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An equally known weapon across many different jobs and platforms, the Chainsaw makes its debut as a short ranged, high hitting, consistent damage dealing weapon against the dead within the Frontier, but at with a cost: Fuel.

Chainsaws have a single attack, but holding down the right click allows the player to ready the weapon for immediate attack. Holding the left click will allow the player to attack for as long as they'd like with the Chainsaw, however, the Weapon will consume fuel at a consistent rate. A player may hold an attack for as long as they have fuel until they have to reload more fuel into the weapon.

Requirements & Recommendations[]

Notes:

  • Chainsaws are loud, and will attract the attention of any Zombies within the area.
  • Chainsaws have a short range for their attack, keep this in mind when engaging Zombies with their Fire and Infection Auras.
  • While the Chainsaws may deal consistent damage, their lack of stun/stun duration proves to be difficult for using against bosses
  • While attacking with a Chainsaw, the player can move around as fast as their Walk Speed allows it

The player must be at least level 10 before being able to have access to the first Chainsaw, known as the Hedge Trimmer. After which, every 10 levels, the player will have access to the next tier of Chainsaw.

The recommendation if one is to be investing their skills revolving around Chainsaws is the Exterminator or Hunter, Lumberjack, and Toughness perks in the skill tree. Due to the issue of Chainsaws being restricted until level 10, it is recommended the player create a new character, supplemented by books and Outpost Attacks, as the initial grind in order to obtain level 10 without any help via books or Outposts Attacks will prove to take longer than expected, and the fact that Account Stashes are shared between all characters. If the player is looking to create a duo weapon focused character, Reloading is another skill the player can focus on, due to the skill increasing walk speed.

The player should also look into obtaining equipment revolving around Body Damage, Attack Speed, Damage VS Infected, Incoming Damage, Health, and Walk Speed. As stated earlier due to the nature of the weapon's range and allowed movement via Walk speed, it is imperative that the player has the best movement speed, and the most reduction in damage while using the Chainsaw. If the player is deciding to invest in a Chainsaw build, note that bosses have a resistance against stun after being initially stunned for the first 3 or so seconds


Aggro Combat In Single-player[]

Unlike Melee Weapons, the Chainsaw can easily take on multiple infected due to its high attack rate, meaning that a crowd of the infected can fall within seconds given the player has the right equipment for the occasion. However, it is recommended the player get a little range before engaging, as to allow the chainsaw to be able to effectively dispatch of the Zombies before you.


Tips for using Chainsaws:[]

Currently each Chainsaw has a different range with the Hedge Trimmer being the longest. As of right now you can make use of the Hedge Trimmer's range on a stronger Chainsaw by equipping the Hedge Trimmer cosmetic on-top of another Chainsaw such as the Ronan Pro.

The best way to conserve and maximize Fuel usage with the Chainsaws is to make sure the blade is 'pressed' pretty deep into your target before firing, if instead you pre-fire the Chainsaw it can cause your target to bounce on and off of the blade, wasting Fuel and hitting them at a relatively slow pace.

You can use Chainsaws to cut enemies limbs off such as legs. As infected can sometimes fall down and regenerate a small pool of their health, you can use this to your advantage by aiming at their higher body with the potential to completely cut their head off, rendering them dead instantly.


Advantages[]

  • Excellent at crowd control and inflicting continued damage on Zombies.
  • More cost effective than ranged weapons, as chainsaws have a moderate fuel consumption for their damage output.
  • It is currently being debated if Chainsaws are the best weapon for Outpost Attacks due to the inflation of prices, however, this is subject to change over time.

Disadvantages[]

  • Ineffective against most bosses.
  • Noisy, and can attract multiple infected much like ranged weapons.
  • The only weapon type without any special damage bonuses (i.e. no headshot bonuses like ranged weapons, and no sneak attack bonuses like melee weapons).
  • Less viable in higher-level areas due to AoE zombies able to damage players with their aura as chainsaws have a very short range.

Stat Rolls[]

Here is the list of possible additional Modifiers that can be rolled onto Chainsaw weapons when the weapon is looted or enhanced.

Click to view Modifiers
  • Notes:
    • (Weapon) "modifier name" refers to "Weapon modifier name" for weapons and "modifier name" for Clothing items. The prefixed modifier occurs only on weapons, while the non-prefixed one - only on Clothing. The difference between the two is that the non-prefixed one affects the player globally (i.e. any weapon used by the player), while with the prefixed one affects only the individual weapon item on which it is found.
    • Having too much of a stat combined from all equipment and Status Effects will cause the stat to be capped at the value shown.
  • Legend:
    • B base guaranteed detrimental modifier on some items of this type.
    • B base guaranteed beneficial modifier on some items of this type.
    • R randomly available beneficial modifier on some items of this type.
    • U Unique-grade guaranteed beneficial modifier on some Unique-grade items of this type.
Modifier \ Item Head Body Legs Hands Feet Melee/
Chainsaws
Pistols/Rifles/
Shotguns/SMGs/
Assault Rifles
Stat Cap
(Weapon) Body Damage R+U R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Attack Speed R+U B R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Stun Duration R+U R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Knockback Distance R+U R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Surprise Damage R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Minimum Accuracy B+R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Maximum Accuracy B+R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Range R R R ?
(Weapon) Aim Speed R+U B+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Reloading Speed R+U U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Ammo Capacity R+U R+U R+U ?
(Weapon) Noise Radius R R R R ?
(Weapon) Headshot Damage R+U R+U R+U ?
Damage vs Humans R+U R+U R+U R+U +300%
Damage vs Infected R+U R+U R+U R+U +300%
Damage vs Mutated R+U R+U R+U R+U +300%
Health R+U R+U R+U R+U +300%
Search Speed R+U R+U R+U R+U +300%
Energy R+U R+U R R +300%
Hydration R+U R+U R R +300%
EXP Gained R+U U U R+U U R+U R+U +300%
Inventory Capacity B+R+U B+R+U U R R+U +300%
Incoming Damage B B+R+U B+R B B R+U R+U -75%
Incoming Stun Threshold R+U R U R R ?
Incoming Stun Recovery R+U R U R R ?
Bleeding Chance R+U R+U R R -100%
Radiation Chance R+U R+U R R -100%
Infection Chance B+U R+U R+U B+U R+U R -100%
Burns Chance R+U R U R+U R -100%
Movement Speed B+U B/B +50%
Jog Speed R+U R+U R+U R+U +150%
Walk Speed R+U R+U R+U R+U +200%
Sneak Speed R R+U R+U R +200%
Sprint Speed R+U R+U R+U R+U +150%
Sprint Duration R+U R+U R R+U +200%
Sprint Cooldown R+U R+U R R -75%
Dodge Cooldown U R+U R+U R R -90%
Dodge Duration U R+U R+U R R ?
Health Restoration R+U R+U R R +300%
Energy Restoration R R R R +300%
Hydration Restoration R R R R +300%
Energy Needs R+U R+U U R R ?
Hydration Needs R+U R+U R R ?
Footstep Noise Radius R+U R+U R R -75%
Visibility Range R+U R+U R+U R -75%
Sneak Visibility Range R+U R+U U R+U R -75%
Kick Damage R R+U R R +300%
Kick Stun Duration R R+U R R +300%
Kick Knockback R R+U R R +300%
Kick Cooldown R R+U R R -90%
Lockpick Chance R+U R+U R+U R +75%
Vehicle MPH (Miles Per Hour) U ?
Find Ammo Chance R+U U R+U U R R +300%
Find Food Chance R R R R +300%
Find Book Chance R R R R +300%
Find Backpack Chance R R R R +300%
Find Upgrade Chance R R R R +300%
Find Drink Chance R R R R +300%
Find Fuel Chance R R R R +300%
Find Clothing Chance R R R R +300%
Find Weapon Chance R+U U U R+U R+U R +300%
Find Medical Chance R+U U U R+U R R +300%
Find Common Item Chance U ?
Find Superior Item Chance R+U R+U R+U R +300%
Find Rare Item Chance R R R R +300%
Find Elite Item Chance R+U R+U R+U R +300%
Find Unique Item Chance R+U R+U R+U R +300%


List of Chainsaws[]

Hedge Trimmer
Hedge Trimmer
Equipment Slot: Weapon
Level Required: 10
Weapon Type: Chainsaw
Body Damage Per Hit: 0.5
Attacks Per Sec: 10
Stun Duration: 0.25s
Knockback Distance: 0.25m
Noise Radius: 30m
Energy Source: Fuel
Effective DPS: Body: 5
Scrap Value: $60


For the average landscaper, the hedge trimmer is all they need to trim and sculpt their lawn hedges. It is lightweight, long reach and has small teeth to get the job done. Against the infected however, remember these aren't twigs and leaves you're up against. Obviously, the smaller teeth aren't as effective against hardened flesh and bones, but with enough application you can still cut off limbs of many weaker zombies in one swing. And it's longer reach gives you an advantage by keeping you out of the claws of the undead as you cut them apart.


Dilmar PS
Dilmar PS
Equipment Slot: Weapon
Level Required: 20
Weapon Type: Chainsaw
Body Damage Per Hit: 0.75
Attacks Per Sec: 10
Stun Duration: 0.25s
Knockback Distance: 0.25m
Noise Radius: 30m
Energy Source: Fuel
Effective DPS: Body: 7.5
Scrap Value: $100
Real Name: Dolmar PS


Rugged and solid, the Dolmar PS is a great all-around saw for ripping logs, limb cutting, brush clearing, and now used to saw the infected as well -- with minimal hassle. Its manufacturer, Dolmar, is one of the oldest chainsaw manufacturers, established in Germany in 1927. This is your run-of-the-mill chainsaw -- no frills or upgrades, unlike the other chainsaws modified by the mechanics of Palehaven's outposts.


Ronan Pro
Ronan Pro
Equipment Slot: Weapon
Level Required: 30
Weapon Type: Chainsaw
Body Damage Per Hit: 1
Attacks Per Sec: 10
Stun Duration: 0.25s
Knockback Distance: 0.25m
Noise Radius: 30m
Energy Source: Fuel
Effective DPS: Body: 10
Scrap Value: $140


A powerful electric chainsaw, designed to be used in the middle of winter, cutting down major “obstructions”* with its powerful 4 HP blades. Hawk's mechanics have simply reinforced the chain by adding sharper teeth that do more damage to bone and skin. The Poulan company was established in 1946 and merged with the company "Weed Eater" in 1970. A few years later, it was purchased by Electrolux. * "Obstructions" include the shambling undead as well.


Yatesman G10
Equipment Slot: Weapon
Level Required: 40
Weapon Type: Chainsaw
Body Damage Per Hit: 1.13
Attacks Per Sec: 10
Stun Duration: 0.25s
Knockback Distance: 0.25m
Noise Radius: 30m
Energy Source: Fuel
Effective DPS: Body: 11.3
Scrap Value: $180


The Yatesman G10 is a vintage model chainsaw of Yatesman, which was originally designed for professional heavy-duty use. With an engine displacement of 137 ccm, the G10 is very bulky, so if you intend to purchase a chainsaw for small landscapes, just buy a midsize chainsaw -- if you are planning to turn the infected into ground beef, however, this is the chainsaw you'll want. The Yatesman G10 is good for hardcore felling, limbing, and milling-- both trees and zombies. With its heavy-duty 13 HP engine, you can cut through wood or flesh with less effort and time. It's the best normal chainsaw available for survivors.


Cut-Off Saw
Equipment Slot: Weapon
Level Required: 50
Weapon Type: Chainsaw
Body Damage Per Hit: 1.25
Attacks Per Sec: 10
Stun Duration: 0.25s
Knockback Distance: 0.25m
Noise Radius: 30m
Energy Source: Fuel
Effective DPS: Body: 12.5
Scrap Value: $220


With the infected getting stronger and more durable, bullets start to fail and existing chainsaws become less effective. The only logical solution is to deploy these circular saws. Designed to be extremely durable and to safely cut through steel with minimal recoil force, these saws will make short work of the new spined infected. As with steel i-beams, the blades of this saw can easily cut right through the toughest flesh and bones the N4 virus can muster in it's hosts. Unlike chainsaws however, the shorter reach makes it much riskier to get up close. But the rewards of being able to turn stronger zombies into a flesh sculpture will be worth it.


Available Upgrades[]

See also: Upgrades (Attachments).

Name Level Effects Source
Chainsaw Muffler ] 20 -20% Weapon Noise Radius
+5% Weapon Attack Speed
Tradeable, lootable in level 20+ zones
Advanced Chainsaw Muffler ] 40 -35% Weapon Noise Radius
+5% Weapon Attack Speed
Tradeable, lootable in level 40+ zones
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