{"id":387,"date":"2023-03-03T14:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T14:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/?p=387"},"modified":"2024-11-15T07:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:52:47","slug":"10-beginner-tips-for-dayz-how-to-get-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/10-beginner-tips-for-dayz-how-to-get-better\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Beginner Tips for DayZ: How to Get Better"},"content":{"rendered":"

DayZ<\/em> is one of the best post-apocalyptic survival games around, but it\u2019s also an unforgiving game that can prove frustrating for newer players who are learning the ropes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is a multiplayer game, but can be enjoyed solo \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s perhaps a good idea to learn the ropes by yourself in the first instance, before branching out and finding a crew.<\/p>\n

That being said, we\u2019ve put together a short list of beginner tips for DayZ<\/em>, which will hopefully provide a good foundation for the evolution of your skill level.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Making friends in DayZ<\/p>\n

The first point may seem like an obvious one, but one of the most crucial survival tips for DayZ<\/em> is to keep as quiet as possible. You might have to rein in frustration and be disciplined, as moving slowly can feel painful at a time when you just want to crack on and get some new gear.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yet, the moment you run past a small herd of zombies with little to no equipment is the moment you can kiss your player goodnight. One zombie is manageable, two is a problem, any more is usually a death sentence.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another way to get better at DayZ<\/em> is to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. It\u2019s easy to get complacent and tunnel vision on your end destination, but the best approach is a methodical one.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pick a goal, plan your route, and move towards it in small increments, stopping to assess the situation at each point. It\u2019s a good DayZ<\/em> tip to play the game as if you\u2019re constantly being tracked by a sniper (and often you likely will be). This way, you\u2019ll move using the environment as a weapon, finding cover and staying hidden at all times.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Learning the DayZ map will help you navigate<\/p>\n

One of the beginner tips for DayZ<\/em> that I ignored for too long is to learn the map. New players can roam around the Chernarus aimlessly for far too long. Instead, study the DayZ<\/em> map, become familiar with the spawn locations, and you will slowly start to create a picture of how you fit into the larger area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This will hasten your play when you first spawn, as knowing your location will help you plan where to head first in order to get the best possible start.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following on from the previous point, it is equally useful to explore every nook and cranny in the map. It\u2019s not enough to just know where the main cities and outposts are, you\u2019ll also need to know what\u2019s in each location \u2013 where are the most likely places for food, weapons, tools, and other amenities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This will help you identify where the best loot is, where military camps are, and where most of the PvP action is likely to take place, among other things.<\/p>\n

DayZ water pumps will keep you hydrated<\/p>\n

One of the most useful beginner tips for DayZ<\/em> is to conserve your resources. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it\u2019s not as easy as it first appears. It can be tempting to eat\/drink resources as soon as you get them, but it\u2019s usually not the best tactic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If consumables are sparse, you\u2019ll want to let your hydration and hunger reach red before eating or drinking. This is because your parameters deplete faster when they are in the white zone, so it is not wise to waste them when resources are minimal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve figured out the basics by playing by yourself, you\u2019ll find better luck working in a team. Chernarus is an unforgiving place, so having friends and companions can be the difference between life and death.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where possible, play with a microphone. This means you can declare yourself as friendly to others, and figure out who might be hostile. Silence will most likely be deemed untrustworthy, and you will be gunned down for refusing to cooperate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

First person combat in DayZ<\/p>\n

This is a matter of personal preference. But, in my opinion, both camera perspectives have their use in DayZ<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For general gameplay and roaming, I play the game in third-person mode. This allows the player to have a wider field of vision, and enables players to look over and past walls that are not possible to look beyond in first person mode.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When looting buildings, though, you\u2019ll want to switch to the first-person camera, as you\u2019ll be able to see and grab items faster. This camera perspective is also better for combat, as soon as you enter a fight, switch camera to first-person as the crosshair is more accurate in this mode.<\/p>\n

The bread and butter of almost all survival games is to stay well fed and hydrated, and things are no different here. It\u2019s one of the best beginner tips for DayZ<\/em>. Expanding on that, though, there are certain things to be aware of that will make your life easier when starting out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All towns will have a water pump (typically located next to the police station, but not always), and it is always a good idea to take a good drink before traversing the map further. Additionally, most towns have orchards and fruit trees that can be great places to stock up on sustenance for your journey. Learning to identify apple, pear, and plum trees can significantly enhance your ability to survive.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DayZ Zombie Horde<\/p>\n

This is one of the DayZ<\/em> tips that often gets overlooked, but keeping well-managed inventory is essential. Have your most important items near the top of your inventory, so you can grab them quickly when in a pickle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This will most likely be fully loaded magazines, food and water, and medical supplies. It\u2019s always wise to keep a number of bandages available should you find them, as bleeding out following a scrap with a zombie can be one incredibly frustrating way of dying.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is more of an advanced beginner tip, but it\u2019s definitely something that you will want to learn once you get better at DayZ<\/em>. There are certain resources that are essential for base building, such as a shovel, wooden planks and logs, hammer and nails, and a hatchet, among other things.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Having a solid base is a great way to preserve all of your loot and can give you a welcome reprieve from the hostile post-apocalyptic environment of Chernarus. Check out this handy base building guide for a more detailed overview.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We hope you enjoyed these beginner tips for DayZ<\/em>, and please let us know if you can think of some other great tips that will help our readers become better survivalists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some realistic post-apocalyptic survival games like DayZ,<\/em> why not check out our article about the most realistic zombie survival games around today.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For any enquiries, contact richard@blogofgames.com\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a good DayZ<\/em> YouTuber, I\u2019d highly recommend Baby Nades. You can check out one of their videos below.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DayZ is one of the best post-apocalyptic survival games around, but it\u2019s also an unforgiving game that can prove frustrating for newer players who are learning the ropes.\u00a0 It is a multiplayer game, but can be enjoyed solo \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s perhaps a good idea to learn the ropes by yourself in the first […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,24,18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-387","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-horror-games","8":"category-survival-games","9":"category-video-game-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=387"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2585,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387\/revisions\/2585"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}