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Short Bat with Spikes

Short Bat with Spikes is a weapon item in Project Zomboid. As a weapon it hits for 0.6–1.2 damage with 1.2 reach and a maximum condition of 15. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Short Bat with Spikes at a glance

Short Bat with Spikes icon

Weapon Firearms

As a weapon it hits for 0.6–1.2 damage with 1.2 reach and a maximum condition of 15. It weighs 2.

Weight2
Damage0.6–1.2
Reach1.2
Max condition15
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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 IDGame category
Base.SpikedShortBatWeapon
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Quick answers

How much does the Short Bat with Spikes weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 2 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Short Bat with Spikes?

Base.SpikedShortBat.

How much damage does the Short Bat with Spikes do?

0.6–1.2 per hit, with 1.2 reach.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.