THE VAULT

SURVIVE. LOOT. DOMINATE.

A hardcore DayZ experience with custom features, active admins, and a ruthless community. Enter The Vault — if you dare.

Server Status
Map
Chernarus
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1PP Only
Group Cap
1 – 4
Restart
Every 4h
Wipe
60 Days
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Looking for the Best DayZ Server?

The Vault is one of the best DayZ servers online in 2026 — a hardcore 1PP PvP DayZ server on Chernarus with custom mods, the signature Bunker Event, weekend raid times and a 24/7 admin team that actually plays. If you're searching for a DayZ server that respects your time — no pay-to-win, no zerg squads, no dead lobbies — connect to 172.111.51.195:2302 or read the full server info & rules before you join.

Server name
The Vault DayZ
IP address
172.111.51.195:2302
Map
Chernarus (1PP only)
Player slots
100
Group cap
1 – 4 players
Wipe cycle
Every 60 days
Raid times
Fri 8 PM → Sun 11 PM CT
Cost
Free to play

What Makes The Vault One of the Top DayZ Servers

  • Custom Bunker Event — hunt 15 keys and 5 keycards to breach locked rooms with the highest tier loot on the server.
  • Hardcore 1PP Chernarus — first-person only, 100 player slots, no third-person peeking around walls.
  • Active Admins — 24/7 moderation, fast hacker bans, and zero tolerance for cheating.
  • Custom Traders & Mods — Novodmitrovsk trader, A6 weapons, LBmaster mods, expanded base building.
  • Ruthless Community — competitive squads, weekend raid times, and a 60-day wipe cycle that keeps things fresh.

What Kind of DayZ Server Is The Vault?

The Vault is a hardcore 1PP PvP DayZ server built around competitive squads, custom events and a stable mod list. If you've been comparing DayZ servers to find the right home for your group, here's exactly where The Vault fits.

  • DayZ Chernarus 1PP server — first-person only on the original map, 100 player slots, no third-person wall peeks.
  • Hardcore PvP DayZ server — open PvP everywhere, weekend raid times and a strict 1–4 group cap that kills zerg play.
  • Modded DayZ server with custom events — the Bunker Event, Novodmitrovsk trader, A6 weapons and the LBmaster suite. See the full list on the features page.
  • DayZ server with active admins — 24/7 moderation, fast hacker bans and a public staff page.
  • Free DayZ PvP server — no donor kits, no priority queue, no pay-to-win. Climb the leaderboard the same way as everyone else.

How We Compare to Other DayZ Servers

Most DayZ servers fall into two camps: empty vanilla lobbies or chaotic, over-modded sandboxes with no structure. The Vault sits in the middle — a curated mod list, tight balance, and rules that actually get enforced. Read our full server info and rules page to see exactly what we run, how raid times work, and the wipe cycle.

Most DayZ Servers

  • — Empty lobbies after launch week
  • — Admin abuse or no admins at all
  • — Pay-to-win kits in the trader
  • — Random wipes with no warning

The Vault DayZ

  • — Consistent active population
  • — 24/7 admin coverage, no favoritism
  • — Earn-it economy, no P2W
  • — Scheduled 60-day wipes

Hardcore PvP DayZ Server for Competitive Squads

If you and your squad are looking for the best DayZ server for high-stakes PvP, The Vault is built for you. Our 1PP-only ruleset, 1–4 group cap, and weekend raid window keep fights tight and fair — no zergs, no off-line raid abuse. Track top kills, K/D and hours played on the live leaderboard and see how your squad stacks up against the rest of the server.

Why Players Pick The Vault Over Other DayZ Servers

Picking a DayZ server is a long-term commitment — you're investing dozens of hours into a base, a stash and a squad. We built The Vault to respect that investment with predictable wipes, a stable mod list, and a no-nonsense rule set you can read in full on the server info page.

  • Veteran ownership — staffed by long-time DayZ players, not first-time admins. Meet the team on the staff page.
  • Transparent leaderboard — every kill, every death, every hour tracked publicly on the leaderboard.
  • Custom content — Bunker Event, Novodmitrovsk trader, A6 + LBmaster mods. Full breakdown on the features page.

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Raid time: Fri 8:00 PM → Sun 11:00 PM Central
Bases are protected

Top Server Rules

Full rules
  • No hacking, glitching, or exploiting
  • No combat logging — finish the fight
  • No griefing freshspawns at the coast
  • Base raiding allowed during raid hours only
  • 1 – 4 player groups, no backburner squads
  • Stream sniping is a bannable offense

The Vault DayZ Server

Rules at a Glance

The fast version of how The Vault runs — wipe schedule, raid times, perspective and group caps. For the full rule set, read the complete server info & rules.

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Perspective
1PP Only

First-person only on Chernarus — no third-person wall peeks.

Raid Times
Weekends

Raiding runs Friday 8 PM Central through Sunday 11 PM Central.

Wipe Schedule
Every 60 Days

Full server wipe on a 60-day cycle to keep the meta fresh.

Restarts
Every 4h

Scheduled 4-hour restarts for stable performance and loot cycling.

Group Cap
1 – 4 Players

Solo to four-stacks. No backburner squads or hidden allies.

Fair Play
Zero Tolerance

No hacking, combat logging, or stream sniping. Active 24/7 admins.

What sets The Vault apart

Featured Events & Custom Content

From the signature Bunker Event to custom traders, KOTH and the full A6 + LBmaster mod pack — see every drop, mod and event on the full features page.

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Featured
Signature Event

The Bunker Event

Hunt 15 keys and 5 keycards across the map, breach locked rooms, and walk out with the highest tier loot on the server.

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Custom Trader

Novodmitrovsk Trader

Black-market deals, rotating stock and rare item auctions inside a fully built-out custom trader town.

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PvP Arena

King of the Hill

Hot-zone fights with stacked loot for the squad that holds the point. Pure DayZ PvP, no excuses.

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Dynamic Drops

Airdrops & Heli Crashes

Server-wide airdrops and heli crash events with tiered loot tables that pull squads into open warfare.

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A6 + LBmaster

Custom Mod Pack

A6 weapons, optics and gunplay paired with the full LBmaster suite — admin tools, groups, raid alerts and more.

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Quality of Life

Virtual Garages & Base Building

Store vehicles safely at traders, fortify your base with advanced building, and defend during weekend raid times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Best DayZ Server FAQ

Everything new players ask about The Vault — gameplay, mods, schedule and how to join one of the best DayZ servers online.

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What makes The Vault one of the best DayZ servers in 2026?
Hardcore 1PP PvP on Chernarus, custom traders, the Bunker Event, A6 weapon mods, and 24/7 admin coverage. Full breakdown on the server info page.
Explore all server features
How do I join The Vault DayZ server?
Connect to 172.111.51.195:2302 in the in-game browser, or join our Discord for the mod list. See the full server info & rules.
Server info, IP & rules
Is The Vault a PvP or PvE DayZ server?
Hardcore PvP everywhere on the map. Freshspawn coast griefing is against the rules, and base raiding is locked to weekend raid times. Top fraggers are tracked on the leaderboard.
See the PvP leaderboard
What does 1PP-only mean?
First-person perspective only — no third-person wall peeking. It keeps PvP, raids and base defense skill-based. More on perspective and rules in the server info section.
Read the 1PP perspective rules
What is the maximum group size?
1–4 players, no backburner squads. We enforce it actively to keep fights balanced — see the full rule set on the server info page.
Group rules & enforcement
How often does The Vault wipe?
Every 60 days on a fixed cycle, announced in advance on Discord. Wipe schedule and restart times live on the server info page.
Wipe & restart schedule
When can I raid bases?
Weekend raid times only. Outside those hours bases are protected. Exact times are listed under server info & rules.
Raid time schedule
What mods does The Vault use?
A6 Weapons, A6 Gun Play, the LBmaster suite, expanded base building, the Novodmitrovsk custom trader and the signature Bunker Event. Full stack on the features page.
Full mod list & features
What map does The Vault run?
Chernarus, 1PP only, with up to 100 player slots and the custom Novodmitrovsk trader town added. More map details in the server info page.
Map & server details
Is The Vault free to play?
Yes — completely free. No pay-to-win, no priority queue, no donor kits. Everyone earns loot the same way. Ranked stats live on the leaderboard.
Meet the staff team
How do I climb the leaderboard?
Stack kills, keep your K/D up, survive long sessions. Live rankings update on the leaderboard page — full ruleset and stat tracking on the server info page.
Open the live leaderboard
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