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What Foraging does
Search Mode radius and finds.
Full guide: foraging.
Foraging skill
Foraging is a survival skill in Project Zomboid. Search Mode radius and finds. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Collect forage finds. TV.
| 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 Feast in the Forest |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Dean's Guide to Sticks & Stones |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Finding The Treasure in the Trash |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Survival Foraging: How Nature Can Save Your Life |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | US Park Service Complete Nature Census - Kentucky |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Fishing Guide | +1 |
| Park Ranger | +1 |
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Bushcrafter | +1 |
| Former Scout | +1 |
| Hiker | +1 |
| Herbalist | +1 |
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Quick answers
What does Foraging do in Project Zomboid?
Search Mode radius and finds.
How do you level Foraging fast?
Collect forage finds. TV.
Are there skill books for Foraging?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "A Feast in the Forest".
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.