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What Pottery does
Clay vessels, kiln work.
Full guide: pottery.
Pottery skill
Pottery is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid, new in Build 42. Clay vessels, kiln work. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Shape clay and fire it in batches.
| 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 | Ancient Pottery |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Build Your Own Kiln |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Glazing Ceramics at Home |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Ming Chinese Masterworks: A Guide |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Pyrometamorphic Process of Ceramic Materials |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Artisan | +1 |
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Recipes that need it
5 crafting recipes need a level in Pottery. The ten that ask for the most:
| Recipe | Level needed |
|---|---|
| Sculpt Jar | 5 |
| Sculpt Smoking Pipe | 3 |
| Sculpt Glass Blowing Pipe | 2 |
| Sculpt Crucible | 1 |
| Sculpt Small Ceramic Crucible | 1 |
All of them: recipe database.
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Quick answers
What does Pottery do in Project Zomboid?
Clay vessels, kiln work.
How do you level Pottery fast?
Shape clay and fire it in batches.
Are there skill books for Pottery?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Ancient Pottery".
How many recipes need Pottery?
5 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.