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What Tracking does
Animal tracks and clues.
Full guide: hunting.
Tracking skill
Tracking is a survival skill in Project Zomboid, new in Build 42. Animal tracks and clues. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Inspect tracks in Search Mode.
| 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 | Animal Pawprints |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Hunting with Hemingway |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Long Range Animal Tracking |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | The Smell of Ivory: An African Adventure |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Understanding Animal Behavior Through Spoor Placement |
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Quick answers
What does Tracking do in Project Zomboid?
Animal tracks and clues.
How do you level Tracking fast?
Inspect tracks in Search Mode.
Are there skill books for Tracking?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Animal Pawprints".
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.