed into 4 Planks or 3 Firewood.

Important notes

  • Wooden Logs are harvested by cutting down trees with Axes.
  • They are heavy items and weigh 20 kg.
  • Each log takes 33 inventory slots.
  • Wooden Logs do not stack.
  • They are used directly in Fence, Watchtower, and Flag Pole construction.
  • A Hacksaw or Hand Saw can process a Wooden Log into 4 Planks.
  • A supported saw can process a Wooden Log into 3 Firewood.
  • The Efficiency soft-skill specialty can improve harvesting speed, reduce tool damage, and provide an additional log.
  • Wooden Logs cannot be repaired.