

It gets even better if you manage to find ammo straps or a sling to upgrade the reload speed and carry weight. I use it to clear an opening for an escape, to train up my firearms skill in case I need heavier firepower later, and to quickly and easily attract zombies away from areas I want emptied. Able to drop multiple zombies with a single shot, and even more accurate and deadly at point-blank range, it’s the best choice for most situations, whether calculated or desperate. Not the rarest and not the strongest, the JS-2000 is nevertheless my weapon of choice for its horde-clearing power and more commonly-found ammo. Some live for the thrill of the instant kill with a hunting or kitchen knife, others want the power of a magnum or M16, and who can resist becoming a ninja with the rare katana? But for me, these are the picks that fill my zombie-slaying heart with joy to find: You’ll develop your own feel for the weapons you find as you get more experience with Project Zomboid, but you’ll likely settle on a few favorites. Best weapons Project Zomboid best weapons: Which to wield Just be prepared, each time you do so, their maximum durability will go down, so continually stockpile additional weapons as you find them. They let you repair your weapons as they break, to stretch out their lifespans. Keep your eye open for duct tape, wood glue, and other repair items. It lowers the chance you’ll lose durability when using a weapon, but only increases when you use a weapon and it avoids losing durability. Your Maintenance skill is a huge help in stretching out how long they’ll last, but it's slow to improve. (Image credit: The Indie Stone) Do I need to worry about my weapons breaking?Īs with all good things, your weapons will come to an end as their durability runs down. Your best bet is the same place you’ll find the better firearms: the gun store, shooting range, police station, and military base. Sadly, some of the easier locations to scout for firearms also don’t come with much ammo, and you’ll be lucky to find the occasional box of rounds in a closet or dresser. Unlike melee weapons, if you’re often using firearms you’ll be constantly hurting for ammunition before you deal with durability. That said, they can be an excellent way to quickly clear out a crowd you otherwise couldn’t handle before moving in to quickly loot and run. Often, firing a single shot can be akin to ringing the dinner bell for a large range around you. They're the worst thing-or best, if you're attracting or distracting zombies-when it comes to staying inconspicuous. You can stand over them and swing down on them to keep them down, which is an especially good choice with weapons that don’t knock down as easily.įirearms are totally different. The other side of a window or low fence is a good choice, as they’ll always fall to the ground after climbing over to reach you, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. Once you have some confidence, lead zombies to more advantageous situations. Try to take on zombies alone or in very small numbers as you practice with a new weapon, to minimize your chances of being overwhelmed. It’s extremely easy to get bitten when fighting early on, so make sure to get some practice in before you expect any real success. Each weapon has different attack animations in relation to your target, and timing your swings to keep them staggered will be the difference between a kill and becoming a buffet item. Using melee weapons takes some getting used to. (Image credit: The Indie Stone) How do I use weapons, anyways?
