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Oct 27 · 42.22 pre-release: ladders and crowbar break-insOct 21 · The Indie Stone on Java mods: download responsiblySep 28 · Build 42.21 Stable: zombie duplication fixesAug 26 · Security fixes on every branchAug 17 · Servers now handle up to 254 playersJul 29 · Build 42 goes Stable

Item database

The items that keep you alive in Build 42: what each one is for, where to find it, and a survival tip. Numbers like container sizes and gun calibres come from The Indie Stone's own patch notes; where loot spawns can vary with your game mode and settings. Build 42’s new crafting materials, smithing, knapping, pottery and masonry tools, animal gear, seeds and crafted armour are included. Guns have full stats on weapons.

Melee weapons

Kitchen Knife

Short blade

A fast first weapon and a cooking tool.

Find it
Kitchens in almost every house.
Stats
Skill Short Blade · Damage 0.3–0.7 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 0.9 · Hands One · Weight 0.7
Tip
Breaks quickly. Upgrade as soon as you can.

Hunting Knife

Short blade

Tougher than a kitchen knife, good for butchering and stabbing.

Find it
Sporting goods, hunting cabins, gun stores.
Stats
Skill Short Blade · Damage 0.6–1.2 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 50% · Reach 0.9 · Hands One · Weight 1
Tip
Keep one as a backup and a tool.

Machete

Long blade

A strong slashing weapon with good reach.

Find it
Sheds, farms, sporting goods.
Stats
Skill Long Blade · Damage 2–3 · Max condition 13 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.23 · Hands One · Weight 2
Tip
Great all-rounder once you have some skill.

Baseball Bat

Long blunt

The classic zombie bat: reach, knockdowns and solid durability.

Find it
Houses, garages, sports stores, schools.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.1 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.25 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Can be reinforced with nails or sheet metal.

Crowbar

Long blunt

Very durable and hits hard. One of the best early finds.

Find it
Garages, warehouses, hardware stores.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.6–1.15 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.25 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Lasts far longer than most weapons.

Axe

Axe

Heavy damage and the tool for chopping trees and doors.

Find it
Sheds, garages, fire stations, farms.
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.8–2 · Max condition 13 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.2 · Hands Two · Weight 3 · Also used for Chops trees
Tip
Swings are tiring: watch your endurance.

A lighter one-handed axe that still chops wood.

Find it
Sheds, garages, hardware stores.
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.7–1.5 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 2
Tip
Good balance of speed and power.

Sledgehammer

Long blunt

Two-handed and brutal, and it can knock down walls.

Find it
Construction sites, hardware stores, garages.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 2–3 · Max condition 10 · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 6 · Also used for Demolishes walls and stairs
Tip
Too slow for crowds. Keep it as a building tool.

Hammer

Short blunt

A weak weapon but an essential carpentry tool.

Find it
Toolboxes, garages, hardware stores.
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
You need one to barricade and build.

Frying Pan

Short blunt

A sturdy improvised weapon from the kitchen.

Find it
Kitchens everywhere.
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.3–0.5 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
Better than bare hands on day one.

Shovel

Long blunt

Digging, farming and graves, and a decent weapon in a pinch.

Find it
Sheds, garages, farms, hardware stores.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.9 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Needed to dig farm plots.

Spear

Spear

A crafted weapon with great reach.

Find it
Crafted from a long stick or branch.
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1–1.6 · Max condition 7 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.45 · Hands Two · Weight 2.7
Tip
Easy to make when other weapons run out.

Pickaxe

Heavy tool

A heavy swing that also breaks stone and digs.

Find it
Hardware stores, farms and sheds.
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 1–2.2 · Max condition 13 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 3 · Also used for Breaks stone
Tip
Heavy weapons tire you fast. Use it in doorways.

A light club that is easy to find.

Find it
Golf courses, garages and some houses.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 5 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 1.42 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
A decent early swap for a frying pan.

A long, light weapon for keeping distance.

Find it
Bars and pool halls.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.2–0.4 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 0% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 1
Tip
Reach helps, but it is weak. Replace it when you can.

Katana

Long blade

A fast, sharp blade. Rare.

Find it
Rare loot in houses and shops.
Stats
Skill Long Blade · Damage 8 (flat) · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 35% · Reach 1.4 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Keep it sharp and repair it to save the edge.

Garden Hoe

Tool/weapon

A farm tool that doubles as a long weapon.

Find it
Sheds, farms and garden centres.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.6–1.7 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 35% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Useful if you plan to farm.

A two-handed axe with the best durability of the axes.

Find it
Sheds, farms and hardware stores.
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 1.3–3 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 50% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 3 · Also used for Chops trees fastest
Tip
Also your best tree-cutting tool.

A heavy fire axe.

Find it
Fire stations and firefighter zombies.
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.8–2 · Max condition 13 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.2 · Hands Two · Weight 3 · Also used for Chops trees, removes barricades
Tip
Hard hitting, but tires you quickly.

A heavy kitchen blade.

Find it
Kitchens and butcher shops.
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.4–0.8 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1 · Hands One · Weight 1
Tip
Counts as an axe for skill purposes.

Fighting Knife

Short blade

A sturdy combat knife.

Find it
Military storage and army surplus.
Stats
Skill Short Blade · Damage 0.6–1.2 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 50% · Reach 0.9 · Hands One · Weight 1
Tip
Lasts longer than kitchen knives.

Switchblade

Short blade

A small folding knife.

Find it
Houses and zombies.
Tip
Weak, but weighs nothing.

Stone Knife

Short blade

A knapped blade from stone.

Find it
Make it with knapping.
Stats
Skill Short Blade · Damage 0.4–0.6 · Max condition 6 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 0.69 · Hands One · Weight 0.75
Tip
Your day-one knife in the wild.

A carved pole with a point.

Find it
Carve it from a branch or sapling.
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1–1.4 · Max condition 5 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.4 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Fire-harden it for a tougher spear.

A farm tool that stabs.

Find it
Sheds and garden centres.
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1–1.5 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.37 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Counts as a spear.

Bolt Cutters

Long blunt

A heavy tool that also cuts fences.

Find it
Garages and hardware stores.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.6–1.15 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.25 · Hands Two · Weight 4
Tip
As durable as a crowbar.

Iron Bar

Long blunt

A solid metal bar.

Find it
Warehouses and construction sites.
Tip
Heavy and reliable.

Lead Pipe

Long blunt

A pipe that swings hard.

Find it
Garages, warehouses and bathrooms.
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.7–1.2 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.15 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
A good early find.

Nightstick

Short blunt

A police baton.

Find it
Police stations and police zombies.
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.6–1.1 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 1.2 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
Light and quick.

Rolling Pin

Short blunt

A kitchen tool and last-resort weapon.

Find it
Kitchens.
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.2–0.5 · Max condition 8 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
Replace it as soon as you can.

Wrench (weapon)

Short blunt

A heavy wrench.

Find it
Garages and tool boxes.
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 9 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1
Tip
Doubles as a mechanics tool.

Barbell

Long blunt

A gym weight bar.

Find it
Gyms and garages.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1.8–2.8 · Max condition 15 · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 6
Tip
Heavy. Only for strong characters.

Electric Guitar

Long blunt

A guitar that swings.

Find it
Music stores and houses.
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.2 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 55% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 2.8
Tip
More fun than practical.

A axe weapon: 0.7–1.5 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Gun stores, fishing storage
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.7–1.5 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Chops trees, butchers animals
Tip
One-handed and light.

A axe weapon: 0.7–1.5 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Various
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.7–1.5 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.2 · Hands One · Weight 2

A axe weapon: 0.7–1.8 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Knapping)
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.7–1.8 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 3
Tip
Build 42 primitive.

A axe weapon: 0.5–1.5 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.5–1.5 · Max condition 5 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.2 · Hands Two · Weight 2 · Also used for Chops trees
Tip
Breaks quickly.

A axe weapon: 0.6–1.7 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Welding)
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.6–1.7 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 10% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 3

A axe weapon: 0.7–1.8 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.7–1.8 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 15% · Reach 1.4 · Hands Two · Weight 3

A axe weapon: 0.6–1.1 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted from animal parts
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.6–1.1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 35% · Reach 1.2 · Hands Two · Weight 2

A axe weapon: 0.5–1.3 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Military
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 0.5–1.3 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 10% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 2

A axe weapon: 2–3 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Axe · Damage 2–3 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 50% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 6
Tip
The hardest-hitting crafted axe-skill weapon.

A long blunt weapon: 1–1.5 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Carpentry 1)
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1–1.5 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.28 · Hands Two · Weight 2

A long blunt weapon: 1.2–1.9 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1.2–1.9 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.28 · Hands Two · Weight 2.5

A long blunt weapon: 1–1.3 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1–1.3 · Max condition 25 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.25 · Hands Two · Weight 2.5
Tip
Very durable.

A long blunt weapon: 0.8–1.1 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Sports and gym storage
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.1 · Max condition 20 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.25 · Hands Two · Weight 2

A long blunt weapon: 0.3–0.7 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Sports storage
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.3–0.7 · Max condition 7 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 1.5

A long blunt weapon: 0.3–0.7 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Sports storage
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.3–0.7 · Max condition 7 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Carve into a spear

Spade

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 0.8–1.9 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Farms, logging sites
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.9 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 2 · Also used for Digs, plows, graves

Rake

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 0.2–0.5 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Farms
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.2–0.5 · Max condition 4 · Crit chance 5% · Reach 1.6 · Hands Two · Weight 2 · Also used for Collects dung; carve into a spear

Acoustic Guitar

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 0.3–0.8 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Music stores
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.3–0.8 · Max condition 2 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.3 · Hands Two · Weight 2.6
Tip
Breaks almost at once.

Electric Bass

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 0.9–1.4 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Music stores
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.9–1.4 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 70% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 2.8

Plank

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 0.4–0.6 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Garages, construction
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.4–0.6 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.3 · Hands Two · Weight 3 · Also used for Building material

A long blunt weapon: 0.6–1.1 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.6–1.1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 1.32 · Hands Two · Weight 3

Stone Maul

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 1.5–2 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Knapping)
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1.5–2 · Max condition 10 · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 6
Tip
Build 42.

Long Mace

Long Blunt

A long blunt weapon: 1–2 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1–2 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.25 · Hands Two · Weight 2.5
Tip
Build 42.

A long blunt weapon: 1.3–3 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1.3–3 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 50% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 4
Tip
Build 42.

A long blunt weapon: 0.8–1.6 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Welding)
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.6 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.28 · Hands Two · Weight 3

A long blunt weapon: 1.8–2.9 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Long Blunt · Damage 1.8–2.9 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 50% · Reach 1.35 · Hands Two · Weight 6

Claw Hammer

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.5–1 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Tool stores, carpentry
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Building, removes barricades

Ball-peen Hammer

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.5–1 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Military, construction, metalwork
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Building; counts as a smithing hammer

Club Hammer

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.5–1 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Masonry crates
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1 · Hands One · Weight 2 · Also used for Masonry

Saucepan

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.2–0.7 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Kitchens, diners
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.2–0.7 · Max condition 5 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1 · Hands One · Weight 0.7 · Also used for Cooking pot

Iron Pipe

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.6–1 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Plumbing supplies
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.6–1 · Max condition 8 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.2 · Hands One · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Pipe bombs, welding
Tip
The Build 42 name for the metal pipe.

Pipe Wrench

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.5–1 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Janitor and tool boxes
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Plumbing

Tire Iron

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.5–1 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Mechanic toolboxes
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.5–1 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.2 · Hands One · Weight 1.5 · Also used for Lug wrench, pry bar

Mace

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.8–1.4 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Pawn shops, comic stores
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.4 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.2 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
The best short blunt.

Stone Mace

Short Blunt

A short blunt weapon: 0.8–1.3 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.8–1.3 · Max condition 15 · Crit chance 40% · Reach 1.3 · Hands One · Weight 1.5
Tip
Build 42.

A short blunt weapon: 0.6–1.4 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Short Blunt · Damage 0.6–1.4 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 25% · Reach 1.1 · Hands One · Weight 2

Sword

Long Blade

A long blade weapon: 2–3 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Medieval weapon displays; forged
Stats
Skill Long Blade · Damage 2–3 · Max condition 13 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.4 · Hands Two · Weight 2
Tip
Can be sharpened.

Shortsword

Long Blade

A long blade weapon: 1.5–2 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Medieval weapon displays; forged
Stats
Skill Long Blade · Damage 1.5–2 · Max condition 13 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.23 · Hands One · Weight 1.5

A long blade weapon: 1.5–2.5 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Welding)
Stats
Skill Long Blade · Damage 1.5–2.5 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.4 · Hands Two · Weight 3

A long blade weapon: 0.9–1.8 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Welding)
Stats
Skill Long Blade · Damage 0.9–1.8 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.23 · Hands One · Weight 2

Butter Knife

Short Blade

A short blade weapon: 0.1–0.4 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Kitchens
Stats
Skill Short Blade · Damage 0.1–0.4 · Max condition 3 · Crit chance 7% · Reach 0.8 · Hands One · Weight 0.25 · Also used for Makes an improvised screwdriver
Tip
Barely a weapon.

Pocket Knife

Short Blade

A short blade weapon: 0.3–0.6 damage, one-handed.

Find it
Houses
Stats
Skill Short Blade · Damage 0.3–0.6 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 0.9 · Hands One · Weight 0.3

A spear weapon: 1–1.5 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1–1.5 · Max condition 7 · Crit chance 30% · Reach 1.4 · Hands Two · Weight 2 · Also used for Fishing spear

A spear weapon: 1.2–1.7 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1.2–1.7 · Max condition 9 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.48 · Hands Two · Weight 3

A spear weapon: 1–1.6 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1–1.6 · Max condition 7 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.45 · Hands Two · Weight 2.7

A spear weapon: 1.2–1.7 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Blacksmithing)
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1.2–1.7 · Max condition 10 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.48 · Hands Two · Weight 2.7

A spear weapon: 1–1.6 damage, two-handed.

Find it
Crafted (Knapping)
Stats
Skill Spear · Damage 1–1.6 · Max condition 6 · Crit chance 20% · Reach 1.45 · Hands Two · Weight 2.4
Firearms
Barrel o' Gun store at night
Gun stores are the best place for firearms · Official image, The Indie Stone

JS-14 Rifle

5.56x45mm

A civilian rifle with a 20-round magazine, added in Build 42.15.

Find it
Gun stores, police and military areas.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo 5.56x45mm · Capacity 20 (magazine) · Noise radius 150 tiles
Tip
Loud. Every shot calls zombies.

A tactical pump shotgun added in 42.15.

Find it
Gun stores, police stations.
Stats
Type shotgun · Ammo 12 gauge · Capacity 7 · Noise radius 200 tiles
Tip
Shotguns hit several zombies at close range.

L92 Carbine

.357 Magnum

A lever-action carbine added in 42.15. Got new reload animations in 42.18.

Find it
Homes in rural areas, gun stores.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo .357 Magnum · Capacity 10 · Noise radius 120 tiles
Tip
Shares ammo with .357 revolvers.

L94 Rifle

.30-30

A lever-action hunting rifle added in 42.15.

Find it
Hunting cabins, rural homes, gun stores.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo .30-30 · Capacity 6 · Noise radius 160 tiles
Tip
Accepts more attachments since 42.16.

A powerful tactical rifle added in 42.15.

Find it
Police, military and gun stores.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo 7.62x51mm · Capacity 4 · Noise radius 170 tiles
Tip
Rare. Save the ammo.

A pistol-calibre carbine added in 42.15.

Find it
Rural homes, gun stores.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo .45 ACP · Capacity 7 (M1911 magazine) · Noise radius 70 tiles
Tip
Shares ammo with .45 pistols.

A classic two-shot shotgun.

Find it
Farms, rural homes, hunting cabins.
Stats
Type shotgun · Ammo 12 gauge · Capacity 2 · Noise radius 200 tiles
Tip
Can be sawed off for a shorter, lighter gun.

M16

5.56x45mm

A military rifle.

Find it
Military areas, police armories.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo 5.56x45mm · Capacity 30 (magazine) · Noise radius 150 tiles
Tip
Shares ammo with the JS-14.

M9 Pistol

9mm · 15 rounds

The standard semi-automatic pistol.

Find it
Police stations, gun stores and police zombies.
Stats
Type pistol · Ammo 9x19mm · Capacity 15 (magazine) · Noise radius 100 tiles
Tip
Fast to reload with a spare magazine.

M1911 Pistol

.45 · 7 rounds

A heavy-hitting classic pistol.

Find it
Gun stores, army surplus and military storage.
Stats
Type pistol · Ammo .45 ACP · Capacity 7 (magazine) · Noise radius 70 tiles
Tip
Shares .45 ammo with the Trapper Carbine.

B-F Pistol

.44 · 8 rounds

A big-bore semi-automatic.

Find it
Gun stores.
Stats
Type pistol · Ammo .44 Magnum · Capacity 8 (magazine) · Noise radius 120 tiles
Tip
Loud. Save it for when you need stopping power.

Magnum

.44 · 6 rounds

A powerful revolver with no magazine.

Find it
Gun stores and rare house gun cases.
Stats
Type revolver · Ammo .44 Magnum · Capacity 6 · Noise radius 120 tiles
Tip
Reloads one round at a time.

SN38 Revolver

.38 · 5 rounds

A small, quiet-ish snub revolver.

Find it
Police stations and houses.
Stats
Type revolver · Ammo .38 Special · Capacity 5 · Noise radius 60 tiles
Tip
Cheap to feed and easy to find ammo for.

Patrol Revolver

.357 · 6 rounds

A police service revolver.

Find it
Police stations and police zombies.
Stats
Type revolver · Ammo .357 Magnum · Capacity 6 · Noise radius 100 tiles
Tip
Shares .357 with the L92 Carbine.

MSR700 Rifle

5.56 · 5 rounds

A bolt-action hunting rifle.

Find it
Hunting shops and gun stores.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo 5.56x45mm · Capacity 5 · Noise radius 150 tiles
Tip
Accurate at range. Slow follow-up shots.

MSR788 Rifle

.308 · 4 rounds

A heavier bolt-action hunting rifle.

Find it
Hunting shops and gun stores.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo 7.62x51mm · Capacity 4 · Noise radius 170 tiles
Tip
Shares .308 with the MSR7T and M1A.

M1A Rifle

.308 · 20 rounds

A semi-automatic battle rifle.

Find it
Military storage and army surplus.
Stats
Type rifle · Ammo 7.62x51mm · Capacity 20 (magazine) · Noise radius 170 tiles
Tip
Rare and loud, but a 20-round magazine goes a long way.

JS-2000 Shotgun

Shells · 5 rounds

The standard pump shotgun.

Find it
Police stations, gun stores and houses.
Stats
Type shotgun · Ammo 12 gauge · Capacity 5 · Noise radius 200 tiles
Tip
Hits several zombies per shot. Everyone within blocks hears it.

Sawed-off JS-2000

Shells · 5 rounds

A shortened pump shotgun.

Find it
Saw down a JS-2000.
Stats
Type shotgun · Ammo 12 gauge · Capacity 5 · Noise radius 200 tiles
Tip
Wider spread, shorter range, fits in less space.

Sawed-off Double Barrel

Shells · 2 rounds

A shortened double barrel.

Find it
Saw down a double barrel.
Stats
Type shotgun · Ammo 12 gauge · Capacity 2 · Noise radius 200 tiles
Tip
Two quick shots, then a slow reload.

Rounds come in 9mm, .45, .44, .38, .357, 5.56, .308, .30-30 and shotgun shells.

Find it
Gun stores, police armouries, military storage and army surplus.
Tip
Match the calibre to your gun before you carry it. Boxed ammo stacks lighter.

Spare magazines for pistols and rifles.

Find it
Wherever the matching gun spawns.
Tip
A loaded spare saves a long reload mid-fight.

Glow-in-the-dark sights for pistols.

Find it
Gun stores.
Tip
Replaces the old iron sight in Build 42.
Tools

Saw

Carpentry

Cuts logs into planks, the core of every build.

Find it
Garages, sheds, hardware stores.
Tip
Pair with a hammer and nails.

Takes apart electronics and furniture, and fixes cars.

Find it
Toolboxes, garages, kitchens.
Tip
Needed for many recipes. Always carry one.

Can Opener

Kitchen

Opens canned food without wasting it.

Find it
Kitchen drawers.
Tip
Keep one in your bag and one at base.

Wrench

Mechanics

Removes and installs car parts.

Find it
Garages, mechanics shops.
Tip
Essential for repairing vehicles.

Lifts cars and swaps wheels.

Find it
Car trunks, mechanics shops.
Tip
A flat tyre without these means walking.

Trowel

Farming

Digs small holes and helps with farming.

Find it
Garden sheds, hardware stores.
Tip
Light and cheap to carry.

Catches fish from rivers and lakes.

Find it
Fishing stores, sheds, lake houses.
Tip
A food source that never runs out.

Lights campfires, stoves and cigarettes.

Find it
Kitchens, gas stations, smokers' pockets.
Tip
You cannot cook on a campfire without one.

Lights your way at night.

Find it
Kitchens, garages, police.
Tip
Carry spare batteries. Turn it off when you can.

Repairs clothes and lets you sew patches.

Find it
Sewing kits, bedrooms.
Tip
Patched clothes protect you better.

Tweezers

Medical

Removes glass shards and bullets from wounds.

Find it
Bathrooms, pharmacies.
Tip
Must be done before bandaging.

Butcher Hook

Butchering

Hangs large animals for butchering. Gives more meat since 42.20.

Find it
Butchers, farms, ranches.
Tip
Pairs well with a Rancher start.

Brings electricity back after the shutoff.

Find it
Garages, warehouses, construction sites.
Tip
Read the generator magazine first, keep it fuelled and run it outside.

Scissors

Sewing

Cuts cloth and rags. Needed for tailoring.

Find it
Houses, offices and sewing shops.
Tip
Keep a pair with your needle and thread.

Short-range radio for talking to friends or tuning broadcasts.

Find it
Houses, stores and police stations.
Tip
Needs batteries.

Wakes you up and tells the time.

Find it
Bedrooms and stores.
Tip
Handy when you need to be up before dark.

Rope

Utility

Strong cord for climbing, towing and building.

Find it
Garages, hardware stores and sheds.
Tip
Pair with sheet rope as a backup exit.

Duct Tape

Repair

Fixes and builds many things.

Find it
Garages, hardware stores and offices.
Tip
Do not waste it on small jobs.

Candle

Light

A small, quiet light that burns down.

Find it
Houses and shops.
Tip
Keep it away from curtains and keep it out of sight from windows at night.

A portable fuel lamp.

Find it
Sheds, farms and camping stores.
Tip
Needs fuel and gives steady light.

A net for catching fish.

Find it
Fishing shops and sheds.
Tip
Catches bait fish and small water life on its own; baited with chum it can catch catfish. Craft one at Fishing 6.

Battery

Power

Powers flashlights, radios and more.

Find it
Houses, stores and garages.
Tip
Carry spares for your flashlight.

Needed for a car to start.

Find it
Garages and abandoned cars.
Tip
A dead battery can often be recharged.

Whetstone

Sharpening

Restores the edge on blades.

Find it
Hardware stores and sheds.
Tip
Cheaper than replacing a good blade.

A torch for welding and metalwork.

Find it
Garages, warehouses and hardware stores.
Tip
Needs propane and a welding mask.

Protects your eyes while welding.

Find it
Garages and hardware stores.
Tip
Required for propane welding.

Pump

Vehicle

Inflates and deflates tyres.

Find it
Garages.
Tip
Removing a tyre does not deflate it; you need this.

A small saw for branches.

Find it
Sheds and garden centres.
Tip
Cuts saplings for carving.

Radio

Media

Picks up broadcasts.

Find it
Houses and stores.
Tip
Listen for the emergency broadcast schedule.

Plays Life and Living and skill VHS tapes.

Find it
Houses.
Tip
Watch the skill shows while the power lasts.

Plays skill tapes on a TV.

Find it
Houses and electronics stores.
Tip
Needed for Carzone and other skill tapes.

Lug Wrench

Vehicle

Removes wheel nuts.

Find it
Garages and car trunks.
Tip
Pairs with the jack.

Needle Holder

Medical tool

Makes suturing less painful.

Find it
Clinics.
Tip
Not required, but it helps.

Stone Anvil

Smithing

Primitive anvil for the Primitive Forge and early bloom working.

Find it
Crafted from a Large Stone using a Stone Chisel.
Tip
Your first anvil, and it needs no metal at all.

Tongs

Smithing

Metal tongs for holding hot metal at the forge and furnace.

Find it
Forged at a forge (Blacksmithing).
Tip
Forge these early to replace wooden tongs, which wear out fast.

Crude wooden tongs for your first forging and smelting.

Find it
Carved from wood (Carving).
Tip
They break quickly, so keep spares until you have metal tongs.

The main hammer for shaping metal at an anvil.

Find it
Assembled from a forged Smithing Hammer Head and a handle.
Tip
Forging is loud. Work behind walls.

File

Smithing

Metal file used in metalworking and finishing recipes.

Find it
Garages, tool sheds, hardware stores.
Tip
Keep one with your smithing kit.

Big bellows that the Advanced Forge needs.

Find it
Crafted from planks, nails, handles and tanned leather, with a hammer and saw.
Tip
You need tanned leather first, so start tanning early.

Clay crucible for smelting iron or steel in a furnace.

Find it
Shaped on a pottery wheel and fired in a kiln (Pottery).
Tip
Use tongs to handle it once it is full.

Small crucible for small metal batches and molten glass.

Find it
Clay crucible fired in a kiln (Pottery).
Tip
Glassmaking needs it.

Fired clay mold for casting ingots.

Find it
Shape an unfired clay ingot mold and fire it in a kiln.
Tip
The Primitive Kiln can fire ingot, bar and sheet molds.

Stone Hammer

Knapping

Primitive hammer used for knapping and early crafts.

Find it
Crafted from a stone, a branch or handle, and binding.
Tip
Also a weak backup weapon.

Purpose-made knapping tool, an upgrade over a plain stone.

Find it
Carving 1, from antler with a sharp knife.
Tip
Making it trains Carving, not Knapping.

Stone Chisel

Knapping

Primitive chisel for stonework and the Stone Anvil.

Find it
Knapping 1 from 2 flakes.
Tip
Needed to make a Stone Anvil.

Stone Drill

Knapping

Primitive drill for boring holes.

Find it
Knapping 5.
Tip
A good mid-level Knapping trainer.

Flint Saw

Knapping

Primitive saw with a flint blade.

Find it
Knapping 3: a handle, a flake, and twine or leather strips.
Tip
Fills in until you find a metal saw.

Tool for shaping clay items.

Find it
Kitchens and cabinets, or carve a wooden one.
Tip
Needed for most pottery recipes.

Ceramic pipe needed for glassblowing.

Find it
Make the unfired clay pipe and fire it in a kiln.
Tip
Make this before any glass recipe.

Carved trowel that counts as a mason’s trowel.

Find it
Carved from wood.
Tip
Wears out, but unlocks masonry with no metal.

Chisel for cutting stone blocks.

Find it
Looted; a knapped Stone Chisel can stand in.
Tip
Use it with a hammer to cut Stone Blocks.

Primitive needle carved from bone.

Find it
Carved from animal bone (Carving).
Tip
Replaces a metal needle in the wild.

Sinew Thread

Tailoring

Primitive thread made from animal sinew.

Find it
Processed from sinew taken while butchering.
Tip
Pair it with a Bone Needle for a no-loot sewing kit.

Needles for knitting yarn into garments.

Find it
Houses and craft stores; wood and bone versions can be made.
Tip
Turns yarn into warm clothing.

Bagged livestock feed.

Find it
Farms and farm-supply stores.
Tip
Fill troughs every morning.

Grass Bag

Animals

Sack of cut grass for livestock.

Find it
Cut grass with a scythe and bag it.
Tip
A free stopgap when feed runs low.

Shears

Animals

Hand shears for shearing sheep.

Find it
Farms and ranches; forged and electric versions exist.
Tip
Wool feeds into yarn and tailoring.

Bottle for hand-feeding young animals.

Find it
Farm and household loot.
Tip
For young animals that cannot feed themselves.

Scraper for preparing hides for tanning.

Find it
Looted; a bone version can be crafted.
Tip
An early step in turning hides into leather.

Snare Trap

Trapping

Simple snare for small game.

Find it
Crafted from twine and scrap wood (Trapping).
Tip
Bait with carrots or lettuce for rabbits.

Cage Trap

Trapping

Wire cage trap, the best for rabbits and squirrels.

Find it
Crafted from wire.
Tip
Rabbits are active from 19:00 to 05:00.

Stick Trap

Trapping

Trap for birds.

Find it
Crafted from twine and scrap wood.
Tip
Bait with worms or insects.

Mouse Trap

Trapping

Small trap for rats and mice.

Find it
Crafted from scrap wood, or looted.
Tip
Cheese and peanut butter work best.

Improvised rod.

Find it
A stick or branch with fishing line or twine.
Tip
Fine until you find a real rod.

Line for rods; a premium version exists.

Find it
Fishing and sporting goods stores.
Tip
Carry spares: line snaps on big fish.

Primitive hook carved from bone.

Find it
Carved from bone.
Tip
A forged metal hook comes later.

Jig Lure

Fishing

Artificial lure for rod fishing.

Find it
Fishing and tackle loot.
Tip
Reusable, unlike live bait.

Chum

Fishing

Groundbait that draws fish to a spot.

Find it
Fishing loot and fish-scrap recipes.
Tip
Use it before a long session.

Small hand shovel for gardening.

Find it
Garden sheds and garden stores.
Tip
A light planting tool.

Bag of compost to enrich crops.

Find it
Garden stores, or from a composter.
Tip
Make it from rotten food.

Fertilizer

Farming

Commercial fertilizer that boosts crops.

Find it
Garden stores and farms.
Tip
Save it for valuable crops.

Treatment for aphids on crops.

Find it
Mixed in an empty gardening spray can, or looted.
Tip
Check plants daily.

Treatment for mildew on crops.

Find it
Mixed in an empty gardening spray can (milk-based), or looted.
Tip
Damp weather brings mildew.

Treatment for pest flies on crops.

Find it
Mixed in an empty gardening spray can (cigarette-based), or looted.
Tip
Keep an empty can to remix it.

Short scythe for grain and grass.

Find it
Farms and sheds; can be forged.
Tip
Cut grass for livestock.

Civilian ham radio for long-range two-way contact.

Find it
Radio enthusiasts’ homes and electronics stores.
Tip
Place it at your base and give it power.

Military ham radio with strong range.

Find it
Military and radio installations.
Tip
Top-tier fixed radio.

Standard vehicle tire; old and performance tiers exist.

Find it
Removed from vehicles, auto shops.
Tip
Match the tire type to the vehicle.

Parts for repairing engines.

Find it
Dismantle wrecked engines, auto shops.
Tip
Strip abandoned cars to stockpile them.

Refillable propane tank.

Find it
Gas stations, BBQs, garages.
Tip
Fuel for welding torches and propane appliances.

Bleach

Survival

Household bleach for cleaning.

Find it
Laundry rooms, kitchens, stores.
Tip
Poisonous. Never drink it.

Reusable fire-starting tool.

Find it
Camping and outdoor stores.
Tip
Lights fires long after matches run out.

Cuts metal; replaceable blade.

Find it
Carpenters, janitors, tool caches
Stats
Used for Cuts metal; replaceable blade

Pliers

Tool

Removes bullets and glass; metalwork.

Find it
Janitor toolboxes, tool caches
Stats
Used for Removes bullets and glass; metalwork

Grinds herbs into poultices.

Find it
Medical storage, science rooms
Stats
Used for Grinds herbs into poultices
Tip
Needed for every poultice.

Waters crops; holds 8 units.

Find it
Garden stores, farms
Stats
Used for Waters crops; holds 8 units

Starts fires; about 10 uses.

Find it
Gas stations, tobacco counters
Stats
Used for Starts fires; about 10 uses

A brighter, longer-range flashlight.

Find it
Camping stores
Stats
Used for A brighter, longer-range flashlight

Propane light, refillable.

Find it
Camping stores
Stats
Used for Propane light, refillable

Navigation.

Find it
Army surplus, camping gear, rangers
Stats
Used for Navigation

Scythe

Tool

Cuts grass and grain.

Find it
Barns, farm stores
Stats
Used for Cuts grass and grain

Saws logs into planks.

Find it
Carpentry crates, cabinet makers
Stats
Used for Saws logs into planks
Tip
The carpentry saw.
Medical

Bandage

First aid

Stops bleeding and protects wounds.

Find it
Bathrooms, pharmacies, first aid kits.
Tip
Change dirty bandages.

Improvised bandages made from clothing.

Find it
Rip almost any clothing.
Tip
Boil dirty rags to clean them.

Disinfectant

First aid

Cleans wounds to stop infection.

Find it
Bathrooms, pharmacies.
Tip
Apply before the bandage.

Alcohol Wipes

First aid

Small, light wound cleaners.

Find it
First aid kits, pharmacies.
Tip
Carry a few on every run.

Painkillers

Medicine

Reduce pain so you can move and fight.

Find it
Bathrooms, pharmacies.
Tip
Do not take too many at once.

Antibiotics

Medicine

Treat infected wounds. Can be packed in boxes since 42.21.

Find it
Pharmacies, hospitals.
Tip
Rare. Keep them for serious infections.

Vitamins

Medicine

Help when your diet is poor.

Find it
Pharmacies, bathrooms.
Tip
Useful on long canned-food stretches.

Splint

First aid

Holds a fractured limb in place while it heals.

Find it
Craft from planks or branches and rags.
Tip
Rest a lot with a fracture.

Filters smoke and gas. Uses clean rags as filters since 42.18.

Find it
Crafted.
Tip
Weaker than a real gas mask, better than a bandana.

Helps you fall asleep when sleep is hard.

Find it
Bathrooms and pharmacies.
Tip
Use only when you are in a safe room.

Calms your nerves and lowers panic.

Find it
Bathrooms and pharmacies.
Tip
Helpful if panic ruins your aim.

Lifts your mood over time.

Find it
Bathrooms and pharmacies.
Tip
Use when sadness builds up.

Closes deep wounds.

Find it
Clinics, pharmacies and first-aid kits.
Tip
Needs a needle holder for less pain; disinfect first.

Small sticking plasters.

Find it
Bathrooms and first-aid kits.
Tip
Fine for scratches, too small for deep wounds.

First Aid Kit

Container

A kit holding bandages and medicines.

Find it
Bathrooms, clinics and vehicles.
Stats
Capacity 4 · Weight reduction 50% · Slot Hand
Tip
Grab the whole box and sort it at base.

Calms a smoker's stress.

Find it
Stores, zombies and houses.
Tip
Only matters with the Smoker trait.

Thread for suturing.

Find it
Sewing kits and clinics.
Tip
Pairs with a suture needle.
Food & water
A farmhouse with crops
Farms: fresh food and seeds · Official image, The Indie Stone

Lasts for months, the backbone of your stockpile.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery stores.
Tip
You need a can opener.

Rice, pasta, beans and cereal: light and long-lasting.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery stores.
Tip
Needs water and a heat source to cook.

Fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy. The best food, but it rots.

Find it
Fridges, grocery stores, farms.
Tip
Eat it first, especially after the power cut.

Carries drinking water on the move.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery stores, vending machines.
Tip
Refill empties at a sink while the water runs.

Jerry Can

Fuel / water

A big container that holds 20 L since 42.18.

Find it
Garages, gas stations.
Tip
Fuel for cars and generators.

Canteen

Water

Holds 900 mL since 42.18. The military canteen holds the same.

Find it
Army surplus, hiking, military areas.
Tip
Hangs off your belt, freeing bag space.

Holds 1.8 L since 42.18.

Find it
Rural homes, western stores.
Tip
More water for the same slot.

Carries 2 L, or 3 L for the camo version, since 42.18.

Find it
Sports and hiking stores, military areas.
Tip
Drink on the move without stopping.

Boils water, cooks soup and stores liquid.

Find it
Kitchens.
Tip
Boiling makes tainted water safe.

Bucket

Water

Carries and stores lots of water.

Find it
Sheds, garages, farms.
Tip
Great for watering crops.

Rice

Dry food

Cheap, long-lasting calories.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Stats
Hunger -60 · Calories 2880 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking Cannot be eaten raw: cook in a pot
Tip
Needs boiling water and a pot.

Pasta

Dry food

Filling and long-lasting.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Stats
Hunger -60 · Thirst +60 · Calories 3360 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking Cook in a pot or add to soup · Mood Unhappy +40 raw
Tip
Needs cooking.

Flour

Baking

A base for bread and baking.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Stats
Hunger -60 · Calories 50 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never
Tip
A farming and cooking staple.

Sugar

Baking

A sweet cooking ingredient.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 387 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never
Tip
Good for baking and drinks.

Eggs

Fresh

Protein that spoils quickly.

Find it
Fridges and farms.
Stats
Hunger -7 · Calories 63 · Fresh for 14 days · Rots after 21 days
Tip
Cook them soon after finding them.

A small, quick snack.

Find it
Stores, vending machines and kitchens.
Stats
Hunger -20 · Calories 850 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never
Tip
Cheers you up a little.

Soda

Drink

A fizzy drink with some calories.

Find it
Vending machines and fridges.
Tip
Not a replacement for clean water.

Coffee

Drink

A hot drink that fights tiredness.

Find it
Kitchens and cafes.
Stats
Hunger -30 · Thirst +60 · Calories 2 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never
Tip
Helps for a while, but you still need sleep.

Bread

Fresh

A basic staple.

Find it
Kitchens and bakeries.
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 532 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 6 days
Tip
Goes stale fast, so eat it early.

Cheese

Fresh

A calorie-rich dairy food.

Find it
Fridges.
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 113 · Fresh for 14 days · Rots after 20 days
Tip
Eat before the power goes out.

Milk

Drink

A dairy drink that spoils quickly.

Find it
Fridges.
Tip
Drink it in the first days.

Apple

Fruit

A light snack and a source of seeds.

Find it
Kitchens and gardens.
Stats
Hunger -16 · Thirst -7 · Calories 95 · Fresh for 5 days · Rots after 8 days
Tip
Eat it before it rots.

Potato

Vegetable

A farmable staple.

Find it
Kitchens and gardens.
Stats
Hunger -18 · Thirst -7 · Calories 70 · Fresh for 28 days · Rots after 280 days
Tip
Needs cooking.

Carrot

Vegetable

A farmable vegetable.

Find it
Kitchens and gardens.
Stats
Hunger -8 · Thirst -4 · Calories 25 · Fresh for 6 days · Rots after 8 days
Tip
Good in soups and stews.

Bacon

Meat

Cured meat that keeps longer fresh.

Find it
Fridges and groceries.
Stats
Hunger -12 · Calories 160 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 5 days
Tip
Needs cooking.

Steak

Meat

A filling cut of meat.

Find it
Fridges and butcher shops.
Stats
Hunger -40 · Calories 220 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days
Tip
Cook it before it spoils.

Beer

Drink

An alcoholic drink.

Find it
Fridges, bars and stores.
Tip
Makes you drunk, which slows timed actions.

Wine

Drink

A stronger alcoholic drink.

Find it
Kitchens, bars and stores.
Tip
Drunk slows timed actions and hurts coordination.

Smoked Meat

Preserved

Meat preserved by smoking.

Find it
Make it with a smoker.
Tip
Keeps far longer than fresh meat.

Dried Meat

Preserved

Meat dried for storage.

Find it
Stores, kitchens and hunting cabins.
Tip
Light to carry on long trips.

Vegetables sealed in a jar.

Find it
Make them with jars and lids.
Tip
The best way to save a harvest.

Honey

Sweet

A long-lasting sweetener.

Find it
Kitchens and farms.
Stats
Hunger -20 · Calories 660 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never
Tip
Never spoils.

Fish

Fresh

Caught with a rod or net.

Find it
Rivers and lakes.
Stats
Hunger -25 · Calories 205 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days
Tip
Cook soon; it spoils fast.

Venison

Fresh

Deer meat.

Find it
Hunt deer.
Stats
Hunger -80 · Calories 440 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days
Tip
Butcher the carcass for meat and hide.

Chicken

Fresh

Meat from chickens.

Find it
Fridges, groceries and your own flock.
Tip
Cook before eating.

Foraged fruit.

Find it
Forage in woods.
Stats
Hunger -10 · Thirst -1 · Calories 23 · Fresh for 6 days · Rots after 10 days · Cooking No
Tip
Some are poisonous. Learn to tell them apart.

Foraged fungi.

Find it
Forage in woods.
Tip
Some are poisonous. Check before you eat.

Tea

Drink

A hot drink.

Find it
Kitchens.
Tip
A small boost against tiredness.

Whiskey

Drink

Strong alcohol.

Find it
Bars, stores and kitchens.
Tip
Also works as a disinfectant in a pinch.

Fired clay storage jar.

Find it
Shape an unfired clay jar and fire it in a kiln.
Tip
A handmade container once looted jars run out.

Bulk sack of wheat seed.

Find it
Farms and farm-supply stores.
Tip
Wheat is the start of homemade flour.

Barley seeds, a Build 42 grain crop.

Find it
Farm and garden stores.
Tip
Keep empty packets to store saved seed.

Corn seeds.

Find it
Farm and garden stores.
Tip
Dried corn is the seed form.

Flax seeds, a fibre crop.

Find it
Farm and garden stores.
Tip
Processed in stages into fibre.

Garlic seeds.

Find it
Farm and garden stores.
Tip
Wild garlic seeds exist separately.

Hemp seeds, a fibre crop.

Find it
Farm and garden stores.
Tip
Fibre for rope and textiles.

Jar

Kitchen

Glass canning jar.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries; also boxes of jars.
Tip
Needs a Jar Lid to can food.

Jar Lid

Kitchen

Lid that seals canning jars.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Tip
Lids are the bottleneck: grab every one.

Vinegar

Kitchen

Vinegar for pickling and cooking.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Tip
Two per canning jar.

Salt

Kitchen

Seasoning and preserving ingredient.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Tip
Stockpile it for canning.

Cornflour

Kitchen

Corn-based flour.

Find it
Kitchens and groceries.
Tip
Counts as flour in recipes.

Tablets that make tainted water safe.

Find it
Camping, outdoor and military loot.
Tip
Each cleans 1 litre; 20 per box.

Canned: hunger -24, 170 calories.

Find it
Kitchen cupboards, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -24 · Calories 170 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional · Mood Unhappy +10 opened
Tip
Heat it to improve it.

Canned: hunger -25, 125 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -25 · Thirst -4 · Calories 125 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
The biggest hunger value of the common cans.

Canned: hunger -16, 260 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -16 · Calories 260 · Fresh for Never sealed; 3 days opened · Rots after 5 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Good protein for a can.

Canned: hunger -24, 720 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -24 · Calories 720 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
The highest-calorie common can; good for regaining weight.

Canned: hunger -18, 370 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -18 · Calories 370 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Light to carry.

Canned: hunger -14, 150 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -14 · Calories 150 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
A compact backup meal.

Canned: hunger -15, 250 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 250 · Fresh for Never sealed; 5 days opened · Rots after 7 days opened · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
Lifts mood and keeps longer once opened.

Canned: hunger -15, 250 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 250 · Fresh for Never sealed; 5 days opened · Rots after 7 days opened · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
Good for mood.

Canned: hunger -15, 250 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 250 · Fresh for Never sealed; 5 days opened · Rots after 7 days opened · Cooking No
Tip
Keeps 5 days once opened.

Canned: hunger -16, 315 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -16 · Thirst -4 · Calories 315 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Good carbs for a vegetable can.

Canned: hunger -12, 10 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -12 · Thirst -4 · Calories 10 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Almost no calories: a soup ingredient, not a meal.

Canned: hunger -12, 90 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -12 · Thirst -8 · Calories 90 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Good for soups.

Canned: hunger -16, 280 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -16 · Thirst -3 · Calories 280 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Decent calories and protein.

Canned: hunger -18, 175 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -18 · Thirst -7 · Calories 175 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
A good stew base.

Canned: hunger -10, 160 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -10 · Thirst -4 · Calories 160 · Fresh for Never sealed; 2 days opened · Rots after 4 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
Less filling than vegetable soup.

Canned: hunger -24, 540 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -24 · Calories 540 · Fresh for Never sealed; 3 days opened · Rots after 5 days opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
One of the best all-round cans.

Canned: hunger -10, 472 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -10 · Thirst -10 · Calories 472 · Fresh for Never sealed; 4 days opened · Rots after 7 days opened
Tip
High calories for one can.

Drink: hunger -15, 250 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery canned aisle
Stats
Hunger -15 · Thirst -85 · Calories 250 · Fresh for Never sealed; 5 days opened · Rots after 7 days opened · Cooking No
Tip
Big thirst relief from one can.

Canned: hunger -30, 498 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, pet supplies
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 498 · Fresh for Never sealed; 5 days opened · Rots after 7 days opened
Tip
Edible for people, and filling.

Cereal

Dry goods

Dry goods: hunger -40, 2360 calories.

Find it
Grocery breakfast aisle, kitchens
Stats
Hunger -40 · Calories 2360 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
Huge calories for its weight.

Crackers

Dry goods

Dry goods: hunger -5, 70 calories.

Find it
Grocery dry goods, kitchens
Stats
Hunger -5 · Calories 70 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
A light filler.

Chips

Snack

Snack: hunger -15, 720 calories.

Find it
Grocery snack aisles
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 720 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -5
Tip
All chip flavours share these stats.

Pantry: hunger -25, 2660 calories.

Find it
Grocery breakfast aisle, kitchens
Stats
Hunger -25 · Calories 2660 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -15
Tip
A calorie bomb that never spoils.

Can of Oats

Dry goods

Dry goods: hunger -50, 1500 calories.

Find it
Grocery breakfast aisle
Stats
Hunger -50 · Calories 1500 · Fresh for 180 days · Rots after 365 days · Cooking For oatmeal and cookies
Tip
Lasts a year.

Baking: hunger -30, 387 calories.

Find it
Sugar crates, bakeries
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 387 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
Sweetens drinks and baking.

Fruit Jam

Pantry

Pantry: hunger -30, 550 calories.

Find it
Grocery breakfast aisle
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 550 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
Add it to toast for mood.

Dry goods: hunger -10, 52 calories.

Find it
Grocery dry goods
Stats
Hunger -10 · Thirst +40 · Calories 52 · Fresh for 365 days · Rots after 730 days · Cooking Soup or stir-fry ingredient · Mood Unhappy +20 raw
Tip
Put it in soup instead of eating it dry.

Meal, 690 calories.

Find it
Kitchens, grocery dry goods
Stats
Calories 690 · Fresh for 180 days · Rots after 365 days · Cooking Open, then cook
Tip
A shelf-stable boxed meal.

Meat: hunger -20, 410 calories.

Find it
Hunting fridges, army surplus, butchers
Stats
Hunger -20 · Calories 410 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
Non-perishable protein.

Meat: hunger -10, 100 calories.

Find it
Hunting fridges, army surplus
Stats
Hunger -10 · Calories 100 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
A light protein snack that keeps.

Snack: hunger -15, 270 calories.

Find it
Hikers, cafeterias
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 270 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
Good trail food.

Peanuts

Snack

Snack: hunger -8, 161 calories.

Find it
Grocery snacks, bars
Stats
Hunger -8 · Calories 161 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No
Tip
A light snack.

Orange

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -12, 65 calories.

Find it
Fruit stands, office fridges
Stats
Hunger -12 · Thirst -8 · Calories 65 · Fresh for 6 days · Rots after 9 days · Cooking No
Tip
Good thirst relief.

Banana

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -16, 105 calories.

Find it
Fruit stands, cafeterias
Stats
Hunger -16 · Thirst -5 · Calories 105 · Fresh for 5 days · Rots after 7 days · Cooking No
Tip
Quick early food.

Lettuce

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -15, 54 calories.

Find it
Grocery, restaurant fridges
Stats
Hunger -15 · Thirst -7 · Calories 54 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 5 days · Cooking No
Tip
Spoils fast; use in salads.

Tomato

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -12, 14 calories.

Find it
Vegetable stands, restaurant fridges
Stats
Hunger -12 · Thirst -8 · Calories 14 · Fresh for 4 days · Rots after 12 days · Cooking No
Tip
A long stale window before it rots.

Cabbage

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -24, 180 calories.

Find it
Vegetable stands
Stats
Hunger -24 · Thirst -10 · Calories 180 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking No
Tip
Filling but spoils in two days.

Onion

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -10, 28 calories.

Find it
Vegetable stands, kitchens
Stats
Hunger -10 · Calories 28 · Fresh for 14 days · Rots after 28 days · Cooking No
Tip
Keeps two weeks; great in soup.

Fresh: hunger -5, 4 calories.

Find it
Produce storage
Stats
Hunger -5 · Thirst -1 · Calories 4 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 5 days · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
A mood boost, little food.

Fresh: hunger -60, 1355 calories.

Find it
Produce storage
Stats
Hunger -60 · Thirst -140 · Calories 1355 · Fresh for 6 days · Rots after 8 days · Cooking No
Tip
Huge thirst relief; slice it.

Pumpkin

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -40, 404 calories.

Find it
Farms
Stats
Hunger -40 · Calories 404 · Fresh for 14 days · Rots after 28 days · Cooking Optional (30 min) · Mood Unhappy +10 raw
Tip
Better cooked.

Corn

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -14, 88 calories.

Find it
Vegetable stands
Stats
Hunger -14 · Thirst -4 · Calories 88 · Fresh for 5 days · Rots after 8 days · Cooking Optional · Mood Unhappy +5 raw
Tip
Cook it to remove the unhappiness.

Grapes

Fresh

Fresh: hunger -15, 62 calories.

Find it
Produce, foraging
Stats
Hunger -15 · Thirst -5 · Calories 62 · Fresh for 5 days · Rots after 8 days · Cooking No

Beef

Meat

Meat: hunger -80, 440 calories.

Find it
Butchering cattle
Stats
Hunger -80 · Calories 440 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required
Tip
A large cut: split it into stews.

Meat: hunger -30, 230 calories.

Find it
Farm freezers
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 230 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required (30 min)
Tip
Never eat it raw.

Meat: hunger -30, 150 calories.

Find it
Butchers, farm freezers
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 150 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required (50 min)
Tip
Freeze or cook quickly.

Meat: hunger -40, 300 calories.

Find it
Butchers, burger kitchens
Stats
Hunger -40 · Calories 300 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required (50 min)
Tip
Good in burgers and stews.

Ham

Meat

Meat: hunger -60, 1560 calories.

Find it
Butchers, freezers
Stats
Hunger -60 · Calories 1560 · Fresh for 5 days · Rots after 10 days · Cooking Optional (20 min)
Tip
Keeps longer than raw meat.

Meat: hunger -20, 180 calories.

Find it
Hunting freezers
Stats
Hunger -20 · Calories 180 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required
Tip
Cook before eating.

Salami

Meat

Meat: hunger -20, 330 calories.

Find it
Butchers, fridges
Stats
Hunger -20 · Calories 330 · Fresh for 10 days · Rots after 15 days · Cooking No
Tip
Cured, so it keeps 10 days.

Meat: hunger -30, 969 calories.

Find it
Butchering rabbits
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 969 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required (25 min)
Tip
Very high calories for its weight.

Fish: hunger -25, 205 calories.

Find it
Filleting caught fish
Stats
Hunger -25 · Calories 205 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required (20 min)
Tip
Fillet and cook the same day.

Salmon

Fish

Fish: hunger -30, 270 calories.

Find it
Sushi kitchens
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 270 · Fresh for 2 days · Rots after 4 days · Cooking Required
Tip
Raw risks sickness.

Butter

Dairy

Dairy: hunger -24, 3200 calories.

Find it
Farm fridges, bakeries; churned from milk
Stats
Hunger -24 · Calories 3200 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy +20 alone
Tip
Use it in recipes, not alone.

Lard

Pantry

Pantry: hunger -24, 4095 calories.

Find it
Fridges, bakeries
Stats
Hunger -24 · Calories 4095 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy +30
Tip
Enormous calories; cook with it.

Yogurt

Dairy

Dairy: hunger -10, 30 calories.

Find it
Fridges
Stats
Hunger -10 · Calories 30 · Fresh for 10 days · Rots after 15 days · Cooking No
Tip
Low calories.

Bakery: hunger -10, 177 calories.

Find it
Sliced from bread
Stats
Hunger -10 · Calories 177 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 6 days
Tip
The base for sandwiches.

Baguette

Bakery

Bakery: hunger -23, 532 calories.

Find it
Bakeries
Stats
Hunger -23 · Calories 532 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 6 days

Donut

Bakery

Bakery: hunger -7, 180 calories.

Find it
Bakeries, cafes
Stats
Hunger -7 · Calories 180 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 5 days

Croissant

Bakery

Bakery: hunger -8, 180 calories.

Find it
Bakeries, cafes
Stats
Hunger -8 · Calories 180 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 5 days

Muffin

Bakery

Bakery: hunger -7, 120 calories.

Find it
Bakeries, cafes
Stats
Hunger -7 · Calories 120 · Fresh for 5 days · Rots after 8 days

Snack: hunger -5, 40 calories.

Find it
Candy stores, GigaMart
Stats
Hunger -5 · Calories 40 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
A mood fixer, not food.

Snack: hunger -15, 80 calories.

Find it
Freezers
Stats
Hunger -15 · Calories 80 · Fresh for 1 day · Rots after 2 days · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
Melts out of the freezer.

Snack: hunger -30, 1680 calories.

Find it
Freezers
Stats
Hunger -30 · Calories 1680 · Fresh for 1 day · Rots after 2 days · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
Eat it before the power fails.

Drink.

Find it
Cafe fridges, cafeterias
Stats
Cooking No
Tip
Holds orange, apple or fruit punch.

Tea Bag

Drink

Drink: hunger -5.

Find it
Tea crates, cafes
Stats
Hunger -5 · Thirst +10 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking Brew as a hot drink · Mood Unhappy +10 raw; tiredness -15
Tip
Brew it, don’t eat it.

Vodka

Alcohol

Alcohol.

Find it
Liquor stores
Stats
Cooking No
Tip
Also sterilizes bandages.

Drink.

Find it
Army bunkers, survivalist bags
Stats
Fresh for Never · Rots after Never · Cooking Open with a tool
Tip
Rare sealed water.

Canned: hunger -40, 125 calories.

Find it
Home canning
Stats
Hunger -40 · Calories 125 · Fresh for 30 days sealed; 2 opened · Rots after 60 days sealed; 4 opened · Cooking Optional
Tip
A home-made preserve.

Canned: hunger -48, 210 calories.

Find it
Home canning
Stats
Hunger -48 · Calories 210 · Fresh for 30 days sealed; 2 opened · Rots after 60 days sealed; 4 opened

Canned: hunger -48, 56 calories.

Find it
Home canning
Stats
Hunger -48 · Calories 56 · Fresh for 30 days sealed; 2 opened · Rots after 60 days sealed; 4 opened

Meal: hunger -23, 670 calories.

Find it
Freezers, break rooms
Stats
Hunger -23 · Calories 670 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 5 days · Cooking Optional (10 min) · Mood Unhappy +20 cold
Tip
Heat it; it burns fast.

Meal: hunger -25, 990 calories.

Find it
Pizza trays, motel fridges
Stats
Hunger -25 · Calories 990 · Fresh for 3 days · Rots after 5 days · Cooking No · Mood Unhappy -10
Tip
High calories with a mood bonus.

Dry goods: hunger -60, 3000 calories.

Find it
Grocery dry goods
Stats
Hunger -60 · Calories 3000 · Fresh for Never · Rots after Never
Tip
A very calorie-dense staple.
Bags & storage

The first bag most survivors find.

Find it
Houses, schools.
Stats
Capacity 15 · Weight reduction 70% · Slot Back
Tip
Better than nothing. Swap up when you can.

A roomy bag for loot runs.

Find it
Bedrooms, gyms, closets.
Stats
Capacity 18 · Weight reduction 65% · Slot Back
Tip
Heavy when full. Do not overload.

A large backpack that sits on your back.

Find it
Bedrooms, outdoor stores.
Stats
Capacity 20 · Weight reduction 75% · Slot Back
Tip
One of the best early backpacks.

The biggest common backpack.

Find it
Outdoor stores, military areas.
Stats
Capacity 22 · Weight reduction 80% · Slot Back
Tip
Pair with the Organized trait for even more space.

A small belt bag for quick items.

Find it
Bedrooms, clothing stores.
Stats
Capacity 1 · Weight reduction 85% · Slot Waist
Tip
Keep bandages and a lighter in it.

Car Trunk

Vehicle storage

Carries far more than any bag.

Find it
Any working car.
Tip
Turn your car into a loot truck.

Garbage Bag

Container

A big, cheap bag for loot and waste.

Find it
Kitchens, garages and stores.
Stats
Capacity 20 · Weight reduction 50% · Slot Hand
Tip
Holds a lot but is not for carrying while fighting.

Plastic Bag

Container

A small bag for odds and ends.

Find it
Stores and kitchens.
Stats
Capacity 8 · Weight reduction 50% · Slot Hand
Tip
Better than nothing in an emergency.

Handbag

Container

A small shoulder bag.

Find it
Bedrooms and clothing stores.
Stats
Capacity 6 · Weight reduction 50% · Slot Hand
Tip
Use until you find a bigger bag.

A large, tough pack.

Find it
Military storage and soldier zombies.
Stats
Capacity 28 · Weight reduction 85% · Slot Back
Tip
One of the biggest wearable bags.

Tote Bag

Container

A carried cloth bag.

Find it
Stores and houses.
Stats
Capacity 6 · Weight reduction 50% · Slot Hand
Tip
Carry in hand for extra space.

Briefcase

Container

A hard carry case.

Find it
Offices and cars.
Stats
Capacity 8 · Weight reduction 50% · Slot Hand
Tip
Small but light.

Crate

Storage

A wooden storage box.

Find it
Build it with Woodwork 3.
Tip
Your base storage of choice.

A larger wooden container.

Find it
Build it with carpentry.
Tip
Holds more than a crate.

Pack Frame

Tailoring

Primitive frame used to build frame packs.

Find it
Crafted; a large version also exists.
Tip
A no-loot route to more carrying capacity.
Clothing & armour

Full Crash Helmet

Head · Bite 100 / Scratch 100

A full-face motorcycle helmet.

Find it
Motorcycles, garages and bikers.
Stats
Slot Head · Bite defence 100 · Scratch defence 100 · Insulation 1.00
Tip
The best head protection in the game. Rare.

Riot Helmet

Head · Bite 100 / Scratch 100

A police riot helmet.

Find it
Police stations and riot zombies.
Stats
Slot Head · Bite defence 100 · Scratch defence 100 · Insulation 0.45
Tip
Full protection for the head and neck.

Hard Hat

Head · Bite 70 / Scratch 80

A construction helmet.

Find it
Sheds, warehouses and construction sites.
Tip
Easy to find and almost as good as a military helmet.

Army Helmet

Head · Bite 70 / Scratch 80

A military helmet.

Find it
Military storage and soldier zombies.
Stats
Slot Head · Bite defence 70 · Scratch defence 80 · Insulation 0.25
Tip
Also found in desert and WWII variants.

Firefighter Helmet

Head · Bite 70 / Scratch 80

A fire service helmet.

Find it
Fire stations.
Tip
Pairs with the firefighter jacket.

SWAT Helmet

Head · Bite 70 / Scratch 80

A tactical helmet.

Find it
Police armouries.
Tip
Good protection without a visor.

Football Helmet

Head · Bite 70 / Scratch 80

A padded sports helmet.

Find it
Schools, gyms and sports stores.
Stats
Slot Head · Bite defence 70 · Scratch defence 80 · Insulation 0.55
Tip
Common and surprisingly good.

Bicycle Helmet

Head · Bite 30 / Scratch 50

A light cycling helmet.

Find it
Garages and sports stores.
Tip
Better than nothing.

Firefighter Jacket

Torso · Bite 50 / Scratch 70

A heavy protective coat.

Find it
Fire stations.
Stats
Slot Jacket · Bite defence 50 · Scratch defence 70 · Insulation 0.85
Tip
The best civilian jacket for bites.

Army Camo Jacket

Torso · Bite 30 / Scratch 50

A military field jacket.

Find it
Military storage and army surplus.
Tip
Good protection with plenty of pockets.

Bullet Vest

Torso · Bite 30 / Scratch 55

Police, army, civilian or SWAT armour vest.

Find it
Police stations and military storage.
Tip
Also 100 bullet defence for PvP servers.

Leather Jacket

Torso · Bite 20 / Scratch 40

A classic leather jacket.

Find it
Houses, wardrobes and some zombies.
Stats
Slot Jacket · Bite defence 20 · Scratch defence 40 · Insulation 0.40
Tip
Common and worth wearing from day one.

Army Coat

Torso · Bite 20 / Scratch 40

A long military coat.

Find it
Army surplus.
Tip
Warm in winter.

Police Jacket

Torso · Bite 20 / Scratch 30

A police uniform jacket.

Find it
Police stations and police zombies.
Stats
Slot Jacket · Bite defence 20 · Scratch defence 30 · Insulation 0.60
Tip
Light protection.

Denim Shirt

Torso · Bite 7 / Scratch 15

A thick shirt.

Find it
Houses and clothing stores.
Tip
Layer it under a jacket.

Firefighter Pants

Legs · Bite 20 / Scratch 30

Heavy protective trousers.

Find it
Fire stations.
Stats
Slot Pants · Bite defence 20 · Scratch defence 30 · Insulation 0.85
Tip
The best trousers for bites.

Denim Jeans

Legs · Bite 10 / Scratch 20

Ordinary jeans.

Find it
Everywhere.
Tip
Better than sweatpants.

Camo Pants

Legs · Bite 10 / Scratch 20

Military trousers.

Find it
Military storage and army surplus.
Tip
Same protection as jeans, more pockets.

Army Boots

Feet · Bite 100 / Scratch 100

Military boots.

Find it
Military storage and army surplus.
Stats
Slot Shoes · Bite defence 100 · Scratch defence 100 · Insulation 1.00
Tip
Full foot protection.

Work Boots

Feet · Bite 100 / Scratch 100

Heavy work boots.

Find it
Sheds, warehouses and construction sites.
Stats
Slot Shoes · Bite defence 100 · Scratch defence 100 · Insulation 1.00
Tip
As good as army boots and much easier to find.

Leather Gloves

Hands · Bite 15 / Scratch 30

Thick gloves.

Find it
Garages and sheds.
Stats
Slot Hands · Bite defence 15 · Scratch defence 30 · Insulation 0.75
Tip
Small, but hands get scratched a lot.

Ice Hockey Gloves

Hands · Bite 80 / Scratch 100

Padded hockey gloves.

Find it
Sports stores and school gyms.
Tip
Among the best hand protection.

Shoulder Pads

Shoulders · Bite 100 / Scratch 100

Football or ice hockey shoulder pads.

Find it
Sports stores and school gyms.
Tip
Build 42 modular armour. Stacks with jackets.

Knee & Elbow Pads

Joints · Bite 30 / Scratch 50

Sports pads for each knee or elbow.

Find it
Sports stores and garages.
Tip
Use their own slots, so they stack with other clothing.

Shin Pads

Legs · Bite 30 / Scratch 50

Standard shin guards. Rigid pads are 40 / 60; goalie pads 80 / 100.

Find it
Sports stores and school gyms.
Tip
Zombies grab low. Protect your shins.

Thigh & Forearm Plates

Limbs · Bite 30 / Scratch 55

SWAT, army or police plates with 100 bullet defence.

Find it
Police armouries and military storage.
Tip
Build 42 modular armour.

Arm Guards

Arms · Bite 100 / Scratch 100

Leather, wood or tyre arm guards.

Find it
Craft them from leather, planks or tyres.
Tip
Full forearm protection you can make yourself.

Gaiters

Lower legs · Bite 30 / Scratch 50

Lower-leg covers.

Find it
Hunting and army surplus stores.
Tip
Stack with trousers.

Hazmat Suit

Full body

A sealed protective suit.

Find it
Labs and military storage.
Stats
Slot Full suit · Bite defence 5 · Scratch defence 15 · Insulation 0.65
Tip
It does not stop the Knox infection from a bite.

Crafted bone torso armour.

Find it
Crafted from animal bones.
Tip
Bone limb pieces also exist.

Bone Mask

Armour

Crafted bone face mask.

Find it
Crafted from bone.
Tip
Fills the head slot cheaply.

Torso armour made from tire rubber.

Find it
Crafted from tire pieces.
Stats
Slot Torso armour · Bite defence 80 · Scratch defence 90
Tip
A matching set covers the limbs.

Crafted wooden torso armour.

Find it
Crafted from wood.
Tip
Cheap starter armour.

Torso armour made from scrap metal.

Find it
Crafted from scrap metal.
Tip
A full scrap set exists, including a helmet.

Crafted scrap metal helmet.

Find it
Crafted from scrap metal.
Stats
Slot Head · Bite defence 100 · Scratch defence 100 · Insulation 0.55
Tip
Strong head protection without a forge.

Forged metal torso armour, top-tier crafted protection.

Find it
Forged (Blacksmithing).
Stats
Slot Torso armour · Bite defence 80 · Scratch defence 90
Tip
Spiked and articulated limb pieces extend the set.

Metal gorget protecting the neck.

Find it
Forged (Blacksmithing).
Stats
Slot Neck · Bite defence 100 · Scratch defence 100 · Insulation 1.00
Tip
Neck bites kill; leather and rag guards are cheaper.

Improvised armour of taped magazines.

Find it
Crafted from magazines and binding.
Tip
The earliest craftable armour.
Books & media

Skill Books

Literature

Multiply the XP you earn in a skill. Each volume covers a range of skill levels.

Find it
Bookstores, libraries, schools, houses.
Tip
Read first, then practise.

Teach recipes, from generators to traps.

Find it
Bookstores, gas stations, houses.
Tip
Some recipes cannot be learned any other way.

Teach skills on a TV. Tapes for Aiming, Animal Care, Blacksmithing, Electrical, First Aid, Knapping, Pottery, Tailoring and Welding arrived in 42.17.

Find it
TV stands, video stores.
Tip
Needs power and a TV that can play tapes.

Maps

Navigation

Reveal parts of the world map.

Find it
Gas stations, bookstores, glove boxes.
Tip
Annotated maps can mark hidden stashes.

Pencil and Pen

Navigation

Let you draw and write on your map.

Find it
Desks, schools, offices.
Tip
Mark every looted store.

A book by Ignas, added in 42.17.

Find it
Bookstores and shelves.
Tip
A small tribute inside the game.

Deck of Cards

Entertainment

Fights boredom when you play.

Find it
Bedrooms, bars and living rooms.
Tip
Keeps unhappiness down on long nights.

TV shows that teach skills.

Find it
Watch on any TV with power.
Tip
Scheduled daily in the first week. Watch Cooking and Carpentry.

VHS tapes that teach Mechanics.

Find it
Houses and video stores.
Tip
Media XP stops at level 3 by default.

Unlock standard, commercial or performance vehicle work.

Find it
Garages, bookshops and mailboxes.
Tip
Read before you work on a car type.

Unlock forge recipes.

Find it
Bookshops, hardware stores and farms.
Tip
Mag 1 gives the crude whetstone and tongs.

Teaches generator use.

Find it
Bookshops, mailboxes and electronics stores.
Tip
Needed to connect a generator unless your occupation knows it.

Journal

Writing

A blank book for notes.

Find it
Houses, schools and offices.
Tip
Keep track of what you found where.
Building & survival
Crafting stations
Stations for building and forging · Official image, The Indie Stone

Planks

Building

The main building material: barricades, walls, furniture.

Find it
Saw logs, or take apart furniture.
Tip
Always keep a stack at base.

Nails

Building

Needed for barricades and most carpentry.

Find it
Toolboxes, garages, hardware stores.
Tip
You use a lot. Grab every box.

Tied sheets for climbing out of upstairs windows.

Find it
Craft from sheets, then attach with a nail.
Tip
Every base needs one.

Collects rainwater for the long term.

Find it
Build it once you know the recipe.
Tip
If the water shows as tainted, boil or purify it first.

Campfire

Cooking

Cooks food and boils water without power.

Find it
Build outdoors with fuel and a lighter.
Tip
Smoke and light can draw attention.

Logs

Material

Heavy wood for walls and fuel.

Find it
Cut down trees with an axe.
Tip
Great for fires and building.

Sandbags

Defence

Heavy bags that block and protect.

Find it
Made from sand and bags.
Tip
Strong barriers for chokepoints.

Wire that hurts what touches it.

Find it
Hardware stores and fences.
Tip
Wear gloves and be careful when handling it.

Metal Sheets

Material

Flat metal for roofs and walls.

Find it
Warehouses, garages and scrap yards.
Tip
Used in many metalworking recipes.

Paint

Utility

Used to colour walls and signs.

Find it
Hardware stores and garages.
Tip
Mostly cosmetic.

Sand

Material

A base material for masonry.

Find it
Dig beaches and sandy ground.
Tip
Needs a shovel and a bag.

Gravel

Material

Loose stone for building.

Find it
Dig quarries and roadside.
Tip
Heavy, so move it in small loads.

Clay

Material

Wet earth for pottery.

Find it
Dig along riverbanks.
Tip
Needs a kiln to harden.

Stone

Material

A heavy building and tool material.

Find it
Found on the ground in the wild.
Tip
Used for knapping and masonry.

Twigs

Material

Small sticks for kindling.

Find it
Pick up in woods and parks.
Tip
Useful for starting a campfire.

Wooden Pole

Material

A plank fitted for building.

Find it
Woodwork 2.
Tip
A compact XP source: 20 XP each.

Fuel for forges and furnaces.

Find it
Make it in a pit or barrel.
Tip
Keep it next to the forge.

Scrap Metal

Material

Metal for smelting and welding.

Find it
Dismantle wrecks and furniture.
Tip
Smelt into stock for forging.

Bricks

Material

Fired clay blocks.

Find it
Fire clay in a kiln.
Tip
The basis of masonry walls.

Tarp

Material

Waterproof sheet.

Find it
Garages and sheds.
Tip
A rain collector takes one tarp instead of four garbage bags.

Anvil

Station

The forge's working surface.

Find it
Rare in garages; or forge one.
Tip
Required for blacksmithing.

Forge

Station

Heats metal for shaping.

Find it
Build it with masonry.
Tip
Needs charcoal.

Kiln

Station

Fires pottery and bricks.

Find it
Build it with masonry.
Tip
Also cures clay vessels.

Shapes clay.

Find it
Build it with carpentry.
Tip
Needed for crucibles and vessels.

Dries crops and herbs.

Find it
Build it: the simple rack needs no skill, the standard rack needs Carpentry 1.
Tip
It does not take meat. Preserve meat by cooking and cold storage.

Smoker

Station

Smokes meat.

Find it
Build it with carpentry and metal.
Tip
Smoke is visible, so site it carefully.

Composter

Station

Turns scraps into compost.

Find it
Build it with Woodwork 3 or 6.
Tip
Compost gives +10 plant health and shortens growth.

Houses up to 20 chickens.

Find it
Build it with Woodwork 4.
Tip
Eggs every day if you feed them.

Fence

Defence

A barrier that slows zombies.

Find it
Build with planks or wire.
Tip
Zombies lunge over low fences; build high ones.

Log Wall

Defence

A thick wall of logs.

Find it
Build with logs and rope.
Tip
Strong and needs no carpentry level.

Iron Ingot

Smithing

Refined iron bar, the core Blacksmithing material.

Find it
Cast in an ingot mold at a furnace, or salvaged.
Tip
Practice pieces like knife blades smelt back into material with little loss.

Steel Ingot

Smithing

Higher-grade metal for better tools, weapons and armour.

Find it
Smelted with coke at an advanced furnace.
Tip
Make coke in a Dome Kiln before trying steel.

Iron Bloom

Smithing

Impure iron from smelting ore, worked into usable iron.

Find it
Primitive Furnace: iron ore plus charcoal.
Tip
The no-skill entry point into iron.

Iron Ore

Smithing

Raw iron ore for smelting.

Find it
Mineral deposits and foraging.
Tip
Smelt it with plenty of charcoal.

Iron Chunk

Smithing

Lump of iron recovered by smelting metal items.

Find it
Melt scrap or metal items in a crucible at a furnace.
Tip
Turns junk metal into forgeable stock.

Coke

Smithing

High-heat fuel needed to make steel.

Find it
Dome Kiln: 8 charcoal makes 4 coke.
Tip
Build the Dome Kiln only when you are ready for steel.

Flint Nodule

Knapping

Raw flint that knapping turns into flakes and blades.

Find it
Forage it, or break flint boulders with a hammer or pickaxe.
Tip
Breaking boulders also trains Masonry.

Basic knapped flint edge used in many primitive recipes.

Find it
Knapped from a Flint Nodule, known from the start, with a stone, stone hammer, mallet or knapping tool.
Tip
A metal hammer cannot be used for knapping.

Stone Blade

Knapping

Knapped stone blade for crude knives and weapons.

Find it
Knapping 1 from a flake; taught by Wilderness Survival or the Bushcrafter trait.
Tip
Research a flake to learn the recipe.

Bone from butchering, used for carving.

Find it
Butcher animal carcasses.
Tip
Carve into needles, hooks, clubs and bone armour.

Sharp bone splinter used as a crude edge.

Find it
Butchering and processing bones.
Tip
A cheap primitive cutting part.

Large Stone

Knapping

Big stone used for stone anvils and stonework.

Find it
Forage or collect from stone deposits.
Tip
Combine with a Stone Chisel for a Stone Anvil.

A sack filled with bulk clay.

Find it
Use a shovel and an empty sack on clay ground; river edges are best.
Tip
The fastest way to stockpile clay: a kiln alone needs 20.

Glass Pane

Glassmaking

Sheet of glass for windows and builds.

Find it
Make Glass Pane (Glassmaking).
Tip
A steady Glassmaking trainer.

Quicklime

Pottery

Burnt lime used in later masonry and crafting.

Find it
Fire limestone in a kiln.
Tip
The Advanced Kiln doubles quicklime batches.

Cut building stone for walls and kilns.

Find it
Cut from stone with a chisel and hammer (Masonry 1).
Tip
A Dome Kiln takes 40 blocks.

Clay-based mortar for stone walls, forges and furnaces.

Find it
Mix water, clay and a sack of sand in a bucket.
Tip
A forge and a furnace each need one bucket.

Dry concrete mix.

Find it
Construction sites and hardware stores.
Tip
Mix with water in a bucket for concrete.

Sand for clay cement and glass.

Find it
Use a shovel and an empty sack on sand.
Tip
Keep several for cement and glassmaking.

Yarn

Tailoring

Yarn for knitting clothing.

Find it
Houses and craft supplies, or spun from sheep’s wool.
Tip
Knit it with knitting needles.

Strips of leather for binding and crafting.

Find it
Cut from leather or leather clothing.
Tip
Bind tool handles; craft armour and bags.

Raw Wool

Tailoring

Unprocessed wool from sheep.

Find it
Shear live sheep.
Tip
Shear calm sheep.

Tanning paste made from animal brain.

Find it
Made from a brain taken while butchering.
Tip
Tans hides into leather for bellows and armour.

Salvaged electronic parts.

Find it
Dismantle radios, TVs and electronics with a screwdriver.
Tip
Repairs generators and builds radios and timers.