How to Craft a Ghillie Suit in DayZ

How to Craft a Ghillie Suit in DayZ

As a grizzled DayZ veteran with more hours logged than I care to admit, I can attest to the sheer joy of slipping into the shadows and striking fear into the hearts of unsuspecting players with nothing but my trusty Ghillie Suit. This camouflage marvel transforms me from a hapless wanderer into a stealthy predator, blending seamlessly into any natural environment.


It’s crucial to keep a low profile when traversing the expansive terrains of DayZ. Even though exploring inland and on town edges is typically suggested, skilled players can often locate you. That’s where the Ghillie Suit proves useful.

The Ghillie Suit camouflages players in nearly any natural environment, from vast forests to single bushes, rendering them nearly invisible when used correctly. This makes the Ghillie Suit one of the most sought-after items in DayZ. The guide below will show players exactly how to craft it.

How to Make a Ghillie Suit in DayZ

How to Craft a Ghillie Suit in DayZ

You can assemble a Ghillie Suit by merging ten Burlap Strips with four pieces of Netting in your inventory. To accomplish this, players need only put the Netting into their hands and then move the Burlap Strips onto the “Combine” area. For those who may not know, you can produce Burlap Strips by slicing open a Burlap Sack with a Knife, while Netting is commonly found close to abandoned boats on the beach.

Not only is the Ghillie Suit beneficial on its own, but there are also four additional Ghillie items you can make to finish the look, such as the Ghillie Hood or the Ghillie Gun Cover. Here’s a list of the recipes for crafting these items:

  • Ghillie Suit = 10x Burlap Strips + 4x Netting
  • Ghillie Hood = 2x Burlap Strips + 1x Netting
  • Ghillie Cloak = 6x Burlap Strips + 3x Netting
  • Ghillie Shrug = 4x Burlap Strips + 2x Netting
  • Ghillie Gun Wrap = 2x Burlap Strips + 1x Netting

After constructing the complete Ghillie Suit, gamers can camouflage themselves within bushes for extended periods, stealthily pursuing unaware targets. Nevertheless, players in DayZ need to be aware that donning a Ghillie Suit restricts the use of a backpack, thereby limiting their storage capacity. To make up for this, opt for clothing with maximum carrying capacity.

How to Find a Ghillie Suit in DayZ

As a seasoned gamer in the world of DayZ, I’ve learned that Ghillie Suits aren’t just craftable with Burlap Strips and Netting; they can also be discovered at the numerous helicopter wreckage scattered across every map. Interestingly, only the tan variant of the Ghillie Suit is craftable, while the Woodland (exclusive to Livonia) and Mossy (Chernarus exclusive) suits are hidden among these crash sites, waiting to be looted.

Crash locations of helicopters are frequently discovered on the western part of Chernarus, with Zelenogorsk as a common spot. It’s advisable for players to be alert for specific crash noises and navigate towards them. Following the trail of a smoke column will guide players to top-tier military equipment, providing an opportunity to discover a Ghillie Suit.

In other words, creating a Ghillie Suit is more straightforward within the game of DayZ compared to players putting their equipment at stake when they visit the crowded helicopter crash sites.

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2024-11-28 11:03