DayZ Loot Tier & Usage Tag Reference

Complete reference for DayZ's Central Economy loot tiers and usage tags, with a validator to check your <type> blocks.

All Valid Usage Tags

Military

Military bases, barracks, watchtowers, helicopter crash sites, and military tents.

Police

Police stations, prisons, and law enforcement buildings.

Medic

Hospitals, clinics, ambulances, and first-aid stations.

Town

Larger residential and commercial buildings in towns.

Village

Smaller rural residential buildings, farmhouses, and country homes.

Industrial

Factories, warehouses, garages, and large industrial complexes.

Farm

Barns, silos, fields, and agricultural outbuildings.

School

Schools, universities, and educational buildings.

Office

Office buildings, banks, post offices, and administrative structures.

Coast

Coastal structures — piers, lighthouses, fishing huts, and seaside buildings.

Firefighter

Fire stations and fire brigade outposts.

Prison

Prison blocks, guard towers, and correctional facilities.

Hunting

Hunting stands, game lodges, and forest ranger cabins.

ContaminatedArea

Contaminated zones (gas zones) and NBC hotspot buildings — requires protective gear to loot.

Note: Setting Tier4 does NOT guarantee NWAF spawns — the item's category must also have spawn points registered there. Usage tags and value tiers work together; both must match the building type for an item to appear.

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