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What Knapping does
Stone tools and blades.
Full guide: carving.
Knapping skill
Knapping is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid, new in Build 42. Stone tools and blades. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Batch stone parts. Was Flint Knapping.
| 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 | Flint Knapping 101 |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Guide to Kentucky Geology |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Lithic Technology Manual 1993 |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Schmidt Rock Hardness Testing Techniques |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Technological Morphometrics of Clovis Artifacts |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Park Ranger | +1 |
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Recipes that need it
9 crafting recipes need a level in Knapping. The ten that ask for the most:
All of them: recipe database.
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Quick answers
What does Knapping do in Project Zomboid?
Stone tools and blades.
How do you level Knapping fast?
Batch stone parts. Was Flint Knapping.
Are there skill books for Knapping?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Flint Knapping 101".
How many recipes need Knapping?
9 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.