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Melee Aiming Bug/Exploit

Issue Key

DZG-235

State

Open

Access

Public

Group

DayZ

Project

Stable Feedback

Creator

gavin_golden_gloves

Created

Aug 5, 2026

Views

9

Attachments

Screenshot_2026_04_12_114416.webp

Platform

PC Steam

What happened?

Hello DayZ Staff,


ISSUE:
In melee combat, it appears hit registration in lock-on range does not update to the last hitzone you aim at. This means that you can be aiming at one body part (I.E Torso) then aim in any direction and still hit the torso. This allows players to get hit without the person looking directly at them


EXAMPLE:
The video below shows it in action. You are able to aim at a body part, initiate the swing, then perform the following:

  1. Turn opposite to where you are facing and still hit them

  2. Look directly up and still hit them despite not aiming near at them

  3. Target another body part. The old body part will be hit, but the new one will not

Reproduction steps

  • Use a weapon with a long animation (such as a heavy attack with a spear) for easier results

  • Follow the video example and perform the steps listed above.

  • https://youtu.be/jtEUz2Ew7Ew

Exact build version (optional)

1.29 (stable)

Where did it happen?

Official

Is it modded?

No

Expected result

Player will get hit when the first swing is initiated at regardless if they are look at them or not.


POTENTIAL FIX

Edit the animation graph to only initiate the melee lock-on before the hit is sent out

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Issue Key

DZG-235

State

Open

Access

Public

Group

DayZ

Project

Stable Feedback

Creator

gavin_golden_gloves

Created

Aug 5, 2026

Views

9

Attachments

Screenshot_2026_04_12_114416.webp