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What Sneaking does
Zombies notice you from shorter range.
Full guide: stealth.
Sneaking skill
Sneaking is a agility skill in Project Zomboid. Zombies notice you from shorter range. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Sneak near zombies without being seen. No books.
| 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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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Occupation | Starting level |
|---|---|
| Burglar | +2 |
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Quick answers
What does Sneaking do in Project Zomboid?
Zombies notice you from shorter range.
How do you level Sneaking fast?
Sneak near zombies without being seen. No books.
Are there skill books for Sneaking?
No. It has to be levelled by doing 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.