Maintenance is a combat skill in Project Zomboid. Melee weapons wear more slowly; better repairs. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
Melee weapons wear more slowly; better repairs.
Full guide: maintenance.
Melee hits, repairing and sharpening, making spears.
| 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.
| Volume | Levels | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 1 to 2 | Basic Repairs |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Better Tools, Made Easy |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Home Guide to Tool Repairs |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Maintaining High Grade Tools |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Understanding Biomechanics of Tool Use |
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| DIY Expert | +2 |
| Burger Flipper | +1 |
| Lumberjack | +1 |
| Carpenter | +1 |
| Chef | +1 |
| Construction Worker | +1 |
| Blacksmith | +1 |
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Blacksmith Knowledge | +1 |
| Tinkerer | +1 |
44 crafting recipes need a level in Maintenance. The ten that ask for the most:
All of them: recipe database.
Melee weapons wear more slowly; better repairs.
Melee hits, repairing and sharpening, making spears.
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Basic Repairs".
44 crafting recipes need a level in it.
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