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Machete

A strong slashing weapon with good reach. Stats, where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Machete at a glance

Machete icon

Long blade Melee weapons

A strong slashing weapon with good reach.

SkillLong Blade
Damage2–3
Max condition13
Crit chance20%
Reach1.23
HandsOne
Weight2
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Where to find it

Sheds, farms, sporting goods.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Machete in Project Zomboid?

Sheds, farms, sporting goods.

What is the Machete used for?

A strong slashing weapon with good reach. Great all-rounder once you have some skill.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg. Item art is from Project Zomboid.