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Melee Aiming Bug/Exploit

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State

Awaiting internal testing
Issue key
DZG-235
Access
Public
Space
DayZ
Project
Stable Feedback
Creator
gavin_golden_gloves
Created
Aug 5, 2026
Views
158
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

Reactions

Activity

    about 2 months ago
  • gavin_golden_gloves
    created issueabout 2 months ago
  • 89
    about 2 months ago
    89
    about 2 months ago

    You should include the video in the report, not as a link to an external site.

  • l909
    changed state to
    AWAITING INTERNAL TESTING
    about 1 month ago

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State

Awaiting internal testing
Issue key
DZG-235
Access
Public
Space
DayZ
Project
Stable Feedback
Creator
gavin_golden_gloves
Created
Aug 5, 2026
Views
158