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title: How to Enable Weapon Multi-Hit on a Project Zomboid Server
description: Learn how to enable weapon multi-hit on your Project Zomboid server so certain melee weapons can strike multiple zombies with a single swing.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/project-zomboid/how-to-enable-weapon-multi-hit-on-a-project-zomboid-server"
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published: "2026-11-09T22:43:57.159Z"
updated: "2026-11-09T22:43:57.159Z"
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# How to Enable Weapon Multi-Hit on a Project Zomboid Server

Learn how to enable weapon multi-hit on your Project Zomboid server so certain melee weapons can strike multiple zombies with a single swing.

In this guide we are going to cover how you can enable weapon multi-hit on your Project Zomboid server. Enabling this option allows certain melee weapons to strike multiple zombies in one hit, making it easier for players to fight groups of zombies.

## Enabling weapon multi-hit

1. Open your [Dashboard](https://app.nodecraft.com/dashboard).
2. Locate your Project Zomboid server and click on the **Manage** button.
3. Under **Game Settings**, click on **Sandbox Settings**.

  ![Nodecraft navigation menu for a Project Zomboid server with Sandbox Settings outlined in red under Game Settings.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/328x634/22c1e46149/project-zomboid-nodecraft-sandbox-settings-menu.png/m/)
4. Locate the **Multi Hit Zombies** option under the **Combat & Firearms** section and turn it on.
5. Once the option has been changed, click on **Submit**.

  ![Project Zomboid Combat & Firearms settings with Multi Hit Zombies and Firearm Head Gear Effect enabled, and the Submit button outlined in red.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/514x381/7dd3cb5a17/project-zomboid-nodecraft-combat-firearms-submit.png/m/)
6. Start/restart your server to apply the change.

## Conclusion

You have now enabled weapon multi-hit on your Project Zomboid server. Players can now hit multiple zombies with a single swing when using certain melee weapons.