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Stapler

Stapler is a junk item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.3. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Stapler at a glance

Stapler icon

Junk Miscellaneous

It weighs 0.3.

Weight0.3
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What it is and how to use it

Mostly a flavour item. Check the crafting menu: some can be taken apart for materials, and some count as a keepsake or decoration.

More: Item database.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.StaplerJunk
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Stapler is on 5 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.

Loot tableWhere that table is usedShareRolls
Art Store OtherArt Store (cupboard, shelves)6.8%4
Office Shelf SuppliesOffice (shelves); Office storage (shelves); Police office (shelves)4.7%4
Post Office SuppliesPost Office (cupboard, desk, box); Post storage (cupboard, box)2.5%4
Crate Office SuppliesBreak room (box); Car dealership office (box); Garage storage (box); and 3 more places1.5%4
Office DrawersAny building (drawer)1.4%4

Inside bags and cases: Garbage Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Stapler weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.3 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Stapler?

Base.Stapler.

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