Since DayZ Update 1.13 there are different zombie types in the survival game. In this guide, we will show you all variants, where they spawn, how strong they are and what makes them special!
That was missing: Many fans have been waiting for a long time for there to be something like zombies types — sorry, infected. Even before DayZ, the mobile game Mini DayZ 2 carried out this idea. But unlike here, there are about 10 different zombie species in DayZ, which we are now introducing to you.
All Zombie Types in DayZ & What Makes Them Special
This is how they are divided: The 10 existing zombie variants are sometimes not entirely different. They can be divided into at least 4 different main groups, then we start as the list says:
- Civilians: 3 types
- Specialists: 1 type
- Enforcement: 3 types
- Military: 3 types
1. Grunt Zombie
| Health | 85 HP |
| Damage | 0,5 |
| Shock Damage | 10 |
| Area | Coast |
| Variants | Models, no other |
What makes them special: The Grunts are the weakest among the infected / zombies in DayZ. You can only find them in spawn cities, along the coast. They also have no special skills.
2. Regular Zombie
| Health | 100 HP |
| Damage | 0,75 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Inland, villages, towns and farms |
| Variants | Models, no other |
Special features & abilities: The “regular” zombies (OT: Regulars) are most similar to the infected from the previous DayZ versions. They are basically a stronger version of the Grunts, with more health and increased damage. You can only find them in cities further inland.
3. Specialist
| Health | 100 HP |
| Damage | 0,75 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Certain Buildings |
| Variants | Models, no other |
Special features: You can recognize the specialists by their working clothes. You can also find them all over the map in certain buildings like hospitals, factories or the prison. They are just as strong as the regulars but easier to spot. The variants include:
- Nurse
- construction worker
- doctor
- paramedic
- priest
- Prison inmate
- Bikers
- mechanic
4. Runner
| Health | 50 HP |
| Damage | 0,5 |
| Shock Damage | 110 |
| Area | urban regions |
| Variants | 2 Models |
Special features: The sprinter or runner is a zombie / infected person in DayZ who lives up to its name. No matter how far you run, the sprinter won’t stop chasing you.
In contrast to all other zombies, who can sprint a maximum of 250 meters before slowing down. You can recognize the Sprinter very easily, as there are only two models in the current DayZ version 1.13. In addition, this type of zombie is the least likely to hold or distribute.
All Enforcer Type Zombies in DayZ
5. Police and Firefighter
| Health | 100 HP |
| Damage | 1,0 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Police and Fire Stations |
| Variants | Models, no other |
Special features: The police officers and firefighters are among the stronger zombie species in DayZ. They can only be found in and around their stations. But there are even more variants.
6. Special Police and Firefighter
| Health | 100 HP |
| Damage | 1,0 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Police and Fire Stations |
| Variants | diverse |
Special feature: These zombie types are basically just as strong as their normal brothers and sisters. The difference with them comes from the protective clothing that these variants wear.
- Gorka Police: You can recognize this version of the police officer by the blue tabby jacket. They can take 25 more damage.
- Heavy policeman: This colleague is wearing an anti-stab vest (OT: Anti Stab Vest). This will protect him from hits in the torso, so aim for the head.
- Firefighter with helmet: This variant also wears protective clothing. A helmet that protects against head hits and weakens them.
All Military Type Zombies in DayZ
7. Normal Military Zombie
| Health | 115 HP |
| Damage | 1,0 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Military Area |
| Variants | Models, no other |
Special features: This type of zombie is the classic soldier. You can find such an infected person in any military facility imaginable. Regardless of whether it is a tent camp, airfield, road blockade or military base. They make up the bulk of military zombies, around 99%.
8. Heavy Soldier
| Health | 115 HP |
| Damage | 1,0 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Military Area |
| Variants | Models, no other |
Special features: Just like the heavy police officers, this type of zombie also wears a vest. Since this is a plate carrier, the zombie can take a lot. It’s best to kill him with a headshot so that you can wear the vest yourself. Rarely do you see heavy military zombies wearing a helmet. If someone shows up, but he never wears a vest, aim for the torso.
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9. Screamer / Alarmer
| Health | 115 HP |
| Damage | 1,0 |
| Shock Damage | 15 |
| Area | Military Area |
| Variants | Models, no other |
Special features: This is the last known type of zombie. The Alarmer or Screamer does exactly what its name suggests. He screams loudly and alerts all infected people within a radius of 100 meters. That makes him the most dangerous zombie of all.
You are asked: That was all zombie types that are currently in DayZ. Since the update is on test stage right now, some things can change. Besides that, have we overlooked something, forgotten something, or do you just want to give us your opinion? Then write us a comment or join our great community on Twitter!
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Zombies are strong and dangerous but not dangerous as a bandit.