Crate Mechanics is a loot table in Project Zomboid Build 42. The game rolls it 4 times when it fills a container, picking from 74 entries. It is used in 5 containers across 4 room types.
Chance is each entry's weight as a share of the whole list, per roll.
| Room | Container |
|---|---|
| Closet | Other |
| Closet | Crate |
| Garage Storage | Crate |
| Storage Unit | Other |
| Shed | Other |
The most common entries are Spare Engine Parts, Electrical Wire, Funnel, Iron Piece, Large Hook.
In Closet (Other), Closet (Crate), Garage Storage (Crate), Storage Unit (Other), Shed (Other).
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.