A practical guide to what matters across CDDA’s scavenging, crafting, equipment, and specialist systems.
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An ancient Chinese doubled-edged straight sword, with an ornate guard and a tassel attached to the pommel. One of the four major weapons in folklore, alongside the dao saber, qiang spear, and gun staff.
A dull, cheaply-made replica of an ancient Chinese doubled-edged straight sword, with an ornate guard.
An ancient Chinese doubled-edged straight sword. The sword is quite worn, and bent at an odd angle.
The KA-BAR was developed by the United States Marine Corps in 1942 by modifying hunting knife designs to be more soldier-proof. The handle is made of stacked leather washers, and the blade is made of easy to sharpen high steel, making for a popular fighting, hunting and utility knife. The blade is marked 'USMC'.
A rare sword from Japan. Deadly against unarmored targets, and still very effective against armor.
A dull, cheaply-made replica of a rare sword from Japan.
A rare sword from Japan. While it's got the right edge and weight, the pommel feels like it'll just snap off, and the blade seems pretty worn.
One of Kel-Tec's oldest designs, the P-32 is a popular option for deep concealment and backup usage. Despite its extreme light weight and small size, its .32 ACP chambering makes for good handling and recoil control.
A ceremonial dagger carried by Sikh men. This one is not particularly well-made.
A special forces Russian rifle chambered in 5.45. This version uses standard Picatinny rails, has modern lightweight furniture and a unique complex recoil balance system for high fire rate with minimal recoil. It combines the reliability of the AK series with the high-velocity, lightweight 5.45x39mm cartridge and accepts standard AK-74M magazines.
A single-edged two-handed sword of German design, with a long, curved blade. It became popular across Europe due to its low cost while maintaining strong cutting power in comparison to the more sophisticated longsword.
A dull, cheap replica of a wavy-bladed dagger from Southeast Asia.
The integrated second tube magazine of the Kel-Tec KSG-25, which holds 12 shots. It's irremovable.
This versatile implement is a modern take on a traditional weapon that originated in Nepal. Featuring a heavy blade with an inwardly-curved edge, it can be used as both a tool and a weapon.
A revolver chambered in .22 LR, with 6 shots and a 9 inch barrel.
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A sterling silver letter opener resembling a small dagger, with a sharp point and no cutting edge. It's used to open mail envelopes neatly and quickly.
A handy but powerful lever-action rifle chambered for .45-70 Government. Designed for wilderness guides for defense against large predators such as grizzly bears, moose, and dinosaurs.
A stout knotty stick with a large knob at the top that has been left to cure in a chimney. A traditional Irish weapon, the shillelagh was originally used for settling disputes in a gentlemanly manner. The knob has been hollowed and filled with molten heavy metal to pack more of a punch.
A stout, ten-foot pole. Could be used similarly to a spear. The Cataclysm gives fresh meaning to walking softly and carrying a big stick.
A long underwater fishing implement designed to fire a specialized type of spear using tension in a rubber band. While highly effective when used underwater, it is nearly useless on dry land.
This lever-action rifle is chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge, with an 20" barrel with a tube-fed magazine. Go get 'em cowboy!
This lever-action rifle is chambered in the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge, with an 20" barrel with a tube-fed magazine. Go get 'em cowboy!
A six-foot wooden hunting bow in the English style. It can be used effectively by those of above-average strength.
A classic medieval sword, in between the lighter arming sword and later two-handed swords in size. It's well-balanced and surprisingly easy to use due to its two-handed grip, but requires a larger baldric or scabbard compared to smaller swords.
A dull, cheaply-made replica of the classic medieval longsword. It requires a larger baldric or scabbard compared to smaller swords.
A classic medieval sword, in between the lighter arming sword and later two-handed swords in size. You feel like the pommel could just snap off if you used it.
A versatile polearm with a spiked hammer head, a spike, and a hook attached to a beefy wooden pole.
A cheap piece of crap imitation of a versatile polearm with a spiked hammer head, probably meant to be used for LARPing.
A semi-automatic 9x19mm military issued pistol with an unusual toggle-lock action. Well-known for its use by the Germans during both World Wars, it's a notably accurate handgun even by modern standards, and this example of a P08 was more than likely either brought back state-side as a war trophy by a veteran, or imported.
A Luty pattern makeshift smoothbore SMG crudely constructed out of various steel parts using advanced powered hand tools; likely one of the most complex guns that is feasible to make outside of a machine shop, but still very unreliable. This one is chambered for .40 S&W cartridges and accepts custom-made makeshift magazines.
A light rifle developed during the Second World War to provide a less cumbersome weapon for soldiers that didn't need the firepower of the M1 Garand. Firing the .30 Carbine cartridge, it provides more firepower than a pistol and is easier to carry than most other rifles.
Made by SIG Sauer, the M11 is a compact semi-automatic, short recoil operated pistol, also known as the P228.
The M134D-H Minigun is a (relatively) lightweight heavy rotary machine gun. Its six barrels are rotated by an electric motor, powered by UPS or vehicle. If you could find enough ammo for it, it would become a devastating weapon. It must be mounted on a vehicle before use.
A highly modified version of the M14 rifle designed to cover both CQB and designated marksman roles. A very powerful and versatile rifle, if somewhat heavy.
The M16 is a very common assault rifle descended from the AR-15, used by militaries across the world for over 50 years. Unlike its more common brother, the M16 burst rifle, this one has full-auto capabilities. It is chambered in 5.56x45mm and accepts STANAG magazines.
The M16 is a common assault rifle descended from the AR-15, used by militaries across the world for over 50 years. It fires in three round bursts, ensuring the rifle is more accurate, but at the cost of being slower than other assault rifles. It is chambered in 5.56x45mm rounds, and accepts STANAG magazines.
A semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP and accepting M1911 magazines.
The M1911A1 is an extremely popular pistol known for its reliability. This one is chambered for .38 Super.
An improved version of the M1 carbine offering full-auto capability, the M2 carbine was rare and coveted among collectors even before the world ended. Takes M1 carbine magazines.
A bolt-action, box-magazine-fed sniper rifle chambered in the powerful .300 Winchester Magnum round. The M2010 had completely replaced the M24 rifle series by 2017.
An array of six M203 grenade launchers for use on the TALON UGV platform.
The M203 was originally designed for use with M16 variants but today can be attached to almost any rifle. It allows a single 40mm grenade to be loaded and fired.
The M24 Sniper is the military and police version of the Remington Model 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. The M24 is referred to as a 'weapon system' because it consists of not only a rifle, but also a detachable telescopic sight and other accessories.
The M240 is a medium machine gun used by the US military, replacing the older M60. Quite inaccurate and difficult to control, the M240 is designed to fire many rounds very quickly.
The M249 is a mountable machine gun used by the US military and SWAT teams. Quite inaccurate and difficult to control, the M249 is designed to fire many rounds very quickly.
This is a semi-automatic civilian variant of the M249 machine gun, manufactured for sport shooting and collectors market. Notably, it retains the ability to be belt fed, an uncommon feature in civilian firearms.
The Modular Accessory Shotgun System is an underbarrel bolt-action shotgun that was inspired by the "Masterkey" and fixed most of its predecessor's problems. It can be mounted under the barrel of a rifle, or used as a standalone weapon by attaching a pistol grip or collapsible buttstock module. It feeds from three- or five-shot detachable magazines.