DayZ field wiki · Gear
Fire axe
The red one
Short answer
A bigger chop. Doors, infected, your stamina bar.
Also: firefighter axe
How it works
Fire axes hit harder and cost more swing. Stairs still win if you miss.
What to do
Use it on doors and wood. Don't sprint-swing a field.
Don't
Don't store it on your back and forget a knife.