Wooden Planks are a vital resource for base building in DayZ. Luckily, they’re easy to make when you know how. We’ll cover exactly how to create planks down below, as well as how to find the tools and resources you’ll need to get started.
Creating wooden planks is a simple process – you’ll first have to find a source of wood, then cut it into planks using a tool.
Finding Sources of Wood
There are two sources of wood that you can turn into planks. The most easily accessible is wooden logs, a type of wood that is created by cutting down large trees with an axe or hatchet. Hatchets are found as a common item in farms and villages across the game.
If you want a more efficient way of turning wood into planks, you can instead look for a lumber pile, large groups of wood that are ready to be processed into planks. These are harder to find but will grant you much more planks in return. You will typically find lumber piles in industrial areas such as sawmills.
Finding the Right Tools
Once you’ve found a source of wood, you’ll need to use some tools to saw the wood into planks. There are two tools that do this, so pick whichever you prefer.
The first tool that can saw wood is the hand saw. You can find this tool in industrial areas, farms, and forester areas.
The second tool is the hacksaw. You can find this tool in farms and industrial areas.
Since both tools are essentially the same, it’s best to search areas where both spawn to increase your chances of finding one. Search through some farms and industrial areas to find a tool in no time.
Creating Planks in DayZ
Once you’ve got the right tools and right resources, you can simply equip the hand saw or hacksaw, then interact with a wooden log or lumber pile to start making planks.
Each wooden log will produce four planks, while a lumber pile will produce up to 252.
Planks are only a small part of the starter items you will need to survive in the world of DayZ:
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