Equipment and weapons in Deadside
Weapons and equipment play a central role in the survival game Deadside. They are not only used for defence and combat, but also for protection, mobility and the organization of resources. The focus is on realistic weapon systems and functional equipment without futuristic or supernatural elements.
Weapons
Weapon categories
Deadside offers a wide range of realistic firearms, which are divided into different categories:
Guns
- Light, handy and often quickly available - ideal for close combat or as a secondary weapon. Examples: Makarov, Colt 1911.
Shotguns
- Effective in close combat with high penetrating power. Examples: Double barrel, pump shotgun.
Assault rifles
- Versatile for medium to long range use. Examples: AKM, M4A1, VSD.
Sharpshooter rifles
- For targeted long-range shots with high precision. Examples: Mosin Nagant, VSS Vintorez.
Submachine guns
- Compact and with a high rate of fire - particularly effective in urban combat. Examples: MP5, UMP.
Heavy weapons
- Rarer, but particularly powerful. These include, for example, machine guns or explosive weapons (if available).
Weapon accessories
Weapons can be customized with various attachments:
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Scopes (optics) - for improved accuracy at range
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Silencers - to reduce the volume of shots and visibility
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Tactical grips & lasers - for better control and target tracking
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Magazine extensions - for more firing capacity
Accessories must be found, purchased or exchanged separately and are not always compatible with all weapon types.
Ammunition
Each weapon uses a specific type of ammunition. These differ in caliber, rarity and effectiveness. Ammunition must be collected, purchased or crafted. Players must ensure that they always have the right magazines and caliber with them.
Examples:
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9x19mm (for pistols & SMGs)
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5.56x45mm (for western assault rifles)
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7.62x39mm (for AK variants)
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.338 Lapua Magnum (for certain snipers)
Protective equipment
The choice of clothing and armor affects protection, inventory space and camouflage.
Clothing
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Civilian clothing: Common, offers little protection but good camouflage.
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Military clothing: Rare, often found in military bases, with higher inventory volume.
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Camouflage clothing: Offers advantages in concealment, especially in wooded areas.
Vests & Backpacks
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Protective vests: Reduce the damage taken from gunshots.
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Tactical vests: Provide additional slots for magazines and accessories.
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Backpacks:** Allow you to carry larger amounts of loot and equipment. They vary greatly in size and capacity.
Equipment & Tools
In addition to weapons and clothing, there are a variety of useful items:
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Knives & Axes: For melee combat, crafting and cutting up animals.
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Binoculars & compasses: For orientation.
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Locks & code locks: For base security.
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Medical items: Bandages, painkillers, antiseptics - essential for wound care.
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Crafting tools: For building bases, crafting items.
Loot and trading system
Equipment can be obtained in various ways:
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Loot: In buildings, crashed helicopters, military zones and mission areas.
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Missions: Rewards for completed PvE events or AI battles.
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Trade: In Safe Zones, merchants offer a limited selection of weapons and equipment in exchange for in-game currency (rubles).
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Looting: Defeated players and NPCs often leave valuable equipment behind.
Meaning in the course of the game
The right equipment is often the difference between life and death. While simple weapons and clothing are sufficient in the early stages, players need advanced equipment for more dangerous areas and missions. The balance of mobility, firepower and stealth is crucial for long-term survival.
