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What First Aid does
Faster healing, better treatment.
Full guide: health.
First Aid skill
First Aid is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid. Faster healing, better treatment. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Treatment only: bandage about 5 XP, burns 10, stitches and splints 15, bullets 20.
| 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 | A Scouts Injury Guide |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Bandaging and Suturing |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Emergency Paramedics Manual |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Surgical Techniques of the Operating Room |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Doctor | +6 |
| Nurse | +3 |
| Park Ranger | +1 |
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Former Scout | +1 |
| First Aider | +1 |
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Quick answers
What does First Aid do in Project Zomboid?
Faster healing, better treatment.
How do you level First Aid fast?
Treatment only: bandage about 5 XP, burns 10, stitches and splints 15, bullets 20.
Are there skill books for First Aid?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "A Scouts Injury Guide".
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.