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Carve Plank recipe

Carve Plank is a carving crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Plank x1. It needs Carving level 2.

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What you get

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Skill, learning and time

  • It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.
  • Skill needed: Carving 2.
  • Experience: 20 XP in Carving.
  • Base crafting time: 200 (game time units in the recipe file).
  • Can be crafted at any table or counter.
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Quick answers

How do you make Plank in Project Zomboid?

Use the Carve Plank recipe (Carving category). You need Large Branch and these tools: any sharpknife or any meatcleaver.

What skill does Carve Plank need?

It needs Carving level 2.

How do I learn the Carve Plank recipe?

It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.

How much XP does Carve Plank give?

It gives 20 XP in Carving per craft.

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.