Shovel
Shovel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Updated for |
1.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||
General | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Category | Weapons > Melee | |||||||||||||||||||||
Type | Blunt | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repairable With | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Characteristics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | 16 Slots (2x8) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 6 kg (12 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fragility | 0.008% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Absorbency | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Occurrence | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Locations | Farm, Industrial | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rarity | Common | |||||||||||||||||||||
Variants | None |
“Ordinary shovel. Strong, steel blade easily splits both soil and skull. — In-game description
The Shovel is a multi-purpose tool that can also be used as a blunt weapon in DayZ Standalone.
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 a higher damage melee weapon when entering combat against this weapon.
Uses[edit | edit source]
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 |