How To Build Flagpoles and Find Flags On DayZ

Well Hello There Random Viewer, Welcome Back! I’m Archie Stormcloud and thank you for checking out this guide on How To Build Flag Poles and Where To Find Flags! In this very short guide, we’ll cover the variety of flags available currently, as well as where they’re most likely to spawn and the step-by-step process of building your flag pole. Constructing the flagpole is by far the most tedious base building process in DayZ so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask away in the comments section.
Let’s begin by covering the flags. Flags can spawn in schools, office buildings, bus and Ada wrecks, but in my experience they’re much more likely to appear inside of these small markets on the shelves and beneath the checkout counter.
There are 28 variations of flags available in the current game as seen here.
Look, there’s even a French Flag. How inclusive.
Now let’s build the flagpole.
To build a Flagpole the required materials are:
3 Small Wooden Sticks
1 Rope
A Shovel or Pickaxe
10 Wooden Logs
A Hammer or Hatchet
1 Metal Wire
60 Nails
32 Large Stones
2 Sledgehammers
Flagpole Kit:
We begin the process by crafting a Flagpole Kit. Combine 3 small wooden sticks with a rope. Once the crafting process is complete, take the kit to your hands and deploy the frame. Attach a wooden log to the frame and using a Sledgehammer, build the flagpole base.
Support:
Next, we’ll build the support. This requires us to attach 6 wooden logs to the base. Next, equip a pickaxe or sledgehammer and find a boulder. Look at the boulder and you will receive the prompt to Mine Stone. Gather 32 Large Stones from the boulder. This is a lengthy process. The Large Stones will gather between your feet as you mine the boulder. Next, attach all 32 Large Stones to the base and using a shovel or pickaxe, you will be prompted to Build Support.
Flagpole:
Lastly, we’ll construct the flagpole. Begin by attaching the remaining 3 wooden logs to the support. Next attach the Metal Wore, Rope and 60 nails. Re-purpose the rope attached to your Flagpole Kit for this. Equip a hatchet or hammer to receive the prompt to build the Flagpole.
Now, take your desired flag to your hand and attach it to the flagpole. The flag can be raised and lowered from the Flagpole’s Support Base. To raise the flag, select the Raise Flag option. To lower the flag, select the Lower Flag option. Flags can only be removed when completely lowered. I like to fly my flag at half-mast in memory of all of those DayZ features and mechanics we lost too soon. Gone but not forgotten.
Your Flag will lower automatically over 45 days. Survivors must interact with their flagpole by raising the flag for the persistence effects to remain active.
Currently, the flagpole when a flag is raised will refresh the lifetime of objects within a 60 meter radius every 5 days. Increasing persistence from the default 45 days to a possible maximum of 90 days without interaction or refreshing.
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[@4zap7]

Easily one of the most underrated dayz content creators , I respect the dedication you have to the videos and channel regardless of not getting the attention you so much deserve . Keep it up man I’m sure you will grow exponentially soon!

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Hope you are doing well boss , no rush to publish more videos . Do you what you feel is best we will be here regardless 👍

[@r0br33r]

Can't be UNDERRATED if you're a SHILL FOR AN UNFINISHED PRODUCT :') Just end it all tonight man you people really have nothing worth living for if you're being honest with yourselves.

[@4zap7]

@@r0br33r you need some help man? This too shall pass my friend calm down

[@CYWNightmare]

I didn't realize it took 9 years to build a flagpole. Jesus. I thought vanilla walls and gates were annoying. I'm glad people aren't afraid to mod a mod. BBP is sick.

[@nab-88]

not when you get 2 days roll back on a BBP server, lose a whole base and some upgrades to another along with a whole car full of stuff. I've gone back to Vanilla with only 2 mods on the server it's more reliable.

[@Charles-rx5cz]

ive seen some beautiful bases in BBP. respect for how long it takes

[@itzameh2233]

This was entertaining to watch, was slow enough for me to be able to understand what's happening and fast enough to have to be skipped, got to the point, and showed everything needed. The literal best DayZ tutorial I have ever seen!!!

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Thank you, bro!

[@savvyge2843]

I was just trying to build a flag pole when this dropped thanks man

[@orclisk]

Just got back into DayZ after 4-5 years. Loving your content - keep it up dude.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Welcome back.

[@wheezywhiz4536]

There’s currently a bug for the flagpole at the moment on console fellas be careful, even thought your items are within the 50-60 meter radius they will still despawn. You can use a wooden crate to test how far you have flagpole protection. It will show a flag on the crate if your within the radius.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Thank you for the info.

[@comradeamerican4393]

What happens?

[@Jay44v]

I'm on console on a community server and I dont use a flag n neither does anyone else but my loot hasn't despawned??

[@teldrynsero6791]

@@Jay44vcommunity servers can change despawn timer, by default for items it's 4 hours, for base parts it's 7 days.

[@skysoldier1733]

Thanks. Good quality, simple instructions, clearly spoken. Good job 👍🏻 bro. Helped me out.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

No problem 👍

[@AmbionicsUK]

The French flag gag got you a new sub

[@Kingnome]

I moved to a different map on my private server. Thanks again for the refresher on flag pole building!!!

[@MrVic82]

My mate has been nagging me to build a flag but wouldn't help me to build one. Thanks to you I built one in just under 2hrs with gathering mat's too, lucky I'm close to trees and a good rock pile. Thanks again.

[@SavvygeMediaGroup]

Thank you I’ve been looking for a great guide on this!

[@jayh9635]

Thanks man. Your videos are short and straight to the point! I need that with this game! Keep the vids coming!

[@kylerjackson5671]

Thank you bro been lookin for pickaxe for a good minute. Just now from you finding out sledge hammer works!!

[@enocrendon2901]

Awesome video sir. It was real tedious process but your video was helpful for sure 👍🏽

[@silentblackhole]

Watching tha sledgehammer go to work is weirdly calming! 2:02

[@thegoodwolf4255]

Simple, to the point and easy on the ears. thanks for the video!

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnOfChernarus]

Informative and funny as always, you are great at these tutorials.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Thank you, Yohn.

[@tyle1296]

Hey archie love the vids

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[@aaronmiller5223]

Keep em coming Cloud!!!!

[@matthewrolfe23]

Imagine if they update to customize your own flag with paint you need to find And realised how that'll turn out

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

That'd be cool, but let's not forget which development company we're talking about.

[@raze4789]

2nd on finding flags in the little blue markets.

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

YUP me too

[@craZysteve547]

I found mine in the large grocery store

[@The_Lone_Outlaw]

Ain’t nobody gonna mention he got dressed up as a construction worker? Attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Plus I can only imagine a freshie stumbling upon a crew of construction workers in a zombie apocalypse, would be funny as all hell.

[@MajorInjuries]

Built our first flag pole 👍 thanks. Mentioned your channel on our live stream.

[@dayzsewerrat7973]

Cheers 🍻 for uploading the video 👍 Clear, concise and very helpful 👍

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

No problem, Rat!

[@rogue_xiv]

Your DAYZ info uploads are definitely helpful and thorough 💯🔥 For the cool materials graphic, it needs to currently have 2 ropes for this flagpole project. One rope is utilized crafting the flagpole kit with the short sticks and the second rope is attached to the flagpole which is used to raise the flag.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Only one is necessary if you reuse it, as stated in the video at 3:05

[@ZyroShadowPony]

Aww come on why make the french joke when i just finished making a french character in a rp server XD

[@wiggiag]

I’ve found several on console. All in the market building

[@bewArcher]

"look there is even a French flag, how inclusive!" I died....LMAO

[@upster1967au]

awesome explanation cheers Archie stormcloud !!! now to build my base ha

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Glad I could help, Andrew!

[@donovanulrich348]

Archie 😂🤜🤛 That french flag tho 😂😂👌

[@brandonrivera2]

Thank you for your hard work Archie 🙏🏾

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

My pleasure, Brandon.

[@g2harned942]

Battedcobra1228 is your top fan by far

[@roxannepeypascissurs9929]

I burst out laughing when it cut to your bob the builder outfit hahaha. Thanks for the vid. Gotta find a sledgehammer now

[@SigfriGames]

Yo the French joke was fire XD

[@kristofarian7345]

thanks Bro !!! see you in Day z 💪💪💪

[@g2harned942]

Even a French flag was waiting for that

[@ashesantics]

Thanks

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Glad to help.

[@WaRn00b85]

Again the best tutorial bro. Thanks.

[@JoeBobShaw]

Nice job, thanks.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Thank you too!

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

A little late. But HAIL HYDRATION!! Thanks for this guide.

[@dustinbrown2453]

Could a touch up on the video be done as far as how wide of a diameter the 60meters is. Im building one but the pesky kit is being picky on where i can place it. Unfortunately im not sure where the 60 meter mark is so i can make sure my stuff will be affected.

[@george5784]

Liked And subbed for the French flag joke

[@jamespuffer2889]

Can’t wait for this to drop on console in 3.5 years, complete with glitches that make about 20% of the game unplayable. Love the vids Archie, vive le France.

[@mountainman-1599]

It’s on console now. I saw someone with a flagpole and I found a flag

[@devon8182]

It’s already on console, genius. Stop crying.

[@glenh2nd]

Who would give this a thumbs down? LOL Good video with all the talking points.

[@skraaaaz]

Ehm you need TWO ropes and TWO sledgehammers... You made me run twice! oh i didn't watch all of the video i can take the rope from the flagpolekit. But i still needed two sledgehammers though.

[@grilldave]

i like how this is an instructional video from before the zombie apocalypse

[@AK-GER]

I love the French flag comment - 😂

[@wifiunove1650]

I have found 2 . 1 in electro on the floor against concrete barrier that blocks road

[@charitykinsella1971]

I have a question about fire barrels. Have they been fixed? I play on PS4 and I made a fire in a fire barrel but when I put it out with water, I was able to pick it up again. Thank you for your time and lovely video!

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Make sure it's completely empty.

[@jamesgray9323]

Cheers mate 👍

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Any time, James!

[@Bigfootsbeard707]

thanks man

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Happy to help, friend!

[@Vincent-fy8ki]

So, if I get it right, it's like a Toolcuboard in Rust? Something must included in base?

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

It’s not necessary for your base, but very useful. There’s no real base ownership system like the TCs in RUST.

[@KristianH1986]

oh i feel bad for laughing at the french flag joke LUL

[@djafrika]

Gave a thumb up for "French flag" ROFL

[@TonyMacroni633]

Archie where are youuu?!?!? You good brah???

[@singingdiva1193]

Done tamsak kabyan....

[@shadow_natedogg2807]

i love this vid so helpful

[@grubbysackenhaus4109]

Archie - you are the master flag pole erector! :) Cheers Brother.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Yes I am.

[@ReegyDee]

I'm glad he's wearing PPE

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

OSHA, man. They're everywhere.

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

Will the flagpole be able to keep backpacks and bags and other loot that despawn in less than 5 days? That is, does it refresh in between or only once every 5 days. I was hoping it would be a catchall for all item types.

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

You’ll see a little white flag on the item’s name if it’s under the affect.

[@marymorris1508]

ty helps a lot

[@TheSecondProject2]

Wait, by 45 days, does it mean ingame days or 45 irl days? Dont know if this even is a stupid question :D

[@justworstevie473]

Even a French flag!! Yes mate you just made my day! 👏🏻👏🏻🤣

[@DudeTalk]

You sound like Howl from Howls moving castle

[@theoldhooter]

Great content pal, can I ask though what is the name of the track playing in the background?

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Should be in the description, brotherman.

[@notknifeykestrel3104]

I'd like to see a guide on strategic base locations (what to look for when picking a base, what to avoid, hidden vs fortified bases, what sort of resources are more valuable to base near ect) Any suggestions for basing as a solo would be cool too, I feel like the majority of players just kinda wing it based on the ones I've come across. Just found your channel, loving your guides so far, even as a fairly seasoned player I've learned some valuable information from you that I'll be sure to teach my newer friends. BZ, Many thanks.

[@Ritty86]

THX man

[@realshots3968]

So the time I don’t have a flag up cause it takes awhile is my stuff ok? No disappearing walls?

[@fridge9958]

Once built is there anyway to move the flag pole?

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

No, sadly. Just deconstruct it and rebuild.

[@jedionemanarmy1194]

nice video,thank you

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Thank you too, Jedi.

[@mightymicroworlds4566]

Thanks boss it’s been a while and forgot how haha

[@ileaird]

Are sledge hammers the only tool you can use to make your flag pole? Feels ridiculous I have to find one tool just for this, why can’t I use pipe reaches or normal hammers?

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

To mine large stones you can also use pick axes and pipe wrenches.

[@LTV746]

2 things about DayZ, why can’t I use a gas stove to light a fire and why can’t I use 12 rags and a sewing kit for a French flag

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

I had a skull and crossbone and a Rooster but lost themin my Car that was stolen :(

[@Bob_Saccamano]

We have a Jolly Roger. I hide it up my ass so no one would steal it lol. They ain't taking my pirate flag

[@ebogese7]

Does it refresh walls and such vertically

[@fabianomello858]

BRASIL AQUI, BOM TUTORIAL, PARABÉNS!!

[@durkey01]

archie where have ya been?

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

I'm around.

[@durkey01]

@@ArchieStormcloudOfficial you better be :)

[@arnabgupta583]

Thxn man . how to build flag inside my base im new in daz and i build my base in Land Sheed

[@BigLemi]

Can you have more then one flagpole?

[@STEVE121.]

wen ppl get straight to the point

[@thedudeabides5847]

Can you dismantle one?

[@xucxaz4848]

Is it 6 or 3 cuz I’m building this tomorrow so I needs know😬

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

6 or 3 what?

[@xucxaz4848]

Logs but I built it because of this vid thanks🤗

[@mikewebb7336]

French flag was good

[@invictus4807]

How can i destroy flagpoles from rival clans?

[@demonjmh]

God damn this is gonna take me forever... Well so much for crops I think I'd rather just be a nomad

[@butta-dog]

For some reason i cant build the support and i have all the stones and logs. Also Great video

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Make sure you’re using the correct tool. It’s extremely intricate.

[@butta-dog]

@Archie Stormcloud I realized I forgot 1 log lol I'm dumb 😂

[@illusion_Artist_Uk]

Does anyone know why my wooden crate disappeared on a community server? I placed two down and filled them up with shovel etc as I went to go out for more nails and didn’t wana loose any crucial base building loot if I died. Was only away for 15 mins as I found nails pretty quick went back and they both disappeared? I know for a fact no one came along and robbed it all

[@Tobo226]

I still don’t know why we don’t have 2 story fences, the bases feel so small lol

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

You can stack them.

[@Tobo226]

@@ArchieStormcloudOfficial yeah didn’t realise you need to use the watchtower kit

[@dazwildoutdoors.3782]

Ive built the flag,but whats it good for? i thought i was gonna get a territory...how can i make a territory flag? grinded all day man..

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

For now, the flag will reset persistence on your base and everything within a 60m diameter.

[@47alpha62]

🙏 thanks 😊

[@brcde7]

1:09 🤣

[@soggybread3347]

What button do you press to actually place down the flag pole kit

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

Which platform?

[@Doc_-]

Hey, I just wanted to say that I miss your content and I hope you're doing OK. Nobody else's style comes close to yours in the DayZ biz.

[@Ampd22]

I was just thinking it’d been awhile since I saw one of his streams. Seems like all his socials and discord are gone? Any idea what’s happened?

[@Doc_-]

@@Ampd22 No. I remember him saying that he was taking a break from streaming but planned on creating more YT content instead. I could be wrong, but that's what I think he said.

[@mulcahy123]

Need to update this, it doesn't refresh any item that it's not in a *container* (tent, barrel, crate, etc) had some parts for cars disappear

[@spunkydude2196]

Do the flags do anything? We had a wolf one and no wolf's came till we switched it for a different design and a wolf turned up, coincidence?

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

They reset persistence. That is all.

[@spunkydude2196]

Cheers for answering, wish they did a little more tho

[@TraitArts]

Your voice sounds like simon from the walking dead

[@ArchieStormcloudOfficial]

TREVOR?!

[@BilbusBaggins]

So how long do building last without the flag?

[@wheezywhiz4536]

I placed my flag pole on apartment building rooftop an all of our stuff on the ground despawned?!?

[@mattengel9399]

So before watching your vid I ended up making 32 small stones, after I gathered all the logs and stuff ruining my sledge in the process, and getting so confused why I couldn’t place the stones… fml

[@mozzde4675]

4:01. 5dayz days or 5IRL days