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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

A practical guide to what matters across CDDA’s scavenging, crafting, equipment, and specialist systems.

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USP 9x19mm pistol

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A popular pistol, widely used among law enforcement. Extensively tested for durability, it has been found to stay accurate even after being subjected to extreme abuse.

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USP pistol

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A semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP and accepting USP magazines.

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utility folding knife

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A 'Hideman' brand folding knife, this model includes extra utility options such as a screwdriver, awl, and small pry bar.

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Uzi 9x19mm submachine gun

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The Uzi 9x19mm has enjoyed immense popularity, selling more units than any other submachine gun. It is widely used as a personal defense weapon, or as a primary weapon by elite frontline forces.

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V29 laser pistol

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The V29 laser pistol was one of the first handheld laser weapons. It is larger than most traditional handguns, but has no recoil whatsoever.

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varmint air rifle

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A cheap varmint air rifle chambered in .177, suitable for hunting small game.

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varmint rifle

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A lightweight and modular pistol caliber hunting carbine, firing the low power .22 LR cartridge. Before the Cataclysm, a mix of high customizability, cheap ammunition, and low recoil made this a very popular varmint rifle among civilian shooters.

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viscous barb launcher

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A mutated organ capable of launching bony barbs at great speed.

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wakizashi

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A comparatively-common Japanese short sword. Smaller and lighter than a katana, but still effective in combat.

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wakizashi

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A dull, cheap replica of the more common wakizashi. Smaller and lighter than a katana, but still effective in combat.

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wakizashi

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A comparatively common Japanese short sword. There's something not quite right about this one.

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walking cane

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Handicapped or not, you always walk in style. Consisting of a metal headpiece and a wooden body, this makes a great bashing weapon in a pinch.

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Walther CCP pistol

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The Walther CCP is a gas-delayed blowback semi-automatic pistol intended for the concealed carry consumer market. Internally, it is nearly identical to the cult classic H&K P7. Its fixed barrel design makes it potentially more accurate than many other pistols, though this may be difficult to realize with its average trigger and short sight radius.

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Walther P38 handgun

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The Walther P38 is a semi-automatic handgun adopted shortly before the Second World War. Developed due to the high production costs of its predecessor, the Luger P08, the P38 is also chambered in 9mm Parabellum. This early DA/SA locked-breech design would introduce features later seen on more modern firearms such as the Beretta 92 series, and served Germany until 2004.

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Walther PPK pistol

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One of the most famous handguns of the 20th century. Your name is not Bond, but you might find this little gun still useful.

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Walther PPQ 9mm pistol

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The Walther PPQ is a semi-automatic pistol originating from the Walther P99QA, and maintains compatibility with some of its predecessor's accessories. This model is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.

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Walther training pistol

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A dainty training pistol offered by the Walther Arms company, making use of the .22 LR cartridge, for training on a pistol very similar to more powerful pistols.

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war flail

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A stout pole with a large flanged mace head attached to the end with a short chain, a purpose-made combat version of the peasant flail. It specializes in threshing people in metal armor, rather than grain.

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war hammer

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A medieval hammer with a spike on one end, made for battle. Its odd shape and balance make it an excellent weapon, but an ineffective tool.

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war scythe

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A pole weapon with a curving single-edged blade. Its blade bears some superficial resemblance to that of an agricultural scythe from which it likely evolved.

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wasp stinger

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A six-inch stinger from a giant wasp. Makes a poor melee weapon.

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water cannon

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A water cannon from a fire truck. Mounted on a vehicle, it could be used to stop fires or "protesters".

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Weatherby Mark V

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The Weatherby Mark V is one of the world's finest bolt-action rifles. Designed in 1955 by Roy Weatherby and Fred Jennie, it has a strong action designed to safely fire high-pressure cartridges. These rifles were presented to celebrities as part of a marketing campaign.

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weighted dart

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A lead weighted dart for throwing at enemies, like the Romans used.

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Winchester M37 .410

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A single-shot break-action shotgun, chambered in .410 bore. Designed as a lower-recoil alternative to 12 gauge shotguns, it is light and easy to manufacture.

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Winchester Model 70

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The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action sporting rifle. It has an iconic place in American sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936.

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wizard cane (off)

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An arcane-looking cane made of wood and aluminum. It has a white light-up orb on the end. Using it will turn it on and illuminate the area around you.

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wizard cane (on)

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An arcane-looking cane made of wood and aluminum. It has a white light-up orb on the end. Using it will turn it on and illuminate the area around you.

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wood axe

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A large, two-handed wood axe. It makes a good melee weapon, but is a bit slow to recover between swings.

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wood crossbow

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An all-wood hunting crossbow. It is not powerful enough to deal with zombies, but it may still be used for hunting.

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wooden greatbow

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An extremely large, stiff longbow, made with enormous limbs and a thick string to take an immense amount of energy. Takes incredible strength to draw.

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X-Acto knife

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A small, sharp knife, designed for making precise cuts for textiles or crafts. It could cause decent damage, but is difficult to land a solid hit with. Its small, sharp blade allows for precision strikes in the hands of the skilled.

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