Fractures caused by punching?

[BadAsh (DayZ) 1513]

I was wondering whether anyone knew if punching could cause fractures on the victim? If you aimed for the legs or arms, have anyone tried causing fractures and is this even possible in the game?

 

I was considering whether it would be a viable strategy to counter motorcycle wearing enemies if you only have fists.

[Pandema 352]

Only one way to find out.

 

 

Grab a buddy and bash his knees in!

[=fox= damocles 54]

Unless the leg or arm was propped on something and you hit the weak point (knee or elbow) hard enough then probably not... No reason why you shouldn't be able to crack ribs with a body shot though, so long as having body armour can protect against it. And, well we all know the kind of damage people can do to skulls with their fists.

[KingOfTime 267]

I've never seen it.

 

Off topic:You should be able to break your fingers/wrists when punching things.

[Banana_Duck 121]

My friend got his arm broke Saturday when a group of 6 fresh spawns stormed us, I didn't see it for myself, and he was panic screaming "I'm being punched! The fractured my arm!"

Yes it happens!

[Bororm 1156]

I joke about this with my group often, about just wailing on some one's knee with your fists.

 

Not to refute Mr duke above, maybe it is possible, but in my attempts I've never been able to do it.  I also wacked a guy in the legs with a bat for ages and didn't break his legs.  I have a feeling blunt damage won't do it, but again, I can't be certain.  Maybe arms are easier?  Would make sense I suppose.

[Banana_Duck 121]

I joke about this with my group often, about just wailing on some one's knee with your fists.

Not to refute Mr duke above, maybe it is possible, but in my attempts I've never been able to do it. I also wacked a guy in the legs with a bat for ages and didn't break his legs. I have a feeling blunt damage won't do it, but again, I can't be certain. Maybe arms are easier? Would make sense I suppose.

well I never have actually seen It happen, we got swamped by a fresh spawn army and he said my arm is fractured, I was trying to shoot the fresh spawn off him as my friend retreated, but got shot in the process. Maybe it's to do with the fact he had his gun presented? And his elbows were exposed?

Fun tip - you can make a endless window smash by punching it

[randomspawn 215]

well, a zed was attacking me, ruined my shirt and it's contents, and somehow hurt/broke my legs while leaving my pants in pristine condition. how is that even possible? sometimes i appear to have a fractured leg but can still walk, other times i get a fractured leg and wallow around on the ground like a drunk puppy.

 

also, what determines if the damage happens to your assault vest or your shirt? i can't seem to figure out the reasoning why one will become ruined and the other remains pristine. this game will make you scratch your head sometimes. all the threads say alpha and placeholder every time. i'm just curious, what in the game isn't a placeholder at this point?

[Bororm 1156]

well, a zed was attacking me, ruined my shirt and it's contents, and somehow hurt/broke my legs while leaving my pants in pristine condition. how is that even possible? sometimes i appear to have a fractured leg but can still walk, other times i get a fractured leg and wallow around on the ground like a drunk puppy.

 

also, what determines if the damage happens to your assault vest or your shirt? i can't seem to figure out the reasoning why one will become ruined and the other remains pristine. this game will make you scratch your head sometimes. all the threads say alpha and placeholder every time. i'm just curious, what in the game isn't a placeholder at this point?

 

Honestly, very little isn't placeholder haha.

Maybe your foot got hit?

 

I'm not entirely sure what order things get damaged in, but shirt/vest/backpack are all considered "chest" slots, but act as layers so one will be damaged before the others.

[TheLoneSurvivior 37]

I was wondering whether anyone knew if punching could cause fractures on the victim? If you aimed for the legs or arms, have anyone tried causing fractures and is this even possible in the game?

 

I was considering whether it would be a viable strategy to counter motorcycle wearing enemies if you only have fists.

Dont underestimate the power of the fist.

[Jock McScottish 216]

The quicker you break your hands if you punch too much the better. I mean, how many people here have punched a door in anger, and your hand can hurt for days/weeks? but in SA you can punch a motorcycle helmet multiple times and you are fine... If you hit hard stuff with your bare hands there needs to be consequences.