| “ | Ordinary shovel. Strong, steel blade easily splits both soil and skulls. | „ |
| ~ In-game description |
Ordinary shovel. Strong, steel blade easily splits both soil and skulls. In-game description
The Shovel is a multi-purpose tool that can also be used as a blunt weapon in DayZ.
The Shovel has high shock damage and can knock a player out in a few hits. It is advisable to use a gun or a higher damage melee weapon when entering combat against this weapon.
Uses[]
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Create Plot | Create a plot for planting fruits and vegetables |
| Build | Used in base building to construct a Fence or Watchtower |
| Dismantle | Used to dismantle certain player-built fortifications |
| Open Can | Open canned food. Spills 30% - 60% of the food |
| Dig Worms | Dig up worms to use as fishing bait |
| Bury/Dig Stash | Bury or dig up containers for hidden storage |
| Bury Ashes | Bury the ashes of a fireplace |
| Bury Body | Bury the dead body of another survivor |
| Fill Container | Used in base building to fill the Wire Mesh Barrier |
| Disarm Bear trap | Disable an activated Bear Trap |