Let’s take a look at the best skills to level in Project Zomboid and how to level them fast. Not all skills are essential so here are recommendations on what to focus.
Essential Skills
Below is a list of non-combat non-passive essential skills you will want to focus on in Project Zomboid:
| Skill | Main Use (Key Levels) | How to Level (Tips) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Hotwire Cars - Just get Lv.1 to hotwire cars* | Dismantle electronics - Collect and take apart digital watches |
| Mechanics | Vehicle Maintenance - Lv. 2 to hotwire cars* - Lv. 6 to maintain standard/heavy vehicles - Lv. 7 to maintain sports cars | Install/uninstall car parts - Uninstall windshields |
| Tailoring | Upgrade clothing protection - Lv. 8 to completely repair holes in clothes | Add/Remove patches - Use Ripped Sheets/Denim Strips for leveling |
| Carpentry | Base Building - Lv. 4 unlocks rain collector barrels - Lv. 6 unlocks stairs - Lv. 7 unlocks best walls | Dismantle furniture - Double beds and large wardrobes give the best exp - Watch Life and Living |
| *Lv. 1 Electrical + Lv. 2 Mechanics are required to hotwire cars | ||
To level faster read the relevant skill books before you start grinding EXP.
