Note: this page covers the Standalone version of DayZ; for information on the Mod, see Mod:Field Shovel.
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This page contains information about a DayZ item that is currently not spawning/craftable, and/or is not functional - but is not a removed or replaced item, in Stable branch.
The information on this page does not apply to the current version of the game or the content is not available.
The information on this page does not apply to the current version of the game or the content is not available.
| Field Shovel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| General | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | Weapons > Melee | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Blunt | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Repairable With |
Sharpening Stone Duct Tape | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Characteristics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | 1x3 (3 Slots) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 3 kg (7 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fragility | 0.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Absorbency | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Occurrence | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Military East, Military West | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rarity | Uncommon | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Variants | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
An entrenching tool is a collapsible spade used by military forces for a variety of military purposes. Survivalists, freedivers, campers, hikers and other outdoors groups have found it to be indispensable in field use. — In-game description
The Field Shovel is a tool which can be used to dig up worms for fishing bait or be used as a weapon. It can also be used to make a farming plot.
Uses
| Action | Details |
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| 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 |