How to make a door in DayZ

Did you find a cozy little place in Chernarus and think it’s time to settle down? Do you want to claim an abandoned structure but are afraid that everyone might come in and kill you while you sleep?

Building a fence with a gate could help you in both cases. Fences are very important if you want to protect an unsecured enclosure. You can also build gates into fences to allow yourself or your friends access while keeping other survivors at bay.

These are the things you need to do to create a door and increase your chances of survival in DayZ.

How to make a door in DayZ?

The first thing you should know about gates is that they are part of a fencing system. You can lock the doors with a four-digit combination lock to easily prevent other survivors from entering your base.

Before you start crafting, here is a list of materials and tools you will need to make your door:

• Shovel
  
• Hammer
  
• Mountain range
  
• Axe
  
• Pliers
  
• Nails
  
• planks
  
• Wire/metal wire
  
• Rope and sticks (for the fence kit)
  
• Sheet (optional)
  
• Combination lock (optional in single player but recommended on public servers)
  

You can’t make a gate without a fence kit. Here we explain how to do it, if you don’t already know.

1. Place the rope on the ground.
   
2. Drag sticks over the rope.
   
3. Select the fence kit from the recipe list.
   
4. Place the finished fence kit in your inventory to install it in the desired location.
   

Please note that the minimalist fence construction process requires the following resources:

• 36 nails
  
• 18 planks
  
• Two wooden logs
  
• A fence kit
  

Now let’s move on to the rest of the process on all platforms.

How to make a door in DayZ on PC?

Since most players opt for the standalone version of DayZ on PC, here is the complete process of creating a protected fence gate:

1. Select the fence kit and find a suitable location on the ground.
   
2. Click and hold the left button and wait for the animation to finish.
   
3. Attach two logs to the fence kit.
   
4. Grab your shovel and select the ”Build Base” action to turn the logs into pillars.
   
5. Attach the planks to the new structure.
   
6. Place the nails in your hands and secure them to the boards.
   
7. Place the hammer in your hands and left click and hold to build the bottom frame.
   
8. Use the hammer again to create the top frame.
   
9. Attach more boards to the new frame.
10. Use your hammer to build the upper wooden wall.
    
11. Hammer to build the bottom wooden wall.
    
12. Connect the cable to the structure.
    
13. Drag the pliers to your hands.
    
14. Click and hold to build the door.
    
15. Place the combination lock on the door.
    

As you can see, it is quite a long process and requires a lot of crafting materials. But a fence system will still provide decent protection, even during some raids.

How to make a door in DayZ on Xbox?

To create a gate, you need to start creating a fence. Use the following step-by-step tutorial to make a fence with a gate in DayZ.

1. Select your fence kit and find a suitable location on the ground.
2. Press and hold the B button to install the fence kit.
3. Attach two logs to the fence kit.
4. Select your shovel and select the Build Base action to turn the logs into pillars.
5. Attach the planks to the new structure.
6. Place the nails in your hands and secure them to the boards.
7. Place the hammer in your hands and left click and hold to build the bottom frame.
8. Use the hammer again to create the top frame.
9. Attach more boards to the new frame.
10. Use your hammer to build the upper wooden wall.
11. Hammer to build the bottom wooden wall.
12. Connect the cable to the structure.
13. Drag the pliers to your hands.
14. Click and hold to build the door.
15. Place the combination lock on the door.

How to make a door in DayZ on PS4?

Creating a door on the PS4 requires a 15-step crafting process.

1. Select the fence kit and find a suitable location on the ground.
2. Press and hold the Circle button and wait for the animation to finish.
3. Attach two logs to the fence kit.
4. Grab your shovel and select the Build Base action to turn the logs into pillars.
5. Attach three boards to the new structure.
6. Drag the nails in your hands and fix them to the boards.
7. Place the hammer in your hands and left click and hold to build the bottom frame.
8. Use the hammer again to create the top frame.
9. Attach more boards to the new frame.
10. Use your hammer to build the upper wooden wall.
11. Hammer to build the bottom wooden wall.
12. Connect the cable to the structure.
13. Drag the pliers to your hands.
14. Click and hold to build the door.
15. Place the combination lock on the door.

How to make a metal door in DayZ?

There is nothing very different about the improved version of the wooden fence. It goes through the same lengthy construction process, but uses metal sheets instead of boards.

Everything else remains the same, except the new materials used and the result of a more resistant structure.

1. Select the fence kit and find a suitable location on the ground.
2. Press and hold the Build button until the animation ends.
3. Attach two logs to the fence kit.
4. Grab your shovel and select the Build Base action to turn the logs into pillars.
5. Attach three boards to the new structure.
6. Drag the nails in your hands and fix them to the boards.
7. Place the hammer in your hands and left click and hold to build the bottom frame.
8. Use the hammer again to create the top frame.
9. Attach the sheet metal to the new frame.
10. Use your hammer to build the lower metal wall.
11. Use the hammer again to build the upper metal wall.
12. Connect the cable to the structure.
13. Drag the pliers to your hands.
14. Click and hold to build the door.
15. Place the combination lock on the door.

Additional FAQs

We’ve included the answers to more questions about building fences in DayZ here.

How do you build a fence in DayZ?

Start by creating a fence kit. Then place the fence kit in a suitable location and add two pillars. Use the shovel to dig underneath so you can place the pillars vertically.

Attach planks to the frame to create the frame for the top and bottom walls. Use nails and a hammer to secure the boards.

Please note that building a fence system requires considerable or heavy time and resources. You will not be able to create it using only the materials you carry with you. You will need to use the ground to accumulate larger objects, such as logs and boards.

How do I put metal wire on a door in DayZ?

You need metal wire if you want to make a gate in your fence. Drag the wire in your hands and secure it to the fence structure. Equip the pliers and look towards the fence structure. Press and hold the designated button to build the door.

Barbed wire is another fence/gate accessory in DayZ that provides additional protection. If you have barbed wire in your inventory, drag it towards the door to secure it. With the pliers in your hands, approach the door and select the ”Assemble Building” option.

What door accessories do you have in DayZ?

There are two important door attachments in the game. Barbed wire can be placed, which protects the base and top of the gate. You can also put up camouflage netting in an attempt to make your fence gate blend in with the surroundings.

Can you build a door in DayZ?

The gate is an accessory to the fence system in DayZ. You can’t build a gate without first building a fence, but you can build a fence without a gate if you wish.

You also can’t build an upgraded gate directly, as you can only do so on top of an existing fence gate.

Do you need pillars to build a door in DayZ?

You will need two pillars or posts for each fence kit you install in the ground. The structure needs pillars to hold the frame together.

How do you build a fence gate in DayZ?

The gate is an accessory to the fence. You can create it by first building a fence using a fence kit, logs, boards, and nails. You will need wire if you want to make a door and a combination lock if you want to make it more secure.

Can you stack a fence in DayZ?

It is possible to build two fences on top of each other if you want a taller wall to protect your enclosure.

1. Deploy your fence kit into the ground.

2. Fix the pillars.

3. Build the bottom of the wall.

4. Select the second fence kit.

5. Look up and try to align the new fence kit closely with the two existing pillars.

6. Move until you get the ”Deploy” action.

7. Deploy the second fence kit.

8. Resume the normal construction process.

Player-created fences cannot be stacked more than twice on top of each other. However, you can make even taller fences or walls by building a fence over pre-existing walls.

How to make a platform in DayZ?

When you build a fence, you can also build a variety of accessories. The gate is the most popular option, but you can also make a platform behind the fence. It is useful when you want to look outside your enclosure or defend yourself from attackers.

Add enough logs to the fence kit structure. You can build a platform before making the top and bottom walls or after completing the walls. The resulting platform will be half the height of the fence, making it easier for you to look to the other side.

Always protect your base

With so many raids on public servants, even the smallest bases can become targets. Leaving your house or compound unprotected is never a good idea unless you have a nomadic playstyle or know how to hide very well.

Although a fence with a gate can offer some protection, it also has some disadvantages. It is time consuming to build and will not defend attackers for long during a raid, especially if you are not in line to defend your compound.