10 Tips to Stay Hidden in DayZ - Tricks to Survive Longer

[@LiamADHD]

TIP : i have found building a fire in a building on the far edge of town is a bad idea. its a bad idea because everyone thinks its a good idea so EVERYONE does it. Build it in the center of town because people tend not to look up when they are looting and looking around for other players and zombies. People always look for smoke in the buildings on the edge of town first.

[@Nitno]

The old reverse psychology.

[@siberianstuntman3344]

I always go for a house in the middle of nowhere

[@siberianstuntman3344]

@wise littl goat привет

[@mistersamdi]

If I'm just building fire for warmth, I go for a heavily wooded area (especially pine trees) in a valley, I have found it helps hide the telltale smoke a bit better. For cooking, however, I just try to smoke a deer or cow in a cabin and vacate the area ASAP

[@crazemate]

You are right, I’ve seen a player cook human steaks in the houses near docks of electro.

[@ultimatesaucegod766]

Very thorough guide, I personally find that if press alt+f4 it keeps me hidden pretty well.

[@Nitno]

Thanks Sauce!

[@mistersamdi]

"Ancient IT secret"!

[@Nitno]

@@mistersamdi

[@Mephitinae]

Something less obvious: If you are always moving through forest, it's much easier for someone to follow you undetected. This is especially true for 3rd person servers. If you're being followed and you sprint across an open field, your follower has to make a difficult choice: Will they sprint after you and risk being spotted in the field, or take the long way around and likely lose track of you?

[@Nitno]

Ah interesting! That's a good way to know if you are being followed.

[@Nitno]

@@Mephitinae Getting a leg up on them!

[@michaellind3653]

Basic military tactics, awesome to see someone use it in a game like dayz.

[@Nitno]

@@michaellind3653 Agreed!

[@Mephitinae]

@@michaellind3653 Oh really? I'm not military, so I wouldn't know. I guess you can learn something from videogames.

[@MrDowilkins]

Another one is simply don’t move too much, people see movement more than anything. When you get to a town, observe while staying still, just move your head. I had people walk past me without noticing, whilst people spot movements from far away

[@Nitno]

Great tip!

[@cadeclark]

These are all really helpful, especially for someone who’s been trying to get into console dayz for a month or so now.

[@ghostx084]

Haha I'm one of those guys. Just found out you can make whole suit with animal hide with fertilizer lol. Cool details

[@TinyTeeth437]

Same man, it’s tough

[@GrammarPoPo]

@@ghostx084 you can make a ghillie suit with that on official?

[@Nitno]

Thanks Cade I appreciate the comment!

[@FOXmulder916]

Come join my server 3x easy tell them FOXmulder916 sent you, I’m pretty good at killing while staying alive

[@D3vil0fMin3]

I’ve been alive on console official servers for 14 weeks solo, and I support this message

[@Nitno]

Wow nice run there! Keep it going!

[@redjmonster498]

Bro these are so damn helpful, you might not get millions of views but this is gonna help millions of players. Thanks so much bro, definitely gonna be a long term sub

[@Nitno]

Awesome I really appreciate it! We also have a discord, info in the Show More tab, or about me.

[@notoriginal8450]

When meeting players with weapons and not trying to kill them. I'll ask them to holster their weapon and I'll do the same right after them. I found this helps to de-escalate a situation and creates a more friendly environment to talk in with players. If also for whatever reason your traveling with someone you don't trust. Always keep him in sight and always position yourself advantageously incase something bad does occur.

[@Nitno]

Great tips for sure, it's not easy being friendly.

[@notoriginal8450]

@@Nitno for sure. Always worth trying to be friendly though. DayZ ain't always about shooting people. Even if it's fun.

[@74KU]

@@notoriginal8450 it sure is safer though.

[@omegafm]

@@notoriginal8450 So true. The easiest thing is to kill on sight. But also the most boring thing.

[@kicolenidman5607]

I just got night vision goggles for the first time and I feel so OP running around at night with perfect vision and not sticking out like a sore thumb

[@Nitno]

Yess night vision is awesome!

[@TriggerWarning88]

You can also place fires in the small sheds, the one that have the ground or grass as a floor. It contains the smoke

[@Nitno]

good tip!

[@szariq7338]

That old "stay and watch" just reminds me so much of old DayZ, where people wouldn't zigzag like stupid and would actually behave exactly like normal people.

[@Nitno]

Haha I know what you mean! Yep sometimes simply sitting in a bush for a bit can pay off.

[@squigley101]

Nitno, the legend, with another 10/10 video. Best DayZ advice and tips on the planet!!

[@Nitno]

Thanks legend!

[@takotako808]

If possible I always do this, let people live ..... I just steal their shoes 🤣

[@Nitno]

The Shoe Thief!

[@richtenamore1364]

I know it’s 6 months later but dude did you steal my wellies the other day? Lol I found dudes body later and it had like 3 other pairs of shoes in inventory

[@-lnsertNameHere-]

If you chop down a tree then build a fire in the leaves of the tree, smoke won't rise, it all stays in the leaves.

[@Nitno]

That is a good tip!!!

[@UndeadLemonTart]

The smoke grenade tip is genius.

[@Nitno]

Thanks Deadly! Good seeing ya!

[@UndeadLemonTart]

@@Nitno anytime! ^.^

[@claudiuprioroc3472]

why not a normal nade :))!

[@Nitno]

@@claudiuprioroc3472 That works too! This is just an example, say you don't want to use your 1 nade but have a couple smokes.

[@finik3253]

Thx for good tips 👍

[@Nitno]

Anytime Finik! The legend!

[@alirexha]

very helpful guide as always

[@Nitno]

Thank you Alirexha!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great tips. I wasn't aware that it only requires two rags for foot wraps. Very cool. Will def give that a go.

[@Nitno]

You are very welcome!

[@PolarIre]

Set up a light source and observe nearby from a safe location. When a player runs in you'll see them and have them by suprise. If you're caught off guard in a 2 story building and trapped by players; you can fire a loud gun a few times and lure zombies in. When the zombies rush in attack the players, or wait it out. Walking through fields is a bad idea.

[@Nitno]

awesome tips, cool strats!

[@cowerdnerddespacito9518]

I once found a pair of jeans at the security office on the south entrance to vybor airfield I immediately got my AK and scanned the tree line and walked through the foliage to the bunks, found a guy trying to fight off an infected, I shot him once and he went unconscious Finished off him and the infected with my silenced Glock, got backed into a corner by those armored infected and blasted my way out with the AK on full auto, grabbed the guy’s gear and went home because I know someone must have heard those gunshots

[@Nitno]

That was an epic story, heck yeah. Good thinking on getting out of there after.

[@RoyBeerZ]

This is the first time I've seen someone else switch up the common subscribe-reminder animation thingy with something more interesting/fitting to the theme of their videos. 😙

[@Nitno]

haha thanks man!

[@LazloArcadia]

The smoke grenade tip I found interesting. If you think your being followed can't you simply hear it if you rigged your tripwire with an explosive instead? And you get the added benefit that it may have already taken out who ever was following you.

[@Nitno]

Oh for sure, explosive is preferable. Sometimes I personally find it hard to part ways with my only grenade or two. But if I've got a bunch of them, nade for sure.

[@TinyTeeth437]

This is very useful, thank you!

[@Nitno]

Anytime! Thanks for checking it out!

[@snaggletooth1773]

All good tips, great video. Concealment and darkness are your friends.

[@Nitno]

Thanks Snaggletooth! Best luck out there to you!

[@apachehelicopter9032]

Dont forget the dress shoes! Quietest proper foot wear

[@Nitno]

Dress for success!

[@b_bogg]

I’ve been playing DayZ for a lil while now and I learned a few things in this vid. Thanks and nice work

[@Nitno]

Awesome, glad I could be helpful Bogg! Thanks for the comment.

[@stickdriftgamer9024]

After playing DayZ for so long most of the time I’m fine leaving a trail of stuff and getting ambushed might be fun 😂

[@Nitno]

Haha, turn this guide around top 10 tips to get found.

[@caplinGrey]

I've been camping in the woods for a few days now only going to town for water and supplies.. Nobody knows I'm there. I see people but stay clear. I can very easily off them but then I might be spotted. Plus I'm friendly. I'm getting bored and lonely. I might just go talk to someone. Hope they don't kill me because nobody will ever find my small shelter FULL of goodies.

[@Nitno]

Never know till you try!

[@MM-ig1iv]

I'm starting to learn my lesson.. just being kinda careless of other players seeing me or hearing me while getting further and further up north. And don't see anyone for a while either until well.. your dead! No room for error once you encounter anyone! Even the damn zombies are tougher up there!

[@Nitno]

For sure, it gets sketchy!

[@digitaal_boog]

As someone who likes to dress like I do in real life, I tend to switch between either full camo or a hot pink hi vis

[@Nitno]

haha legend

[@LiamADHD]

Nitro, can we make netting? or can it only be found?

[@Nitno]

You can only find netting.

[@masonallison8657]

I think improvised footwraps have been nerfed, because it's still loud when I walk or sneak around, even when they're in pristine condition

[@Nitno]

Ah yes, they nerfed it recently.

[@gianlucanoyumi9598]

When i Need to ignite a Fire on a Town i Always wait for raining day...

[@Nitno]

Good idea!

[@sdoe7381]

These videos help thanjs

[@Nitno]

Anytime!

[@tylerferguson1]

I still kind of hate how my friends called me a nomad why do you like to be running around the map they kept making fun of me until I showed them videos of all the people I killed while I’m still the same character I never camped I just played like a marine run towards the gunfire and fuck shit up The worst is when it’s raining and you’re trying to eat food and keep warm and someone opens the door and shoots the shit out of you i’m talking about vanilla to I got lucky and found it aKSU That’s my favorite to take people out with sometimes I take other people stuff but a lot of times I build a fireplace and I burn their guns same with basis when I read them I’ll burn their crap because it’s just so stupid To have 40 guns and there’s only one man

[@Nitno]

Sounds like you have had some epic adventures!

[@notoriginal8450]

Agreed. Very fun to play nomadic. I personally play a semi-nomadic play style with dozens of stashes and small incognito bases which I call "depots". There's a certain level of immunity to raids when you never centralize your loot.

[@tylerferguson1]

@@notoriginal8450 I know sometimes when I play I feel like a different person when I play with my friends or My Wife and I’m like is this you by the car they say no when I just murdered a innocent person A lot of times when people are friendly to then there’s massive shoot outs because of me

[@notoriginal8450]

@@tylerferguson1 I can kinda get that. If you got buddies then you don't really have a motivation to talk to a stranger that might brain you later. I use to run with PvP fiends a lot and they're almost looking for an excuse to fight or shoot at someone. Totally fine it's just their thing. I've always been more interested in RP side of things and try to be friendly if possible. Even if it puts me at large risk. To each their own, it's all good fun.

[@Unloaded123]

Thx for the help

[@Nitno]

You are very welcome!

[@who1sthatdude694]

Why not leave a frag instead of smoke?)

[@Nitno]

That works too! Just showing ideas that you can adapt to your liking. The reason for Smoke was simply they are sort of "throw away items" if you have too many, so easy to leave as a trap that may or may not help, nothing of high value lost.

[@mertarican5456]

0:26 my dude i dont surive for 1 hour i didn't see a supressor yet XD

[@Nitno]

Keep trying!

[@mhaas281]

Been looking at this game a little while, looks fun but steam reviews talk about it being plagued with bug's.

[@SDM3791]

It is plagued with bugs, but not as much as it used to be. BH is currently very actively updating the game every quarter. Bugs aside the game is like crack.

[@Nitno]

The bugs aren't that bad, but can be very frustrating to die to one. It's the type of game where the first 50 hours can be really tough, you'll die, you'll get better and more geared, die again. If you can push through it and learn the game, it's extremely fun and no other game compares.

[@siberianstuntman3344]

@@SDM3791 litterwlly tears family's apart lmfaoooo

[@nutbastard]

I've got thousands of hours in this game. I've only been screwed by a bug a couple of times. Logging out and back in clears the most common bugs, like the hand bug or the dead inventory bug. It is all worth putting up with. This game is brutal but when you get the hang of it, nothing else compares. Like I still have fond memories of adopting a couple of freshies and teaching them how to do all the basic stuff, like making a fire, and avoiding illness. We made a pumpkin farm outside Polyana. I played 3 sessions with those guys, and we really got to know each other, and told many jokes and stories. I've also played with a disabled veteran who really needed a sympathetic ear. The point is, you never know who you're going to run into. I've been betrayed, I've been kidnapped, robbed. I've also done all that to others. The game is very big, and I don't mean the map - I mean the possibilities. There's a thousand ways to play the game, and they are all perfectly valid, and they all come with their own risks.

[@notoriginal8450]

Very worth the play. It has its problems. Nothing is perfect, but I've always considered the positives out weigh the negatives in this game. I'd recommend getting into the official DayZ discord server or one of the many community servers for help in learning the ropes.

[@unknown.1958]

Sheds are almost everywhere. Make sure, if you want to cook or something, place the fire into the shed.

[@Nitno]

Good idea!

[@martinguy8530]

Pretty sure this was aimed at me lol, looks like I’ll have to go a little more ‘Rogue’ 😉👍🏻😎

[@Nitno]

Haha awesome Martin, best luck out there!

[@ThomasF4u]

tbh the more i play dayz the less i try to be stealthy and i sometimes try to wear the brightest clothing

[@Nitno]

10 Tips to Get Noticed

[@LiamADHD]

Hope my comments help your video go up in views because u deserve it pal . love from the best country in the world - UK

[@Nitno]

Thanks Player8!

[@gabrielc6961]

The craft-able leather shoes should be very quiet as well.

[@Nitno]

Oh interesting, I honestly have not even thought of that. good thinking. They must be more durable than cloth too... hmmm

[@MM-ig1iv]

Another thing I'm learning.. if you don't get good at shooting.. and don't hit your guy first "and to the head" you won't stand a chance! Your dead! Edit: that being when they won't communicate with you. They just start shooting which i find bull crap when they know I'm most likely noobie and just exploring. more friendly than threatening. I'm mostly after the zombies. I guess them guys are just overprotective of that big teir loot?

[@Nitno]

Yep, deathmatch servers can be helpful to get aiming down!

[@mattt7154]

They have to add the ability to pick corpses up and move them.

[@Nitno]

That would be AMAZING... I am surprised not even a mod has been made for that yet.

[@TheMemeWeaver]

Did he just say hehey folks

[@Nitno]

Nah you are hearing things.

[@TheMemeWeaver]

@@Nitno fr just keep playing I'm hearing h-hey

[@nickminor10]

I’d put a hand grenade on the trip wire to also take care of them

[@Nitno]

Heck yeh, BOOM

[@jhgfdsalk]

Hey Nitno, Folks Here!

[@Nitno]

Folks Here, Hey Nitno!

[@smoke4824]

👍👍👍👍

[@Nitno]

Thanks :)

[@outcast9650]

Drill kit not working please help

[@Nitno]

Make sure it is not damp. If so make a new one. But yep should be bark+sticks. Also make sure the fireplace is not wet either.

[@Kyestreamasalot]

build a fence no gate and hide in garage

[@Nitno]

pro strats

[@koskelii]

Yo

[@Nitno]

Yo yoooo!

[@koskelii]

@@Nitno cool to see how much you’ve grown bro

[@Nitno]

@@koskelii Thanks man! Trying to keep it going!

[@LiamADHD]

OK ill stop commenting now. ive had a coffe lol

[@Nitno]

Nice im drinking a cold brew right now

[@denneltonmandiau3593]

No, you can't hide. Cheaters everywhere

[@Nitno]

Dang, that sounds rough

[@furyus01]

Ghillie wrapped sniper rifles are great when in hand but when on your back they become a big ghillie flag giving away your location

[@Nitno]

Good point actually.

[@val_o-4817]

Perfect guide

[@Nitno]

Much appreciated, glad I could be helpful!