01Part
What Carpentry does
Wooden builds and furniture, stronger walls.
Full guide: carpentry.
Carpentry skill
Carpentry is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid. Wooden builds and furniture, stronger walls. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
02Part
How to level it
Build and dismantle wooden things, saw planks. TV and VHS.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP for this level | 75 | 150 | 300 | 750 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
The table shows the XP each level costs for a normal skill. See skills for multipliers.
03Part
Skill books
| Volume | Levels | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 1 to 2 | A Guide to Nailing |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Carpentry, Woodcraft Style |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Hand Crafted Shelving and Storage |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Making Your Own Cabin From Scratch |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Site Joinery and Architectural Carpentry |
04Part
Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | +4 |
| Construction Worker | +1 |
| DIY Expert | +1 |
| Engineer | +1 |
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Handy | +1 |
05Part
Recipes that need it
114 crafting recipes need a level in Carpentry. The ten that ask for the most:
All of them: recipe database.
06Part
Quick answers
What does Carpentry do in Project Zomboid?
Wooden builds and furniture, stronger walls.
How do you level Carpentry fast?
Build and dismantle wooden things, saw planks. TV and VHS.
Are there skill books for Carpentry?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "A Guide to Nailing".
How many recipes need Carpentry?
114 crafting recipes need a level in it.
Figures come from our own skills table, which lists its sources. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.