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What Carving does
Small wood and bone items.
Full guide: carving.
Carving skill
Carving is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid, new in Build 42. Small wood and bone items. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Batch small carvings; Carve Bat gives the most XP.
| 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.
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Skill books
| Volume | Levels | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 1 to 2 | Beginners Carving |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Cool Woodshaping Projects! |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Grinling Gibbons: His Life and Works |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Medieval Wood and Bone Carving Techniques |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | The Art and Process of Natural Material Carving |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | +1 |
| Park Ranger | +1 |
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Whittler | +2 |
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Recipes that need it
58 crafting recipes need a level in Carving. The ten that ask for the most:
All of them: recipe database.
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Quick answers
What does Carving do in Project Zomboid?
Small wood and bone items.
How do you level Carving fast?
Batch small carvings; Carve Bat gives the most XP.
Are there skill books for Carving?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Beginners Carving".
How many recipes need Carving?
58 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.