How to Change Player Spawn Gear on Your DayZ Server

Important!

This method works on vanilla DayZ (no mods required).
Changes only apply to fresh spawns.
Giving fully equipped weapons or complex loadouts requires advanced scripting.
Incorrect edits in init.c can stop the server from launching

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Stop Your Server

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3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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4. Locate the init.c file

Note:

The path to init.c depends on your server’s map.

– Chernarus: /mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/
– Livonia: /mpmissions/dayzOffline.enoch
– Custom maps: the folder name will match the mission file (e.g., /mpmissions/dayzOffline.banov/).

If you’re not sure which map your server is running, check your startup settings or the list of mission folders inside /mpmissions/.

You can find it here:

/mpmissions/DayZOffline.[map]/init.c

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5. Create a Backup (Recommended)

Before making any changes, download or duplicate init.c.

Script errors can prevent the server from starting.

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6. Edit Starting Items in init.c

Open the init.c file and locate the function responsible for player setup (commonly StartingEquipSetup).

Inside this function, you will see several item creation blocks that end with the following line:

SetRandomHealth( itemEnt );

To add new items to the player’s starting inventory, place your new lines directly below this line (around line 84 on vanilla maps).

Use the following format:

player.GetInventory().CreateInInventory("ItemClassName");

Each line creates one item in the player’s inventory when a new character is generated.

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7. Save the File

Select the ‘Save Content‘ button.

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8. Start Your Server

After restarting, all newly created characters will receive the updated spawn gear.

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