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What Long Blade does
Machetes, swords, katanas.
Full guide: weapons.
Long Blade skill
Long Blade is a combat skill in Project Zomboid. Machetes, swords, katanas. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Hit with long blades. Books at half rate.
| 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 | Cool Swords! |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Fencing: A History |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Old Sword-Play |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | The Zettels of Johannes Liechtenauer |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Wear Analysis of Selected Medieval Swords |
Books for this skill give half the usual boost.
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Quick answers
What does Long Blade do in Project Zomboid?
Machetes, swords, katanas.
How do you level Long Blade fast?
Hit with long blades. Books at half rate.
Are there skill books for Long Blade?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Cool Swords!".
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.