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.38 Special Round at a glance
Ammo Firearms
Count: 5. It weighs 0.015.
Weight0.015
Count5
.38 Special Round
.38 Special Round is an ammo item in Project Zomboid. Count: 5. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Every gunshot is loud and draws zombies from a long way off. Ammunition, magazines and attachments are separate items, and the Aiming skill decides how often you hit.
More: Firearms and aiming · Weapons and ammo.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.Bullets38 | Ammo |
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Where it spawns: the loot tables
On zombies: zombies in these outfits can carry it: Police State.
Town by town: loot locations.
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 2 recipes: Gather Gunpowder, Pack Ammo in Box.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the .38 Special Round weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.015 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for .38 Special Round?
Base.Bullets38.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.