Butcher Literature is a loot table in Project Zomboid Build 42. The game rolls it 4 times when it fills a container, picking from 9 entries. It is used in 1 container across 1 room type.
Chance is each entry's weight as a share of the whole list, per roll.
| Item | Weight | Share of list |
|---|---|---|
| Apron | 10 | 18.7% |
| Cutting Board | 10 | 18.7% |
| Cutting Board | 10 | 18.7% |
| Chef's Hat | 10 | 18.7% |
| Butchering I: "Butchering Basics" | 6 | 11.2% |
| Butchering II: "From Chuck to Shank" | 4 | 7.5% |
| Butchering III: "Hunter's Guide to Butchering" | 2 | 3.7% |
| Butchering IV: "Master Butcher's Complete Guide" | 1 | 1.9% |
| Butchering V: "The Ergonomics of Tools in Meat Cutting Operations" | 0.5 | 0.9% |
| Room | Container |
|---|---|
| Butcher | Shelves |
The most common entries are Apron, Cutting Board, Cutting Board, Chef's Hat, Butchering I: "Butchering Basics".
In Butcher (Shelves).
Figures on this page are read from the Build 42 game files (42.22, November 2026). Chances are relative weights inside each loot table, not exact drop rates. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.