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Mechanic occupation
Mechanic is one of 25 occupations you can choose at character creation. It costs 4 points. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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Free traits and notes
Free trait: Vehicle Knowledge. All vehicle tiers.
Free trait: Vehicle Knowledge.
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Recipes known from the start
Mechanic knows these recipes from the first minute, with no magazine or skill book needed:
- Basic Mechanics
- Intermediate Mechanics
- Advanced Mechanics
Other characters learn the same recipes from magazines or by reaching a skill level. Look any of them up in the recipe database.
Read from the Build 42 game files, November 2026.
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Occupations at a similar price
| Occupation | Points | Starting skills |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | -4 | +1 Electrical, +1 Carpentry, +1 Masonry |
| Park Ranger | -4 | +1 Trapping, +1 First Aid, +1 Foraging, +1 Knapping, +1 Carving |
| Police Officer | -4 | +4 Aiming, +1 Reloading, +1 Nimble |
| Welder | -4 | +4 Welding |
| Carpenter | -2 | +4 Carpentry, +1 Carving, +1 Short Blunt, +1 Masonry, +1 Maintenance |
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Quick answers
How many points does Mechanic cost?
It costs 4 points.
What skills does Mechanic start with?
+4 Mechanics, +1 Welding.
What free trait does Mechanic get?
Vehicle Knowledge.
What recipes does Mechanic start with?
Basic Mechanics, Intermediate Mechanics, Advanced Mechanics.
Figures come from our own traits and occupations table, which lists its sources. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.